Drones & UAV companies in Europe

DelairToulouse, France · 51-200

Builds fixed-wing surveillance and reconnaissance drones for military, border security and government customers, with production based entirely in France.

DT46

Delair's flagship ISR platform, available as a pure fixed-wing or convertible VTOL configuration. The fixed-wing variant delivers up to 6.5 hours of endurance at 20 kg with a 100 km AES-256 encrypted communications range. In VTOL mode endurance is 3.5 hours at 25 kg. The aircraft converts between configurations in 15 minutes in the field without tools, and has been selected by the French Army artillery and Gendarmerie Nationale.

DT26E

A family of long-endurance mini-UAVs (up to 170 minutes, 15-18 kg) that deploys in under 8 minutes. Three variants are available: Surveillance, with a gyrostabilised EO/IR camera and 30 km data link; Tactical, with a 50 km encrypted link, 30x optical zoom, four-target video tracking and an IMSI/IMEI catcher payload option; and Open Payload, a configurable platform for operator-supplied sensors. The Tactical variant has been combat-proven with French Special Forces and in Ukraine.

Harmattan AIParis, France · 11-50

Builds autonomous drones, synthetic aperture radar payloads and counter-UAS intercept systems for NATO governments, with vertically integrated manufacturing in France.

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.

STARK DefenceMunich, Germany · 1-50

Builds loitering munitions, unmanned surface vessels and multi-domain C2 software for NATO militaries, with systems already deployed in Ukraine.

Virtus (OWE-V)

STARK's flagship software-defined loitering munition designed for mass precision strikes. Virtus features vertical launch, a 1.8m wingspan, cruising speed above 120 km/h and a terminal dive speed above 250 km/h. It carries a modular payload of up to 5kg, can penetrate 800mm of high-hardness armour, and has a flight range above 130km with up to 1.5 hours endurance. Navigation combines visual odometry with satellite imagery and landmark localisation for GNSS-denied environments. The system integrates directly with Minerva for coordinated swarm and ISR operations.

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.

DronamicsSofia, Bulgaria · 51-200

Designs, builds and operates long-range cargo drones and dual-use unmanned platforms, including the Black Swan — a NATO Class III aircraft carrying 350 kg over 2,500 km.

Orqa FPVOsijek, Croatia · 11-50

Designs and manufactures FPV drones and pilot goggles for military and commercial operators, with full vertical integration and no Chinese components in their supply chain.

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.

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.

Quantum SystemsGilching, Germany · 100-500

Builds eVTOL fixed-wing ISR drones and multi-domain autonomous systems software for NATO-aligned military forces, with over 20,000 combat flight hours logged in Ukraine.

Vector AI

Vector AI is a combat-proven mid-endurance eVTOL fixed-wing sUAS designed for tactical ISR missions. In fixed-wing configuration it has a 2.80-metre wingspan, weighs 9.5 kg at max take-off weight, and delivers 180+ minutes of flight endurance at speeds of 15–20 m/s. The system operates as a 2-in-1 platform, converting toollessly between fixed-wing and multicopter modes using identical avionics, ground controller and sensors. Dual NVIDIA Jetson Orin SOM processors handle onboard AI object detection, classification and tracking, keeping it effective in GPS-denied and electronically contested environments. Vector AI has logged over 20,000 operational flight hours in Ukraine and is integrated with ATAK, SitaWare, Kropyva and other NATO battle management systems.

TEKEVERLisboa, Portugal · 100-500

Builds fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems and an intelligence-as-a-service platform used by European maritime safety agencies, border forces and defence customers for long-endurance surveillance missions.

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.

Sky-WatchStøvring, Denmark · 51-200

Designs and manufactures the RQ-35 Heidrun, a hand-launched fixed-wing ISR drone built to operate in GPS-denied and electronic warfare environments.

RQ-35 Heidrun

A hand-launched fixed-wing mini-UAS weighing 3.07 kg, designed for military ISR in contested electromagnetic environments. It flies for up to 150 minutes, operates without GPS and maintains an EW-resilient datalink up to 50 km. The system ships with ruggedised ground control stations, EO and EO/IR payloads with up to 80x zoom, patch and dual-patch antenna kits, and deep stall landing capability for confined deployment areas.

Sky-Watch Drone Manager (SDM)

Proprietary software that runs the RQ-35 Heidrun system, covering flight planning, autonomous mission execution, GNSS-denied navigation and real-time data sharing. SDM integrates with external battle management and situational awareness platforms including Palantir, Helsing, Systematic SitaWare and ATAK-Mil, feeding live ISR data into the operator's wider tactical picture.

ZeroPhaseMunich, Germany · 11-50

Builds software-defined, adaptive data links that keep unmanned ground, air and sea systems connected under jamming and electronic warfare conditions.

Aerodata AGBraunschweig, Germany · 51-200

Builds flight inspection systems and airborne surveillance platforms for aviation authorities, military and government agencies worldwide, and holds the world market leader position in flight inspection.

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.

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.

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.

RatelZaporizhzhia, Ukraine · 51-200

Develops unmanned ground vehicles including the Ratel S kamikaze UGV (24 km/h, 40 kg payload, 5 km range) used for bridge demolition, tank engagement, and logistics. Scaled production fivefold in 2024, supplying hundreds of platforms to Ukrainian Defence Forces through the Brave1 cluster.

AuterionZurich, Switzerland · 51-200

Builds the operating system and autonomy software that turns commercial drones into coordinated swarms for defence and enterprise fleet operations.

DeltaQuadDuivendrecht, Netherlands · 50-100

Builds electric long-range VTOL drones for military reconnaissance and surveillance.

DroneUAKyiv, Ukraine · 51-200

Distributes agricultural and industrial drones, runs drone services operations and integrates unmanned systems across Ukraine, Eastern Europe and international markets.

GaltTecTartu, Estonia · 1-10

Estonian solid oxide fuel cell developer producing long-endurance power systems for unmanned aerial vehicles, enabling drones to fly 5x longer than lithium batteries.

Origin RoboticsRiga, Latvia · 11-50

Builds man-portable autonomous drones for counter-UAS interception and drone-launched precision strike, serving European armed forces and NATO allies.

TAF IndustriesKyiv, Ukraine · 501-1000

Produces kamikaze FPV drones, interceptors, reconnaissance UAVs and electronic warfare systems for Ukraine's defence forces, outputting over 80,000 drones per month from 20+ production locations.

Unmanned Defense SystemsVilnius, Lithuania · 11-50

AI-powered drone swarm systems with integrated detect, engage, and command capabilities for military operations.

Atlas UASRiga, Latvia · 11-50

Latvian unmanned aerial systems developer building fixed-wing and multirotor drones for military ISR, mapping, and tactical reconnaissance.

DronetagPrague, Czech Republic · 11-50

Builds Remote ID hardware and software that makes drones digitally visible — transmitters for pilots and manufacturers, portable and fixed receivers for airspace monitoring, and a software platform for drone detection and situational awareness.

Griff AviationSykkylven, Norway · 11-50

Designs and manufactures heavy-lift UAVs capable of carrying 30 to 60 kg payloads, built for logistics, emergency response and industrial operations.

LenduraiTallinn, Estonia · 1-10

Builds GPS-independent autonomy software for drones, enabling UAVs to navigate and operate in GNSS-denied and electronically jammed environments using computer vision and onboard AI.

RiftFrance

Autonomous VTOL reconnaissance drone network providing persistent surveillance capability. Raised EUR4.6M.

SPH EngineeringRiga, Latvia · 11-50

Develops drone mission planning software, onboard hardware and drone show technology used by survey teams and entertainment producers in 150+ countries.

Eurolink SystemsRome, Italy · 51-200

Rome-based defence electronics SME founded in 1994 supplying embedded systems, rugged servers, and RF signal processing components to the Italian Navy for radar, sonar, and C4 systems. Developed the Beluga and Beluga-T tethered drones for ISR missions and partners with Edge Autonomy on Italian defence UAS.

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.

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.

OrbotixBrasov, Romania · 11-50

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

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.

AerobitsSzczecin, Poland · 11-50

Designs and manufactures miniature avionics modules, transponders and ground infrastructure for integrating unmanned aircraft into shared airspace.

Diodon Drone TechnologyToulouse, France · 11-50

Designs and manufactures waterproof, inflatable maritime mini-UAVs for ISR and search-and-rescue missions in naval, coastal and high-humidity environments where conventional drones cannot operate.

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.

GermandronesBerlin, Germany · 11-50

Builds VTOL fixed-wing drones for ISR, border surveillance, inspection and tactical military operations, sold to armed forces and security agencies across Europe.

Gibson RoboticsUnited Kingdom · 1-10

Scotland-based developer of autonomous counter-UAS drones, building the Red Kite fixed-wing drone hunter with patented net capture mechanism and the Shadow Hawk aerial defence platform for critical national infrastructure protection.

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.

KelluuJoensuu, Finland · 11-50

Kelluu delivers high-resolution environmental data using autonomous, emission-free airships, creating digital twins to help businesses and governments make better decisions. Provides data-as-a-service with high-resolution (1px/1cm) aerial data for environmental monitoring, geospatial mapping, and creating digital twins of real-world environments.

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.

Rotors & CamsBudapest, Hungary

Hungarian manufacturer of custom multirotor, fixed-wing and hybrid UAV systems for defence and industrial applications. Founded 2014, ISO 9001 certified with in-house R&D, system integration, and small-to-medium series production capabilities.

SwissDronesBuchs, Switzerland · 11-50

Builds and operates the SDO 50 V3, a long-range turbine-powered unmanned helicopter for BVLOS infrastructure inspection, aerial surveillance and search-and-rescue missions.

Ubiq AerospaceTrondheim, Norway · 11-50

Builds modular electro-thermal ice detection and protection systems for UAVs, drones and next-generation aircraft operating in icing conditions.

Alta AresParis, France · 11-50

Defence AI startup producing embedded video intelligence (Gamma ISR), AI-guided counter-UAS (Pixel Lock), and turbojet loitering munitions (Black Bird, 670 km/h). NATO Innovation Challenge 2025 winner with operational deployment in Ukraine.

siliXconPrague, Czech Republic · 11-50

Czech manufacturer of high-power-density brushless motor controllers for UAVs, unmanned ground vehicles and e-mobility applications. Supplies dual-use ISR and counter-UAS drone platforms with modular PMSM/BLDC drive systems.

UAVSAVEBratislava, Slovakia · 1-10

Slovak UAV manufacturer developing mission-specific drone systems for defence and commercial use. Several systems have been tested in real battlefield conditions.

Wild HornetsUkraine

FPV attack drones and secure tactical communications systems, actively deployed by Ukrainian armed forces in combat.

3DfensePrague, Czech Republic · 11-50

Czech aerospace startup producing containerised mobile drone factories capable of up to 6,400 UAVs per month, paired with fully 3D-printed VTOL platforms that can be configured as ISR drones, reusable bombers or kamikaze systems. Presented at MSPO 2025.

A-techSYNShannon, Ireland · 11-50

Vertically integrated UAS manufacturer producing fixed-wing UAVs from 4 to 150 kg MTOW with up to 12 hours endurance. Supplies the Irish Naval Service and Defence Forces with surveillance drones and develops its own PilotUS autopilot system.

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.

ACC InnovationÅtvidaberg, Sweden · 11-50

Builds some of the world's largest VTOL quadcopter UAVs with payload capacities from 150 kg to 1,100 kg. Signed a 2025 cooperation agreement with Finland's Patria to militarise the Thunder Wasp GT for NATO customers.

Acecore TechnologiesUden, Netherlands · 11-50

Hand-crafts high-performance quadcopter and multirotor drones for military and government use from its facility in Uden. Supplies the Royal Netherlands Army with Zoe M4 tactical UAVs for real-time 2D and 3D mapping in combat operations.

ACUA OceanPlymouth, United Kingdom · 11-50

Designs and operates the Pioneer-class small waterplane area twin hull USV for anti-submarine warfare, maritime ISR and critical national infrastructure monitoring, becoming the UK's first Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessel certified under Workboat Code 3 in 2025.

ADV DefenseVilnius, Lithuania · 1-10

Lithuanian defence technology company within Teltonika IoT Group, focused on UAS development, defence integration, and industrial cooperation along NATO's Eastern Flank.

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.

Aero SentinelBudapest, Hungary

Hungarian manufacturer of military-grade UAVs for government and defence customers. Sentinel G1/G2/G3 platforms support force protection, covert ISR, perimeter security and operations in GPS-denied and EW-contested environments. Integrated ground control system and EO/IR payload family.

Aero VisionSofia, Bulgaria

Bulgarian unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer producing fixed-wing drone platforms for precision farming, construction mapping, and military reconnaissance and security.

Aether AeronauticsChania, Greece · 11-50

Chania-based designer and manufacturer of aerial target drones and unmanned systems founded in 2018, producing the NMS-2, CHAOS, and STYX target drone families along with the Aethonas VTOL UAS and MEDUSA 5 unmanned surface vehicles for training and ISR.

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.

AgilicaBrussels, Belgium · 1-10

Royal Military Academy spin-off developing GPS-independent drone positioning using ultra-wideband technology. Achieves centimetre-accuracy navigation in GNSS-denied environments, funded under the Belgian Defence DEFRA programme.

Airborne TechnologiesWiener Neustadt, Austria · 11-50

Converts fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and UAVs into certified special mission platforms for surveillance, search and rescue, border patrol and ISR operations.

AirolitMölndal, Sweden · 11-50

Swedish manufacturer of secure industrial UAVs for defence, ISR and search-and-rescue missions in Nordic conditions. Its Explorian XLT, S1 and CX10 drones are integrated with the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle for the Swedish Armed Forces.

AirvoluteTrnava, Slovakia

Airvolute is a deep tech company providing cutting-edge hardware and software solutions for AI-driven autonomous unmanned systems. Their flagship DroneCore open-architecture autopilot platform integrates CubePilot flight controllers with NVIDIA Jetson computing modules, utilized by NATO members and leading aerospace and defence companies for autonomous missions.

AirvolveVilnius, Lithuania · 1-50

Develops tactical airlift solutions and VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft for defence, civil safety, and security applications. Creates cost-effective helicopter alternatives for military logistics, medical evacuation, and cargo transport.

Alpha Unmanned SystemsMadrid, Spain · 11-50

Designs and manufactures tactical fuel-powered UAV helicopters used for maritime security, border control, and observation missions. Platforms deployed by defence customers in over 12 countries including Hungary, Greece, and Israel.

Alpi AviationPordenone, Italy · 11-50

Pordenone-based manufacturer of light aircraft and military UAVs since 1999, producing the Strix-DF and Strix-C mini tactical systems deployed by the Italian Air Force in Afghanistan. Acquired by RedFish LongTerm Capital in October 2025 for €4 million.

Altus LSAPatras, Greece · 11-50

Greek designer and manufacturer of dual-use unmanned aircraft systems including the ATLAS multi-copter family and EDOMON hybrid VTOL UAV, plus the M3NTOR mission management system. Serves defence, security, and civil protection customers.

ALX SystemsOupeye, Belgium · 11-50

Belgian loitering munition developer building fully sovereign autonomous drones with in-house airframe, avionics, propulsion, and flight software. Systems reach 55 m/s max speed with 50 km range and GNSS-denied navigation.

Anarky LabsHelsinki, Finland · 11-50

Developer of AirHUD, a patented augmented reality heads-up display that lets drone pilots see their aircraft beyond visual line of sight, and AirSkill, a VR drone pilot simulator. Customers include Dutch Police, Pirkanmaa Rescue Department and military drone operators across Europe.

AP-FLYERKielce, Poland · 11-50

Builds counter-drone detection and jamming systems under the MADDOS brand, combining passive RF sensors, 4D radar and jammers with own-manufactured VTOL observation drones. Active in the C-UAS market since 2015.

ARACEBudapest, Hungary

Hungarian designer and manufacturer of long-endurance electric UAVs since 2016. Product line includes the Phoenix VTOL (6h flight time), Angel compact autonomous platform and Griffin Pro, operated daily in 26+ countries for covert surveillance, security and aerial mapping missions.

Artillerie Inrichtingen ArmamentsTilburg, Netherlands · 11-50

Develops and manufactures ammunition, small arms, grenade launchers, loitering munitions and FPV drones for NATO armed forces, with demilitarization and munitions recycling services alongside production.

ASDROEssen, Germany · 11-50

Provides drone-based unexploded ordnance detection using geomagnetic sensors, serving infrastructure and construction clients and the German Bundeswehr with a service up to 10 times faster than conventional ground-based surveying.

Athlon AviaKyiv, Ukraine · 51-200

Produces the A1-CM Furia ISTAR drone (50 km range, 3-hour endurance) and ST-35 Silent Thunder loitering munition, both adopted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Operating since 2013 with 20+ state defence order contracts completed.

Aurea AvionicsMadrid, Spain · 1-50

Designs, develops and manufactures advanced small unmanned aerial systems (UAS/drones) for government and industrial customers requiring intelligence and data gathering tools in challenging environments. Specialized in military drones with focus on ISR capabilities.

AURYN AeroRome, Italy · 1-10

Rome-based aerospace startup founded in 2017 developing reusable aerial target drones for cost-efficient counter-UAS training. Its AY-44Q Zombie platform withstands 10+ engagements before full overhaul, addressing the cost of live-fire C-UAS exercises.

Autonomous Flight TechnologiesClinceni, Romania · 11-50

Romanian UAV pioneer producing aerial platforms since 2004, with a product line covering the electric Hirrus reconnaissance drones, the Signus tactical series up to 150 kg MTOW, and the Quarrus aerial target drones used for ground-to-air artillery and missile training. Achieved NATO recognition for STANAG 4609 implementation in 2017.

AvartekKirkkonummi, Finland · 1-10

Drone manufacturer that has supplied target drones to the Finnish Defence Forces since 1968 and now builds the Boxer Hybrid, a gasoline-electric octocopter with two-hour flight times and a 5 kg payload. Has delivered more than 1,000 target drones for military use.

AvyAmsterdam, Netherlands · 11-50

Autonomous BVLOS drone-in-a-box system for surveillance, emergency response, and maritime operations. The Aera VTOL flies 100 km at 100 km/h in winds above 35 knots. Selected by the Royal Dutch Navy for maritime surveillance and operates with European customs and border authorities.

Baltic ViperKaunas, Lithuania · 1-50

Designs and manufactures FPV drones, fibre-optic controlled UAVs, and tactical electronics for NATO and allied forces, with combat-proven systems deployed in Ukraine.

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.

BeccariiJasionka, Poland · 1-10

Builds a hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft that doubles as an all-terrain ground vehicle. The patented design seats one passenger and transitions between flight and road driving.

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.

BellareGliwice, Poland · 11-50

Polish micro-class military drone manufacturer. Holds a NATO NCAGE code (9C7AH) and has delivered over 100 systems to the Polish Armed Forces, including a 19.6M PLN contract with Polish Special Forces (JWK Lubliniec) for 90 micro-class reconnaissance UAVs. Ranked #1 in the 2024 ZBIAM Polish drone companies index.

Beyond VisionLisbon, Portugal · 11-50

NATO-certified drone manufacturer building multirotor and hybrid VTOL UAVs for ISR and tactical missions. Supplies HEIFU hexacopters and VTOne VTOL aircraft to the Portuguese Navy under a 2022 fleet contract.

BeyronRiga, Latvia · 1-50

Develops advanced autonomous drones for 24/7 surveillance and data collection in demanding conditions. Their drone systems provide real-time surveillance capabilities with advanced analytics, designed to eliminate human error through continuous automated operations.

BraveX.AeroBucharest, Romania

Romanian aerospace startup developing autonomous aerial systems and advanced drone platforms for military surveillance and tactical operations.

Buntar AerospaceKyiv, Ukraine

Buntar Aerospace is a next-generation reconnaissance capabilities manufacturer developing advanced drone systems for ISR missions. Their Buntar-3 platform features electronic warfare resistance, up to 3.5 hours flight time, 80km tactical radius, and target detection at 15km distance.

BZB UASWroclaw, Poland · 1-10

Designs, integrates and manufactures multirotor and hybrid VTOL drones for reconnaissance and inspection, including the ekoSKY hybrid UAV with 150-minute flight endurance. Founded by Wroclaw University of Technology graduates in 2017.

C-Astral AerospaceAjdovščina, Slovenia

Slovenian manufacturer of fixed-wing and eVTOL unmanned aircraft systems for ISR, surveillance and special operations. Products include the Bramor C4EYE, SQA eVTOL and ATLAS AS90X with encrypted datalinks and EO/IR/LiDAR payloads.

CAFA TechTallinn, Estonia · 11-50

Estonian robotics company developing advanced energy solutions and power systems for autonomous drones, uncrewed vehicles, and AI-driven sensor analytics.

Centaurium UASBelp, Switzerland · 11-50

Swiss BVLOS drone operator providing Security-as-a-Service for defence, border protection, and critical infrastructure monitoring. Partnered with Thales for UAS100 drone systems with 100+ km operating range, flying from four Swiss airbases.

CloudlessWarsaw, Poland · 1-10

Develops stratospheric unmanned aerial vehicles operating above 20 km altitude as low-cost pseudo-satellites. The ULEP-1 demonstrator reached 24,784 metres, filling the capability gap between conventional drones and orbital satellites for persistent Earth observation.

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.

DefendEyeKrakow, Poland

Polish manufacturer of fully autonomous, AI-powered tube-launched drones for emergency response and defence, requiring no remote control and launching in under 10 seconds.

DeftakTallinn, Estonia · 1-10

Ukrainian-Estonian defence technology startup developing next-generation high-precision ammunition for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles, with GPS-independent targeting capabilities.

DefTechBanská Bystrica, Slovakia

DefTech is a Slovak defense company founded in 2014, developing unmanned aerial vehicles and ground-based military systems. The company produces the Wolf 25 AD air defense system equipped with AESA radar capable of tracking 150 targets simultaneously, along with tactical armored vehicles. DefTech is investing €42 million in a production facility near Banská Bystrica.

DeViRoKyiv, Ukraine · 201-500

Produces the Leleka-100 reconnaissance drone (340 km range, 5-hour endurance) and Bulava strike UAV used by 90% of Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance units. Has manufactured over 10,000 UAVs since 2022 and trained 2,500 military operators.

DilectroWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Supplies unmanned aircraft, anti-drone systems and integration software for business and public administration clients. One of the oldest B2B drone suppliers in Poland, operating since 2011.

DK UnityRiga, Latvia · 1-10

Latvian defence and security company providing FPV drone systems, video monitoring and analytics, portable power storage, and autonomous power generation across the Baltics.

DonaustahlHutthurm, Germany · 11-50

Builds loitering munitions, drone avionics and UAV warheads from Hutthurm, Bavaria, with a focus on sovereign European production and field-proven systems.

DonecleLabège, France · 11-50

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

Drone BandLondon, United Kingdom · 1-10

UK counter-drone company building the Crown, a sub-100-gram 3D-printed FPV drone attachment that physically captures rogue multirotor drones mid-air without jamming or pyrotechnics. Patents pending in the UK, Hong Kong, EU and US.

Drone FrançaisFrance · 1-10

French sovereign drone electronics manufacturer building flight controllers, ESCs, and complete FPV platforms. Products include the Uriel tactical FPV drone at EUR 500 and the SIDE reconnaissance drone, all designed without foreign component dependencies for NATO forces.

Drone Rescue SystemsGraz, Austria · 11-50

Autonomous parachute recovery systems for multicopter drones weighing 2-25 kg. Non-pyrotechnic deployment in seconds at low altitude, used in military and security UAS operations for payload protection and controlled landing.

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.

DronetoolsGelves, Spain · 11-50

Seville-based professional UAV manufacturer building the Condor and Azor A22 RPAS for ISR missions, supplied to Spain's Military Emergency Unit, the DGAM Rapaz programme and the Kuwait National Guard.

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.

DST ControlLinköping, Sweden · 11-50

Develops and manufactures gyro-stabilised EO/IR gimbal camera systems for unmanned and manned aircraft. Supplier to the majority of Swedish UAV programs over the past 20 years, with international defence customers via resellers.

EAGLE.ONEPrague, Czech Republic · 11-50

Autonomous counter-drone interceptor system that detects, tracks and neutralizes hostile drones using AI navigation and modular interception payloads including nets and rockets. Operates in GNSS-denied environments for airport, military and critical infrastructure protection.

Edinburgh Drone CompanyHaddington, United Kingdom · 1-10

Scottish UAS specialist that designs, manufactures and trains on drone and counter-drone systems, most recently launching the HAMMER fixed-wing attack drone with Aero Solutions for UK and allied forces. Operates a manufacturing and test facility in Haddington, East Lothian.

EGIDEParis, France · 1-10

Builds mass-deployable drone interceptors for counter-UAV and counter-USV missions. Founded in 2025 by former MBDA engineers, raised €8M seed from Eurazeo and Expeditions to develop AI-driven, low-cost effectors priced at a fraction of traditional air defence missiles.

ElarionVilnius, Lithuania · 1-10

Produces NDAA-compliant UAV avionics including ExpressLRS receivers and transmitter modules. All components sourced from Western suppliers with no Chinese parts. Listed on the Blue UAS Framework.

ElevonXLesce, Slovenia

Slovenian manufacturer of long-endurance VTOL and fixed-wing UAVs for land and naval operations, including CBRN missions. Also develops drone detection and jamming systems and produces high-performance composite components.

Eli Military SolutionsTallinn, Estonia · 1-50

Estonian manufacturer of military training equipment and UAV pneumatic launchers, exporting to over 30 countries worldwide.

ElistairDardilly, France · 50-100

Global leading manufacturer of automated tethered drone systems for persistent surveillance and emergency communications, providing continuous aerial presence up to 100m for hours.

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.

ENS DynamicsZug, Switzerland · 1-10

Swiss counter-drone startup developing the WASP autonomous kinetic interceptor system to defeat Group 1-2 UAVs. Founded by former Rheinmetall Skyranger lead engineer, tested with Armasuisse in alpine conditions. HIVE launcher stacks 64 interceptors controlled by one operator.

EraserMarupe, Latvia · 11-50

Military drone manufacturer producing kamikaze, reconnaissance and interceptor UAVs on a modular platform. Spun out of BELSS in 2024, builds 1,500 drones per month for Latvia's MoD and the NATO Drone Coalition for Ukraine.

ESROEUnited Kingdom · 1-10

Dstl spin-out building Micro ESM electronic support measures sensors that automatically identify and track radar signals. Miniaturised radar detection small enough to be hand-carried or mounted on light UAVs.

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.

EurotechMielec, Poland · 11-50

Polish UAV manufacturer based in the Aviation Valley region with 12 years of operational experience flying for the Polish Anti-Aircraft Defence Forces. Has manufactured 280 Vermin aerial target systems and logged over 2,000 military flights. Also develops the HAASTA 150 kg-class ISR and strike drone.

Evolve DynamicsGuildford, United Kingdom · 11-50

Designs and manufactures rugged uncrewed aerial systems for ISR, with platforms proven on Ukraine's frontline and in service with UK armed forces and emergency responders.

Farada GroupLubartow, Poland · 11-50

Designs and manufactures VTOL, multirotor and fixed-wing UAV platforms with ranges up to 1,000 km and payloads between 2 and 25 kg for defence and commercial operators. Majority-acquired by JR Holding ASI in 2025.

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.

FlyFocusWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Designs and manufactures fixed-wing and VTOL UAVs for ISR, strike and counter-drone missions using exclusively NATO-allied components. Raised €4.5 million in 2025 to build a new production facility in Poland.

FlygildiReykjavik, Iceland · 1-10

Bio-inspired wing-flapping surveillance drone that mimics birds for covert security and military operations. The Silent Flyer UAV flies silently with four degrees of wing freedom, carries 200g payloads, and is customizable to blend with local bird species.

FlyNow AviationSalzburg, Austria · 1-10

Develops, produces and distributes electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed for personal transportation, cargo, firefighting and medical evacuation missions.

Frost UnmannedStora Höga, Sweden · 11-50

Swedish builder of sovereign unmanned aerial and surface vehicles for NATO-aligned defence customers, including the Arrow-600 UAV and Tracer-160 USV. Designs and manufactures its own composite airframes from Stora Höga on the Swedish west coast.

Galaxy GRSLiberec, Czech Republic · 11-50

Liberec manufacturer of ballistic parachute rescue systems for military and commercial UAVs up to 120 kg and 220-300 km/h, with pyrogenerator-activated deployment in under 1 second. Tested by the Czech Air Force and Air Defence Military Technical Institute and protected by US and EU patents.

GlaucusCopenhagen, Denmark · 11-50

Copenhagen defence supplier and integrator manufacturing the Forward Repair System NATO M/18 and M/22 deployable workshops for the Danish Army, the C20 designated marksman rifle, and Puma UAS payloads. Customers span 19 ministries of defence including the Danish, Norwegian, German, French and US MoDs.

Granta AutonomyVilnius, Lithuania · 11-50

Lithuanian drone manufacturer producing FPV quadcopters and the X-Wing loitering munition for Lithuanian and Ukrainian armed forces. Part of an EUR8M defence procurement delivering 7,000+ drones.

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.

Guard From AboveThe Hague, Netherlands · 11-50

Designs and manufactures bird-shaped fixed-wing drones that mimic the form and flight of birds of prey for covert military surveillance. Originally pioneered live eagle counter-drone interception with Dutch police before pivoting to biomimetic UAV production.

HADES Defense SystemsSofia, Bulgaria

Bulgarian maker of unmanned aerial systems, counter-UAS and ISR radars. Products include the NEM-600 jet-propelled kamikaze UAV, VTOL/quadcopter platforms, soft- and hard-kill counter-drone systems with a patented 57mm rocket, and scalable radars for C-RAM and early warning.

Hecto DroneHasselager, Denmark · 1-10

Danish manufacturer of hybrid gas-electric VTOL drones built for defence and industrial missions. The HD-606 carries a 50 kg payload for 30 minutes or 25 kg for 3+ hours and is SORA-compliant for EU specific category operations.

HeroTech8Cranfield, United Kingdom · 1-10

Builds drone-in-a-box systems that let organisations deploy, recover and recharge drones autonomously, with remote mission control from anywhere in the world.

High EyeDordrecht, Netherlands · 11-50

VTOL drone manufacturer supplying the Dutch Ministry of Defence with the Airboxer UAV for maritime and land operations. The 32 kg system flies 3-4 hours with 7 kg payload capacity and 50 km range, IP-67 rated for all-weather use.

HIGHCATKonstanz, Germany · 1-10

Develops and manufactures UAV drones for reconnaissance and surveillance missions, offering modular, encrypted drone systems with dual-use applications for professional security operations.

Kolibri DefenceHelsinki, Finland · 1-10

Helsinki-based FPV drone maker building combat systems for NATO defence forces, border guards and law enforcement. Team combines engineering, elite FPV piloting and battlefield experience, and runs the Kolibri Drone Academy for combat pilot training.

KrakulTallinn, Estonia · 11-50

Estonian IoT solutions company developing connected devices and autonomous platforms for aerospace, logistics, marine, and defence applications.

KrattWorksTallinn, Estonia · 11-50

Builds jamming-resistant ISR drones and aerial target systems for military operators, deployed across Estonia, Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova.

Ghost Dragon ISR

Tactical ISR quadcopter with a thermal and visual-light camera and jamming-resistant radio. Features wide frequency-band hopping radio for resilience against electronic warfare, a narrow-angle thermal camera enabling operation at higher altitudes, georeferenced video output and a GNSS-loss recovery mode that autonomously returns the drone to the pilot if both satellite navigation and datalink are simultaneously lost. Supports a wired antenna extension up to 100 metres from the pilot.

DART fixed-wing aerial target

High-speed fixed-wing aerial target for training with heavy machine guns, anti-aircraft cannons and air defence missiles. Flies at double the speed of conventional glider-type targets with high wind resistance, launches without a catapult and accepts payloads including IR flares and smoke generators. A VTOL variant is available.

LPPPrague, Czech Republic · 51-200

Prague-based builder of autonomous defence systems including the MTS one-way attack fixed-wing UAS, the HORNET autonomous UGV and MEMS inertial navigation units for GNSS-denied environments. Part of the LPP Holding with a drone manufacturing site in Pardubice.

LTMilTechVilkija, Lithuania · 1-10

Lithuanian manufacturer of combat-tested FPV drones and integrated defence solutions combining radar networks, perimeter sensors, anti-drone systems, and C4 command centers.

MachiaLoddefjord, Norway · 1-10

Norwegian technology company developing unmanned systems for military and security use, focused on drones with fibre-optic FPV connectivity. The Skylink series is designed for demanding operational environments by a team with military and operational drone expertise.

Marine InstrumentsNigrán, Spain · 51-200

Spanish marine electronics manufacturer building the M5D-Airfox solar UAV for naval surveillance, awarded a contract by the Spanish Navy's Mine Countermeasures Force. Also produces ocean monitoring and tracking buoys.

MBF GroupWarsaw, Poland · 51-200

Publicly listed defence technology consortium developing unmanned aerial systems and counter-UAS platforms. Leads the IRYDA PLUS programme, a reusable kinetic interceptor UAV designed to neutralise hostile drones and swarms.

Meridein GruppTallinn, Estonia · 1-10

Estonian distributor and solutions provider specializing in commercial drones and unmanned systems, offering wholesale products, training, and technical services.

MGI DefenceOxfordshire, United Kingdom · 11-50

MGI Engineering's defence division applying Formula 1 rapid prototyping and lightweight composite expertise to autonomous platforms. Builds one-way effectors, heavy-lift UAVs, and the SkyShark drone that first flew in July 2025.

ModiniUnited Kingdom · 11-50

UK uncrewed systems specialist delivering the DART 250 one-way attack drone under a £7.5 million MoD contract. The system has a 250 km range and flies in terrain-following mode at 400+ km/h for land and maritime strike missions.

MonopulseVilnius, Lithuania · 11-50

Manufactures NATO Class I tactical reconnaissance drones with GPS-jam resistance and night vision. The Falcon MK3S series covers ISR, topographic mapping and forward observation. Received EUR 1.12M from Lithuania's national development bank to expand production.

MonopulseKongens Lyngby, Denmark · 11-50

Designs and manufactures tactical drones and unmanned systems for defence and security applications. Specializes in advanced UAV platforms for military and surveillance operations.

MSP InnTechDrogomysl, Poland · 11-50

Designs and manufactures UAV structures, autonomous control systems and stabilised sensor gimbals. Has delivered over 110 target drones to the Polish Armed Forces.

NautrikStockholm, Sweden · 11-50

Develops maritime drone platforms and autonomous systems for naval and commercial marine applications. Specializes in unmanned maritime vehicles for surveillance.

Nordic WingVærløse, Denmark · 11-50

Builds frontline-proven fixed-wing unmanned aircraft systems from Værløse, including the ASTERO ISR long-loiter silent reconnaissance drone used by special forces and the RAPTOR multi-role explosive attack drone with three-phase electronic warfare countermeasures.

NovademAix-en-Provence, France · 11-50

Manufacturer of the NX70 micro reconnaissance drone, with over 440 units delivered to the French armed forces. Designs and produces sub-1kg military UAVs with encrypted datalinks at its facility in Aix-en-Provence since 2006.

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.

Optoelectronica 2001Bucharest, Romania · 51-200

Romanian NATO-certified defence technology provider designing and integrating anti-drone systems, unmanned aerial and ground vehicles, PTH explosion igniters and laser processing systems for government and defence customers worldwide. Founded in 2001, the company runs its own R&D program and holds multiple patents.

Overwatch GroupWolverhampton, United Kingdom · 11-50

British defence technology company pioneering design, engineering and manufacture of unmanned aerial systems and precision strike payloads for defence applications.

Pholos

A 4.5 kg coaxial multi-role tactical UAV with static loiter capability, ultra-low noise signature, and interchangeable kinetic and non-kinetic payloads for precision strike and ISR missions.

PteroDynamics Transwing UAS

VTOL fixed-wing UAS with a folding Transwing design that combines vertical takeoff with long-range fixed-wing endurance, distributed exclusively by Overwatch in the UK, Saudi Arabia, and UAE.

HEX Munitions

A family of platform-agnostic kinetic payloads benchmarked to STANAG 4187 safety standards, available in multiple sizes and effects with supply-chain-resilient designs.

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.

PelixarWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Develops custom task-specific drones and unmanned systems with electric and hybrid propulsion, including unmanned boats and ground vehicles. Builds multi-platform ISR and strike packages.

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.

Primoco UAVPrague, Czech Republic

Primoco UAV is a Czech manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles for civil and military use, traded on the Prague Stock Exchange since 2018. The company achieved NATO certification for its One 150 drone - the first for medium-weight drones up to 150kg, with 200 UAVs produced for operations across four continents including border protection and military reconnaissance.

Prometheus UAVWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Manufactures hybrid multirotor drone platforms with thermal imaging, night vision and RGB cameras for security, border patrol and critical infrastructure monitoring. Integrates AI-based anomaly detection with crisis management systems.

PZL DefenceSedziszow Malopolski, Poland · 11-50

Produces military UAVs, anti-drone systems and kamikaze drones. Joint venture between PZL Sedziszow, an energy company and Ukrainian drone specialists, founded in 2025.

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.

QuadsatOdense, Denmark · 51-200

Provides UAV-based antenna testing and RF measurement solutions for satellite communications and defence industries. Their drone technology enables efficient on-site testing and calibration of antennas and RF systems.

SpectraLoc

A platform-agnostic electronic warfare payload that passively detects, identifies, and geolocates radar emitters and jamming devices from drone platforms without emitting signals, enabling stand-off electromagnetic intelligence.

QS Series RF Payloads

A family of UAV-mounted RF measurement payloads covering 2-31 GHz across three models (QS 2-12, QS 6-24, QS 17-31), with stabilized pointing, RTK positioning, and automated flight execution for in-situ satellite antenna testing.

RB DefenceWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Private capital group integrating, developing and producing drones, avionics, electronic warfare and communication electronics to dual-use standards. Operates through subsidiaries in Poland and the United Kingdom.

RBL Defence PolskaWarsaw, Poland · 1-10

Warsaw-based defence startup founded by military veterans developing modular composite shelters, loitering munitions, remotely operated electric combat vehicles and a patented cellular geotextile ballistic protection system. Won a Diamond Shields award at the Poland Security Congress 2025.

RevobeamGdansk, Poland · 1-10

Develops beam-reconfigurable antennas and wireless communication systems for UAVs and IoT devices, specializing in anti-jamming technology for defence applications.

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.

Robodrone IndustriesBrno, Czech Republic · 1-10

Brno-based drone manufacturer producing the SuperHornet tactical quadcopter, a foldable 4 kg MTOM UAV with 14 km range, 6-hour endurance, and open-source mission planning for defence and commercial users.

Robot AviationHønefoss, Norway · 1-10

Leading developer of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) offering SkyRobot family of fixed-wing aircraft for military and commercial surveillance, monitoring, and communication relay applications.

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.

RSI EuropeVilnius, Lithuania · 51-200

Lithuanian company specializing in development and manufacturing of innovative radio and electronic systems for defence sector, including remote explosives initiation systems and FPV drones.

Siralab RoboticsTerni, Italy · 11-50

Terni-based manufacturer of tactical mini and micro UAS for reconnaissance and surveillance missions, founded in 2007 as a University of Perugia spin-off. Supplies the Italian Armed Forces, police, and civil protection with the SR-X1, SR-X4, and RADON-X platforms.

Sky Eye SystemsCascina, Italy · 11-50

Italian small tactical UAS manufacturer founded in 2017, developing fixed-wing unmanned aircraft in the 25-150 kg class. Its Rapier X-25 drone holds Italy's highest safety certification for lightweight drones and supplied the airframe for MBDA Italia's Small loitering munition.

SkyaTurku, Finland

Develops autonomous aerial robotics solutions for various applications including transportation, data collection, precision farming, and smart city operations.

Skycorp TechnologiesTartu, Estonia · 1-10

Estonian company that develops and manufactures hydrogen-powered drones for emergency response, surveillance, agricultural applications, and infrastructure inspection with extended flight capabilities.

SkyetonTallinn, Estonia · 201-500

Fixed-wing UAV manufacturer producing the Raybird platform with 28-hour endurance and 2,500km range. Over 1,000 aircraft built, 350,000+ combat flight hours logged across military customers.

Raybird UAS

Fixed-wing tactical reconnaissance UAV with 28+ hours flight endurance, 2,500 km range, and 200+ km real-time video link, catapult-launched from any surface in 15 minutes.

Raybird Catapult Launch System

Mechanical catapult enabling Raybird deployment from any terrain without runways, with parachute and airbag recovery system designed for 200+ mission cycles per airframe.

RF Locator Module

Radio frequency intelligence payload for Raybird that detects and geolocates enemy emitters including air defence systems, electronic warfare units, radars, and communication signals.

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.

SpartaqsWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Designs and manufactures military reconnaissance drones including the Spider Tube ultralight UAV that deploys from an 80mm tube in under 10 seconds. Actively supplies the Ukrainian Armed Forces and builds the XTerminator anti-drone system. Won the Leader of State Security 2018 award.

Spectre Defence SolutionsWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Designs and integrates combat drone systems including the Spectre-1 VTOL reconnaissance UAV and fiber-optic guided kamikaze drones with 10-20 km range. Supplies military and specialist services with platforms for reconnaissance, transport and strike.

Sphere DefenseBrussels, Belgium · 1-10

Sovereign European counter-UAS company building jet-powered drone interceptors with AI-driven autonomous guidance. Launched at BEDEX 2026 with kinetic intercept systems designed for critical infrastructure point defence.

Spirit Aeronautical SystemsPiraeus, Greece · 11-50

Piraeus-based unmanned systems company founded in 2020 as a subsidiary of Spirit World Group, producing the EMPUSA series of weaponized multicopters and the SARISA SRS-1A, the first multirotor UAV with 70mm rocket-firing capability.

SquadronGdansk, Poland · 11-50

Gdansk-based drone and counter-drone company providing UAV training, reconnaissance services and the EGIDA anti-drone protection system. Part of ASEL-TECH consortium.

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.

SunCubesMilan, Italy · 1-10

Milan Polytechnic spin-off developing laser-based wireless power beaming systems that deliver 200W over 3+km distances to drones, sensors, and underwater platforms. Won the Italian Navy DEEP LIGHT project award in 2026 for powering autonomous underwater systems.

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.

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.

TemerlandZaporizhzhia, Ukraine · 11-50

Ukrainian developer of unmanned ground robotic platforms including the Gnom family of combat UGVs with fiber-optic control for EW resistance. Produces armed fire support, mine-laying, demining, and FPV drone carrier ground robots deployed by Ukrainian forces.

TemesoRiga, Latvia

UAV aeronautical engineering company building drones with up to 300km range and biodegradable unmanned target platforms for military training. Member of the Federation of Security and Defence Industries of Latvia.

Tempterno DefenceTallinn, Estonia · 1-10

Estonian defence startup developing weapons systems for unmanned and autonomous platforms. Founded in 2025 and backed by Darkstar Ventures, with co-founder Lt Col Sten Allik bringing expertise in emerging military technologies from the Estonian Defence Forces.

Terminal AutonomyKyiv, Ukraine

Terminal Autonomy specializes in long-range, autonomous precision strike drones. Their battle-tested AI software suite enables real-time targeting, strike coordination, and swarm control. Products include the AQ-400 Scythe, AQ-100 Bayonet, and AQV-120 Scalpel autonomous systems.

Threod SystemsTartu, Estonia · 51-200

Develops and manufactures fixed-wing and VTOL surveillance drones, gyro-stabilized electro-optical payloads and pneumatic launcher systems for armed forces in 27 countries.

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.

TIMTEC DefenseVipava, Slovenia

Slovenian developer of area-denial and situational awareness systems for land, naval, air and space domains. Products include LUCANUS EO-IR stabilised gimbals, M-series gimbals and a 750kg optionally piloted dual-use aircraft for EW and counter-UAS swarm operations.

TRL DronesBrno, Czech Republic · 11-50

Brno-based builder of fully autonomous ISR and counter-UAS platforms including the MATES fixed-wing interceptor and MILADA long-range jet. Systems are GNSS-denied capable, NATO-interoperable and were unveiled at IDET 2025.

Tulip TechDen Bosch, Netherlands · 11-50

High-energy drone battery manufacturer delivering 450 Wh/kg silicon-anode packs that extend UAV flight endurance by 30-100%. Signed a large-scale battery contract with the Dutch Ministry of Defence in 2025 and supplies drone makers in 14 countries including Ukraine.

U&C UASKolín, Czech Republic · 11-50

Czech-Ukrainian drone manufacturer in Kolín producing military unmanned aerial systems primarily for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, in partnership with Ukrainian manufacturer DeViRo. Has delivered over 8,000 combat-tested systems and holds a NATO NCAGE code.

UA DynamicsKyiv, Ukraine · 51-200

Manufacturer of the Punisher reusable strike drone with 45 km combat range and modular payload system. Over 60 Punisher systems delivered to Ukrainian forces since 2022, completing thousands of combat missions.

UAVisionTorres Vedras, Portugal · 11-50

Portuguese UAS manufacturer producing fixed-wing and multicopter drones, loitering munitions and autopilots since 2005. Supplies the Portuguese Air Force and Portuguese Navy with its ELANUS loitering system, UXpilot autopilot and G2000B ruggedized ground control stations.

UAVLASWarsaw, Poland · 1-10

Develops precision drone landing assistance systems using lightweight onboard receivers (10 grams) and ground units (45 grams) that enable safe UAV landings without GPS, in darkness and in adverse weather conditions.

UCANDRONEThessaloniki, Greece · 11-50

Greek designer and manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems, founded in 2013 as the first Greek company producing custom UAVs for dual-use applications including surveillance, remote sensing, and defence. Customer list includes the Greek National Defence Fund.

UFORCELondon, United Kingdom · 11-50

UK-registered defence platform unifying combat-proven Ukrainian unmanned systems, including MAGURA USVs, Nemesis strike drones and Fury ground robots. Raised $50M seed at a $1B valuation, with Ben Wallace on the board.

UkrJetKyiv, Ukraine · 51-200

Ukrainian manufacturer of jet-powered and multi-purpose unmanned aircraft systems including the UJ-22 Airborne (800 km range, 20 kg payload), UJ-23 Topaz jet drone (800 km/h), and UJ-31/UJ-32 loitering munitions deployed by Ukrainian forces.

UkrSpecSystemsKyiv, Ukraine · 51-200

Develops fixed-wing and VTOL unmanned aerial systems, EO/IR/LRF camera gimbals, encrypted data links, and anti-jamming tracking antennas. Supplies all branches of Ukrainian defence including Armed Forces, Naval Forces, Intelligence Directorate, and Special Operations Forces.

UMag SolutionsKongens Lyngby, Denmark · 11-50

Danish drone magnetics company building turnkey magnetic mine detection systems for defence and commercial use. The V2Mag drone-mounted magnetometer offers a record low noise level for detecting landmines, naval mines, UXO, and submarines, with Armasuisse among its training partners.

UniforceWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Delivers and integrates electronic security systems, unmanned aerial systems, video analytics and tactical vision systems for the Polish Armed Forces and uniformed services. Operating since 2007, exhibits regularly at MSPO.

UPTEKOSkanderborg, Denmark · 11-50

Develops a marine-grade autonomous unmanned aerial system used by defence, police and fire services for reconnaissance, surveillance and border patrol from a base in Skanderborg.

VAAL AirshipsSaue, Estonia · 1-10

Develops and operates High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS), stratospheric drones at approximately 21km altitude that provide surveillance and connectivity services as a satellite alternative. ESA BIC Estonia alumnus and EDIA member.

Valyra AerospaceValencia, Spain · 1-10

Valencia-based UAV manufacturer spun out of the Polytechnic University of Valencia, developing VTOL platforms including the hydrogen-powered VX-110 for maritime, border, counter-narcotics and search-and-rescue missions.

Velos RotorsXylokastro, Greece · 11-50

Designs and manufactures electric heavy-lift UAV helicopters from Xylokastro, Greece. The Velos V3 is a twin-engine single-rotor UAV with 90-minute flight time used for ISR, search and rescue, and maritime operations across 20+ countries.

ViaDrone SWARMWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Designs and manufactures European-made drone electronics including flight controllers, motor controllers and GNSS modules, replacing Chinese components in military supply chains.

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.

Viima Aerospace TechnologiesEspoo, Finland · 1-10

Additively manufactured UAV platforms for defence. Builds the Vorax 7 high-speed FPV platform with 1.2kg payload and 50km range, and the modular VL5 fixed-wing trainer. DEFINE Accelerator Fall '24 cohort.

VISIONAIRtronicsAustria · 1-10

Fail-safe power management systems for military and commercial UAVs, including power distribution units up to 2000W, generator controllers, and battery management. Supplies power electronics to defence drone programmes including Royal Navy platforms.

Vyriy IndustriesKyiv, Ukraine · 201-500

First Ukrainian company to mass-produce strike drones entirely from domestic components, with 4,000 units monthly capacity. Product line includes FPV strike drones, fixed-wing ISR platforms, fiber-optic guided systems, and the Dzhankoi ground robot, deployed by 200+ Ukrainian Defence Force units.

WARGdronesHamburg, Germany · 11-50

Autonomous drone systems for explosive ordnance disposal and counter-IED operations. PEREGRINE drone deploys LANCE disruptors from airborne or landed positions with AI-assisted target acquisition. Delivering to Ukrainian forces.

WingcopterWeiterstadt, Germany · 201-500

Builds the Wingcopter 198 tilt-rotor VTOL drone for long-range cargo delivery, LiDAR infrastructure surveying and reconnaissance missions, with a joint venture scaling production of reconnaissance UAVs in Germany for Ukraine.

XSunFrance · 11-50

Solar-powered autonomous UAV manufacturer. The SolarXOne flies up to 12 hours carrying 5-8 kg sensor payloads for ISR missions, with near-silent operation below 42 dB and BVLOS range of 80 km. Selected for French Tech 2030 by the Agence de l'Innovation de Défense.

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.