European Defence Companies Database

ASDROEssen, Germany

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

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AutoflugRellingen, Germany

Designs and manufactures aviation safety seats, parachute systems, CBRN protective equipment and blast-protected vehicle seating for military and aerospace customers worldwide.

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AvilusIsmaning, Germany

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

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ASAX InnovationViljandi, Estonia

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

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AstrolightVilnius, Lithuania

Space communications company developing highly secure laser-based telecommunication systems for aerospace, defence and governmental applications. Creates license-free direct-to-Earth optical data downlink systems for LEO satellites. Selected for NATO DIANA program.

AstronikaWarsaw, Poland

Produces space-grade deployable booms, antennas, actuators and subsurface sampling devices for ESA and international missions. Founded in 2013 as a Warsaw-based specialist in compact, lightweight space mechanisms.

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Athlon AviaKyiv, Ukraine

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

ATLANT 3DTaastrup, Denmark

Pioneering atomic-scale advanced manufacturing company utilizing Digital Atomic Layer Processing (DALP) technology for rapid innovation across microelectronics value chain. Enables prototyping and manufacturing of micro and nanodevices for optics, photonics, MEMS/sensors.

Atlar InnovationAveiro, Portugal

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

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Atlas EngineeringVerona, Italy

Verona company developing edge-AI hardware and software for defence and autonomous systems. Products include the Hephaestus processor for AI inference and training and the Eagle software stack, built without third-party components for European technological sovereignty.

Atlas Innovative TechnologiesLondon, United Kingdom

London defence startup building Chimaera counter-UCAV autonomous defence system, Arachnet jam-resistant tactical mesh network, and QCER RF energy-harvesting module. Selected for NATO DIANA 2026 cohort in advanced communications.

Atle Defence TechnologiesRiihimäki, Finland

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

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AtomiverOlomouc, Czech Republic

Palacký University Olomouc spin-out commercialising SC-GN3 nitrogen-doped graphene electrode material for high-density supercapacitors, with 170 Wh/l energy density aimed at aerospace and defence payloads. Selected for the NATO DIANA 2025 accelerator cohort.

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AtomniaBrussels, Belgium

All-in-one SASE cybersecurity and SD-WAN platform combining network security, data encryption, and XDR threat detection. Won Belgium's inaugural START2DEF defence innovation challenge in the cybersecurity for critical infrastructure category.

ATRIVilnius, Lithuania

Lithuanian manufacturer of thermal imaging cameras and surveillance systems for security, monitoring, and defence applications.

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ATS-Telcom PrahaPrague, Czech Republic

Czech ICT integrator delivering NATO-certified secure voice, data, cyber and unified communications infrastructure for the Czech MoD, state administration and critical infrastructure operators. Founded in 1994 and partnered with the University of Defence in Brno.

Aurea AvionicsMadrid, Spain

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

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Aurida EngineeringPanevezys, Lithuania

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

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AURYN AeroRome, Italy

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

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authUSBVigo, Spain

Vigo-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.

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Autocomp ManagementSzczecin, Poland

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

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Autonomous Flight TechnologiesClinceni, Romania

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

AvartekKirkkonummi, Finland

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

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AviometWarsaw, Poland

Research 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.

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Aviosonic Space TechMilan, Italy

Milan space company founded in 2015 developing DeCAS, a patented debris collision alert system that tracks and predicts the re-entry footprint of fragmenting satellites and launchers. Alerts civil and military aviation and critical-site safety agencies in real time.

AVopticsYeovil, United Kingdom

Specializes 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.

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Awen CollectiveCaerphilly, United Kingdom

Develops OT and industrial control system cybersecurity products including Dot (asset discovery), Care (risk assessment) and Optics (pre-incident threat vector analysis) for critical national infrastructure operators. Spun out of Cardiff University research and selected for the AWS European Defence Accelerator.

AxoflowBudapest, Hungary

Provides automated security data curation pipeline for cybersecurity applications. Their platform helps enterprises achieve high-quality security data through automated collection, transformation and routing, enabling faster threat detection and response.

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B&T AGThun, Switzerland

Swiss firearms manufacturer specializing in submachine guns, suppressors, and tactical accessories from Thun. Won a $2.6M US Army contract for the APC9K subcompact weapon in 2019, supplying military and law enforcement in 60+ countries.

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B&T CompositesFlorina, Greece

Florina-based advanced composites manufacturer producing carbon and glass fibre structural components for defence, aerospace, and maritime applications using filament winding and advanced fibre placement techniques. SEKPY member.

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BA ClearanceTautenhain, Germany

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

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Baltic Defence SolutionsRiga, Latvia

Produces 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.

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Baltic PhotonicsRiga, Latvia

Latvian military-grade night vision and optical equipment manufacturer building the Baltic States' first image intensifier production facility, serving NATO forces.

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Baltic Scientific InstrumentsRiga, Latvia

Manufactures 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.

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Baltic ViperKaunas, Lithuania

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

BavovnaPrague, Czech Republic

Bavovna develops AI-powered hybrid navigation systems for unmanned vehicles operating in GPS-denied and electronic warfare-threatened environments. Their modular hardware and SaaS AI solution combines sensor fusion for aerial, surface, and subsurface platforms, enabling fully autonomous flights up to 250km without GPS reliance.

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BeamagineCastellbisbal, Spain

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

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BeccariiJasionka, Poland

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

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BeesAgainstMinesKyiv, Ukraine

BeesAgainstMines develops AI-powered drone swarm systems for mine and explosive detection. Their autonomous fleet works in a unified information environment to perform surface preparation, search and identification of mines and shells, neutralization, and cleanup operations.

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BEESENSE EUVilnius, Lithuania

Develops 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.

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BellareGliwice, Poland

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

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BELSSRiga, Latvia

Latvia's largest defence sector communications integrator providing military solutions including Motorola radios, rapid deployment equipment, and telecommunications infrastructure.

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Bertin ExensorLund, Sweden

Bertin Exensor develops unattended ground sensor networks and surveillance systems for military, border-security and critical-infrastructure protection missions.

BeyronRiga, Latvia

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

BforeAIMontpellier, France

Predictive attack intelligence using behavioral AI. Advanced threat detection and prevention for critical infrastructure protection.

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BHE Bonn Hungary ElectronicsBudapest, Hungary

Hungarian 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.

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BioorbitLondon, United Kingdom

Space manufacturing company developing hardware for large-scale crystallization of protein drugs in microgravity. While primarily focused on pharmaceuticals, their space manufacturing capabilities and orbital operations have potential dual-use applications.

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BitstreamLublin, Poland

Designs and manufactures precision time synchronisation devices for defence radar, sensor networks and critical infrastructure. Over 20 years of operation supplying military and telecom clients.