European Defence Companies Database

1,218 companies

Builds OPENSIGHT, a geospatial processing, exploitation and dissemination platform that gives airborne, naval and underwater crews real-time situational awareness and automatic target recognition.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Builds cloud-native software for satellite command-and-control, pass orchestration and ground station monitoring.

Size

11-50

Founded

2019

Sector

Space & Satellites

Builds AI-powered space traffic management software and sensor infrastructure that automates satellite collision avoidance for commercial and government operators.

Size

1-50

Founded

2020

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Builds an extended reality and AI command-and-control platform for defence, emergency management and critical infrastructure decision-making.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Designs and manufactures heavy-lift UAVs capable of carrying 30 to 60 kg payloads, built for logistics, emergency response and industrial operations.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

Provides offensive and defensive cybersecurity services and software protection tools for software manufacturers, government agencies and defence organisations.

Size

100-500

Founded

2011

Sector

Cybersecurity

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

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Naval & Maritime

Builds FEEP-based electric propulsion systems for small satellites, enabling constellation deployment, collision avoidance, station keeping and deorbiting throughout the entire mission lifetime.

Size

51-200

Founded

2018

Sector

Space & Satellites

Builds micro-missile point-defence interceptors that stop hostile FPV and fibre-optic drones, protecting dismounted soldiers, vehicles, armour and fixed critical infrastructure.

Size

1-10

Founded

2024

Sector

Counter-Drone

Designs and manufactures customised cable assemblies, connectors and interconnection systems for Swedish defence and industrial customers across air, naval, land and space domains. SOFF member founded in 1977 with production sites in Vallentuna and Estonia.

Size

11-50

Founded

1977

Sector

Communications

AI-powered malware analysis and cyber threat detection platform specializing in rapid automated binary analysis.

Size

11-50

Founded

2020

Sector

Cybersecurity

VTOL drone manufacturer supplying the Dutch Ministry of Defence with the Airboxer UAV for maritime and land operations. The 32 kg system flies 3-4 hours with 7 kg payload capacity and 50 km range, IP-67 rated for all-weather use.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

Grottammare company, operating as X Technologies, building radar sensors and integrated surveillance and command-and-control systems for coastal, naval and defence security missions.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Sensors & EW

First Polish manufacturer of cybersecurity products for industrial control systems. Developed SCADvance XP, a passive IDS for OT networks using deep packet inspection across 70+ industrial protocols.

Size

11-50

Founded

2018

Sector

Cybersecurity

Geneva-based quantum technology pioneer producing quantum key distribution systems, quantum random number generators, and single-photon detection devices. Founded in 2001 as a University of Geneva spin-off, now part of IonQ, with 150+ employees including 70 quantum physicists and engineers.

Size

51-200

Founded

2001

Sector

Quantum Technology

Hyperspectral microsatellite constellation providing real-time environmental monitoring and defence intelligence imagery.

Size

11-50

Founded

2021

Sector

Space & Satellites

UK 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.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Counter-Drone

Develops advanced night vision systems specifically designed for FPV drones. Provides 24/7 visibility solutions for unmanned vehicle applications in defence contexts.

Size

1-10

Founded

2024

Sector

Sensors & EW

Maritime autonomy software for uncrewed surface vessels, including GuardianAI for defence applications. Technology powered the Mayflower Autonomous Ship's transatlantic crossing and is used by Plymouth's USV cluster.

Size

11-50

Founded

2019

Sector

Naval & Maritime

Manufactures NATO Class I tactical reconnaissance drones with GPS-jam resistance and night vision. The Falcon MK3S series covers ISR, topographic mapping and forward observation. Received EUR 1.12M from Lithuania's national development bank to expand production.

Size

11-50

Founded

2021

Sector

Drones & UAV

Stockholm-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.

Size

11-50

Founded

2007

Sector

Sensors & EW

Cagliari-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.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Sensors & EW

Develops and manufactures tactical audio communication systems for military, special forces and emergency services. Professional-grade headsets and audio equipment for noisy and critical environments. Made in Germany.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Communications

Cloud API platform connecting autonomous drones and UGVs for coordinated multi-robot defence operations.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Defence security integrator holding NATO and EU classified information clearances. Provides perimeter security with radar, thermal imaging, CCTV analytics and counter-drone systems for military facilities and critical infrastructure across Poland.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Cybersecurity

Produces 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.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Communications

Industrial marking specialist producing METALPHOTO aluminium nameplates, control panels and thermal camouflage solutions for military equipment. Exhibited at Eurosatory 2024. ISO 9001 certified since 2005.

Size

11-50

Founded

1995

Sector

Soldier Systems

Industrial technology company that designs and produces innovative high-performance materials using the Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) process for aerospace, defence, luxury goods, and industrial sectors.

Size

11-50

Founded

2016

Sector

Advanced Materials

UK-based company providing a Generative AI Synthetic Data Cloud platform that creates fully annotated synthetic data and trains computer vision algorithms at scale for various industries.

Size

11-50

Founded

2018

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Builds 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.

Size

51-200

Founded

2004

Sector

Sensors & EW

Geospatial 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.

Size

51-200

Founded

1985

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Supplies 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.

Size

1-10

Founded

-

Sector

Communications

Linköping 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.

Size

1-10

Founded

2007

Sector

Sensors & EW

Edinburgh mathematical modelling consultancy building bespoke algorithms for space situational awareness, spacecraft thermal modelling and classified defence data projects. Longstanding partner of the European Space Agency and UK MoD's SEAS DTC programme.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Uses AI to process billions of open sources for real-time situational awareness and crisis intelligence. Provides 24/7 dynamic frontline monitoring of the Ukraine conflict for government and military organizations. Spin-off from FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg.

Size

11-50

Founded

2019

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Czech semiconductor company developing auditable, tamper-resistant secure elements for IoT devices, digital identity, and critical infrastructure protection.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Cybersecurity

Smallsat constellation manufacturer providing sovereign communications and earth observation platforms for defence and government.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Space & Satellites

Uppsala-based space edge-computing company supplying AI-enabled satellite computers to FMV for the Swedish-Danish Bifrost defence satellite project. Its SpaceCloud platform runs on-orbit ML workloads for ISR data processing in low-latency environments.

Size

11-50

Founded

2013

Sector

Space & Satellites

Develops 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.

Size

11-50

Founded

2012

Sector

Sensors & EW

Space situational awareness using AI-driven analytics and a dedicated microsatellite constellation for in-orbit debris tracking. TU Munich spin-off backed by Safran Corporate Ventures and the European Investment Fund, in talks with NATO space commands.

Size

11-50

Founded

2020

Sector

Space & Satellites

Water Linked develops underwater sensors, DVLs, 3D sonar, acoustic positioning and modems for underwater robotics, public authorities, defence and subsea operations.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Naval & Maritime

Graphene photonics company developing energy-efficient optical transceivers and photonic circuits for high-bandwidth AI, telecoms, datacoms and resilient communications infrastructure.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Communications

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

Size

11-50

Founded

2021

Sector

Advanced Materials

Kuopio-based XR studio providing VR and AR training platforms for industry and the Finnish Defence Forces. Built BITE, an immersive training platform, and has delivered group-based VR training for Puolustusvoimat medical personnel.

Size

1-10

Founded

-

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Czech aerospace startup producing containerised mobile drone factories capable of up to 6,400 UAVs per month, paired with fully 3D-printed VTOL platforms that can be configured as ISR drones, reusable bombers or kamikaze systems. Presented at MSPO 2025.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

3IPK develops blockchain-based digital solutions automating certification, supply chain, maintenance and program management processes for aerospace, defense and nuclear sectors. The first blockchain company accepted into Slovakia's Security and Defense Industry Association, 3IPK was awarded the European Space Agency's first blockchain software contract and operates from Bratislava and Toulouse.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

AI & Defence Software

UK defence training technology company building data-enabled military training systems, smart facilities, robotic targets and UAS simulation for tactical readiness.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Soldier Systems

Develops AI-driven, modular CNC machines and robotic manufacturing solutions for defence and field operations. Produces compact, energy-efficient manufacturing systems for on-site parts production and repair without limits.

Size

1-50

Founded

2020

Sector

Advanced Materials