Naval & Maritime companies in Europe

European naval and maritime defence has broadened well beyond surface shipbuilding, with autonomous surface vessels, underwater drones and smart mine-countermeasure systems now attracting dedicated startups. Norway's Kongsberg remains a reference point for naval strike and underwater systems, but newer entrants are building uncrewed underwater vehicles, anti-submarine sensor networks and port security platforms across the UK, Sweden and the Netherlands. Ukraine's use of maritime drones to contest a larger navy has sharpened European interest in low-cost, attritable naval platforms and the software to operate them.

Unseenlabs
UnseenlabsRennes, France · 50-100

Operates a LEO satellite constellation that detects radio frequency signals from ships at sea, tracking dark vessels that disable AIS transponders to avoid detection.

BRO Satellite ConstellationRF Intelligence Services
19 roles
ExailParis, France · 1001-5000

Builds naval mine countermeasures systems, inertial navigation technology, autonomous maritime vessels and photonics instruments for defence, maritime and aerospace operators across 80+ countries.

UMIS (Unmanned MCM Integrated System)Naval Inertial Navigation SystemsDriX Series Uncrewed Surface VesselsLand and Air Inertial Navigation and Pointing Systems
17 roles
TEKEVER
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.

AR5AR3AR4ATLAS
11 roles
ELAC SONARKiel, Germany · 51-200

Designs and manufactures submarine sonar suites, anti-submarine warfare systems and seabed surveillance technology for navies worldwide, with nearly 100 years of hydroacoustic expertise from Kiel, Germany.

Sphere® Passive Surveillance (KaleidoScope 2.0)
Sphere® Passive Surveillance (KaleidoScope 2.0)
An open sonar suite designed for conventional submarines, providing full spatial, spectral and temporal acoustic coverage. It combines narrowband and broadband passive sonar for contact detection, tracking and classification, with acoustic intercept and analysis tools. The system is built on MOTS hardware with fully in-house designed and manufactured hydrophone arrays, and its modular architecture supports upgrades and future capability growth with reduced lifecycle costs. ELAC SONAR's Sphere®-based KaleidoScope 2.0 is the sonar suite selected for Italy's U212 NFS submarine programme.
10 roles
Lobster Robotics
Lobster RoboticsDelft, Netherlands

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

Scout 3
6 roles
VABO Composites
VABO CompositesEmmeloord, Netherlands · 11-50

Manufactures lightweight composite doors, hatches and masts for naval vessels, including the only maritime composite door certified for 60-minute fire resistance. Holds a multi-year supply contract with Damen Naval for the Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate programme.

5 roles
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.

TrueOceanTrueEarth
3 roles
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.

DIODON HP30Maritime UAV Integration
2 roles
Gabler MaschinenbauLübeck, Germany · 51-200

Builds hoistable mast systems, submarine components and torpedo-tube-launched unmanned surface vessels for naval forces worldwide.

Mast SystemsXhalePulseRelay
2 roles
KNL NetworksOulu, Finland · 11-50

Finnish maritime IoT connectivity company that developed secure mesh network technology for global maritime communications. Acquired by Telenor Maritime in 2020.

CNHF Manpack
CNHF Manpack
Portable tactical wideband HF radio with cognitive spectrum sensing, receiving over 4,000 calling channels simultaneously, supporting data rates up to 300 kbps with AES256 encryption and SATCOM-denied operation.
CNHF1 Radio
CNHF1 Radio
Rack-mounted cognitive HF radio system that receives the full HF spectrum at once, listens to 2,500+ calling channels simultaneously, and establishes links in under one second with wideband data rates up to 153 kbps.
CNHF Evolve
CNHF Evolve
A compact 600g turn-key device that upgrades legacy HF and VHF radios from any vendor with KNL cognitive waveform, AES256 encryption, and modern digital services including webmail, without replacing existing equipment.
2 roles
Argus Remote SystemsLaksevåg, Norway · 11-50

Bergen-based manufacturer of electric ROV systems ranging from inspection-class units to heavy work-class vehicles rated to 7,000 metres, with over-the-horizon control via Starlink and Kongsberg Maritime Broadband Radio. Has delivered ROV systems to defence customers for more than 25 years.

1 role
Maritime RoboticsTrondheim, Norway · 51-200

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

The Otter
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
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.
1 role
Radical Builders
Radical BuildersAmsterdam, Netherlands · 1-10

Develops unmanned vessels (USVs) for maritime operations with autonomous capabilities. Their first vessel is a solar-powered drone harvester for seaweed and marine debris cleanup operations.

1 role
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.

No listed roles
AEROMARITIME SystembauNeufahrn bei Freising, Germany · 51-200

Designs and integrates open-architecture naval communications systems, secure military messaging and submarine antenna solutions for navies worldwide.

APCOS 4000 – Integrated Communication System
APCOS 4000 – Integrated Communication System
Open-architecture digital communications platform for surface warships and submarines. APCOS 4000 handles tactical voice, internal comms, radio system integration, IP routing, voice over IP and strict separation of classified and unclassified traffic. Network nodes interconnect via a redundant dual fibre-optic ring, ensuring survivability in the event of cable breaks or node faults. Deployed on the German Navy's F125 frigate programme among other vessels.
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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.

No listed roles
AILiveSim
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.

No listed roles
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.

No listed roles
Applied Intelligence Analytics
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).

No listed roles
Artemis Research & InnovationBucharest, Romania · 1-10

Romanian-Greek deep tech SME founded in 2020, specialising in RF hardware, sensors and AI. Coordinator of the EU EDF AVALON project developing high-bandwidth underwater wireless optical communications for military use.

No listed roles
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.

No listed roles
Baltic Workboats
Baltic WorkboatsNasva, Estonia · 51-200

Estonian shipyard building aluminum naval patrol vessels for the Estonian Navy and international customers. Delivered 200+ vessels to 20+ countries including the Navy 45 WP with remote weapon stations.

Navy 45 WP
Navy 45 WP
A 44.6-metre hybrid aluminium naval vessel with 3,000 nm range, MTU 16V4000 engines reaching 30 knots, and a crew capacity of 28 including a RHIB daughter boat compartment, built for the Estonian Navy.
EUROGUARD USV
EUROGUARD USV
A 45-metre semi-autonomous modular surface vessel being developed under the European Defence Fund with 27 partners from 10 countries, featuring autonomous navigation, obstacle detection, and mission-configurable modules, with launch scheduled for 2026.
Pilot 1500 WP
Pilot 1500 WP
A 15-metre wave-piercing pilot boat with patented hull design that reduces vertical acceleration by 40% and improves fuel economy by up to 30% compared to traditional hulls, delivered in a series of 11 to Denmark.
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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.

No listed roles
Blueye Robotics
Blueye RoboticsTrondheim, Norway · 1-50

Designs and manufactures professional underwater ROVs in Norway for defence, inspection, aquaculture and marine research, serving customers in 40+ countries.

Blueye X3Blueye X1
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Cambridge PixelRoyston, United Kingdom · 11-50

UK developer of radar signal processing, tracking and display software used by defence and maritime system integrators, supporting a wide range of modern and legacy radars with hardware-agnostic SDKs. Serves naval, air and security customers worldwide.

No listed roles
Cathx OceanDublin, Ireland · 11-50

Builds subsea imaging sensors and edge AI hardware for underwater autonomous vehicles. AI-enhanced analysis surveys critical seabed infrastructure with a third of business focused on defence and security, serving customers including BP and maritime protection agencies.

No listed roles
Cestron InternationalBerlin, Germany · 11-50

Designs, manufactures and commissions HF radio communication systems and antenna infrastructure for military and government customers. One of Europe's leading integrators for naval ship-to-shore HF comms covering VLF through UHF bands.

No listed roles
Clearwater Hydroacoustics
Clearwater HydroacousticsBrasted, United Kingdom · 1-10

Dstl spin-out making SonarBell, an omni-directional passive sonar reflector used for asset and location marking, sonar testing and performance checking. Battery-free with no electronics for underwater defence applications.

No listed roles
Cross Water Production
Cross Water ProductionMuhu, Estonia

Swedish-Estonian modular workboat platform for defence, security and industry. Aluminium hull with rail-mounted modules that reconfigure in under ten minutes for border patrol, special operations, SAR and naval support.

No listed roles
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.

No listed roles
DetegasaNarón, Spain · 51-200

Galician manufacturer of waste, water and fuel treatment systems for navy, marine and offshore. Defence accounts for 60% of sales, supplying 29 navies including the Spanish, Royal Australian, Royal and Royal Norwegian navies.

No listed roles
Dolprop
DolpropSweden

Marine electric propulsion technology for naval and defence vessels, improving stealth and efficiency. NATO DIANA 2025 cohort.

No listed roles
dotOcean
dotOceanBruges, Belgium · 11-50

Develops cutting-edge cloud robotics technology for autonomous navigation of vessels and multi-agent systems, offering maritime situational awareness and automated operations through cloud-based user interfaces.

No listed roles
Drass
DrassLivorno, Italy · 201-500

Italian subsea engineering company founded in 1927 designing submarine rescue systems, hyperbaric defence chambers and saturation diving equipment. Supplies turnkey submarine rescue ships and deep-diving systems used by navies worldwide.

No listed roles
EelumeTrondheim, Norway · 11-50

Builds snake-like all-terrain autonomous underwater vehicles whose flexible body operates close to seabeds, slopes, ice and harbour structures where conventional AUVs cannot reach. The S-Series platform delivers high-resolution sonar and 3D photogrammetry for change and threat detection on critical subsea infrastructure.

No listed roles
Elesia
ElesiaItaly · 11-50

Designs and manufactures carbon-fibre naval consoles, composite ISO shelters, large-screen situational awareness displays and embedded electronics for defence, aerospace and security customers worldwide.

CONA5MFC12MFC08 C&CSituational Awareness Table
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ELNA GmbHTangstedt, Germany · 11-50

Manufactures rugged MF/HF military and submarine antennas under the DUK brand. Installed on naval fleets worldwide including the German Navy. Founded 1952, all products made in Germany near Hamburg.

No listed roles
Elwave
ElwaveCarquefou, France · 11-50

ELWAVE designs, manufactures and sells electromagnetic detection, navigation and characterization systems based on innovative "electric sense" technology for underwater and industrial robotics.

No listed roles
EnamorGdynia, Poland · 51-200

Maritime electronics spin-off of Gdynia Maritime University producing navigation, communication and automation systems for the Polish Navy and commercial fleets. Holds NATO SECRET clearance and employs 98 specialists.

No listed roles
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.

No listed roles
EUROATLAS
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.

No listed roles
EvoLogicsBerlin, Germany · 51-200

Designs biomimetic underwater robots and acoustic communication systems for naval and offshore operations. Products include autonomous underwater vehicles inspired by penguin locomotion and dolphin-based acoustic modems for subsea positioning. Founded in 2000 in Berlin.

No listed roles
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.

No listed roles
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.

No listed roles
GutmarSant Cugat del Vallès, Spain · 51-200

Precision machining and subsystem assembly firm in Sant Cugat del Vallès supplying aerospace, defence, nuclear fusion, submarine and space customers since 1951. Backed by Hyperion Fund and operates +15,000 m2 of facilities.

No listed roles
HavguardLeknes, Norway · 1-10

Develops AI-enabled technologies for real-time multimodal underwater communication and submarine detection, specializing in magneto-inductive wireless communication systems to protect critical underwater infrastructure.

No listed roles
Hefring Marine
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.

No listed roles
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.

No listed roles
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.

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Kraken Technology GroupLondon, United Kingdom · 51-200

British company developing disruptive maritime capabilities including advanced littoral, surface, and subsurface autonomous platforms for defence and commercial applications using cutting-edge composite materials and rapid prototyping.

K3 Scout
K3 Scout
An 8.4m autonomous USV with 55-knot top speed, 650 NM range, and 600 kg modular payload capacity, available in three variants up to the 18.6m MAX with 10,000 kg payload and 2,000 NM range.
K4 Manta
K4 Manta
An all-electric foiling uncrewed surface-subsurface vessel (USSV) that transits at up to 45 knots on the surface before submerging to 10m depth for covert ISR, loitering, or strike missions.
K5 Kraken
K5 Kraken
A 15.25m armed maritime precision engagement platform hitting 65 knots, carrying twin 7.62mm remote weapon stations, four multi-role missiles, and four aft-launched torpedoes for crewed or autonomous operations.
No listed roles
Lidan MarineLidköping, Sweden · 51-200

Naval launch and recovery systems for variable depth sonars, towed array sonars, AUVs and mission modules. Supplies handling equipment for anti-submarine warfare and mine countermeasures on the Visby-class corvette and other naval platforms.

No listed roles
Marine AI
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.

No listed roles
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.

No listed roles
MARSS Group
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.

NiDARRADiRguardMOBtronic
No listed roles
Marstrom CompositeVästervik, Sweden · 11-50

Manufactures carbon composite parts for aerospace, defence and naval customers, including camera housings on 350+ defence drones and structural parts on 10 coastguard corvette boats. Founded 1983, acquired by Scandinavian Astor Group in 2023.

No listed roles
Mindchip
MindchipTallinn, Estonia · 11-50

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

No listed roles
Mobile Monitoring
Mobile MonitoringPoland · 1-10

Polish environmental monitoring platform deploying proprietary USV drones, ROV underwater drones, AI-powered cameras and sensor buoys for waterway surveillance, critical infrastructure protection and environmental threat detection.

No listed roles
MSubs
MSubsPlymouth, United Kingdom · 51-200

Designs, builds and operates manned and unmanned submersibles for military and commercial markets, including extra-large autonomous test submarines awarded a £1 million DASA contract for the Royal Navy. Operates from Plymouth with a sister facility in Round Rock, Texas.

No listed roles
NautrikStockholm, Sweden · 11-50

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

No listed roles
NEWT21
NEWT21Riga, Latvia

Latvian unmanned surface vehicle manufacturer engineering advanced USVs and composite solutions for critical maritime defence and civilian missions.

No listed roles
Ocean Modules SwedenÅtvidaberg, Sweden · 11-50

Manufacturer of six-degrees-of-freedom inspection-class ROVs built in Sweden. The V8 M500 platform is integrated into a UXO disposal system in service with the UK Royal Navy for mine investigation and neutralisation, and also supplies the Finnish and Korean navies.

No listed roles
OceanScan-MST
OceanScan-MSTPorto, Portugal · 11-50

Spin-off from the Underwater Systems and Technology Laboratory at Porto University building the LAUV (Light Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) for maritime surveillance and mine countermeasures. Supplies the Portuguese Navy and has participated in European Defence Agency unmanned maritime systems projects.

No listed roles
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.

No listed roles
RTsysCaudan, France · 11-50

Designs and manufactures underwater acoustic systems, autonomous underwater vehicles and mine countermeasures equipment for navies, research institutes and commercial maritime operators.

NemoSens µAUVCOMET-300 AUVSonaDiveSEMA ASW Training Target
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Scanmatic
ScanmaticArendal, Norway · 51-200

Hydroacoustics and sonar specialist supplying NATO navies with anti-submarine warfare training systems, torpedo countermeasures, sonar test and calibration kit and radar surveillance. Sonar3 is the company's latest signal-processing platform, developed with FFI for both manned and unmanned naval systems.

No listed roles
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.

No listed roles
Seacras
SeacrasZadar, Croatia

Provides suite of marine environmental and coastal surveillance solutions using satellite-derived oceanographic data and AI to detect pollution hazards and support ESG reporting.

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SEATOM TechnologiesPorvoo, Finland

SEATOM Technologies develops modular micro-nuclear reactor systems for marine and extreme environments. Selected for NATO DIANA's Operations in Extreme Environments cohort, SEATOM offers the OCEAN-SMR™ system for naval and seabed operations, supporting the maritime industry's transition to Net Zero.

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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.

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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.

No listed roles
SOTIRIA TechnologyGreece

AI-powered maritime defence sensors using fluxgate magnetometers and hydrophones for underwater threat detection.

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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.

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SternulaAalborg, Denmark · 11-50

Aalborg-based small satellite operator building the world's first commercial VDES constellation in low Earth orbit, providing AIS 2.0 maritime connectivity for coast guards, navies and shipping authorities. First satellite operational since early 2023.

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Steyr MotorsSteyr, Austria · 51-200

Develops high-performance diesel engines with best-in-class power-to-weight ratios for military vehicles and naval vessels. Holds a €350M order backlog supplying engines for Rheinmetall's Panther main battle tank, with 110 employees in Steyr.

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Stickleback Robotics
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.

No listed roles
subdronVienna, Austria · 11-50

Autonomous underwater drones for subsea surveillance and hull inspection using proprietary Relative Object Navigation technology. Generates 10,000+ data points per square metre for port security and critical infrastructure monitoring without manual intervention.

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SUBmerge BalticRiga, Latvia · 11-50

Autonomous underwater drones for maritime defence and infrastructure protection. PIKE AUV covers 150km range at 500m depth with 20kg payload. Exhibited at DSEI 2025.

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Subsea TechMarseille, France · 11-50

Designs and manufactures mini-ROVs, USVs and underwater camera systems for marine inspection and defence. Twice awarded Best Defence SME by the French Ministry of Defence, with hull inspection and harbour security systems deployed across multiple countries.

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SUEXVillorba, Italy · 11-50

Villorba-based manufacturer of diver propulsion vehicles with over 20 years of design experience. The Nero XJ, Nero C, Nero 1 and Nero 2 DPVs are sold exclusively to state security forces for combat-swimmer missions to depths of 200 metres.

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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.

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Tcherno MoreVarna, Bulgaria

Privately owned Bulgarian producer of marine and river radars, coastal surveillance, ground surveillance and airport surface movement radar systems. Supplies the Bulgarian Border Police, Bulgarian Navy and Maritime Administration. BDIA member based in Varna.

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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.

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TYVA EnergieAnnonay, France · 11-50

Modular lithium battery manufacturer producing custom high-density packs for defence, robotics, and subsea applications. Supplies Thales Alenia Space and ALSEAMAR special forces underwater vehicles from its factory in Annonay, France.

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UFORCE
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.

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Uni-Safe
Uni-SafeWedel, Germany · 11-50

Builds military inflatable boats and rigid-hull inflatables for special forces, rescue services and naval operations. Based near Hamburg, the company has designed customized boats for government agencies and security forces since 1987.

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Unplugged
UnpluggedGrimstad, Norway · 1-10

Builds inductive contactless slip rings that transfer power and data magnetically across air gaps for robotics, defence platforms and underwater drones, eliminating the wear and debris of traditional brush-based slip rings. Selected for NATO DIANA's 2026 cohort to adapt its underwater wireless charging technology for NATO defence needs.

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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.

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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.

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WSenseRome, Italy · 11-50

Rome-based Sapienza University spin-off building underwater wireless communication networks and the Internet of Underwater Things. Contributed to NATO underwater communications standardization (NIAG 190, SG243) and supplies Fincantieri's DEEP naval surveillance system.

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ZelimEdinburgh, United Kingdom · 11-50

Zelim develops intelligent maritime safety and rescue technology to make oceans, seas and waterways safer. The company provides advanced detection, tracking, and alerting systems including ZOE (intelligent detection system), SWIFT (rapid man overboard recovery system), and GUARDIAN (uncrewed rescue vessel). Zelim serves the cruise/passenger and offshore energy sectors with ISO 9001 certified solutions.

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ZURADOstrow Mazowiecka, Poland · 51-200

Manufactures radar equipment and marine navigation radars, originally established in 1978 as part of the RADWAR electronics group. Produces equipment and systems for military and dual-use security applications.

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