AI & Defence Software companies in Europe

4C StrategiesStockholm, Sweden · 100-500

Builds military training management software and organisational resilience platforms for NATO armed forces and critical infrastructure operators worldwide.

Archangel ImagingOxford, United Kingdom · 1-50

Builds edge AI camera systems and GPS-denied autonomy software for small drones, enabling security teams and military units to operate in environments where cloud connectivity and external infrastructure cannot be relied on.

AronditeLondon, United Kingdom · 1-50

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

ImprobableLondon, United Kingdom · 201-500

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

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.

Multiverse ComputingSan Sebastián, Spain · 201-500

Compresses large language models using tensor network methods so organisations can run advanced AI on edge devices, existing hardware and air-gapped infrastructure at a fraction of normal compute cost.

OsavulKyiv, Ukraine · 11-50

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

PhysicsXLondon, United Kingdom · 100-500

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

PhysicsX Platform

The AI-Native Engineering Platform combines physics-based simulation with deep learning to accelerate product development across the full engineering lifecycle. It includes a Simulation Workbench for data management and 2D/3D analysis, an AI Workbench for building and deploying Deep Physics Models, no-code Engineering Applications for optimisation workflows, a Model Catalog of pre-built and custom AI models, and a Data Unification layer that serves as a central record for experimental and operational data. The platform supports multi-cloud and on-premises deployment and integrates with major CAE tools.

LGM-Aero

A generative AI model for aerodynamic engineering, launched in December 2024. LGM-Aero is designed for aerospace applications, enabling engineers to explore aerodynamic design spaces and optimise performance at a scale and speed that traditional simulation cannot match.

Planetek HellasAthens, Greece · 11-50

Develops satellite Earth observation software, geospatial analytics and satellite command and control systems for civil protection, national security and environmental monitoring.

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.

QuaisrGerrards Cross, United Kingdom · 11-50

SimOps platform spun out of Imperial College London and the Alan Turing Institute that operationalises simulation-backed AI for mission-critical engineering, serving BAE Systems, QinetiQ and Boeing via Digital Catapult's Defence Testbed Accelerator.

SE3LabsMunich, Germany · 1-10

Builds Spatial AI software that turns drone and camera footage into semantic 3D maps and enables GNSS-denied navigation for European defence operations.

Six RoboticsOslo, Norway · 11-50

Builds swarm autonomy software that lets a single operator control multiple drones as a coordinated team for ISR and strike missions.

Space Applications ServicesBrussels, Belgium · 51-200

Builds mission control software, satellite ground segments and space security solutions for institutional and defence operators.

SpacebelLiège, Belgium · 51-200

Develops flight software, ground segment systems and Earth observation data platforms for European space missions, from satellites and launchers to small satellite systems.

3YOURMINDBerlin, Germany · 1-50

Builds on-demand manufacturing software that helps defence and industrial organisations identify spare parts suitable for additive manufacturing and manage distributed production workflows.

AURAPrague, Czech Republic · 51-200

Czech software company developing logistics and codification information systems for NATO armed forces. Its MC CATALOGUE platform is the world's most widely used software for material codification per NATO standards, deployed in 15+ countries including Estonia, Australia, Japan and Jordan.

GuardiarisLjubljana, Slovenia

Manufactures laserless LED-based military simulation trainers for small arms, vehicle crews, anti-armour weapons, MANPADS and remote weapon stations, powered by their proprietary GUARD simulation engine.

PasqalMassy, France · 201-500

Builds neutral-atom quantum processors for industrial optimization and simulation. Partners with MBDA on defence optimization and Thales on satellite mission planning, backed by France's Defence Innovation Fund with over €340 million in financing.

planqcGarching, Germany · 51-200

Builds neutral-atom quantum computers and full-stack quantum software for scientific and industrial applications, spun out of the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics.

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.

Tytan TechnologiesMunich, Germany · 51-200

Builds AI-powered autonomous interceptor drones for counter-UAS operations, designed to detect, track and neutralise drone threats at scale for European armed forces.

TYTAN Interceptor METIS

A high-speed expendable interceptor drone targeting NATO Class II UAV threats. Reaching 350 km/h with a 25 km range and 5,000 m altitude ceiling, METIS uses onboard AI and computer vision to autonomously detect, track and neutralise hostile drones via direct kinetic hit. The system is containerised for mobile or vehicle-mounted deployment and is designed for mass-production at low cost per engagement.

Autonomous Teaming SolutionsPotsdam, Germany · 11-50

Builds AI software and systems for autonomous drone teaming, counter-UAS and ISR across land, air and sea domains.

AvilusIsmaning, Germany · 11-50

Builds dual-use unmanned aircraft in the 500-1000 kg class for military medical evacuation, tactical airlift and long-range surveillance, operated under its own Light UAS Operator Certificate.

Blackshark.aiGraz, Austria · 50-100

Builds AI infrastructure that converts satellite and aerial imagery into 3D world models and operational intelligence for defence simulation, autonomous systems and disaster response.

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.

EmLogicOslo, Norway · 11-50

Norwegian embedded systems and FPGA design centre developing hardware, firmware, and Edge AI for space and industrial applications. Built electronics for the RIMFAX ground-penetrating radar on NASA's Perseverance Mars rover and the ORION European Service Module.

Fly4FuturePrague, Czech Republic · 11-50

Czech Technical University spinout building fully autonomous multi-robot UAV systems, including the ROS-based F4F RoboFly research drone and the DroneBuilder custom configuration tool. All UAV platforms are NDAA-compliant for defence and government customers.

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.

Interactive SoftwareBucharest, Romania · 11-50

Romanian C4I systems integrator providing the BC2A command-and-control platform for the Romanian armed forces. Participates in EU EDF projects MARTE and AURIGA and supports PIRANHA 5, Abrams and K9 Howitzer programmes.

LeanspaceStrasbourg, France · 11-50

Builds cloud-native software for satellite command-and-control, pass orchestration and ground station monitoring.

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.

NestAIHelsinki, Finland · 11-50

European physical AI lab building adaptive intelligence for unmanned systems and command and control platforms, with the Finnish Defence Forces as an early partner. Raised €100 million from Nokia and Finnish sovereign fund Tesi in 2025, chaired by Silo AI founder Peter Sarlin.

NeuraspacePorto, Portugal · 1-50

Builds AI-powered space traffic management software and sensor infrastructure that automates satellite collision avoidance for commercial and government operators.

OrasioParis, France · 1-10

Builds sovereign European video intelligence software that detects threats, anomalies and security incidents in real time for defence, law enforcement and critical infrastructure operators.

OrbotixBrasov, Romania · 11-50

Designs autonomous UAV systems for European defence and security, including attack drones, swarm-capable platforms and AI-powered surveillance.

Scaleout SystemsUppsala, Sweden · 11-50

Builds a federated learning platform that trains AI models directly on drones, vehicles and distributed edge devices without raw data ever leaving the device.

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.

UbitiumDusseldorf, Germany · 11-50

Builds a universal RISC-V processor that replaces separate CPU, DSP, GPU and FPGA chips with a single reconfigurable chip for embedded and edge applications.

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.

21strategiesMunich, Germany · 11-50

Builds Third Wave AI software for military decision-making under uncertainty and industrial supply chain resilience, with a defence platform based on adversarial simulation, autonomous tactics generation and multi-agent reinforcement learning.

AcodyneFrederiksberg, Denmark · 11-50

Danish unmanned eVTOL cargo aircraft developer building heavy-lift drones for offshore logistics and frontline resupply. The E200 carries 200 kg at 450 km/h using a proprietary ducted-fan system, with a 100-500 kg payload family powered by the eThor AI flight suite.

AidoptationSint-Truiden, Belgium · 11-50

Aidoptation develops high-speed autonomous AI systems for physical autonomy on land, in the air and underwater, with robotics R&D and simulation-to-reality validation.

High-Speed Physical AI

Autonomous AI systems for high-speed movement across land, air and underwater domains.

DriveLabs

Robotics R&D for autonomous high-speed ground vehicles and simulation-to-reality testing.

EdgeDrive

Physical AI development and validation for high-speed AI driving and other autonomous systems using machine learning and deep learning.

Esports and Entertainment

High-performance AI motorsports activity, including team races, shows and world-record-oriented demonstrations.

CogniwarePrague, Czech Republic · 11-50

Prague-based intelligence software company developing Argos, an AI platform for evidence investigation, criminal intelligence and counter-terrorism. Combines object detection, facial recognition and knowledge-graph analytics for law enforcement and defence agencies.

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

Builds autonomous surveillance platforms, counter-drone systems and unmanned surface vessels for border security and military force protection.

EIRSHIELD

Mobile all-terrain Ultra Short Range Air Defence (USHORAD) system designed to detect, track and neutralise aerial threats including multirotor and fixed-wing drones. Radars detect drone targets up to 8 km, with radio frequency sensors and electro-optical/infrared cameras for verification and classification. The system can jam radio and GNSS signals and is equipped with soft-kill interceptor drones capable of autonomous maneuvering, as well as hard-kill effectors.

SURVEILSPIRE

Autonomous mobile surveillance platform combining long-range AI-assisted camera missions with an integrated unmanned aerial inspection system. The lightweight platform can conduct fully automated operations for weeks without field operators, in different weather conditions, with multiple communication variants providing constant real-time access to mission data.

CAIMAN

Vehicle-mounted rapid surveillance and situational awareness system designed for ultra-fast reconnaissance missions. CAIMAN installs on a 4x4 pickup truck and can operate while driving, with AI-assisted software enabling operators to instantly detect and classify land and aerial threats. Suited for border security, coastal monitoring, forest patrols and urban special missions.

EUROMITE

Modular unmanned surface vessel designed for coastal surveillance, covert operations and autonomous patrolling. The 8.5-metre vessel is equipped with adaptive AI-assisted navigation and offers an operational range of over 800 km. The hull is built in partnership with Baltic Workboats.

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.

HadeanLondon, United Kingdom · 51-200

Builds synthetic environment software for military training, command and control, and battlefield intelligence for armed forces worldwide.

HozintBrussels, Belgium · 11-50

Situational awareness platform combining AI and human intelligence for real-time open-source threat monitoring. Processes over 115,000 alerts monthly across dozens of languages for defence, security, and intelligence clients.

ISPASMoss, Norway · 1-10

Radar specialist founded in 2001 building FMCW Ku-band oil spill detection systems, Radar Cross Section measurement equipment, and the Nordic Training Emitter — a high-power X-band RF signal generator that simulates real radar systems for defence training and operational readiness.

Mutable TacticsCambridge, United Kingdom · 1-10

Builds Mastermind, an edge-native agentic AI box that turns cheap third-party drones into coordinated autonomous squads operating in denied environments. Raised $2.1M pre-seed in 2026 led by Seraphim Space with backing from the UK National Security Strategic Investment Fund.

OKAPI:OrbitsBraunschweig, Germany · 11-50

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

PhonexiaBrno, Czech Republic · 51-200

Brno-based voice biometrics and speech recognition company serving intelligence agencies, law enforcement and defence forensic labs in 60 countries. Products include Voice Inspector for forensic voice analysis and a speech-to-text platform for on-premise SIGINT.

Stanhope AILondon, United Kingdom · 1-10

Builds brain-inspired autonomous AI software for robots and drones, using Active Inference and the Free Energy Principle to enable adaptive decision-making on edge devices without large training datasets.

SwarmerKyiv, Ukraine · 51-200

Develops hardware-agnostic collaborative autonomy software for drone swarms, helping one operator coordinate large numbers of unmanned systems in contested environments.

T-KartorKristianstad, Sweden · 51-200

Geospatial software supplier building cartographic production and GEOINT platforms for defence and public safety. Partner of the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency since 2014, founded in Kristianstad in 1985.

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.

AleetPoland

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

Alta AresParis, France · 11-50

Alta Ares builds AI-powered defence autonomy systems, spanning interceptor drones, ISR video intelligence, MLOps tooling and autonomous guidance software for unmanned platforms.

Black Bird

Mid- to long-range fixed-wing interceptor optimized for high-speed, long-distance interception missions, with turbojet propulsion and AI terminal guidance.

X-Lock

Short- to mid-range rotary-wing interceptor designed to track and intercept multiple threats in real time for airspace security in high-risk areas.

Pixel Lock C-UAS

AI-powered counter-UAS system for real-time drone detection, tracking and interception using multi-sensor fusion and GNSS-free autonomous guidance.

Gamma ISR

Offline real-time video intelligence software that turns live feeds into actionable detections for threats such as tanks, IFVs and infantry on drones, cameras and optronics.

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.

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.

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.

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.

north.ioKiel, Germany · 51-200

Builds cloud and on-premises big data platforms for managing, processing and visualising underwater and terrestrial sensor data, serving navies, offshore wind operators and hydrographic agencies.

Novator SolutionsStockholm, Sweden · 11-50

Stockholm-based electronic warfare and signals intelligence company developing wideband COMINT receivers including the HUGIN family and ODEN 3001 intelligent RF spectrum recorder for national defence and SIGINT agencies.

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.

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.

Tern SystemsReykjavik, Iceland · 51-200

Air traffic management software provider delivering ATC automation and simulator training systems to military and civilian operators across Europe, Asia and Africa. Supplies air surveillance display systems to the Royal Thai Air Force and develops the ORION simulator suite for controller training.

3D Talo FinlandKuopio, Finland · 1-10

Kuopio-based XR studio providing VR and AR training platforms for industry and the Finnish Defence Forces. Built BITE, an immersive training platform, and has delivered group-based VR training for Puolustusvoimat medical personnel.

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.

AbtrionRy, Denmark · 1-10

Builds AI-powered fixed-wing military drones from a Danish HQ in Ry, including the Strike OWA loitering munition with 100 km range, the Decoy swarmable radar-signature emulator, and the Target counter-UAS training drone.

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.

AdargaLondon, United Kingdom · 50-100

Builds AI software that processes vast amounts of open-source and classified information to deliver intelligence analysis for defence, national security and commercial organisations.

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.

Advanced Precision SystemsOslo, Norway · 1-10

Develops Fenix, a software module that lets military drones execute dynamic in-motion strikes against static and moving targets using free-fall munitions or rocket-propelled warheads. Founded by an ex-Norwegian Army engineer who previously worked at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.

adwäisEOBetzdorf, Luxembourg · 11-50

Geospatial intelligence and satellite Earth observation data processing for defence and space agencies. Operates multi-petabyte archives and HPC clusters for ESA's Sentinel ground segment and is developing dual-use ISR analytics for a NATO country.

AEREUSMunich, Germany · 1-10

Builds a geospatial intelligence platform that ingests drone video, satellite imagery, SAR, LiDAR and SIGINT, then automatically fuses it into a persistent 3D picture of the operational environment for military and security decision-makers.

Aero SentinelBudapest, Hungary

Aero Sentinel develops tactical unmanned aerial systems, EO/IR payloads and rugged ground control stations for defence, security and public-safety missions.

Sentinel G1

Compact foldable micro-UAV for tactical teams, rapid deployment, silent surveillance and real-time target acquisition in challenging environments.

Sentinel G2

Endurance-focused UAV with real-time video streaming, lightweight design and more than 80 minutes of flight time for covert surveillance and higher-payload missions.

Sentinel G3

Multi-configuration UAV for complex heavy-payload missions, supporting EO/IR payloads, communication jammers and electronic-warfare equipment.

Sentinel Ground Control System

Rugged portable control unit for mission planning, flight control, payload management, live video and tactical map monitoring across Sentinel drones.

AFormXTrbovlje, Slovenia

AFormX manufactures composite airframes and develops aviation simulation systems, including VR flight simulators, flight-physics models and accident-investigation animations.

Composite Airframes

Turn-key composite airframe manufacturing for aviation projects, including fuselages, spars, carry-throughs and control surfaces.

Build-to-Prototype Airframe Work

Flexible airframe production beyond build-to-print, supporting prototype and tooling-led development with close customer integration.

Full VR Simulators

Complete full-VR flight simulators for handling-focused training and aircraft-development use cases.

Aircraft Developer Simulation Support

Simulation services for innovative aircraft developers, including flight models, aircraft visuals and staged simulator development.

AgentFly TechnologiesPrague, Czech Republic · 11-50

Czech Technical University spin-off building autonomous UAS software for tactical military operations, aerial surveillance, and UTM integration. Develops multi-agent coordination systems for heterogeneous fleets of fixed-wing and VTOL drones.

AiglosFinland · 1-10

After-action analysis software for armed forces, replaying exercises across every data source to extract tactical patterns. Built in Finland by soldiers for classified, air-gapped environments with no transatlantic dependencies.

AIKOTurin, Italy · 50-100

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

AILiveSimHelsinki, Finland · 11-50

Simulation and synthetic data generation platform for training and testing autonomous systems across maritime, aerial and land domains, used by defence customers to validate AI models for mission-critical operations. A Helsinki-based spin-off whose fastest-growing vertical is defence.

Alias RoboticsVitoria-Gasteiz, Spain · 11-50

Vitoria-based cybersecurity company that started with robot pen-testing and now builds CAI, an agentic AI platform for offensive and defensive security operations. Selected for NATO's DIANA innovation programme.

Altus LSAPatras, Greece · 11-50

Altus LSA develops and manufactures dual-use unmanned aircraft systems, target drones, drone hangars and C3 mission-management software for defence, security and civil applications.

ATLAS 8 Electric

Heavy-lift multi-copter family for small cargo transport, search-and-rescue payloads, defence payloads and last-mile delivery use cases.

ATLAS 204 A20

Mission-oriented multi-rotor drone system for defence, security and industrial surveillance.

ATLAS 4

Multi-rotor drone system for surveillance, industrial monitoring and small cargo delivery applications.

Drone Hangar

Autonomous remote-operation hangar solution for operating Altus multi-rotor drones in hazardous environments.

ALX SystemsOupeye, Belgium · 11-50

ALX Systems designs and builds sovereign loitering-munition drones in-house, spanning airframes, avionics, propulsion, flight software and mission autonomy.

Sovereign Loitering Munition

In-house developed loitering-munition drone platform for modern defence operations, designed around autonomy, precision and reliability.

GNSS-Denied Mission Autonomy

Mission autonomy and guidance capability described for operation where satellite navigation is denied or degraded.

Encrypted Anti-Jam Communications

Secure communications layer listed by ALX Systems for modern contested operating environments.

Man-Portable Deployment

Portable drone system designed for rapid field deployment and docking-station operation by defence units.

AMST SystemtechnikRanshofen, Austria · 51-200

Designs and manufactures military flight training devices, aerospace medicine systems, and visual simulation technology. Selected supplier of Airbus Helicopters, producing EASA-certified H145M mission trainers and spatial disorientation trainers deployed by NATO air forces.

Applied Intelligence AnalyticsDublin, Ireland · 1-10

Data analytics software for defence and government intelligence, specialising in risk identification from structured and unstructured sources. Participates in three European Defence Fund projects including naval superiority (E-Nacsos), AI for defence (Koios), and explosive detection (Convoy).

ArgonianCluj-Napoca, Romania · 11-50

Argonian develops European air-safety and UAS-management technology, including Drone Detection as a Service and the Flux U-space/UTM platform.

Argonian DOME

Drone Detection as a Service network for real-time visibility into UAS operations across controlled and uncontrolled airspace.

Argonian FLUX

U-space Service Provider and UTM platform implementing Network Identification, Geo-Awareness, Flight Authorization, Traffic Information and Conformance Monitoring.

Real-Time UAS Detection Network

Passive RF sensor deployment with live drone and pilot position, altitude and trajectory data, Remote ID readiness and multi-institutional access controls.

Flight Authorization Workflow

Digital approval workflows for UAS operations with automated routing to authorities and multi-stakeholder coordination.

Ark RoboticsTallinn, Estonia · 11-50

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

Atlar InnovationAveiro, Portugal · 11-50

Portuguese computing and monitoring platform maker operating the National Operations Center for Space Debris tracking under contract with the Ministry of Defence. Member of the EMISSARY consortium developing military Space Situational Awareness C2 software with €100M European Defence Fund backing.

Atle Defence TechnologiesRiihimäki, Finland · 1-10

Software-based live training tools for NATO armed forces, focused on anti-tank training for forested and arctic environments. Founded in 2023 by gaming industry veterans in Riihimäki's defence tech cluster.

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 ClearanceTautenhain, 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.

BeamagineCastellbisbal, Spain · 11-50

Barcelona solid-state LiDAR startup building the L3CAM sensor that fuses proprietary LiDAR with RGB, thermal and polarimetric cameras for 3D perception. Selected as a Mission Sensors winner of Indra's FCAS Challenge for Spain's contribution to Europe's future air combat system.

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.

Beyond VisionLisbon, Portugal · 11-50

Beyond Vision builds AI-enabled UAVs, fixed-wing VTOL aircraft, RTK systems and cloud control software for autonomous drone missions and complex operations.

HEIFU

Hexacopter UAV platform in Beyond Vision’s autonomous drone portfolio for complex operations and field missions.

HEIFU Pro

Tactical drone platform combining Beyond Vision UAV hardware with high-accuracy positioning and autonomous mission capabilities.

BVQ418

Smart quadcopter platform in Beyond Vision’s UAV lineup, aimed at autonomous operations and mission data collection.

VTOne

Fixed-wing VTOL UAV designed for long-range autonomous missions with AI-enabled flight and tracking features.

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.

CamyProUnited Kingdom · 1-10

AI quoting platform for manufacturers, extracting materials and pricing inputs directly from CAD files and drawings. Selected by UK Digital Catapult and National Composites Centre for the Defence Testbed Accelerator to make defence Technical Data Packs securely discoverable across distributed additive manufacturing supply chains.

CarmentaGothenburg, Sweden · 51-200

Develops geospatial SDKs and software platforms used in battlefield visualisation, drone mission planning and maritime situational awareness across defence and security applications.

Cathx OceanDublin, Ireland · 11-50

Cathx Ocean builds subsea imaging sensors, edge compute hardware and workflow software that turn underwater data into real-time perception and autonomy insights.

Hunter II

Subsea imaging hardware line for capturing high-quality optical data in shallow or deep water conditions.

INKA Edge Hardware

On-vehicle processing hardware for deploying AI model inference and data workflows directly on subsea vehicles or sensors.

INKA Iris

Compact subsea camera product for shallow-water operations with onboard processing capabilities.

Clarity

Edge workflow software runtime for orchestrating data agents, AI models, event detection and actionable insights at the edge.

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.

Clausal ComputingLoviisa, Finland · 11-50

Terrain-referenced, multimodal navigation and perception engineered for GNSS-denied and comms-denied environments. Founded by the inventor of SSH, the company holds 30+ AI and computing patents and runs EU-sovereign training infrastructure on its own compute.

Comand AIParis, France · 1-50

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

Corballis TechnologiesDublin, Ireland · 11-50

Safety and risk management software for aviation, defence, and critical infrastructure. Supplies the Irish Air Corps and Defence Forces with compliance systems and participates in EDA and Horizon research programmes.

DanaDynamicsSvendborg, Denmark · 11-50

Danish autonomous maritime navigation specialist. Develops SKIPPER, an autonomous navigation system that brings real-time data-driven route optimisation, collision avoidance, and unmanned operation to vessels for naval and commercial maritime use.

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.

Dataline LabsUnited Kingdom · 1-10

UK data and AI startup developing MIRA AI for natural language querying across disparate enterprise datasets. Selected for Digital Catapult's Defence Testbed Accelerator with the MoD to build secure Technical Data Pack connectors for defence supply chains.

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.

DEAS Cyber+Rome, Italy · 51-200

Italian cyber defence company focused on protecting national security, critical infrastructure, and government institutions. Employs around 147 specialists across cyber projects, products, services and training for the Italian Ministry of Defence and security agencies.

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.

DelkiaUnited Kingdom · 51-200

Delivers safety-related control, instrumentation and mission systems for UK nuclear facilities and defence platforms across naval, air and land domains.

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.

Distance TechnologiesHelsinki, Finland · 11-50

Glasses-free mixed reality for defence vehicles, aircraft and helmets, turning windshields into 3D lightfield displays fused with thermal, radar and battlefield management data. Raised €13.9M led by Google Ventures, partnered with Patria, Supacat, General Dynamics and Aechelon.

Dogfight BossPrague, Czech Republic · 11-50

Czech manufacturer of high-fidelity simulator hardware for aviation and vehicle training, including HOTAS systems, instrument panels, multifunction displays, mission computers and full control stations. Delivers turnkey integration with third-party motion platforms and visualization suites.

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.

Dropla TechOdense, Denmark · 11-50

Danish-Ukrainian dual-use company developing AI-powered UXO and landmine detection drones and ground robots, including the Blue Eyes real-time detection module and the Seer dual-platform autonomous demining system. Raised €2.4M in 2025 and based at the Odense robotics incubator.

DtangleGeneva, Switzerland · 1-10

CERN spin-off developing a no-code visual analytics platform that transforms complex datasets into interactive knowledge graphs for intelligence and investigation. Built on CERN's Collaboration Spotting X technology, finalist in armasuisse's 2025 Cyber Startup Challenge.

Earth-iGuildford, United Kingdom · 11-50

Commercial geospatial intelligence company that applies AI and machine learning to multi-operator satellite imagery to deliver decision-ready insights to industry and government. Selected for the AWS European Defence Accelerator and based in Guildford, Surrey.

EM3worksVigo, Spain · 11-50

Vigo-based computational electromagnetics spin-off from the Universities of Vigo and Extremadura developing the M3 Software suite for 3D electromagnetic design, radar analysis and antenna placement. Selected as a Mission Sensors winner of Indra's FCAS Challenge.

EmbentionAlicante, Spain · 51-200

Develops Veronte autopilots and safety-critical avionics for UAVs, UGVs, USVs, and eVTOLs. Certified to DO-178C and DO-254 standards, products flown by defence and commercial operators across four continents.

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.

ESLAITVienna, Austria · 11-50

Develops and integrates military telecommunications, command, and control systems for the Austrian Armed Forces. Founded in 1999 as a spin-off from a major IT group, with an ISO 9001-certified engineering team active in defence C2 since 1988.

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.

ETMEAthens, Greece · 11-50

Athens-based engineering firm founded in 1980 providing system engineering for complex defence systems and maritime surveillance solutions including the DECISMAR platform and FloatMast floating sensor networks for littoral and SLOC monitoring.

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.

Flare BrightUnited Kingdom · 11-50

Develops GPS-free inertial navigation and flight termination systems for drones and crewed aircraft, including the SnapShot nano-drone funded by a £226,200 DASA contract. ITAR-free UK sovereign capability accredited to ISO 9001.

FlySightLivorno, Italy · 11-50

Livorno-based defence software company developing OPENSIGHT, a multi-platform Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) system for ISR missions. Builds automatic target recognition, mission consoles and underwater optronic mast consoles for defence and security operators.

Fynd RealityNorway · 11-50

Norwegian XR training platform company building Fynd CORE, an immersive collaboration system used for military, higher education, and public protection training. Selected by the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency to deliver Leopard 2 A4 tank training to the Ukrainian Armed Forces under a NOK 82.5 million Nansen Programme contract.

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.

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.

HAT.tecMunich, Germany · 11-50

Builds mission software and AI autonomy tools that let pilots and operators coordinate manned and unmanned aircraft from a single interface.

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.

hema electronicAalen, Germany · 11-50

Designs and manufactures FPGA-based embedded electronics and optronics hardware for military vehicles, submarines and frigates, as well as industrial embedded vision and intelligent camera systems.

Hypr10Stockholm, Sweden · 1-10

XR specialist building VR and MR training simulations for the defence sector, including certified virtual reality helicopter pilot training. Counts BAE Systems Hägglunds among its clients, based in central Stockholm.

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.

ITRESCasalecchio di Reno, Italy · 11-50

Defence modelling and simulation SME founded in 2021 by Italian Army generals and aviation pilots, providing mission training simulators (VBS4, JTLS, JCATS, EADSIM) and the AI-powered Big Data Guard situational awareness platform. Based in Casalecchio di Reno near Bologna.

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.

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.

LiveEOBerlin, Germany · 51-200

Uses satellite imagery and AI to monitor vegetation, pipeline and supply chain risks across critical infrastructure networks.

LiveLink AerospaceUnited Kingdom · 11-50

UK counter-drone company building the Air Intelligence System with PDAR passive RF detection (70 MHz to 6 GHz), Hera long-range cameras, Apollo acoustic direction finding, and Orion autonomous drone defeat effectors. Clients include the British Royal Navy, MOD and Civil Aviation Authority.

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.

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.

Marine AIPlymouth, United Kingdom · 11-50

Maritime autonomy software for uncrewed surface vessels, including GuardianAI for defence applications. Technology powered the Mayflower Autonomous Ship's transatlantic crossing and is used by Plymouth's USV cluster.

MARSS GroupLondon, United Kingdom

Builds AI-powered command and control systems for counter-drone defence, maritime security and critical infrastructure protection, deployed at over 60 sites worldwide.

MASA GroupParis, France · 11-50

Develops AI-based military simulation and wargaming software. Its SWORD platform is used by 25 armies worldwide including NATO, the French Army, Royal Navy and Finnish Defence Forces for command post staff training and operational planning.

MIL SistemikaLjubljana, Slovenia

Slovenian software developer specialising in navigation, vehicle tracking, command and control, GIS and radio/satellite communications software. Customers include the Slovenian Armed Forces, police and civil protection; integrates purpose-built hardware for mobile and radio network operations.

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.

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.

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.

NtentionTrondheim, Norway · 1-10

NTNU spin-off building intuitive interfaces for controlling robots and drones, including the Astronaut Smart Glove that lets ESA test crews command UAVs and ground robots through hand gestures. Focused on XR and wearable sensor approaches for operating unmanned systems in space, energy, and defence.

Nurjana TechnologiesCagliari, Italy · 11-50

Cagliari-based defence systems engineering company delivering multi-sensor data fusion, automatic target tracking and space domain awareness solutions. Builds the NEOS electro-optical long-range tracking system and leads the STAALION in-situ SDA project protecting European satellites.

NW PROUnited Kingdom · 11-50

Builds AI-powered airport and national infrastructure security screening products including Deeper Scan electronic-device validation and NexuSec natural-language CCTV search. Developed Deeper Scan with £80,000 DASA funding and Dstl technical support.

Occam IndustriesLondon, United Kingdom · 1-10

London defence tech startup building OccamX, a retrofit computer-vision autopilot for FPV drones that enables autonomous target tracking without GPS or continuous manual control. Raised €3M pre-seed and approved for Ukrainian Brave1 integration testing.

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.

ParityQCInnsbruck, Austria · 11-50

Quantum architecture company developing blueprints and operating systems for scalable quantum computers. Won a €35M contract from Germany's Cyber Agency to build the world's first mobile quantum computer for defence applications by 2027.

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.

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.

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.

QogniflyBucharest, Romania · 11-50

Romanian deep-tech defence company building AI-enabled autonomous UAV and counter-drone systems, including the STUD interceptor drone developed with US partner XDOWN. Raised €2M in 2025 to open a Bucharest production facility targeting 2,000-3,000 interceptors per month against Shahed-type threats.

QuellUnited Kingdom · 11-50

Scotland-based defence AI company with the Deep Truth machine learning framework, the SkySpyke 360-degree passive counter-drone detection system, the WiSAD passive RF surveillance detector and the MASC AI-generated adaptive camouflage pattern generator.

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.

RE-liONAmersfoort, Netherlands · 11-50

Builds immersive VR training systems for military and law enforcement, including deployable squad-level kits with 12 trainee positions and 95% availability. Customers include the Dutch, German, Finnish and Danish Ministries of Defence and the European Defence Agency.

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.

ReLocFinland · 1-10

Tactical GNSS-denied navigation built from European commercial components. Fuses GNSS, IMU and odometry with jamming and spoofing detection, integrating with SitaWare Frontline, ATAK and NATO Generic Vehicle Architecture.

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.

Rift DynamicsOslo, Norway · 11-50

Norwegian builder of low-cost attritable combat drones for European armed forces. The Wåsp FPV+ is an AI-capable strike and surveillance drone with 1.5 kg payload and 150+ km/h speed, fielded with the Norwegian Army and ammunition partner Nammo, with production capacity of 20,000 units per month.

RiskawareBristol, United Kingdom · 11-50

Incident modelling consultancy building CBRN hazard, cyber attack, and disease dispersion simulation platforms for UK MoD, Dstl, and government agencies. Ploughshare spin-out commercialising Dstl research.

Robosys AutomationSouthampton, United Kingdom · 11-50

Develops VOYAGER AI maritime autonomy software that converts crewed vessels into uncrewed surface vessels with IMO Degree 4 autonomy, sold to government and defence customers. Opened Southampton UK headquarters in 2025 with offices in USA, Canada and India.

RobottoAalborg, Denmark · 11-50

Aalborg-based AI software company building edge-level perception, detection and tracking for drones and ground robots, including GNSS-denied autonomous navigation used by defence and security operators.

Safetech InnovationsBucharest, Romania · 51-200

Romanian cybersecurity company and the only Romanian member of the NATO Industry Cyber Partnership, operating its own accredited STI CERT and a 24/7 SOC. Builds proprietary products including ICS Detect for industrial control system security and MMI for mobile malware analysis.

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.

ScytalysAthens, Greece · 51-200

Athens-based defence software and systems integrator specializing in tactical C2 systems, tactical data links, and mission management solutions for land, air, and joint operations. Part of the EFA Group, operating in 16 countries.

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.

SentechItaly · 11-50

Italian embedded computing company with 16 years designing electro-optical targeting systems, direction finding antennas, radar target generators and electronic warfare simulation systems for defence applications. ISO 9001 certified with multi-domain AI capabilities.

SentiSystemsTrondheim, Norway · 1-10

NTNU spin-off from the Department of Engineering Cybernetics building the SentiNAV family of GNSS-denied navigation systems for ships, drones and vehicles. Core technology is SentiBoard, a custom board providing nano- to microsecond sensor time synchronization across IMU, LiDAR, cameras and radar.

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.

SimultecBucharest, Romania · 11-50

Romanian training and simulation company building flight simulators, land and naval trainers, and full mission simulators for defence forces worldwide. Develops high-accuracy flight models, out-of-the-window visual systems, and glass avionics using COTS components.

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.

SkytekDublin, Ireland · 51-200

Space and maritime surveillance software company building ISS mission-critical systems for NASA and ESA. Provides real-time situational awareness platforms for global vessel monitoring, dark vessel detection, and command and control across sea, land and air.

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.

Solid GroundNorway · 1-10

International subsidiary of Norwegian VR training company Trygg-Grunn, building the BASIC VR platform for military and law enforcement procedural training. Founded by ex-military and police personnel and deployed at events including ENFORCE TAC.

SpacemetricStockholm, Sweden · 1-10

Swedish software company whose Keystone image management system processes satellite and airborne imagery for defence and civilian users. Supplies the Swedish Armed Forces UAV 03 intelligence cell and has maintenance contracts with SwAF TUAV 03.

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.

StirlingXCambridge, United Kingdom · 11-50

Sovereign drone intelligence platform providing defence-grade autonomous BVLOS operations, multi-sensor capture and analytics for critical infrastructure and defence. Raised £8.3m seed in November 2025 led by Rokos Capital Management.

Sweden DynamicsLund, Sweden · 1-10

Tactical drone startup founded in 2025 by officers from elite ranger units in the Swedish Armed Forces. Builds a modular family of FPV, ISR and loitering drones including Rogue One, with production scaled via Swedish electronics manufacturer NOTE.

Synergy Simulation & TrainingSofia, Bulgaria

Bulgarian developer of modelling, simulation and training products covering air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. Listed in the National Catalogue of the Bulgarian Defence Industry; partners include BAE Systems, Bohemia Interactive Simulations and MASA Group.

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.

TectiveDelft, Netherlands · 1-10

Builds automated drone-in-a-box systems capable of 200 flights per day from a single SkyHive droneport using robotic battery swapping. Operates up to 5 drones simultaneously for 24/7 surveillance across 100 square kilometres at centimetre-level resolution.

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.

ThinkTank MathsEdinburgh, United Kingdom · 11-50

Edinburgh mathematical modelling consultancy building bespoke algorithms for space situational awareness, spacecraft thermal modelling and classified defence data projects. Longstanding partner of the European Space Agency and UK MoD's SEAS DTC programme.

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.

Tycho Space TechnologiesTrondheim, Norway · 1-10

NTNU and University of Oslo spin-out building plug-and-play radiation-tolerant edge computers for small satellites. Flagship TychoBoB is a Linux-based AI processing board joining the UiO CENSSAT-1 mission in 2027 via the Arctic Phi-Lab and ESA BIC Norway programmes.

Ubotica TechnologiesDublin, Ireland · 11-50

Develops on-board AI processors for satellites, enabling real-time vessel detection and autonomous targeting from orbit. Has flown 11 space AI missions with ESA and NASA JPL, and received a European Defence Fund grant for the ARCHYTAS defence AI accelerator project.

Unibap Space SolutionsUppsala, Sweden · 11-50

Uppsala-based space edge-computing company supplying AI-enabled satellite computers to FMV for the Swedish-Danish Bifrost defence satellite project. Its SpaceCloud platform runs on-orbit ML workloads for ISR data processing in low-latency environments.

VAKEOslo, Norway · 11-50

Maritime intelligence platform that uses machine learning on Sentinel-2, SAR and AIS data to detect, identify and track dark vessels for governments and offshore asset owners. KSAT acquired a 70% majority stake in 2024 to scale the platform for national maritime situational awareness.

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.

Vig-Sec DroneNigrán, Spain · 1-10

Vigo-based drone operations and training company selected for NATO's DIANA 2026 cohort. Develops Suite ACRE, a dual-use emergency UTM system that lets drones and manned aircraft share the same airspace in real time.

VIZGARDLondon, United Kingdom · 1-50

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

VRAIDublin, Ireland · 11-50

Builds AI-driven simulation training analytics for defence and security. HEAT platform transforms simulation data into actionable performance insights. Partners with Rheinmetall and KNDS France, endorsed by UK DASA as part of the defence supply chain.

VydarDelft, Netherlands · 1-10

Develops compact edge-AI navigation modules for GPS-denied environments, sized at 50x50x20mm and weighing 50 grams. The SignalVoid system uses visual odometry matched against satellite imagery to achieve 20-metre accuracy without any satellite link across 1,000 km2 maps.

W5 SolutionsStockholm, Sweden · 51-200

Nordic defence group with 176 employees supplying live-fire training, simulators, power supply, shelters and systems integration to FMV, the Swedish Armed Forces, KNDS, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris and NATO allies. Delivered CV90 simulators under a 126 MSEK KNDS contract in 2026.

WhitespaceBelfast, United Kingdom · 11-50

Belfast-based sovereign AI company building Collective, a modular AI operating system deployable on air-gapped, edge and on-prem infrastructure. Raised £10M Series A in 2025 and is one of only four SMEs holding an MoD enterprise agreement.

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.

ZephroEindhoven, Netherlands · 11-50

Designs and produces military reconnaissance drones including the Jolt 01 quadcopter, an EU-made autonomous ISR UAV resistant to electronic warfare and GNSS-denied environments. Partnered with the Dutch Ministry of Defence to develop over 1,000 reconnaissance drones.

Zetta Critical AICluj-Napoca, Romania · 11-50

Cluj-Napoca AI software company building on-premises NLP, voice and image processing for defence, intelligence and law enforcement agencies. Coordinates the Romanian arm of the EU EDF AtLaS project on multilingual NLP for defence.

ZVOOKKyiv, Ukraine · 11-50

Builds passive acoustic sensor networks using AI/ML to detect low-altitude cruise missiles, drones, and FPV attacks. Deploys both fixed network sensors across Ukraine and portable tactical units with 150-450 metre detection range. NATO has expressed interest in the technology.