European Defence Companies Database

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Blueye RoboticsTrondheim, Norway

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

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BruhnBruhn InnovationSweden

Space and defence software company building dacreo apto, a Kubernetes-native edge computing platform for running software and AI onboard satellites.

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Axelera AIEindhoven, Netherlands

Eindhoven AI hardware company building Metis and Europa inference accelerators for edge security, robotics, space and high-performance compute applications with European supply-chain resilience.

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.

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BittiumOulu, Finland

Finnish technology company delivering tactical communications, software-defined radios, secure mobile devices and IP networking systems for defence and security customers.

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blacknedHeimertingen, Germany

blackned develops digital command-and-control, tactical communications and networking systems for the digitalisation of armed forces.

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BlackthornUppsala, Sweden

Uppsala-based defence systems integrator building turnkey expeditionary equipment and services, focused on edge computing and power supply for military camps. Holds a Memorandum of Understanding with Thales and Clavister to deliver platform cybersecurity to Swedish customers.

BlackwaveMunich, Germany

Advanced composite materials manufacturer for aerospace and defence structural applications. Alpine Space Ventures portfolio.

BlinkTroll RoboticsOdense, Denmark

Develops moving target training systems for military and police forces. Their autonomous lightweight units provide dynamic shooting training scenarios, helping soldiers and law enforcement officers train with moving targets.

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BLIXTSweden

Ultra-fast solid-state power switching technology for defence energy management and grid resilience. NATO DIANA 2025 cohort.

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Blue Armada RoboticsGdansk, Poland

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.

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Blueprint SubseaUnited Kingdom

Blueprint Subsea develops compact underwater acoustic sensors, imaging sonars, acoustic positioning beacons and diver navigation systems for subsea and defence markets.

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BlueSpace TechnologyBragadiru, Romania

Romanian 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.

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BonowiMainz, Germany

Produces the EKA Camlock expandable baton used by German police and over 500,000 law enforcement units worldwide. Also manufactures FlexShield foldable ballistic shields and Hart Armour body protection systems.

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BPTIVilnius, Lithuania

Private 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.

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Brasa DefenceRiga, Latvia

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

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BraveX.AeroBucharest, Romania

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

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BreachLenseAhlen, Germany

Darknet monitoring and leaked credential detection platform for defence and critical infrastructure. Indexes 80 billion accounts and 300 billion assets with AI-driven risk prioritization. DefenseTech-Inkubator.NRW member.

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BROSWARMVilnius, Lithuania

Holographic radar technology for drone detection and landmine clearance. NATO Innovation Challenge winner.

BulletProvePulawy, Poland

R&D company building AI, computer vision and cybersecurity tools for defence and space, cleared to NATO SECRET and EU SECRET. Active in EDF projects across multiple EU countries.

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Buntar AerospaceKyiv, Ukraine

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

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Busch PROtectiveGütersloh, Germany

Family-owned ballistic helmet manufacturer with over 40 years of history. Developed the combat helmet currently worn by Bundeswehr soldiers. Produces aramid-based helmets certified to DEA-FBI Ballistic Protocol standards from facilities in Gütersloh.

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BZB UASWroclaw, Poland

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

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C2GridTallinn, Estonia

C2Grid develops advanced deep-tech solutions that transform raw data into actionable knowledge for military operations. A spin-off from Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), the company specializes in near real-time 3D reconstruction from drone/UAV footage, GNSS-free mapping technologies, and multi-spectral imagery processing. Working directly with Ukrainian military units, C2Grid combines top TalTech talent with seasoned defense professionals to improve military decision-making cycles through hyperrealistic 3D mapping and geospatial intelligence.

CAFA TechTallinn, Estonia

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

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Callen-LenzSalisbury, United Kingdom

UK UAS developer designing, prototyping and manufacturing uncrewed aerial systems, avionics and mission platforms for civil and military customers in contested environments.

Cambridge AerospaceCambridge, United Kingdom

Interceptor missile systems including Skyhammer and Starhammer. Advanced missile defence and interception technology.

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Cambridge PixelRoyston, United Kingdom

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.