European Defence Companies Database

AIKOTurin, Italy

Builds software that lets satellites detect anomalies, process sensor data onboard and maneuver autonomously without waiting on ground control.

AnyBody TechnologyAalborg, Denmark

Develops musculoskeletal simulation software used by engineers, biomechanists and researchers in defence, orthopedics, automotive and ergonomics to model how the human body interacts with products and equipment.

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AEREUSMunich, Germany

Builds 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.

AgonLondon, United Kingdom

Builds a synthetic battlefield platform where autonomous drones, missiles and uncrewed vehicles train and harden against adaptive threats before reaching a real conflict.

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AkherosFrance

French behavioural intelligence company building autonomous network self-awareness software for local knowledge accumulation and resilient data determinacy.

52 North HealthCambridge, United Kingdom

52 North Health is a University of Cambridge spin-out developing advanced medical devices for nuclear emergency preparedness. Selected for NATO DIANA, their ARC™ product strengthens medical resilience capability, enabling remote triaging and treatment monitoring of those at risk of radiation sickness.

A-techSYNShannon, Ireland

Vertically 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.

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A.ST.I.M.Ravenna, Italy

Ravenna developer of C5ISTAR and tactical mission systems that integrate radar, sonar, electro-optical and NBCR sensors for land and maritime operations. Customers include NATO, the Italian Army, Carabinieri and Coast Guard.

ABET High Tech SolutionsBra, Italy

Composite panels and hybrid laminates manufacturer serving armoured vehicles, helicopter interiors, ship reinforcement and body armour. Based in Bra (Cuneo), with a US subsidiary in Wisconsin.

AbtrionRy, Denmark

Builds AI-powered fixed-wing military drones from a Danish HQ in Ry, including the Strike OWA loitering munition with 100 km range, the Decoy swarmable radar-signature emulator, and the Target counter-UAS training drone.

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ACC InnovationÅtvidaberg, Sweden

Builds some of the world's largest VTOL quadcopter UAVs with payload capacities from 150 kg to 1,100 kg. Signed a 2025 cooperation agreement with Finland's Patria to militarise the Thunder Wasp GT for NATO customers.

Acecore TechnologiesUden, Netherlands

Hand-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.

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ACORDE TechnologiesSantander, Spain

Santander-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.

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ACUA OceanPlymouth, United Kingdom

Designs and operates the Pioneer-class small waterplane area twin hull USV for anti-submarine warfare, maritime ISR and critical national infrastructure monitoring, becoming the UK's first Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessel certified under Workboat Code 3 in 2025.

ADAMS Simulation and TrainingWittmund, Germany

Develops 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.

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Adler Armory GroupOpole, Poland

Licensed special trade company providing weapons, ammunition, anti-drone systems, unmanned combat vehicles and biometric identification devices for military and law enforcement. Operates subsidiary brands including Adler Protect and Military FutureTech.

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ADV DefenseVilnius, Lithuania

Lithuanian defence technology company within Teltonika IoT Group, focused on UAS development, defence integration, and industrial cooperation along NATO's Eastern Flank.

AdvaiLondon, United Kingdom

UK leader in AI safety, security, and assurance providing testing, evaluation, and monitoring of AI systems. Works with UK Government's AI Safety Institute and Ministry of Defence to identify AI vulnerabilities and enable safe AI deployment in critical defence environments.

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Advanced Precision SystemsOslo, Norway

Develops Fenix, a software module that lets military drones execute dynamic in-motion strikes against static and moving targets using free-fall munitions or rocket-propelled warheads. Founded by an ex-Norwegian Army engineer who previously worked at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.

adwäisEOBetzdorf, Luxembourg

Geospatial intelligence and satellite Earth observation data processing for defence and space agencies. Operates multi-petabyte archives and HPC clusters for ESA's Sentinel ground segment and is developing dual-use ISR analytics for a NATO country.

AegiQSheffield, United Kingdom

Full-stack photonic quantum computing company developing quantum technologies for defence, aerospace, cybersecurity and communications applications. Provides quantum computing platforms, quantum communication systems, and quantum cryptography solutions.

AERALISLondon, United Kingdom

Developer of modular military aircraft systems featuring common core fuselage with interchangeable components for training and operational roles. Creates advanced jet trainers, basic trainers, and light attack variants with digital engineering and reconfigurable avionics.

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Aerix SystemsMérignac, France

Builds modular aerial robots around an in-house omnidirectional propulsion system that decouples thrust from orientation, aimed at high-speed drone interception. Raised €5 million in March 2026 to move from prototype to production.

Aero VisionSofia, Bulgaria

Bulgarian unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer producing fixed-wing drone platforms for precision farming, construction mapping, and military reconnaissance and security.

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Agate SensorsEspoo, Finland

Builds 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.

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AgeniumBruz, France

Engineering group building simulation and training systems, embedded deep-learning software and space situational awareness tools for defence. Customers include the French Ministry of Defence, NATO, MBDA, Naval Group, Thales and Airbus Defence & Space.

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AgentFly TechnologiesPrague, Czech Republic

Czech Technical University spin-off building autonomous UAS software for tactical military operations, aerial surveillance, and UTM integration. Develops multi-agent coordination systems for heterogeneous fleets of fixed-wing and VTOL drones.

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Aicox SolucionesMadrid, Spain

Madrid-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.

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AiglosFinland

After-action analysis software for armed forces, replaying exercises across every data source to extract tactical patterns. Built in Finland by soldiers for classified, air-gapped environments with no transatlantic dependencies.

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AILAND SystemsUkraine

AILAND Systems develops autonomous drones and robotic platforms for situational awareness, EOD and military field operations.

AILiveSimHelsinki, Finland

Simulation and synthetic data generation platform for training and testing autonomous systems across maritime, aerial and land domains, used by defence customers to validate AI models for mission-critical operations. A Helsinki-based spin-off whose fastest-growing vertical is defence.

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Air Target SwedenKista, Sweden

Acoustic 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.

AirHubGroningen, Netherlands

Develops software for drone operations, reconnaissance coordination and counter-drone sensor integration.

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AirRobotGermany

German tactical drone manufacturer delivering mini and micro UAV systems for military, government and security missions, including Bundeswehr-certified reconnaissance platforms.

AirvoluteTrnava, Slovakia

Airvolute is a deep tech company providing cutting-edge hardware and software solutions for AI-driven autonomous unmanned systems. Their flagship DroneCore open-architecture autopilot platform integrates CubePilot flight controllers with NVIDIA Jetson computing modules, utilized by NATO members and leading aerospace and defence companies for autonomous missions.

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AirvolveVilnius, Lithuania

Develops tactical airlift solutions and VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft for defence, civil safety, and security applications. Creates cost-effective helicopter alternatives for military logistics, medical evacuation, and cargo transport.

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AkhetonicsBerlin, Germany

Photonic computing chips processing data at the speed of light for high-performance defence AI and signal processing.

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Aktyvus PhotonicsVilnius, Lithuania

Photonic components and sensors for defence, aerospace, and telecommunications applications. Lithuanian defence tech ecosystem.

Alea Quantum TechnologiesFrederiksberg, Denmark

Develops laser-based quantum random number generators (QRNG) for encryption and secure communications. A DTU spin-out founded in 2022, it builds on more than 20 years of quantum communication research at the Technical University of Denmark.

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Alias RoboticsVitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

Vitoria-based cybersecurity company that started with robot pen-testing and now builds CAI, an agentic AI platform for offensive and defensive security operations. Selected for NATO's DIANA innovation programme.

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Alpha Unmanned SystemsMadrid, Spain

Designs and manufactures tactical fuel-powered UAV helicopters used for maritime security, border control, and observation missions. Platforms deployed by defence customers in over 12 countries including Hungary, Greece, and Israel.

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Alpi AviationPordenone, Italy

Pordenone-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.

AltechnaVilnius, Lithuania

Lithuanian high-precision laser optics and optical coatings manufacturer serving defence, medical, semiconductor, and industrial applications from facilities in Vilnius and Boulder, Colorado.

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AmmunityMarupe, Latvia

Latvia's only certified manufacturer of military small-arms ammunition, producing 32 product lines from 9x19mm to .50 BMG. NATO AQAP 2110 certified and designated a national security entity. Acquired by Scandinavian Astor Group in 2025.

AMST SystemtechnikRanshofen, Austria

Designs 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.

Anarky LabsHelsinki, Finland

Developer of AirHUD, a patented augmented reality heads-up display that lets drone pilots see their aircraft beyond visual line of sight, and AirSkill, a VR drone pilot simulator. Customers include Dutch Police, Pirkanmaa Rescue Department and military drone operators across Europe.

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AP SolutionsSiedlce, Poland

Polish manufacturer of airdrop-capable military vehicles and optionally-manned platforms for the Polish Armed Forces. Co-developed the TAERO unmanned ground vehicle for airborne troops, which won a State Security Leader 2023 award. Produces the AERO line of airmobile 4x4 vehicles from its Siedlce facility.

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AP-FLYERKielce, Poland

Builds counter-drone detection and jamming systems under the MADDOS brand, combining passive RF sensors, 4D radar and jammers with own-manufactured VTOL observation drones. Active in the C-UAS market since 2015.