European Ground Robotics Companies

Milrem RoboticsTallinn, Estonia · 100-500

Estonian defence robotics company building unmanned ground vehicles for NATO and allied forces. Maker of the THeMIS multi-role UGV and Type-X robotic combat vehicle, deployed by militaries in over 19 countries.

THeMIS

A modular tracked unmanned ground vehicle for combat support, logistics, and casualty evacuation. Deployed in Ukraine and in service with nine NATO members. The platform weighs around 1,500 kg and can carry payloads up to 750 kg. It supports multiple mission configurations including ISR, route clearance, and CBRN detection. Over 200 units have been delivered to armed forces worldwide.

VECTOR

A robotic combat vehicle that fights alongside tanks and infantry vehicles as an autonomous wingman, delivering IFV-level firepower with no crew on board. VECTOR can be armed with 30mm cannons and anti-tank missiles. It uses AI-based target detection and can operate in GPS-denied environments. Designed to reduce risk to soldiers in high-threat combat zones.

HAVOC

An 8x8 wheeled robotic combat vehicle capable of 110 km/h, carrying up to 5 tonnes of weapons payload including 30mm systems. HAVOC bridges the gap between tracked UGVs and traditional armoured vehicles, offering road speed with cross-country mobility. Its modular architecture supports rapid reconfiguration between anti-armour, air defence, and fire support roles.

Lobster RoboticsDelft, Netherlands

Designs, manufactures and rents autonomous underwater drones for high-resolution seabed inspection, serving both offshore industry and naval forces.

PIAP SpaceWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Designs and manufactures space robotics including manipulators, grippers and Active Debris Removal systems for ESA missions. Spin-off of the PIAP national robotics institute, founded in 2018.

ArquimeaMadrid, Spain · 201-500

Deep-tech company building sensors, space systems, robotics, and quantum technology for defence and aerospace applications.

Q-SLAM-40

A man-portable loitering munition with 25 km range and 25-minute endurance, carrying a 1.2 kg warhead, deployable from backpacks by a two-person team in under 5 minutes with GPS-denied operation capability.

Q-SLAM-100

A medium-range loitering munition with 120-minute endurance and 60-70 km range, equipped with the DeepArq AI platform for collaborative flight, autonomous target identification, and real-time threat classification.

Techfire

A fire control system for mortars and artillery howitzers that automates direct and indirect fire operations, currently in service with multiple NATO armed forces and armies in the Asia-Pacific region.

ARX RoboticsMunich, Germany · 50-100

Autonomous ground systems and sensors for military logistics and surveillance. Opening Europe's largest production facility for autonomous defence systems.

Gabler MaschinenbauLübeck, Germany · 51-200

Submarine technology specialist that has equipped every Class 209 submarine built with its hoistable masts, delivering 900+ units to navies worldwide. Developing torpedo-tube-launched USVs (Ranger recon and Raider strike) with FLANQ for NATO naval forces.

AutoAgriVanvikan, Norway · 1-50

Develops and manufactures autonomous, electric ground vehicles (UGV) for agriculture, park, defence applications and R&D. Their modular vehicle concept has potential as a cost-effective dual-use solution for defence applications.

Maritime RoboticsTrondheim, Norway · 51-200

Builds autonomous navigation systems and uncrewed surface vessels for maritime surveying, oceanographic research and defence operations.

The Otter

A compact 62 kg electric catamaran USV for sheltered and coastal waters, with up to 20 hours endurance and 30 kg payload capacity. Powered by four battery packs and two electric thrusters for zero-emission operations, it can be assembled by one person and transported in a cargo van. Used for bathymetric surveying, harbour security, scientific data collection and environmental monitoring in rivers and inland waterways.

The Mariner X

An open-ocean USV engineered for deep-water and harsh offshore environments, including Arctic and floating wind farm operations. At 9 metres and 5 tonnes it carries 1,200 kg of payload with 25 days of fuel endurance and a modular back deck for deploying AUVs, sonars and launch-and-recovery systems. Deployed by offshore operators including Argeo for long-range seabed mapping.

3D Phoenix DefenceLomianki, Poland · 11-50

Official Polish partner of SPEE3D, distributing and servicing metal 3D printers for defence applications including rapid field repair and spare parts manufacturing.

ACS Armoured Car SystemsFriedberg, Germany · 51-200

Develops and manufactures tactical armoured vehicles from 3.5 to 14.8 tonnes. Won the Bundeswehr CARACAL contract for over 3,000 air-transportable vehicles to be delivered over 15 years, with a EUR 10M factory expansion to 9,000 m2 in 2024.

AdaptronicsBologna, Italy

Adaptronics is a DeepTech startup developing energy-efficient electro-adhesion systems with dual-use robotics applications. Their proprietary Electro Active Adhesive Layer (EAAL) technology enables versatile electrostatic gripping with integrated tactile sensing, applicable to defense and commercial automation.

AP SolutionsSiedlce, Poland · 11-50

Polish manufacturer of airdrop-capable military vehicles and optionally-manned platforms for the Polish Armed Forces. Co-developed the TAERO unmanned ground vehicle for airborne troops, which won a State Security Leader 2023 award. Produces the AERO line of airmobile 4x4 vehicles from its Siedlce facility.

ASAX InnovationViljandi, Estonia · 1-50

Defence technology company designing and manufacturing military-grade unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) capable of performing various combat support functions. UGVs tested with Estonian Defence Forces and deployed in Ukraine for battlefield medical evacuation.

Aurida EngineeringPanevezys, Lithuania · 11-50

Manufactures Lithuania's first domestically produced armoured vehicles. The Taurus line meets NATO STANAG 4569 ballistic and blast protection standards with 80 per cent local content. Production capacity reaches 120 vehicles per year from the Panevezys plant.

Autocomp ManagementSzczecin, Poland · 51-200

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

BA ClearanceBerlin, Germany · 11-50

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

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.

Blue Armada RoboticsGdansk, Poland · 11-50

Builds autonomous and unmanned surface vessels for maritime infrastructure monitoring and defence. Selected for NATO DIANA as the only Polish company focused on marine security, with hybrid-electric vessels capable of two-week autonomous missions.

Brasa DefenceRiga, Latvia · 11-50

Latvian defence equipment manufacturer producing tactical plate carriers, ballistic gear, and unmanned ground vehicles for NATO military and law enforcement.

EM&E GroupMadrid, Spain · 201-500

Remote weapon stations, robotic EOD systems, and precision defence mechanisms. Major Spanish Ministry of Defence supplier.

GUARDIAN Remote Weapon Stations

Family of gyro-stabilised land weapon stations from the 120 kg ASPIS to the 30mm GUARDIAN 30, with dual-axis stabilisation, automatic target tracking, and anti-drone hardkill capability via Gatling M134D integration.

FEROX 6x6 Armoured Vehicle

A 27-tonne 6x6 armoured personnel carrier with seating for 11 troops, 600 hp engine, 700 km range, and modular architecture for high-intensity operations. Manufactured in Spain under technology transfer from EDGE/NIMR.

aunav EOD Robots

Family of unmanned ground vehicles for explosive ordnance disposal used in 20+ countries, including the aunav.NEXT with dual coordinated robotic arms and 250 kg lift capacity, and the variable-geometry aunav.NEO HD for EOD, CBRN, and casualty evacuation.

EUROATLASHamburg, Germany · 11-50

Builds the Greyshark family of autonomous underwater vehicles for long-range ISR and subsea infrastructure protection. The hydrogen-powered Foxtrot variant can operate for 16 weeks covering 11,000 nautical miles. Partnered with Rheinmetall for coastal defence integration.

FLANQRostock, Germany · 11-50

Designs and manufactures autonomous uncrewed surface vessels for naval defence including the Q-RECON series and underwater vehicles. Combines AI-powered Q-MIND autonomy software with maritime hardware for coastal surveillance and special forces operations.

GermazWroclaw, Poland · 51-200

Produces armoured and special vehicles for military, police and government organisations for over 25 years. Works with certified armour material suppliers including SSAB ARMOX and manufactures from a plant in Wroclaw.

Global Wolf MotorsLiepaja, Latvia · 11-50

Manufactures the Mosphera military electric scooter for special forces, border patrol and reconnaissance. Silent electric drive avoids drone detection. Delivered approximately 1,000 units to Ukrainian Armed Forces.

GoCraftTallinn, Estonia · 11-50

Estonian military heavy equipment engineering company. Converts CV90 armoured vehicles into eight combat variants and adapts K9 self-propelled howitzers for the Estonian Defence Forces. Operates the country's first privately owned military weapons repair and production facility. Hanwha Aerospace maintenance partner.

HydromechPomlewo, Poland · 51-200

Manufactures military hydraulic systems, mobile antenna masts, levelling supports and power units for tanks, armoured vehicles and naval vessels. Holds AQAP 2110 NATO quality certification and a special production concession from the Polish Ministry of Interior.

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.

MilitusWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Supplies military electronics, optoelectronics, armoured vehicle overhaul and modernisation services, air defence systems, radars, surveillance systems and training simulators for the Polish Armed Forces.

Milmech SystemsViljandi, Estonia · 1-10

Estonian manufacturer of tracked unmanned ground vehicles for demining. Builds an 800 kg gasoline-powered UGV with a patented flail-and-plow system for breaching anti-personnel minefields. NATO DIANA pre-accelerator participant.

MilworksTallinn, Estonia · 11-50

Provides lifecycle management, maintenance, repair and overhaul of armoured and combat vehicles including CV9035 infantry fighting vehicles and Patria XA-180 APCs for the Estonian and Latvian Defence Forces. ISO 9001 and AQAP 2110 certified.

MospheraRiga, Latvia · 1-10

Develops military electric vehicles and specialized defence mobility solutions. Creates advanced electric vehicle platforms designed for military and defence applications.

MWK DefenceKonigswartha, Germany · 11-50

Manufactures stainless steel defence components, special machine assemblies and tank track maintenance systems in Saxony. Supplies armoured vehicle parts and custom defence solutions to the Bundeswehr.

OrugaRiga, Latvia · 1-10

Latvian mobility technology startup developing the world's first electric track off-roader called UNITRACK, designed for extreme terrain navigation.

OSTARAVilnius, Lithuania · 1-10

Develops the Krampus Mk1 hybrid electric all-terrain military buggy for special forces and border security. Dual 60kW electric motors deliver 200km electric range at 120 km/h with 500kg payload. Partnered with Provectus Robotics for autonomous driving capability.

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.

P.H.U. LechmarKielce, Poland · 11-50

Polish defence equipment supplier and UGV developer, licensed for military trade since 2014. Co-developed the hydrogen-powered Hermione unmanned ground vehicle with French firm H2X-Defense, unveiled at MSPO 2025 and currently being tested by the French Army for its first AI-directed combat unit.

Pagacz Defence GroupTorun, Poland · 11-50

Supplies specialist military equipment and accessories to the Polish Armed Forces, NATO agencies and special forces units. Licensed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs for defence trade, with distribution agreements including Korean manufacturer LS Mtron.

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.

Pivexin TechnologyBabice, Poland · 11-50

Supplies motion control systems, electric actuators, slewing gearboxes and drive technology for military platforms including turret systems and land vehicles. Active in European Defence Fund projects across ground combat and force protection sectors.

RobCoMunich, Germany · 51-200

Develops and manufactures modular robot automation solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises, offering flexible hardware kits and no-code software platforms.

Modular Robot Kit

A configurable industrial robot system built from interchangeable modules, supporting 1 to 8 axes with up to 40 kg payload, 2.5 m reach, and 0.1 mm repeat accuracy — deployable within weeks via a Robotics-as-a-Service model.

RobVision

AI-powered computer vision system that trains object recognition models from CAD data using synthetic images, enabling autonomous bin picking, depalletization, and label picking without manual labeling.

RobFlow

No-code robot programming software with drag-and-drop workflow nodes, digital twin simulation, and cloud-based remote deployment — enabling non-specialists to program complex automation tasks.

Rollo RoboticsViljandi, Estonia · 1-10

Develops an autonomous monowheel security robot that uses gyroscopic stabilisation to patrol designated routes around the clock. The single-wheel design navigates narrow corridors and constrained spaces where conventional platforms cannot operate.

Shark RoboticsLa Rochelle, France · 51-200

Builds ground robots for firefighting, explosive ordnance disposal and defence logistics, deployed across civil security services and armed forces in 15+ countries.

Skarv TechnologiesTrondheim, Norway · 1-10

Develops software and hardware solutions for autonomous robotic systems operating in marine environments, specializing in mission-critical applications that require high degrees of self-dependence and robustness.

SKB Drive TechWarsaw, Poland · 51-200

Manufactures drive axles, gearboxes and suspension systems for military vehicles including the Jelcz 442.32 4x4 truck and Rosomak APC. Family company with roots dating to 1912, supplying drivetrain components to Polish and Ukrainian armed forces.

Spes3DWarsaw, Poland · 11-50

Provides metal and polymer 3D printing services for the defence sector using PBF-LB and MJF technologies. Produces heat exchangers, turbine components and custom military hardware.

SR RoboticsKatowice, Poland · 11-50

Develops remotely operated and autonomous underwater robots for hull inspection, mine countermeasures and subsea infrastructure monitoring. Raised €8.4 million in 2025 from BGK-backed Vinci fund to scale dual-use underwater systems.

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.

Stickleback RoboticsTallinn, Estonia · 1-10

Autonomous marine drones for maritime surveillance and defence. Morpheus and Neo platforms carry 180kg payloads, operate at sea state 4 with thermal and sonar sensors, and coordinate as swarms.

SWARM BiotacticsKassel, Germany · 11-50

Develops bio-robotic systems using living insects equipped with sensor backpacks for reconnaissance in confined and hazardous environments. Deployed with paying NATO customers including the Bundeswehr. Raised EUR 13 million in funding.

SygnisWroclaw, Poland · 51-200

Deep-tech company developing novel additive manufacturing technologies including direct ink writing and patented liquid FDM. Acquired 3D printer manufacturer ZMorph and supplied 20 printers to produce military equipment for Ukraine's armed forces.

Team-ConceptBielsko-Biala, Poland · 11-50

Polish manufacturer of special vehicles, aluminium boats and landing craft for the Polish Armed Forces and special operations units. Produces the Wirus 4 SOF tactical vehicle.

TelearmyTallinn, Estonia · 1-10

Telearmy develops remote teledriving technology that enables vehicles to be driven remotely over long distances via satellite or radio. The system is war-proven in Ukraine and can retrofit any ground vehicle for unmanned operations in logistics, reconnaissance, or evacuation in high-risk zones.

VaizduoteKaunas, Lithuania · 1-10

Dual-use sensor and robotics company building vehicle identification systems, autonomous sensing platforms and custom control systems for defence and medical applications. Based at Lithuania's Kaunas technology hub.

VR CarsMarupe, Latvia · 11-50

Manufacturer of the VR FOX 4x4 ultra-lightweight tactical vehicle for special forces and reconnaissance. Founded by motorsport engineers, the platform carries a 1-tonne payload at 160 km/h. Signed contract with Latvia's National Armed Forces for 30+ vehicles.