Sensors & EW companies in Europe
Sensors and electronic warfare span some of the most technically demanding work in European defence, from airborne SIGINT and radar to jamming systems, counter-drone detection and maritime surveillance. Germany's Hensoldt is among the largest European-listed pure-plays in this space, with radar, optronics and electronic warfare products across land, air and naval domains. Alongside large primes, a growing number of smaller firms are building niche sensor payloads, software-defined radio systems and AI-driven signal processing tools.
Where these companies are based
Munich, Germany · 501-1000Builds battlefield AI software, autonomous strike drones and electronic warfare systems for European armed forces.
Sofia, Bulgaria · 51-200Designs, 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.
Pardubice, Czech RepublicELDIS Pardubice is the leading Czech manufacturer of active radar systems for air traffic control and defence applications. Established in 1991 and part of Czechoslovak Group since 2017, the company produces the RL-2000 Primary Surveillance Radar, MSSR-1 Secondary Surveillance Radar, and PAR-E Precision Landing Radar, serving customers in over 25 countries.
Berlin, Germany · 11-50Designs and manufactures thermal imaging clip-on devices, night vision goggles and protective equipment for military and law enforcement customers.
Milan, Italy · 51-200Designs SAR simulation tools, radar instruments, EO data processors and value-added analytics services for European and international space missions.
Kiel, Germany · 51-200Designs 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.
Brno, Czech Republic · 11-50Builds mobile phone interception systems and cyber countermeasure platforms for government law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
The Hague, Netherlands · 51-200Builds 3D radar systems that detect, track and classify small flying objects — birds, bats and drones — for military, airport, wind farm and critical infrastructure customers worldwide.
Kassel, Germany · 11-50Builds programmable cyborg insect swarms — living organisms fitted with AI sensor backpacks and neural interfaces — for close-range reconnaissance in denied terrain, collapsed structures and urban environments where conventional robotics cannot operate.
Delft, Netherlands · 1-10Develops deployable computer vision software for drone platforms and counter-UAS systems, covering detection, GNSS-independent navigation and autonomous interception in contested environments.
Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine · 201-500Develops and manufactures electronic warfare and signals intelligence systems for UAV detection, suppression and protection of Ukrainian armed forces personnel and infrastructure.
Hamburg, Germany · 201-500Designs and integrates SIGINT, COMINT and electronic warfare systems for intelligence, law enforcement and defence customers across land, naval and airborne platforms.
Munich, Germany · 11-50Builds quantum diamond microscopes that use nitrogen-vacancy sensors to map electrical defects in semiconductor chips with 100x higher resolution than traditional inspection tools.
Braunschweig, Germany · 51-200Builds 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.
Vilnius, Lithuania · 51-200Designs and manufactures electro-optical and laser systems for soldiers, border surveillance and airborne or naval platforms, drawing on in-house semiconductor expertise developed since 2011.
Delft, Netherlands · 51-200Dutch smallsat manufacturer building CubeSat platforms and satellite systems from Delft. Has launched 101 satellites and delivered 784 subsystems. Signed a framework agreement with the Dutch Ministry of Defence to develop, build, and launch military reconnaissance satellites.
Kyiv, Ukraine · 501-1000Produces 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.
Madrid, Spain · 201-500Deep-tech company building sensors, space systems, robotics, and quantum technology for defence and aerospace applications.
Kyiv, Ukraine · 51-200Develops COMINT, direction-finding and UAV-based ELINT systems for Ukraine's armed forces and law enforcement agencies.
Vilnius, Lithuania · 11-50Designs and manufactures high-damage-threshold laser optics for defence laser systems, directed energy weapons, missile guidance and space applications, using ion beam sputtering technology.
Lisbon, Portugal · 11-50Portuguese aerospace SME developing optical instruments, computer vision and GNC systems for Earth observation and planetary missions. Supplies hyperspectral cameras for the Atlantic Constellation and image processing systems for aeronautics, space and defence markets.
Brno, Czech Republic · 51-200Brno-based voice biometrics and speech recognition company serving intelligence agencies, law enforcement and defence forensic labs in 60 countries. Products include Voice Inspector for forensic voice analysis and a speech-to-text platform for on-premise SIGINT.
Vantaa, Finland · 11-50Builds passive RF drone detection systems and counter-UAS platforms for military and law enforcement customers worldwide.
Dusseldorf, Germany · 11-50Builds a universal RISC-V processor that replaces separate CPU, DSP, GPU and FPGA chips with a single reconfigurable chip for embedded and edge applications.
Freiburg, Germany · 50-100Designs and operates thermal imaging satellites that give defence, national security and government customers precise, day-and-night surface temperature intelligence invisible to optical or radar sensors.
Oslo, Norway · 11-50Norwegian embedded systems and FPGA design centre developing hardware, firmware, and Edge AI for space and industrial applications. Built electronics for the RIMFAX ground-penetrating radar on NASA's Perseverance Mars rover and the ORION European Service Module.
Rome, Italy · 51-200Rome-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.
Hannover, Germany · 1-10Builds ultra-fast laser beam steering systems for counter-drone defence and high-speed industrial laser manufacturing, developed as a spin-off from Laser Zentrum Hannover.
United Kingdom · 11-50Builds radio frequency-based drone detection systems and signals intelligence sensors for airports, military, prisons and critical infrastructure operators.
Munich, Germany · 51-200Builds a satellite constellation and wildfire management platform that detects and tracks fires as small as 10x10 metres across 500 million hectares globally, serving fire agencies and land managers in 25 countries.
Bristol, United KingdomDesigns and manufactures edge computing, sensing and communications systems for defence, national security and resilience organisations operating in degraded or denied connectivity environments.
Vienna, Austria · 51-200Builds ATEX-certified ground robots for autonomous inspection, gas detection and manipulation in explosive atmospheres across oil and gas, chemical, power and emergency response sectors.
Lustenau, Austria · 1-50Austrian high-tech company specializing in GNSS technology that develops cost-efficient electronic warfare solutions including GNSS jammers and countermeasures. Provides AIGIS™ systems for jamming all GNSS constellations, frequency bands, and signals up to 15km range.
Szczecin, Poland · 11-50Designs and manufactures miniature avionics modules, transponders and ground infrastructure for integrating unmanned aircraft into shared airspace.
Tallinn, Estonia · 51-100Builds autonomous surveillance platforms, counter-drone systems and unmanned surface vessels for border security and military force protection.
United Kingdom · 11-50Develops 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.
Berlin, Germany · 11-50Builds VTOL fixed-wing drones for ISR, border surveillance, inspection and tactical military operations, sold to armed forces and security agencies across Europe.
Tallinn, Estonia · 11-50Develops cosmic-ray based 3D imaging solutions using muon tomography technology for non-destructive testing and structural health monitoring of critical infrastructure.
Aalen, Germany · 11-50Designs and manufactures FPGA-based embedded electronics and optronics hardware for military vehicles, submarines and frigates, as well as industrial embedded vision and intelligent camera systems.
Moss, Norway · 1-10Radar specialist founded in 2001 building FMCW Ku-band oil spill detection systems, Radar Cross Section measurement equipment, and the Nordic Training Emitter — a high-power X-band RF signal generator that simulates real radar systems for defence training and operational readiness.
Tallinn, Estonia · 11-50Estonian defence tech company developing AI-powered situational awareness and battlefield management systems for NATO forces.
Budapest, HungaryHungarian 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.
Budapest, HungaryHungarian designer and manufacturer of SIGINT, COMINT, ELINT and electronic warfare receiver systems. Integrated platforms offer 40 MHz real-time bandwidth to 6 GHz, built-in direction finding and spectrum recording. Product line ranges from man-portable receivers to fixed operation-site installations.
Bilbao, Spain · 51-200Builds very high-resolution optical imagers for Earth observation satellites. The iSIM instrument has flown on ISS missions and CubeSats launched on SpaceX Falcon 9, serving defence intelligence and methane monitoring customers.
Buchs, Switzerland · 11-50Builds and operates the SDO 50 V3, a long-range turbine-powered unmanned helicopter for BVLOS infrastructure inspection, aerial surveillance and search-and-rescue missions.
Kristianstad, Sweden · 51-200Geospatial software supplier building cartographic production and GEOINT platforms for defence and public safety. Partner of the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency since 2014, founded in Kristianstad in 1985.
Trondheim, Norway · 11-50Builds modular electro-thermal ice detection and protection systems for UAVs, drones and next-generation aircraft operating in icing conditions.
Strickscheid, Germany · 51-200Builds RF spectrum analysers and the AARTOS counter-drone detection and defence system, used by militaries and critical infrastructure operators worldwide.
Lund, Sweden · 1-10Deep-tech startup developing chip-scale quantum sensors and diamond-based atomic clocks for resilient positioning, navigation and timing in GNSS-denied environments. Selected for NATO DIANA's 2026 cohort and backed by Industrifonden, Almi Invest and Navigare Ventures.
Cambridge, United Kingdom · 50-100Designs and manufactures electronic-scanning ground-based radar systems for surveillance of moving objects on land, coastlines and in the air. Their solid-state micro Doppler radars provide 24/7 surveillance capabilities for border security and military force protection.
Tallinn, Estonia · 1-50Manufactures space-qualified cameras and edge AI vision systems for autonomous defence platforms, with 200+ cameras delivered across satellite, rover, and lunar missions.
Poznan, Poland · 11-50Poznan-based SME building ML-powered CBRN sensor networks for chemical and radiological detection. Led the EU-SENSE project and won the Crystal Brussels prize as Poland's most active SME in EU framework programmes.
Stockholm, Sweden · 11-50Stockholm-based electronic warfare and signals intelligence company developing wideband COMINT receivers including the HUGIN family and ODEN 3001 intelligent RF spectrum recorder for national defence and SIGINT agencies.
Bucharest, Romania · 11-50Bucharest space engineering company developing the CORVUS 6U nanosatellite, designed to intercept and geolocate radio interference for Romanian defence and intelligence agencies. Around 50 engineers serving space, security and safety markets.
Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia · 11-50Manufacturer of the Falcon 4G active stand-off chemical and biological detector, capable of identifying warfare agents at distances up to 6 km using patented DIAL laser technology. Customers include Slovak, Hungarian, and US armed forces.
Helsinki, Finland · 100-500Optoelectronics and thermal imaging systems for defence applications. Advanced sensor technology for military use.
Rotterdam, NetherlandsSINTEG Systems is a TU Delft spin-off developing advanced inspection technologies for composite structures. Their wireless sensor systems enable in-situ, real-time, and non-intrusive evaluation of composite materials using innovative ultrasound-based inspection technology, providing quantifiable assessment of material integrity.
Sophia Antipolis, France · 1-10Integrated circuit reverse engineering and hardware security lab specializing in backdoor detection, data extraction from black-box chips, and IC forensics. Serves government and defence supply chain security through its ChipJuice software and Le Lab facility in Sophia Antipolis.
Bratislava, Slovakia · 1-10Slovak UAV manufacturer developing mission-specific drone systems for defence and commercial use. Several systems have been tested in real battlefield conditions.
Shannon, Ireland · 11-50Vertically 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.
Uden, Netherlands · 11-50Hand-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.
Santander, Spain · 11-50Santander-based RF specialist building solid-state power amplifiers, block upconverters, and low-noise receivers for space and defence satellite communications. Certified as a PYME Innovadora and competing with US primes in European military RF.
Luxembourg, Luxembourg · 11-50Night vision optics manufacturer producing dual-tube (DTNVS) and monocular (THE14) night vision goggles for military and law enforcement. Founded in 2013 in Luxembourg with a US facility in Fort Worth, Texas.
Wittmund, Germany · 51-200Develops VR and mixed-reality flight simulators for Eurofighter and Tornado aircrew training. A Bundeswehr partner for over 20 years, staffed by 50+ engineers including former Luftwaffe pilots.
Madrid, Spain · 11-50Madrid-based radar manufacturer spun out of the Technical University of Madrid in 2010, building 3D radars and airspace software for drone and artillery detection. Won the Spanish MoD's RAPER persistent aircraft approach radar contract.
Munich, Germany · 1-10Builds a geospatial intelligence platform that ingests drone video, satellite imagery, SAR, LiDAR and SIGINT, then automatically fuses it into a persistent 3D picture of the operational environment for military and security decision-makers.
Budapest, HungaryHungarian 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.
Espoo, Finland · 11-50Builds the first software-defined, CMOS-native hyperspectral imaging chip with sub-10nm spectral accuracy, small enough for wearables and smartphones but designed to detect concealed threats and substances for defence customers. Raised €5.6M in September 2025 and won a Swedish Defence Agency innovation contract in November 2025.
Brussels, Belgium · 1-10Royal 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.
Madrid, Spain · 11-50Madrid-based defence SatCom integrator supplying X, Ka, and Ku band satellite terminals for vehicular, naval, and aeronautical military platforms. Also builds RF frequency inhibitors, tactical LTE demonstrators, and command and control systems.
Kista, Sweden · 11-50Acoustic scoring system manufacturer for live-fire air-to-air, ground-to-air and air-to-ground training. Miss Distance Indicator and LOMAH products sold to military customers in more than 30 countries since 1956.
Wiener Neustadt, Austria · 11-50Converts fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and UAVs into certified special mission platforms for surveillance, search and rescue, border patrol and ISR operations.
Eindhoven, Netherlands · 11-50Free-space optical communication systems providing eavesdrop-resistant, high-bandwidth wireless links for defence and telecom. Part of the Dutch Ministry of Defence Wireless Optical Alliance with TNO, developing secure photonics-based comms for ground, air, and satellite links.
Mölndal, Sweden · 11-50Swedish 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.
Czech Republic · 11-50Czech counter-drone systems integrator combining micro-Doppler radar, RF scanners, AI video detection and directional RF jamming for critical infrastructure, military bases and public events. References include NATO Days, Red Bull Air Race and the CIAF airshow.
Vilnius, Lithuania · 11-50Photonic components and sensors for defence, aerospace, and telecommunications applications. Lithuanian defence tech ecosystem.
Pordenone, Italy · 11-50Pordenone-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.
Vilnius, Lithuania · 51-200Lithuanian high-precision laser optics and optical coatings manufacturer serving defence, medical, semiconductor, and industrial applications from facilities in Vilnius and Boulder, Colorado.
Ranshofen, Austria · 51-200Designs and manufactures military flight training devices, aerospace medicine systems, and visual simulation technology. Selected supplier of Airbus Helicopters, producing EASA-certified H145M mission trainers and spatial disorientation trainers deployed by NATO air forces.
Budapest, HungaryHungarian 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.
Cluj-Napoca, Romania · 11-50Romanian air safety and security company providing drone detection as a service and unmanned traffic management, responsible for 5.63% of EU airspace. Products include the Argonian Dome detection system for critical infrastructure and the Argonian Flux UTM platform.
Zurich, Switzerland · 1-50Developer and manufacturer of next-generation neutron and gamma radiation detection systems using compressed noble-gas technology. Creates radiation portal monitors, drone-based detection systems, and mobile detection units for homeland security and defence applications.
Bucharest, Romania · 1-10Romanian-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.
Essen, Germany · 11-50Provides 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.
Kyiv, Ukraine · 51-200Produces 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.
Vilnius, Lithuania · 11-50Lithuanian manufacturer of thermal imaging cameras and surveillance systems for security, monitoring, and defence applications.
Vigo, Spain · 11-50Vigo-based cybersecurity company building SafeDoor, a hardware device that protects computers against USB-vector attacks across software, hardware and electrical layers. Customers include Spain's Ejército de Tierra, nuclear installations and critical infrastructure operators.
Clinceni, Romania · 11-50Romanian 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.
Warsaw, Poland · 51-200Research and production enterprise manufacturing precision navigational, measuring and control instruments for military aviation and defence applications. Member of the Polish Chamber of National Defence Manufacturers.
Yeovil, United KingdomSpecializes in photonic, laser, fiber-optic and electrical/electronic solutions for aerospace, defence and space harsh environments. Provides high-quality engineered photonic solutions including fiber optic cable assemblies, free space optics, and optical components.
Riga, Latvia · 1-10Produces protective barrier systems, surveillance cameras and mine detection equipment for military and state security applications. Products range from small unit defence to battalion-level coverage.
Riga, Latvia · 1-10Latvian military-grade night vision and optical equipment manufacturer building the Baltic States' first image intensifier production facility, serving NATO forces.
Riga, Latvia · 11-50Manufactures semiconductor and scintillation radiation detectors for nuclear security, CBRN detection and space applications. Rooted in a Soviet-era research institute, now partners with NASA and ESA on radiation measurement systems.
Castellbisbal, Spain · 11-50Barcelona solid-state LiDAR startup building the L3CAM sensor that fuses proprietary LiDAR with RGB, thermal and polarimetric cameras for 3D perception. Selected as a Mission Sensors winner of Indra's FCAS Challenge for Spain's contribution to Europe's future air combat system.
Vilnius, Lithuania · 11-50Develops multi-sensor surveillance and reconnaissance systems integrating radar, multispectral cameras and AI for perimeter defence. Product lines include the BEE electro-optical platform, FIREFLY thermal imager and MANTIS covert system for special operations.
Budapest, HungaryHungarian designer and manufacturer of RF and microwave systems for defence, aerospace and mobile industries. Products include wideband amplifiers, radar front-ends, jammers, drone detection modules and SDR platforms. Founded 1991, NATO DIANA test centre host.
Lublin, Poland · 11-50Designs and manufactures precision time synchronisation devices for defence radar, sensor networks and critical infrastructure. Over 20 years of operation supplying military and telecom clients.
Bragadiru, Romania · 51-200Romanian defence company developing TEMPEST shielded electronics, drone jamming systems, and the VLAH 4x4 armoured combat vehicle. Only private TEMPEST producer in Eastern Europe certified by NATO.
Vilnius, Lithuania · 11-50Private defence research institute specialising in AI, cybersecurity, military UX and IC component design for radar and electronic warfare. Coordinates the EUR 9.7M EDF-funded CYBER4DE project and participates in eight European Defence Fund programmes.
Vilnius, Lithuania · 1-10Holographic radar technology for drone detection and landmine clearance. NATO Innovation Challenge winner.
Ajdovščina, SloveniaSlovenian 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.
Royston, United Kingdom · 11-50UK 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.
Budapest, HungaryHungarian security and defence systems integrator founded 1993. Offers problem evaluation, solution specification, system integration, installation and training services with references from military, police and law enforcement customers across Europe, Asia and Africa.
Gothenburg, Sweden · 51-200Develops geospatial SDKs and software platforms used in battlefield visualisation, drone mission planning and maritime situational awareness across defence and security applications.
Dublin, Ireland · 11-50Builds 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.
Belp, Switzerland · 11-50Swiss 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.
Warsaw, Poland · 11-50Fabless semiconductor company producing NaviSoC, a fully integrated multi-band GNSS receiver with high jamming and spoofing resistivity on a single chip. Founded by Warsaw University of Technology engineers in 2016.
Aarhus, DenmarkElectronic warfare and tactical situational awareness company. Systems analyse the electromagnetic spectrum in real time for threat detection and spectrum dominance across land, sea and air domains.
Abingdon, United Kingdom · 1-10Covert surveillance optics spun out of Dstl in 2007, manufacturing intrusive surveillance lenses capable of imaging through pinholes as small as 0.3mm, plus long-range pan-tilt-zoom systems for defence and law enforcement.
Loviisa, Finland · 11-50Terrain-referenced, multimodal navigation and perception engineered for GNSS-denied and comms-denied environments. Founded by the inventor of SSH, the company holds 30+ AI and computing patents and runs EU-sovereign training infrastructure on its own compute.
Brasted, United Kingdom · 1-10Dstl 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.
Herlev, Denmark · 51-200Privately held Danish electro-optics manufacturer founded in 2001. Builds rugged multi-spectral cameras for remote weapon stations, close-in weapon systems, fire control, and counter-UAS, with Thales among its customers.
Sassenheim, Netherlands · 51-200Space instrumentation company building electro-optical payloads and hyperspectral imaging systems for satellites. Developing the Valk very-high-resolution EO instrument for the Dutch military's PAMI-1 ISR satellite, scheduled to launch in 2027. Founded 1998, ~65 employees across Sassenheim, Berlin, and Benevento.
Rome, ItalyDesigns and manufactures RF jamming systems and counter-drone equipment for military, law enforcement and critical infrastructure protection worldwide.
Cambridge, United Kingdom · 51-200Cambridge Radio Frequency Systems designs RF sensors and spectrum-monitoring software for defence and national security, built around the RFeye Node sensor that covers up to 40 GHz. Over 4,600 sensors deployed across 319 organisations on six continents.
Lubiczow, Poland · 51-200R&D centre specialising in optoelectronic and electronic components for portable anti-aircraft systems. Developed the Kusza system capable of launching Piorun, Grom and Stinger missiles from a single platform.
Valencia, Spain · 51-200Valencia-based photonics spinout of the NTC institute providing next-generation radar warning, signal intelligence, and countermeasures solutions for defence primes and government agencies. AQAP/PECAL 2110 NATO quality certified with deployed systems across three continents.
Polzela, SloveniaSlovenian manufacturer of mobile, stationary and portable surveillance systems for border, perimeter and critical infrastructure protection. Founded 1992 in Polzela, technology deployed by Frontex in air, coastal and land border protection missions.
Tallinn, Estonia · 51-200Wireless AI-powered perimeter surveillance sensors for border and military base protection. Deployed in 30 countries securing NATO and EU external borders. EUR14.7M annual revenue.
United Kingdom · 51-200Delivers safety-related control, instrumentation and mission systems for UK nuclear facilities and defence platforms across naval, air and land domains.
Kyiv, Ukraine · 201-500Produces 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.
Helsinki, Finland · 11-50Glasses-free mixed reality for defence vehicles, aircraft and helmets, turning windshields into 3D lightfield displays fused with thermal, radar and battlefield management data. Raised €13.9M led by Google Ventures, partnered with Patria, Supacat, General Dynamics and Aechelon.
France · 1-10French 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.
Gelves, Spain · 11-50Seville-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.
Italy · 1-10Italian counter-drone company that designed and manufactures the S.EN.T.IN.EL direction-finding system, covering 0-6 GHz and Wi-Fi 2.4/5.8 GHz bands to detect and classify commercial UAS. Has run C-UAS operations with the Italian Air Force, including protecting the Italy-Israel Nations League match.
Linköping, Sweden · 11-50Develops 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.
Guildford, United Kingdom · 11-50Commercial geospatial intelligence company that applies AI and machine learning to multi-operator satellite imagery to deliver decision-ready insights to industry and government. Selected for the AWS European Defence Accelerator and based in Guildford, Surrey.
Sofia, BulgariaBulgarian developer of tactical communications and network technology, including armoured digital intercom systems, tactical switches and multi-functional battlefield communication platforms. Projects include digital multiplexers for the Bulgarian Army's stationary communication system. BDIA member.
Vilnius, Lithuania · 51-200Manufactures solid-state and fibre lasers across femtosecond, picosecond and nanosecond pulse durations. Participant in the EDF-funded LACE directed energy project. Part of Lithuania's world-class photonics cluster.
Scandicci, Italy · 11-50Scandicci-based radar manufacturer founded in 1993, producing X-band weather radars and software-defined radar simulators for defence. Supplies hardware-in-the-loop and EW assessment radars to defence customers and weather radars in 15+ countries.
Espoo, Finland · 11-50ElFys manufactures highly sensitive photodiodes with external quantum efficiency greater than 96% using patented black silicon induced junction technology for light sensing applications.
Warsaw, Poland · 11-50Produces GNSS anti-jamming and anti-spoofing monitoring systems, fibre-optic seismographs and precision time synchronisation equipment for the Polish military. NATO-certified with NCAGE code 9ATKH.
Carquefou, France · 11-50ELWAVE designs, manufactures and sells electromagnetic detection, navigation and characterization systems based on innovative "electric sense" technology for underwater and industrial robotics.
Vigo, Spain · 11-50Vigo-based computational electromagnetics spin-off from the Universities of Vigo and Extremadura developing the M3 Software suite for 3D electromagnetic design, radar analysis and antenna placement. Selected as a Mission Sensors winner of Indra's FCAS Challenge.
Alicante, Spain · 51-200Develops 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.
Hautcharage, Luxembourg · 11-50Space avionics and FPGA-based payload electronics provider developing on-board computers for European defence satellites. Part of the EDA's EUR 15.65M VLEO-DEF military satellite consortium and recently merged with French antenna maker Anywaves.
Tallinn, Estonia · 1-10Estonian defence electronics company manufacturing intelligent electromechanical devices including blasting systems, drone initiators, and area protection sensors for military and mining applications.
Milan, Italy · 11-50Ephos designs and manufactures glass-based integrated photonic circuits using femtosecond laser writing techniques that power advanced classical and quantum computing devices.
Athens, Greece · 11-50Athens-based MEMS sensor manufacturer developing smart, low-power wireless sensors for pressure, gas flow, and temperature, used in industrial, medical, and aerospace monitoring applications. Part of the EFA Group.
United Kingdom · 1-10Dstl 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.
Athens, Greece · 11-50Athens-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.
Warsaw, Poland · 11-50Designs and produces thermal imaging cameras, sights and optoelectronic devices for the Polish Armed Forces and other uniformed services. Founded in 2002, holds AQAP 2110 military quality certification.
Mielec, Poland · 11-50Polish 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.
Berlin, Germany · 51-200Designs 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.
Guildford, United Kingdom · 11-50Designs 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.
Uherské Hradiště, Czech Republic · 51-200Czech designer and manufacturer of electro-optical surveillance systems and pan-tilt positioners for long-range ISR, naval and ground platforms. Has delivered over 600 electro-optical systems to 40 countries and also markets the LAWAREC counter-UAS solution.
Milhaud, France · 11-50Optronic surveillance systems for defence and homeland security, including day/IR cameras, automated turrets, and an integrated C-UAV system combining radar, optronic sensors, and non-lethal effectors. Based in Milhaud near Nimes.
Warsaw, Poland · 11-50Designs 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.
Reykjavik, Iceland · 1-10Bio-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.
Livorno, Italy · 11-50Livorno-based defence software company developing OPENSIGHT, a multi-platform Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) system for ISR missions. Builds automatic target recognition, mission consoles and underwater optronic mast consoles for defence and security operators.
Viterbo, Italy · 11-50Contract electronics manufacturer for military avionics, naval and land systems based in Viterbo. Specialises in SMT and PTH board assembly, RF cable preparation and space-grade wiring to ECSS and MIL-DTL standards.
Warsaw, Poland · 1-10Polish engineering company developing GNSS interference detection and classification systems. Products include GP-Probe compact jamming detectors and GP-Cloud real-time analytics platform, used to protect critical infrastructure, drone operations and military navigation from spoofing and jamming attacks.
The Hague, Netherlands · 11-50Designs 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.
Sofia, BulgariaBulgarian 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.
Cranfield, United Kingdom · 1-10Builds drone-in-a-box systems that let organisations deploy, recover and recharge drones autonomously, with remote mission control from anywhere in the world.
Tallinn, Estonia · 1-10Designs and develops precision-engineered electro-optical sensor systems for commercial and defence applications, providing stabilized surveillance and targeting platforms with modular system architecture.
Oslo, Norway · 11-50Norwegian designer of custom radiation-hardened ASICs and detector modules for X-ray, gamma-ray, and infrared imaging in defence, space, and scientific instrumentation. Founded in 1992 by CERN and University of Oslo physicists, with electronics on 25+ space missions.
Anzio, Italy · 11-50Anzio-based designer and integrator of telecommunications and surveillance systems for military air, land, naval, space and cyber domains, founded in 1990. Its catalogue includes day/night imaging systems and a C-UAS system, and it is upgrading the NATO VLF transmission station in Tavolara.
Dublin, Ireland · 51-200Europe's leading open-market manufacturer of navigation-grade accelerometers and tactical-grade Coriolis vibratory gyroscopes. Produces inertial sensors from a 6,000 m2 cleanroom facility in Dublin for defence, aerospace, space, and maritime applications.
Rome, Italy · 11-50Rome-based microwave and microelectronics SME designing passive, active and digital RF components for defence, space and telecommunications customers. Founded and directed by engineers from Selenia, Elettronica and Alenia Spazio.
Madrid, Spain · 51-200Spanish satellite network software specialist focused on interference management, signal monitoring, and electronic warfare tools for defence and commercial customers. Over 30 years building VSAT deployment and link budget solutions for governments and telcos worldwide.
Kista, Sweden · 11-50Kista-based infrared detector manufacturer and Europe's sole producer of T2SL and small-pitch QWIP cooled detectors, with resolutions up to 1280x1024 used in defence, space, and gas detection systems. Spun out of a Swedish government research institute in 2007.
Riga, Latvia · 51-200Vertically integrated manufacturer of infrared optical components and thermal imaging products for aerospace and defence. Subsidiary of LightPath Technologies, producing MWIR and LWIR lens assemblies from its Riga facility.
Casalecchio di Reno, Italy · 11-50Defence modelling and simulation SME founded in 2021 by Italian Army generals and aviation pilots, providing mission training simulators (VBS4, JTLS, JCATS, EADSIM) and the AI-powered Big Data Guard situational awareness platform. Based in Casalecchio di Reno near Bologna.
Bury, United Kingdom · 11-50UK radiation detection and shielding manufacturer, co-developer with AWE of the GMS595 gamma dose-rate monitor — the most sensitive gamma monitor available, cutting CBRN response time from two minutes to two seconds.
Prague, Czech Republic · 11-50Czech C4ISR and electronic warfare company developing ISRMAN, SYMON/LEMON COMINT-ELINT systems and the ANDROMEDA counter-drone suite. Combat-proven with the Czech Armed Forces and supplier to NATO customers.
Kempen, Germany · 11-50Value-added distributor of military communications, tactical radios, SATCOM, optronics and night vision devices. Serves as MRO partner to the Bundeswehr for rescue equipment, NVGs and military radios since 1992.
Erding, Germany · 11-50Develops precise indoor and outdoor positioning systems using proprietary algorithms and rugged hardware for defence and security applications. Supplies Rheinmetall and ARX Robotics with radio-based position tracking for GPS-denied environments.
Lidköping, Sweden · 51-200Naval 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.
United Kingdom · 11-50UK counter-drone company building the Air Intelligence System with PDAR passive RF detection (70 MHz to 6 GHz), Hera long-range cameras, Apollo acoustic direction finding, and Orion autonomous drone defeat effectors. Clients include the British Royal Navy, MOD and Civil Aviation Authority.
Kaunas, Lithuania · 1-10Develops advanced night vision systems specifically designed for FPV drones. Provides 24/7 visibility solutions for unmanned vehicle applications in defence contexts.
Nigrán, Spain · 51-200Spanish 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.
Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France · 51-200Develops anti-drone jamming systems and counter-RCIED solutions from its microwave and nanotechnology expertise. Its NEROD-RF rifle jammer is fielded by French armed forces, and the SPART intelligent jammer equips French Navy commandos.
Glasgow, United KingdomMetahelios develops highly advanced cameras for defence and space applications using optical metasurfaces. The company is the first and only in the world to design and manufacture metasurface-integrated camera solutions, collaborating with the UK Ministry of Defence on imaging nanotechnologies for surveillance and material classification.
Espoo, Finland · 1-10Aalto University spin-off developing ultralight metasurface thin-film antennas for UAVs, satellites and ground systems. Raised €1M pre-seed in 2025 to commercialise antennas for next-generation C-UAS radar, jamming and tactical communications.
Rocca D'Evandro, Italy · 11-50Italian radar company developing SAR payloads for space and ground-based defence surveillance, including the StarSAR-X and lightweight PhoeniX SAR sensors. Has a dedicated defence division building customisable radar for airborne and ground surveillance.
Arnhem, Netherlands · 11-50Develops battlefield acoustic sensors using MEMS-based Acoustic Vector Sensor technology for 3D detection and localisation of gunfire, rockets, artillery and vehicles. Supplies the Royal Netherlands Army with RAM-SCORE counter-battery systems.
Warsaw, Poland · 11-50Supplies military electronics, optoelectronics, armoured vehicle overhaul and modernisation services, air defence systems, radars, surveillance systems and training simulators for the Polish Armed Forces.
Koropi, Greece · 51-200Koropi-based defence electronics manufacturer founded in 1997 producing thermal imaging binoculars, electro-optical gimbals, and aerostructure assemblies. Holds NATO security clearance and partners with MBDA and KNDS on the VBCI PHILOCTETES IFV programme.
Orsay, France · 11-50Manufactures quantum cascade lasers and gas sensors for defence and industrial applications. Produces QCL technology for missile defence systems and toxic gas detection.
Poland · 1-10Polish 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.
Drogomysl, Poland · 11-50Designs and manufactures UAV structures, autonomous control systems and stabilised sensor gimbals. Has delivered over 110 target drones to the Polish Armed Forces.
Munich, Germany · 11-50Develops superconducting single-photon detectors for photonic quantum sensing and optical quantum computing. Specializes in quantum sensing instrumentation.
Barcelona, Spain · 11-50Barcelona spinout developing multi-frequency microwave radars, radiometers, and GNSS reflectometers for airborne and space platforms. Builds the RF front-end for the 3Cat-5/A satellite's FMPL-2 payload and a ground-based SAR for surveillance through dense vegetation.
Toulouse, France · 11-50Manufactures quantum deformation sensors using nanoparticle technology for ultra-sensitive strain detection. Provides quantum sensing solutions for structural monitoring.
Lodz, Poland · 11-50Only privately-owned company in Poland certified to maintain and service Mi-2 military helicopters. Provides avionics modernisation, navigation and radar upgrades for the Polish military fleet.
Alcobendas, Spain · 11-50Manufactures ultra-compact man-portable night vision goggles and thermal devices for land, airborne, and amphibious forces. Standard-issue supplier to the Spanish Armed Forces, with exports expanding across NATO, Asia, and LATAM.
Wroclaw, Poland · 1-10R&D engineering firm developing wireless passive sensors for temperature and deflection measurement, including high-temperature remote sensing systems. Works on defence and CBRN applications with European research consortia.
Egå, Denmark · 11-50Danish Ka-band radar manufacturer specialising in weapon scoring, fragmentation analysis, and counter-UAS. Builds the ABISS battlefield scoring system, the WFMS warhead fragmentation measurement system, and contributes Ka-band tech to the E-CUAS counter-drone project.
Aix-en-Provence, France · 11-50Manufacturer 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.
Imola, Italy · 11-50Aerospace division of NPC New Production Concept, founded in 2013 in Imola, providing nanosatellite platforms, CubeSat deployers, separation systems and the ARTICA deorbiting device for civil and defence missions. Has delivered over 236 hardware units across 19+ satellite missions.
Cagliari, Italy · 11-50Cagliari-based defence systems engineering company delivering multi-sensor data fusion, automatic target tracking and space domain awareness solutions. Builds the NEOS electro-optical long-range tracking system and leads the STAALION in-situ SDA project protecting European satellites.
United Kingdom · 11-50Builds AI-powered airport and national infrastructure security screening products including Deeper Scan electronic-device validation and NexuSec natural-language CCTV search. Developed Deeper Scan with £80,000 DASA funding and Dstl technical support.
Sarcedo, Italy · 51-200Designs and manufactures space-qualified optical payloads, laser communication ground stations and optical telescopes for Earth observation, space surveillance and defence applications.
Amsterdam, Netherlands · 51-200Leads fiber optic sensing technology providing ultra-sensitive early warning systems for defence and energy sectors. Specializes in state-of-the-art sensing systems.
Bucharest, Romania · 51-200Romanian 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.
Munich, Germany · 1-10Builds a distributed small-satellite constellation that detects, identifies and geolocates radio-frequency signals globally in near real time for defence and security intelligence applications.
Kista, Sweden · 11-50Electromagnetic warfare specialist developing the Astor IV airborne radar jammer and Eclipse counter-UAS systems for Swedish and allied forces. Subsidiary of Scandinavian Astor Group, based in Kista.
Delft, Netherlands · 11-50Develops AI-driven radar perception software for autonomous vehicles, robots, and aerospace applications, providing LiDAR-like performance at a fraction of the cost.
Warsaw, Poland · 11-50Polish manufacturer of CBRN detection equipment with over 20 years in the defence sector. Its CHERDES family of chemical, radiological and nuclear threat detectors is the standard system aboard Polish Army Rosomak APCs and PT-91 tanks, deployed in Afghanistan, Chad and Iraq.
Drohobych, Ukraine · 51-200Ukrainian electronic warfare manufacturer producing portable and vehicle-mounted drone jamming systems since 2014. Produces up to 500 EW systems per month including the DF-M modular complex and AVD 360 armoured vehicle protection dome.
Bucharest, Romania · 51-200Romanian private optronics manufacturer producing night vision devices, armoured vehicle driver/commander sights and ISTAR systems, with over 2,000 night vision devices fielded with infantry and optronic solutions on 358 armoured vehicles. NATO AQAP 2110 certified with NCAGE code 006YL.
Budapest, HungaryHungarian developer of FMCW ground surveillance radars and integrated sensor networks. PGSR-3i Beagle radar family is a leading NATO-deployed system, with the UK MoD ordering 90 units and Estonia procuring passive radars for border protection. Budapest-based with ~50 employees.
Saint-Cyr-l'École, France · 51-200Manufactures chemical and biological threat detectors using proprietary flame spectrophotometry technology. Its AP4C detector family is deployed in over 70 countries by military CBRN units, first responders and airport security forces.
Warsaw, Poland · 11-50Manufactures 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.
United Kingdom · 11-50Scotland-based defence AI company with the Deep Truth machine learning framework, the SkySpyke 360-degree passive counter-drone detection system, the WiSAD passive RF surveillance detector and the MASC AI-generated adaptive camouflage pattern generator.
Lebring, Austria · 11-50Smart textile sensor technology that integrates washable vital-sign monitoring into military uniforms. Supplies biometric sensing for the Rheinmetall Gladius 2.0 soldier system, tracking heart rate, respiration and movement data in real time during operations.
Riga, Latvia · 11-50Develops and manufactures ground-penetrating radar systems derived from space radar technology. Over 1,000 GPR units sold across five continents for subsurface imaging, mine detection and infrastructure assessment.
Wroclaw, Poland · 51-200Produces military cable harnesses, fibre optic systems, EMI filters and power supplies meeting MIL-STD-1553B DataBus standards. Holds NATO Entity Code 879H and QPL certification from the US Defense Supply Center Columbus.
Tallinn, Estonia · 11-50Designs and manufactures electronic systems including electronic warfare equipment, drone detection systems, and RF devices. Provides solutions for defence, security, and industrial sectors.
Warsaw, Poland · 11-50Private 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.
Dublin, Ireland · 11-50Ireland's only dedicated space electronics company, designing and manufacturing avionics, telemetry systems, and on-board AI for satellites and launch vehicles. Supplies the Ariane 6 video telemetry system for ArianeGroup and the payload interface unit for ESA's PLATO mission.
Dublin, Ireland · 11-50Develops EOD robots and remote disruptor platforms for military and security customers. Products include the Riddler robot, R-Evolve, and deployable surveillance systems, exported to the UK, Switzerland, and the USA since 2006.
Berg, Germany · 201-500Designs and manufactures high-fidelity flight simulators, maintenance training rigs and augmented reality training devices for military and civil aviation customers worldwide.
Finland · 1-10Tactical GNSS-denied navigation built from European commercial components. Fuses GNSS, IMU and odometry with jamming and spoofing detection, integrating with SitaWare Frontline, ATAK and NATO Generic Vehicle Architecture.
Lille, France · 1-10Provides radiofrequency monitoring and security solutions for detecting, locating, and analyzing radio wave emitting devices to protect against drones, jamming, and data theft threats.
Hamburg, Germany · 1-10Develops the ARGOS APS passive counter-drone system using AI-assisted acoustic and optical sensor fusion instead of radar to avoid electronic detection. Designed by soldiers for soldiers with a target price under EUR 100,000 per unit for scalable frontline deployment.
Zagreb, Croatia · 1-10Croatian manufacturer of the TAKRAD tactical radio, an SDR-based MANET radio with AES-256 encryption and DSSS frequency-hopping supplied to the Croatian Armed Forces. Small Zagreb firm focused on secure military communications for dismounted soldiers and vehicles.
Caudan, France · 11-50Designs and manufactures underwater acoustic systems, autonomous underwater vehicles and mine countermeasures equipment for navies, research institutes and commercial maritime operators.
Košice, SlovakiaRVmagnetics develops the world's smallest passive sensor technology using MicroWire - a contactless sensor thinner than a human hair that measures pressure, temperature, magnetic field, torsion, position, and electric current. Part of NATO DIANA's Phase 2 accelerator program.
Warsaw, Poland · 11-50Designs and manufactures solar-powered and portable airfield lighting systems for civil airports and military airbases. NATO STANAG-compliant military lighting trailers deployed by the Bundeswehr, USAF and armed forces in 50+ countries.
Uppsala, Sweden · 11-50Develops flash X-ray imaging systems with exposure times down to 20 nanoseconds, used worldwide for ballistic testing, armour validation and detonation research. Founded in 1983, joined Scandinavian Astor Group in 2024.
Arendal, Norway · 51-200Hydroacoustics 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.
Wroclaw, Poland · 51-200Designs and manufactures optical payloads for Earth observation satellites and industrial machine vision systems for automated quality control in manufacturing.
Biebertal, Germany · 51-200Manufactures precision riflescopes for military, police, hunting and competition shooting, produced entirely in Biebertal, Germany since 1957.
Athens, Greece · 51-200Athens-based defence software and systems integrator specializing in tactical C2 systems, tactical data links, and mission management solutions for land, air, and joint operations. Part of the EFA Group, operating in 16 countries.
San Cesareo, Italy · 1-10San Cesareo-based military optronics supplier founded in 1992, specialising in night vision, thermal imaging, tactical illumination and target engagement systems. Since 2015 it has manufactured its own products and is an approved source for 317 NATO stock numbers.
Warsaw, Poland · 51-200Electronics company and NATO-codified supplier (NCAGE 2082H) producing laser modules, EMS assembly services and components for military and industrial applications.
Hasselt, Belgium · 1-10Counter-drone detection company offering passive RF sensors for airspace security and management. Products include SEN-ID for cooperative drone tracking and SEN-ID+ for non-cooperative threat detection at critical infrastructure.
Italy · 11-50Italian embedded computing company with 16 years designing electro-optical targeting systems, direction finding antennas, radar target generators and electronic warfare simulation systems for defence applications. ISO 9001 certified with multi-domain AI capabilities.
United KingdomLaser-based shot detection and positioning system for military rifles, enabling instant sniper location identification. DASA-funded.
Trondheim, Norway · 1-10NTNU spin-off from the Department of Engineering Cybernetics building the SentiNAV family of GNSS-denied navigation systems for ships, drones and vehicles. Core technology is SentiBoard, a custom board providing nano- to microsecond sensor time synchronization across IMU, LiDAR, cameras and radar.
Cambridge, United Kingdom · 11-50Develops high-precision MEMS inertial and gravity sensors for navigation, aerospace, defence, and subsurface exploration applications.
Pruszkow, Poland · 51-200Provides TEMPEST-certified IT equipment, satellite and radio communications, cryptography, optoelectronic fire-control systems and secure power supply to EU and NATO defence customers. Employs approximately 150 people from its base near Warsaw.
Terni, Italy · 11-50Terni-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.
Warsaw, Poland · 1-10Science-driven SME specialising in optics, holographic lenses, FEM simulations and AI for defence. Participates in EDF projects including ACHILE soldier protection systems and Faraday battlefield AI algorithms.
Cascina, Italy · 11-50Italian 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.
Stockholm, Sweden · 11-50Stockholm counter-drone company delivering detection, identification, tracking and response against unauthorised drones through a Counter-Drone Capability As a Service subscription. Operates a demonstration and training centre at Norrköping Airport.
Hürth, Germany · 1-10Counter-drone startup developing the DroneHammer, a laser-guided interceptor missile that neutralises FPV drones at up to 2,000 metres for around EUR 2,500 per shot. Uses CO2-based fragmentation instead of explosives. Pre-series production planned for Q4 2026.
Shipley, United KingdomSlipstream Design develops advanced RF and digital signal processing systems for defence, security, telecommunications, and space. Their flagship ASTRO platform is an ultra-wideband adaptive radio processor delivering resilient sensing and communication technology for mission-critical operations in contested electromagnetic environments.
Salzgitter, Germany · 51-200Europe's only manufacturer of guyless mobile antenna masts up to 40 metres. Over 1,900 units in military service worldwide for communications, radar and surveillance. Bundeswehr supplier since 1974.
Seville, Spain · 11-50Seville-based manufacturer of star trackers and sun sensors for satellites, with 4300+ flight units delivered since 2009 serving space and defence navigation programs.
GreeceAI-powered maritime defence sensors using fluxgate magnetometers and hydrophones for underwater threat detection.
Gdynia, Poland · 11-50Builds suborbital rockets, radar systems and space-grade electronics from its Gdynia facility. The 11.5-metre PERUN rocket reached 65 km altitude in its first three-stage test flight in November 2024.
Warsaw, Poland · 11-50Designs 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.
Oslo, Norway · 51-200Builds passive acoustic detection arrays for drone, rocket, artillery and mortar threats. Discovair G2 microphone array uses 128 microphones plus optical camera for real-time threat localisation; partner of OSL on Norway's NOK 938M counter-UAS contract.
United Kingdom · 11-50UK counter-UAV manufacturer producing the NightFighter family of portable and vehicle-mounted RF jammers, effective against UAVs at ranges beyond 5 km and certified to UK Defence Standards. Systems are in operational service with military and security forces across multiple jurisdictions.
Cambridge, United Kingdom · 11-50Sovereign 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.
Prague, Czech Republic · 1-10Czech High Altitude Pseudo-satellite developer operating at 18-20 km altitude for defence surveillance, border protection, Earth observation and telecommunications. Its Skyrider platform carries 30 kg payloads with 5 kW power for mission durations of weeks to months. Holds an aircraft design organisation approval.
Linköping, Sweden · 11-50Linköping University spin-out producing custom GaN-on-SiC epitaxial wafers based on its proprietary QuanFINE buffer-free structure. Wafers power defence radars, satcom terminals and military RF amplifiers, with €12M Series A and a Saab/Ericsson/Chalmers 6G partnership.
Stockholm, Sweden · 1-10Supplies rugged IT equipment, panel PCs, vehicle computers, tablets and laptops to Swedish military and security customers. Operates from a Stockholm-area facility with in-house development, integration and service.
Sofia, BulgariaBulgarian developer and integrator of defence technologies across land, air and space. Products span space defence systems, anti-drone and jamming solutions, and EOD equipment. BDIA associated member with 20 years of defence trading and production experience.
Varna, BulgariaPrivately 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.
United Kingdom · 1-10UK covert audio surveillance startup spun out of Dstl via Ploughshare. Its directional microphone arrays use patented acoustic shield signal processing for long-range intelligibility in noisy environments, aimed at law enforcement and intelligence users.
Linköping, Sweden · 1-10Linköping thermal imaging and infrared technology house spun out of FOI Sensor Division in 2007. Builds fixed and handheld thermal cameras, smart fire detection, and security and defence IR solutions, and trains operators at Linköping University's ITC programme.
Lodz, Poland · 11-50Provides integrated drone detection, neutralisation and critical infrastructure audit systems for military and civilian clients. Developed the first proprietary system for auditing critical infrastructure against drone threats.
Norway · 1-10Multi-domain testing company building software and hardware to assess the robustness of advanced technology against simulated attacks in real-world Arctic conditions. Co-organises Jammertest with FFI, the world's largest open GNSS jamming and spoofing test event held annually in Andøya, Norway.
Athens, Greece · 201-500Night vision and thermal imaging devices manufactured for military forces in over 60 countries worldwide.
Vilnius, Lithuania · 1-10Develops electronic solutions for drone detection and neutralisation, GSM-LTE vehicle surveillance, mesh network monitoring and radio signal interception for government organisations.
Vipava, SloveniaSlovenian 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.
Berlin, Germany · 1-10Lightweight mobile explosives trace detector weighing 1.3 kg, using chemical-optical measurement technology with patented fluorescent dyes that react to TNT and other explosives. BAM spin-off supported by the EXIST funding programme.
Warsaw, Poland · 1-10Develops 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.
Thessaloniki, Greece · 11-50Greek 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.
Kyiv, Ukraine · 51-200Develops 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.
Kongens Lyngby, Denmark · 11-50Danish 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.
Warsaw, Poland · 11-50Delivers 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.
Warsaw, Poland · 11-50Distributes and integrates US-made electronic warfare, reconnaissance and communications equipment for the Polish Armed Forces. Partnered with Cubic Defence Applications on simulator systems selected by the Polish Army.
Bonn, Germany · 11-50Develops digital wideband RF jammers and counter-drone systems manufactured in Germany. The modular XWJ2 platform covers vehicle, portable and stationary jamming across 800+ security projects in 90+ countries since 2003.
Prostějov, Czech Republic · 51-200Czech electronic warfare R&D company producing RCIED jammers, counter-UAV systems and reconnaissance-jamming kits used by multiple NATO armed forces. Represents the Czech MoD in NATO EW expert groups.
Kaunas, Lithuania · 1-10Dual-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.
Fürth, Germany · 11-50Develops and manufactures thermal imaging cameras and electronic modules for military, government and civilian use. Founded in 2012, the company produces all devices at its Fürth facility and serves as OEM partner for thermal imaging technology.
Tallinn, Estonia · 11-50Developer of Mixed Reality Situational Awareness Systems providing 360-degree vision capabilities for armoured vehicle crews through camera systems and XR technology for enhanced battlefield awareness.
Xylokastro, Greece · 11-50Designs 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.
Kyiv, UkraineVidar Systems specializes in acoustic intelligence for perimeter and battlefield sensing. Their Acoustic Weapon Locating System (AWLS) detects gunfire including howitzers, mortars, tanks, and machine guns using a network of distributed acoustic sensors combined with advanced machine learning algorithms.
Vilnius, Lithuania · 1-10Manufactures thermal imaging devices, germanium lenses, IR optical coatings and optoelectronic surveillance systems for defence applications. Produces complete IR optical assemblies from design through coating and final integration.
Rome, Italy · 11-50Italian designer and manufacturer of radar, electronic warfare, and counter-drone systems for naval, airborne, ground and space applications. Has delivered over 30 product lines to 23 worldwide customers across 28 years of operation.
Austria · 1-10Fail-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.
Antwerp, Belgium3D spatial sensing and eye tracking technology for defence simulation, autonomous systems, and industrial applications.
Dublin, Ireland · 11-50Builds AI-driven simulation training analytics for defence and security. HEAT platform transforms simulation data into actionable performance insights. Partners with Rheinmetall and KNDS France, endorsed by UK DASA as part of the defence supply chain.
Delft, Netherlands · 1-10Develops compact edge-AI navigation modules for GPS-denied environments, sized at 50x50x20mm and weighing 50 grams. The SignalVoid system uses visual odometry matched against satellite imagery to achieve 20-metre accuracy without any satellite link across 1,000 km2 maps.
Zurich, Switzerland · 11-50Swiss SIGINT specialist developing radio signal decoding and spectrum monitoring systems for 40 years. Products include the W-SPECTRA automatic monitoring system and multi-channel decoder hardware, used by government agencies and defence organizations worldwide.
Riga, Latvia · 11-50Engineering firm developing kinetic counter-drone systems that combine computer vision with automated machine-gun interception. Holds an R&D contract with Latvia's Ministry of Defence as part of the country's EUR 10 million counter-drone initiative.
Holzkirchen, Germany · 51-200Develops RF electronics, satellite frequency converters and navigation simulators with a growing defence electronics division. Selected by ESA as prime contractor for the IRIS2 secure connectivity constellation test bed.
France · 11-50Solar-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.
Warsaw, Poland · 11-50Warsaw University of Technology spin-off specializing in SAR imaging radars, passive radar location and electronic warfare signal processing. Participates in the European Defence Fund's ARTURO and TIRESYAS radar technology programmes.
Bad Reichenhall, Germany · 11-50Develops compact, mobile telescopic mast systems with self-locking structures for mounting sensors and effectors on military platforms. Products feature internal cable routing and modular payload interfaces for field deployment. Founded 2011.
Ostrow Mazowiecka, Poland · 51-200Manufactures 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.
Kyiv, Ukraine · 11-50Builds passive acoustic sensor networks using AI/ML to detect low-altitude cruise missiles, drones, and FPV attacks. Deploys both fixed network sensors across Ukraine and portable tactical units with 150-450 metre detection range. NATO has expressed interest in the technology.