European AI & Defence Software Companies

HelsingMunich, Germany · 501-1000

Builds battlefield AI software, autonomous strike drones and electronic warfare systems for European armed forces.

CA-1 Europa

Autonomous combat aircraft with over 1,400 km range. Designed to operate independently or in swarms with the Centaur AI agent onboard. First flight targeted for 2027, with entry into service aimed for 2029. HENSOLDT joined as a partner on the programme in February 2026.

HX-2

AI-guided strike drone weighing 12 kg with over 100 km range. Operates in coordinated swarms without GPS using AI and stored map data. Mass-produced at Helsing's Resilience Factory in southern Germany, with monthly capacity exceeding 1,000 units.

Altra

Reconnaissance-strike software that fuses sensor data from drones, spotters and other sources into a single operational picture. Provides real-time targeting information for indirect fire, weapon stations and strike drones. Integrated with the HX-2 system and with Systematic SitaWare.

FacultyLondon, United Kingdom · 201-500

Applies decision intelligence to government, defence and critical infrastructure, combining simulation, digital twins and AI agents in a platform called Faculty Frontier.

Faculty Frontier

A decision intelligence platform built on the OUDA framework (Observe, Understand, Decide, Act). It connects organisational data and AI models, simulates the impact of decision strategies on KPIs via a Computational Twin and Simulation Engine, identifies optimal approaches using the AI Decision Agent (ADA), and deploys them into operational workflows. Used across defence, life sciences, energy and financial services.

OKAPI:OrbitsBraunschweig, Germany · 11-50

Builds space traffic management and collision avoidance platforms that help satellite operators navigate an increasingly crowded orbit.

SwarmerKyiv, Ukraine · 10-50

Develops collaborative autonomy software for military drone swarms, enabling a single operator to command hundreds of unmanned systems across GPS-denied and electronically contested environments.

SE3LabsMunich, Germany · 1-10

Builds spatial AI that converts 3D visual data from cameras and sensors into queryable intelligence, enabling GNSS-denied navigation, object detection and terrain analysis for defence and infrastructure applications.

AvilusIsmaning, Germany · 11-50

Manufactures heavy-lift unmanned aircraft for medical evacuation, tactical logistics and long-range surveillance, with platforms ranging from 650 kg to 800 kg maximum takeoff weight.

DataCrunchHelsinki, Finland · 1-50

Operates a European GPU cloud platform for AI training and inference, with data centers in Finland and Iceland running on 100% renewable energy. Now trading as Verda.

IntelicAmsterdam, Netherlands

Builds autonomy software for military unmanned systems, enabling drones and ground robots across air, land and sea to plan, coordinate and execute missions through a single command and control interface.

Planetek HellasAthens, Greece · 11-50

Develops Earth observation services, satellite ground systems and space software for environmental monitoring, civil protection, defence and security missions.

AnzenMadrid, Spain · 50-100

Provides safety, reliability and airworthiness engineering services for aerospace and defence programmes, and develops MBSE-based safety analysis software for complex systems.

Silent EightWarsaw, Poland

Builds compliance screening and financial intelligence software used by global banks and government agencies for sanctions, anti-money-laundering and adverse media checks.

IntelicAmsterdam, Netherlands · 1-50

Develops AI-powered autonomy software for unmanned military systems across air, land, and sea domains. Their Nexus™ platform enables multi-domain distributed mission autonomy, allowing unmanned systems to autonomously plan, coordinate, and execute complex missions.

Archangel ImagingOxford, United Kingdom · 1-50

Builds edge AI computer vision systems and drone autonomy software for security, anti-poaching and military applications where cloud connectivity and GPS are unavailable.

PhysicsXLondon, United Kingdom · 100-500

Builds physics simulation platforms that use machine learning to accelerate engineering design for aerospace and defence applications.

AronditeLondon, United Kingdom · 1-50

Builds autonomous systems software that links disparate unmanned hardware through a single command interface for defence operations.

Delian Alliance IndustriesAthens, Greece · 1-50

Builds autonomous surveillance towers, electronic warfare systems, loitering munitions and GPS-denied navigation for counter-drone and area denial operations across Europe's borders.

Blackshark.aiGraz, Austria · 50-100

Converts satellite and aerial imagery into structured 3D digital world models for geospatial intelligence, simulation training and planetary-scale change detection.

OsavulKyiv, Ukraine · 11-50

Builds OSINT-powered threat intelligence and disinformation detection platforms for governments, security agencies and enterprises.

SkyralLondon, United Kingdom · 11-50

Builds modelling and simulation software for strategic decision-making, creating synthetic environments and digital twins for defence and national security customers.

Skyral Core

A modular toolkit of simulation and modelling components for building high-fidelity synthetic environments, supporting agent-based modelling of large civilian populations with real-time behaviour tracking. The foundation platform on which Skyral's defence and government applications are built.

ARCUS

An agent-based simulation laboratory for operational planning that provides real-time scenario exploration and Blue-Red adversarial course-of-action testing. Delivered for the UK MoD via the Accelerated Capability Environment, built in consortium with Frazer-Nash Consultancy and Principle One.

Skyral Mirror

Strategic digital twin platform that models human behaviours alongside real-time infrastructure systems including transit, power and telecoms networks for entire cities and countries. Used for vulnerability assessment, infrastructure resilience planning and consequence analysis.

4C StrategiesStockholm, Sweden · 100-500

Provider of training, risk, incident and crisis management solutions for defence and emergency organizations. Develops the Exonaut software platform used by NATO and allied armed forces for military training, exercise management, and readiness tracking.

UbitiumDusseldorf, Germany · 11-50

Develops a universal RISC-V microprocessor that replaces multiple embedded chips — CPU, DSP, GPU and FPGA — with a single reconfigurable processor.

HadeanLondon, United Kingdom · 51-200

Technology company specializing in AI-based spatial intelligence platforms that provide hyper-scalable synthetic environments for governments and commercial enterprises to enable real-time situational awareness and decision-making.

NeuraspacePorto, Portugal · 1-50

AI-powered space traffic management and collision avoidance. Critical space situational awareness for defence satellites.

north.ioKiel, Germany · 51-200

Builds cloud platforms for managing, processing and sharing underwater sensor data, serving naval, offshore wind and marine surveying organisations.

OrasioParis, France · 1-10

Develops AI-powered video analytics software that transforms video feeds into actionable intelligence for cities, homeland security forces, and businesses, with focus on European sovereignty and GDPR compliance.

OrbotixBrasov, Romania · 11-50

Defence technology company specializing in autonomous drones and robotics, developing AI-powered systems including the ATA System for threat detection and enhanced battlefield precision.

Scaleout SystemsUppsala, Sweden · 11-50

Federated learning platform provider enabling secure, privacy-preserving machine learning across distributed data sources without centralizing sensitive data, supporting edge AI deployment in mission-critical environments.

X Reality FactoryValencia, Spain · 11-50

Builds an extended reality and AI command-and-control platform for defence, emergency management and critical infrastructure decision-making.

AdargaLondon, United Kingdom · 50-100

AI-driven information intelligence company providing Vantage software for defence, national security, and commercial sectors. Uses cutting-edge generative AI and machine learning to analyze unstructured data at speed, enabling rapid intelligence analysis for military operations.

CyNationLondon, United Kingdom · 1-50

Integrated risk management and analytics company focused on managing digital vulnerabilities inherent in third-party ecosystems. CyDesk platform uses AI and machine learning to automatically evaluate risks from over 900 data sources for cybersecurity, compliance, and business risk management.

DefSecIntel SolutionsTallinn, Estonia · 51-100

Autonomous ground surveillance and AI-powered intelligence systems for border monitoring, military operations, and critical infrastructure protection. Develops SmartSHIELD situation awareness system featuring Mobile Autonomous Surveillance Platform (MASP) with integrated drone stations and C2ISR software Surveilaiz.

EclecticIQAmsterdam, Netherlands · 100-500

Builds threat intelligence platforms and tools that help security teams collect, process and act on cyber threat data across government, military and enterprise environments.

hema electronicAalen, Germany · 11-50

Develops rugged embedded electronics, video distribution units and FPGA modules for armoured vehicles and defence systems. Supplies driver vision systems approved for battle tanks to German OEM integrators from its Aalen facility.

RepsenseVilnius, Lithuania · 1-10

AI-powered narrative intelligence platform that tracks disinformation and influence operations across text, broadcast and video media. Deployed by NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence. Raised EUR 2M seed in December 2025.

Stanhope AILondon, United Kingdom · 1-10

Deep-tech AI startup applying Active Inference and the Free Energy Principle to create autonomous decision-making systems that can operate on-device and make human-like decisions in real-world scenarios.

AIKOTurin, Italy · 50-100

AI and automation for space-based defence systems. Developing artificial intelligence solutions for satellite operations and space missions.

AleetPoland

Digital twin technology and AI-driven fleet routing platform for defence logistics optimization and supply chain resilience.

Ascent LuminaRiga, Latvia · 1-50

AI computer vision company developing efficient, reliable and secure AI solutions to help increase situational awareness. Creates real-time AI object detectors and classificators that augment RGB or thermal camera video streams.

EcosmicTurin, Italy

Ecosmic develops operating systems for space security environments. The company advances software used in space and addresses space debris issues by inventing plug-and-play technology that improves collision avoidance. Their SAFE system helps satellite operators navigate collision risks.

Hala SystemsLisbon, Portugal · 51-200

Defence technology enterprise that develops AI-driven solutions for civilian protection in conflict zones, including early warning systems and intelligence collection for accountability and war crimes documentation.

Sentry Early Warning System

A distributed network of acoustic sensors and AI-driven prediction models that gives civilians up to 15 minutes advance warning of incoming airstrikes, deployed across Northwest Syria to protect 2.1 million people.

Sentry Warning Network

Red warning lights and sirens installed in hospitals, schools, and public buildings across Syria that activate automatically when the Sentry system detects an incoming threat.

Dokaz Evidence Platform

A cryptographic evidence chain using blockchain technology to collect, verify, and preserve war crimes evidence for use in international criminal proceedings, developed in partnership with Starling Lab and the Atlantic Council.

ITTIPoznan, Poland · 11-50

Poznan-based SME building ML-powered CBRN sensor networks for chemical and radiological detection. Led the EU-SENSE project and won the Crystal Brussels prize as Poland's most active SME in EU framework programmes.

KP LabsGliwice, Poland · 51-200

Develops AI-powered onboard satellite processors that analyse Earth observation data in orbit, reducing dependence on ground stations. The Leopard data processor is used by ESA for in-orbit computing.

LabrysLondon, United Kingdom · 11-50

Technology company building Axiom, a secure workforce management platform that helps organizations verify, support, and pay their globally dispersed teams while managing operations at scale.

NeurobusParis, France · 1-10

Develops neuromorphic computing solutions for frugal AI applications in defence and aerospace. Creates brain-inspired computing systems for energy-efficient AI processing.

OSL TechnologyReading, United Kingdom · 51-200

Develops layered integrated security solutions and counter-drone technologies for critical site protection. Specializes in AI-powered threat detection systems.

FACE

AI-powered command and control platform that fuses data from 70+ sensor types across 45+ vendors into a single interface, processing over 400 concurrent threat decisions in real-time per site.

SKYSIGHT

AI-enabled optical detection system combining fixed wide-angle and PTZ cameras to autonomously detect, track, and classify drones, vehicles, and personnel without continuous operator monitoring.

Counter-Drone Integrated System

Layered security architecture combining RF sensors, 360-degree radar, directional radar, EO/IR cameras, and INSIGHT AI analytics to detect and track unauthorised drones across airports and critical sites.

Perciv AIDelft, Netherlands · 11-50

Develops AI-driven radar perception software for autonomous vehicles, robots, and aerospace applications, providing LiDAR-like performance at a fraction of the cost.

Sky Engine AILondon, United Kingdom · 11-50

UK-based company providing a Generative AI Synthetic Data Cloud platform that creates fully annotated synthetic data and trains computer vision algorithms at scale for various industries.

21strategiesMunich, Germany · 11-50

Builds Third Wave AI for tactical decision-making in defence, enabling armed forces to develop and evaluate AI-based tactics through high-fidelity simulation environments.

3IPKBratislava, Slovakia

3IPK develops blockchain-based digital solutions automating certification, supply chain, maintenance and program management processes for aerospace, defense and nuclear sectors. The first blockchain company accepted into Slovakia's Security and Defense Industry Association, 3IPK was awarded the European Space Agency's first blockchain software contract and operates from Bratislava and Toulouse.

ADAMS Simulation and TrainingWittmund, Germany · 51-200

Develops VR and mixed-reality flight simulators for Eurofighter and Tornado aircrew training. A Bundeswehr partner for over 20 years, staffed by 50+ engineers including former Luftwaffe pilots.

AdvaiLondon, United Kingdom · 1-50

UK leader in AI safety, security, and assurance providing testing, evaluation, and monitoring of AI systems. Works with UK Government's AI Safety Institute and Ministry of Defence to identify AI vulnerabilities and enable safe AI deployment in critical defence environments.

AEREUSMunich, Germany · 1-10

Real-time 3D scene reconstruction and geospatial intelligence from drone, satellite, SAR and LiDAR data. Builds persistent spatial memory across missions, automatically detecting changes like new structures or vehicle movements. EUDIS Defence Hackathon 2025 winner.

Ark RoboticsTallinn, Estonia · 11-50

Estonian unmanned ground vehicle developer building autonomous robotic platforms for military logistics, reconnaissance, and combat support.

Autocomp ManagementSzczecin, Poland · 51-200

Manufactures military training simulators for tanks, armoured vehicles, naval systems and artillery. Supplies Leopard 2A4/2A5 tank simulators for the Polish Armed Forces and partners with Krauss-Maffei Wegmann.

BA ClearanceBerlin, Germany · 11-50

AI-powered explosive ordnance recognition and disposal. SAFETREK app is the first AI software to detect, classify and geolocate mines and IEDs. Partners with ARX Robotics and WARGdrones on Project Vulture for rapid minefield breaching.

BavovnaPrague, Czech Republic

Bavovna develops AI-powered hybrid navigation systems for unmanned vehicles operating in GPS-denied and electronic warfare-threatened environments. Their modular hardware and SaaS AI solution combines sensor fusion for aerial, surface, and subsurface platforms, enabling fully autonomous flights up to 250km without GPS reliance.

BeesAgainstMinesKyiv, Ukraine

BeesAgainstMines develops AI-powered drone swarm systems for mine and explosive detection. Their autonomous fleet works in a unified information environment to perform surface preparation, search and identification of mines and shells, neutralization, and cleanup operations.

BPTIVilnius, Lithuania · 11-50

Private defence research institute specialising in AI, cybersecurity, military UX and IC component design for radar and electronic warfare. Coordinates the EUR 9.7M EDF-funded CYBER4DE project and participates in eight European Defence Fund programmes.

BreachLenseAhlen, Germany · 1-10

Darknet monitoring and leaked credential detection platform for defence and critical infrastructure. Indexes 80 billion accounts and 300 billion assets with AI-driven risk prioritization. DefenseTech-Inkubator.NRW member.

BulletProvePulawy, Poland · 1-10

R&D company building AI, computer vision and cybersecurity tools for defence and space, cleared to NATO SECRET and EU SECRET. Active in EDF projects across multiple EU countries.

C2GridTallinn, Estonia · 11-50

C2Grid develops advanced deep-tech solutions that transform raw data into actionable knowledge for military operations. A spin-off from Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), the company specializes in near real-time 3D reconstruction from drone/UAV footage, GNSS-free mapping technologies, and multi-spectral imagery processing. Working directly with Ukrainian military units, C2Grid combines top TalTech talent with seasoned defense professionals to improve military decision-making cycles through hyperrealistic 3D mapping and geospatial intelligence.

CDeXWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Builds a cyber range platform for military, critical infrastructure and enterprise cybersecurity training. Won NATO NCI Agency's Innovation Challenge as best cyber-defence training solution, with 250+ hours of automated attack scenarios.

ChoraAarhus, Denmark

Electronic warfare and tactical situational awareness company. Systems analyse the electromagnetic spectrum in real time for threat detection and spectrum dominance across land, sea and air domains.

Comand AIParis, France · 1-50

Next-generation AI command and control systems for defence operations, combining defence expertise with world-class AI capabilities.

DataWalkWroclaw, Poland · 51-200

Graph and AI investigation platform that fuses siloed data into a unified knowledge graph, used by defence agencies, national intelligence services and financial institutions to uncover hidden networks and conduct complex investigations.

DBOXPanevezys, Lithuania · 1-10

Builds autonomous drone-in-a-box docking stations with AI-powered software for automated perimeter security and infrastructure monitoring. Tested by the Lithuanian army for counter-surveillance operations. Won Public Security Solution of the Year at Lithuania's Defence and Security Industry Awards 2025.

DefendecTallinn, Estonia · 51-200

Wireless AI-powered perimeter surveillance sensors for border and military base protection. Deployed in 30 countries securing NATO and EU external borders. EUR14.7M annual revenue.

DelfoxBordeaux, France · 11-50

AI-first startup specializing in artificial intelligence and deep reinforcement learning to develop learning and autonomous systems for aerospace, space, and defence applications.

Disruptive IndustriesLondon, United Kingdom · 11-50

Multi-use technology company developing closed-source intelligence systems and threat detection platforms, focusing on OSINT capabilities and situational awareness solutions.

DonecleLabège, France · 11-50

Builds fully automated drone inspection systems for civil and military aircraft, cutting full airframe inspection time to under one hour.

DronehubRzeszow, Poland · 11-50

Builds autonomous drone-in-a-box systems with docking stations capable of automatic battery replacement for non-stop missions. Works with the European Defence Agency and ESA. First in the world and only European manufacturer of autonomous battery-swap docking stations.

DroneRadarWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Built one of the world's first operational national UTM/ATM systems, used by the Polish Air Force and civil aviation since 2015. Provides drone airspace management infrastructure integrated with Poland's PansaUTM system.

EMCA SoftwareWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Develops Energy Logserver, a SIEM and log management platform used by critical infrastructure operators, banks and government institutions. Combines SIEM, EDR, UEBA and network traffic analysis for defence and public sector cybersecurity.

ETC-PZL Aerospace IndustriesMielec, Poland · 51-200

Develops flight simulators and training devices for military and civilian aircraft. Partners with Sikorsky to provide Black Hawk aircrew and maintenance training for European operators.

ExenceKobierzyce, Poland · 51-200

Polish defence software company building NATO ISR and logistics systems including LOGFAS and the NATO Routing Hub. Partnered with Northrop Grumman on C2 projects and awarded EU EDOCC contracts.

FactiverseOslo, Norway

Factiverse develops AI tools for countering harmful narratives and information threats, relevant to national security and information integrity. The company's AI detects false information by analyzing vast amounts of data, evaluating source credibility, and highlighting misinformation networks in 114 languages.

Farsight VisionLviv, Ukraine · 11-50

A geospatial analytics company that provides drone-based 3D mapping technology and digital twin creation platforms for real-time intelligence, terrain analysis, and situational awareness applications.

GLIMPSRennes, France · 11-50

AI-powered malware analysis and cyber threat detection platform specializing in rapid automated binary analysis.

Grayscale AILondon, United Kingdom

Specializes in neuromorphic computing and AI to enable fully autonomous drones and robots using optimization-driven AI that mimics human neural networks.

HAT.tecMunich, Germany · 11-50

Builds AI-powered mission management software for airborne operations, helping pilots, drone operators and mission commanders work alongside autonomous systems in defence and public safety roles.

Hefring MarineReykjavík, Iceland · 11-50

AI-powered marine intelligence company providing real-time vessel guidance and fleet management systems (IMAS) to enhance safety, fuel efficiency, and sustainability for commercial and defence vessels.

ICSecPoznan, Poland · 11-50

First Polish manufacturer of cybersecurity products for industrial control systems. Developed SCADvance XP, a passive IDS for OT networks using deep packet inspection across 70+ industrial protocols.

Immediate ActionDublin, Ireland

Provides advanced technology for proactive asset and personnel security using ComPOL systems with AI-powered threat detection and surveillance capabilities.

ImprobableLondon, United Kingdom · 201-500

Synthetic environments and military simulation platform used for NATO defence training and wargaming. Raised over $700M in total funding.

KappaZetaTartu, Estonia · 1-50

Satellite SAR data analytics company using AI to deliver actionable intelligence for defence situational awareness and environmental monitoring.

KenBITWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Warsaw-based defence IT company building battlefield management systems, secure communications and laser warning receivers for the Polish Armed Forces. Its HEKTOR BMS software is deployed in two Polish military subunits and complies with NATO JIPS interoperability standards.

LiveEOBerlin, Germany · 51-200

Delivers satellite-based analytics for infrastructure monitoring using AI and Earth observation data. Provides predictive insights for utility companies and infrastructure operators.

Treeline

AI-powered vegetation management platform that detects grow-in, fall-in, and hazard trees along power lines and railways using satellite imagery, reducing tree-related outages by 41-50% while cutting vegetation management costs by 23%.

SurfaceScout

Satellite-based pipeline monitoring solution that detects 4x more third-party threats than traditional methods, covering 100% of pipeline corridors including through clouds and at night via SAR, with reports delivered within 24 hours.

TradeAware

End-to-end EU Deforestation Regulation compliance platform that combines satellite deforestation analytics with supplier onboarding, ERP integration, and automated DDS submission to the EU TRACES system.

MACRO-SYSTEMWarsaw, Poland · 51-200

Builds military unmanned ground vehicles including the GNOM ground loitering munition with anti-tank and thermobaric warheads, and the GOBLIN armed reconnaissance UGV carrying a 7.62mm minigun. Delivered GNOM to the Polish Armed Forces and tested with the 18th Mechanized Division during Iron Gate 25 exercises.

Maltego TechnologiesMunich, Germany · 51-200

Builds OSINT and link analysis tools that help intelligence agencies, law enforcement and corporate investigators uncover hidden connections across open-source, dark web and commercial data sources.

Marble ImagingBremen, Germany · 1-10

Building Europe's first commercial Earth Observation satellite constellation for daily high-resolution monitoring. Combines multispectral satellite systems with AI-powered analytics.

MARSS GroupLondon, United Kingdom

NiDAR autonomous threat detection and command platform for maritime surveillance and critical infrastructure protection.

MindchipTallinn, Estonia · 11-50

Estonian AI company developing autonomous vessel technology with real-time decision-making capabilities for maritime operations and defence applications.

N7 SpaceWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Builds safety-critical on-board software for ESA satellite missions including PROBA 3, Comet Interceptor and ARIEL. First company to use Rust for real-time operating systems in space-grade processors.

Novian ProVilnius, Lithuania · 11-50

Lithuanian IT services group providing software development, data digitization, and IT infrastructure management for public sector and defence organizations across 50+ countries.

OVES EnterpriseCluj-Napoca, Romania

Romanian AI and defence software company developing autonomous drone systems, cruise missiles with Nemesis AI, and the SkyLock AI-based drone interception system.

Oxford DynamicsHarwell, United Kingdom · 1-10

AI and robotics company developing human-like artificial intelligence solutions for defence, space and security sectors, including AVIS AI platform and STRIDER autonomous robots.

Phoenix SystemsWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Develops Phoenix-RTOS, a proprietary real-time operating system deployed in over 1.6 million devices across smart grids, aviation and space. Partnered with FlyFocus and Apator to build STANAG-compliant autonomous FPV drones for the Polish military.

PicogridSlovakia

Cloud API platform connecting autonomous drones and UGVs for coordinated multi-robot defence operations.

planqcGarching, Germany · 51-200

Neutral-atom quantum computing startup spun out of the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics. Commissioned by the German government to deploy a 1,000-qubit quantum computer at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre and won a EUR 29M DLR contract.

PreligensParis, France · 51-200

AI-powered analysis of satellite and aerial imagery for defence intelligence. Now Safran AI after acquisition by Safran Group in 2024.

Project QMunich, Germany · 11-50

Develops AI-supported software solutions for defence and security capabilities, focusing on data-driven decision-making and situational awareness through their Q-SUITE platform.

RcamKyiv, Ukraine

Develops AI-powered surveillance cameras for battlefield applications with automatic object detection and recognition capabilities. Their systems provide passive monitoring for military and security applications.

Reiser Simulation and TrainingBerg, Germany · 201-500

Designs and manufactures high-fidelity flight simulators, maintenance training rigs and augmented reality training devices for military and civil aviation customers worldwide.

SatimKrakow, Poland · 11-50

AI-powered analysis of Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite imagery for military intelligence and maritime surveillance. Achieves 90% accurate object classification on SAR imagery. Signed a technology supply agreement with Rheinmetall for ISR capabilities for the Bundeswehr.

Scipio NetworksBerlin, Germany · 1-10

Berlin startup modernising military logistics with AI-driven planning, real-time supply chain visibility and resilient distribution. Replaces analogue processes used by armed forces with software-based planning tools.

SEABEREspoo, Finland

Finnish maritime software company providing AI-assisted fleet scheduling and optimization platform for bulk and breakbulk shipping to reduce inefficiencies, costs, and environmental impact.

SecfenseKrakow, Poland · 11-50

Cybersecurity company building a User Access Security Broker that deploys multi-factor authentication and passwordless login across enterprise applications without code changes. Trusted by BNP Paribas Bank Polska and major Central European insurers.

SensusQTallinn, Estonia · 1-50

Defence AI startup providing artificial intelligence solutions for military applications and strategic defence systems.

SeqredGdynia, Poland · 11-50

Provides OT, ICS and IoT cybersecurity services to industrial and critical infrastructure organisations, covering security audits, penetration testing, red team operations and NIS2 compliance.

SirenGalway, Ireland · 51-200

Provides an investigative intelligence platform that enables organizations to search, analyze, and visualize data for law enforcement, cybersecurity, fraud, and national security investigations.

Siren Investigate

An AI-powered investigative search platform with full-text search, link analysis, geospatial/temporal analysis, and real-time topic clustering that analysts say reduces investigation time by 70%, deployable on-premise or air-gapped environments.

SoftBlueBydgoszcz, Poland · 51-200

Bydgoszcz-based software house and R&D centre building embedded systems, IoT products and gimbal designs for defence and aerospace. Listed on the Polish NewConnect market.

STEKOPWarsaw, Poland · 51-200

Polish autonomous military vehicle developer with over eight years of experience in unmanned ground systems. Builds the BLUSZCZ crewless mine-laying vehicle and TAERO patrol platform.

TantalitWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Develops AI-enabled command-and-control software for counter-drone operations, providing sensor fusion, automated targeting and multi-interceptor coordination. Partnered with WB Group and Nordic Air Defence for C-UAS integration in 2025.

TeldatBydgoszcz, Poland · 51-200

Manufactures ruggedized military-grade tactical terminals, laptops and tablets for the Polish Armed Forces. Products are deployed on tanks, armoured vehicles, naval vessels and by infantry in the field.

ThrustVilnius, Lithuania · 1-10

Lithuanian UAV technology company designing and operating high-capacity drone platforms and developing multi-scale AI analytics for 2D/3D remote sensing and defence applications.

Traversals Analytics and IntelligenceUttenreuth, Germany · 11-50

Uses AI to process billions of open sources for real-time situational awareness and crisis intelligence. Provides 24/7 dynamic frontline monitoring of the Ukraine conflict for government and military organizations. Spin-off from FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg.

Tytan TechnologiesMunich, Germany · 51-200

Develops AI-powered interceptor drones that detect, track and neutralize hostile UAVs at speeds up to 350 km/h. Won a multi-hundred-million-euro Bundeswehr contract and partnered with HENSOLDT to scale production to 3,000 interceptors per month from its Munich facility.

Vector SynergyPoznan, Poland · 51-200

Provides security-cleared IT consultants and cyber defence tools to NATO, EU agencies and Europol. Operates the CDeX cyber-range exercise platform as a national asset.

VIZGARDLondon, United Kingdom · 1-50

AI computer vision for unmanned systems and counter-unmanned defence. Advanced surveillance and threat detection systems.

VyomaMunich, Germany · 11-50

Space situational awareness using AI-driven analytics and a dedicated microsatellite constellation for in-orbit debris tracking. TU Munich spin-off backed by Safran Corporate Ventures and the European Investment Fund, in talks with NATO space commands.

XY-SensingWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Warsaw University of Technology spin-off specializing in SAR imaging radars, passive radar location and electronic warfare signal processing. Participates in the European Defence Fund's ARTURO and TIRESYAS radar technology programmes.