European Defence Companies Database

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CarmentaGothenburg, Sweden

Develops geospatial SDKs and software platforms used in battlefield visualisation, drone mission planning and maritime situational awareness across defence and security applications.

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CeoTronicsRödermark, Germany

Makes tactical communication hardware — PTT control units, DECT wireless intercom systems and hearing-protective headsets — for armed forces, police and emergency services.

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CPM ElettronicaRome, Italy

Builds RF jamming systems for convoys, fixed sites and drone threats, including the Guard-One platform that combines radar, passive detection and jammers to counter hostile UAVs.

Guard-OneCPM's integrated counter-UAS system, layering a detection network, identification tools, RF countermeasures and operator consoles into one setup. A portable version called CPM All-in-One mounts a 3D radar, jammer and counter-measure consoles in a detachable cabin on a vehicle, and the same radar, detection and jamming components can also be arranged for fixed sites.View productsCPM Khann-OneCPM Watson-Plus / Wilson-PlusCPM Radar-One

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Celare Quantum CommunicationsFrederiksberg, Denmark

Danish quantum communications company building QKD systems for quantum-secure key exchange over existing fibre networks, including defence and government deployments.

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Capsule CorporationMilan, Italy

Italian space propulsion startup developing water-to-steam propulsion for rapid, agile satellite manoeuvring and dual-use satellite integration.

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ConstellrFreiburg, Germany

Designs 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.

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CamGraPhICPisa, Italy

Graphene-based photonic transceivers for high-speed data transfer in defence and AI applications. Cambridge University spinout. EUR25M Series A co-led by NATO Innovation Fund.

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CamyProUnited Kingdom

AI quoting platform for manufacturers, extracting materials and pricing inputs directly from CAD files and drawings. Selected by UK Digital Catapult and National Composites Centre for the Defence Testbed Accelerator to make defence Technical Data Packs securely discoverable across distributed additive manufacturing supply chains.

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CarinexBudapest, Hungary

Hungarian 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.

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Cavok UASSainte-Menehould, France

Cavok UAS designs and manufactures professional drone platforms in France, offering configurable systems for long-range surveillance, defence, counter-drone work, maritime missions and logistics.

CDeXWarsaw, Poland

Builds a cyber range platform for military, critical infrastructure and enterprise cybersecurity training. Won NATO NCI Agency's Innovation Challenge as best cyber-defence training solution, with 250+ hours of automated attack scenarios.

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Centaurium UASBelp, Switzerland

Swiss 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.

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certSIGNBucharest, Romania

Romanian cryptography vendor whose shellSAFE product is accredited to protect classified information at NATO and national level via the NATO Information Assurance Product Catalogue. Builds encryption software, secure mobile comms, and digital identity solutions for defence, homeland security and banking customers.

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Cestron InternationalBerlin, Germany

Designs, manufactures and commissions HF radio communication systems and antenna infrastructure for military and government customers. One of Europe's leading integrators for naval ship-to-shore HF comms covering VLF through UHF bands.

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ChapsVisionParis, France

ChapsVision develops data-processing, cyber and intelligence platforms used for sovereign investigation, security and defence decision-support workflows.

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Chess DynamicsHorsham, United Kingdom

UK defence systems company designing electro-optical surveillance, targeting, fire-control and counter-UAS systems for land, maritime and air-defence missions.

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ChipCraftWarsaw, Poland

Fabless 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.

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ChoraAarhus, Denmark

Electronic 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.

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CILASFrance

CILAS develops laser and optics systems for armed forces, including missile-guidance lasers, anti-drone systems and optical coatings for defence and space applications.

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Civitanavi SystemsPedaso, Italy

Civitanavi Systems designs and manufactures inertial navigation, geo-reference and stabilization systems for defence, naval, land, air, space and industrial applications.

ClaresysAbingdon, United Kingdom

Covert 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.

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Clausal ComputingLoviisa, Finland

Terrain-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.

Clearwater HydroacousticsBrasted, United Kingdom

Dstl 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.

CloudlessWarsaw, Poland

Develops stratospheric unmanned aerial vehicles operating above 20 km altitude as low-cost pseudo-satellites. The ULEP-1 demonstrator reached 24,784 metres, filling the capability gap between conventional drones and orbital satellites for persistent Earth observation.

Comand AIParis, France

Next-generation AI command and control systems for defence operations, combining defence expertise with world-class AI capabilities.

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Comex ElectronicsTäby, Sweden

Develops TEMPEST and RÖS-protected IT equipment, secure field computers and GPS position scrambling systems for the Swedish Armed Forces and government agencies. Founded 1988 in Täby, with an in-house signal-emanation laboratory and security-approved production.

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Comrod Communication GroupNorway

Comrod Communication Group develops tactical antennas, masts, naval antenna systems, mission systems and power solutions for defence and maritime communications.

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ContinestHungary

Continest builds foldable container infrastructure for temporary command posts, guard posts, medical units and autonomous field operations.

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Copenhagen Sensor TechnologyHerlev, Denmark

Privately 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.

CORAC EngineeringPrague, Czech Republic

Prague space cybersecurity company protecting satellite TMTC channels, software update links and payload downlinks with its Encryption Processing Unit and KeyMaster products. Partners with TRL Space on integrated satellite-drone border protection systems.

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Corballis TechnologiesDublin, Ireland

Safety and risk management software for aviation, defence, and critical infrastructure. Supplies the Irish Air Corps and Defence Forces with compliance systems and participates in EDA and Horizon research programmes.

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cosineSassenheim, Netherlands

Space 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.

CountercraftSan Sebastian, Spain

Provides deception-powered threat intelligence solutions for active cyber defence. Creates controlled, deceptive environments that mimic organizational infrastructure to lure attackers away from real assets while gathering comprehensive threat intelligence.

CPE ProductionForssa, Finland

Forssa-based manufacturer of ballistic protection, riot gear and full-contact training suits supplied to NATO militaries, counter-terrorism units and police forces. ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AQAP 2110 certified with manufacturing in Finland and Czech Republic.

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Craft ProspectGlasgow, United Kingdom

Craft Prospect builds small-satellite systems, onboard AI and quantum-secure space technologies for secure, autonomous space missions.

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CRFSCambridge, United Kingdom

Cambridge 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.

Cross Water ProductionMuhu, Estonia

Swedish-Estonian modular workboat platform for defence, security and industry. Aluminium hull with rail-mounted modules that reconfigure in under ten minutes for border patrol, special operations, SAR and naval support.

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Crown Cyber DefenceHelsinki, Finland

Delivers modular non-kinetic, AI-powered drone defence systems with real-time detection, signal control, and autonomous threat response. Their ONYKS™ Solution provides unified airspace security platform.

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CRW Telesystem-MeskoLubiczow, Poland

R&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.

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CSM IndustryTisovec, Slovakia

Manufacturer of UDS military multi-purpose telescopic excavators since 1967, deployed across NATO countries and UN peacekeeping missions. Partners with Rheinmetall on the HX 8x8 excavator system and produces Patria AMV XP armoured vehicles for the Slovak Armed Forces.

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CUbIQ TechnologiesEindhoven, Netherlands

Quantum key distribution (QKD) startup developing the first CV-QKD transceiver in a standard QSFP-28 pluggable form factor, integrating quantum encryption into existing fibre networks. TU Eindhoven spinoff selected for NATO DIANA 2025 accelerator. Established the first quantum-secured government connection in the Netherlands.

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CybExer TechnologiesTallinn, Estonia

Provides comprehensive cyber security training solutions to increase organizational cyber resilience through advanced cyber range technology. NATO-awarded Estonian company offers highly realistic live-fire exercises that simulate real-world cyber attacks.

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DACIA Military IndustryBucharest, Romania

Romanian small arms and ammunition manufacturer founded in 2018, designing and producing military and law enforcement weapons on in-house CNC lines. Authorised armourer registered with Romania's export control agency ANCEX.

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DAMMOKokkedal, Denmark

Danish ammunition systems supplier in Kokkedal providing licensed-production defence ammunition, sourcing, assembly, and logistics from Jutland into central Europe. Operates as a Danish consortia working with local production partners on artillery-class munitions.

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DanaDynamicsSvendborg, Denmark

Danish autonomous maritime navigation specialist. Develops SKIPPER, an autonomous navigation system that brings real-time data-driven route optimisation, collision avoidance, and unmanned operation to vessels for naval and commercial maritime use.

DarkParis, France

Space defence company developing Interceptor - the first air-launched spacecraft capable of removing dangerous objects from space in less than 24 hours. Founded by former MBDA and Thales missile engineers to intercept, capture and dispose of satellites, space debris, or potential threats in orbit.

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Dark TacticalBudapest, Hungary

Budapest-based supplier, consultant and reseller in the defence and tactical industry since 2011. Divisions include defence consulting and R&D, specialty procurement for military and law enforcement, value-added distribution across CEE, and custom design and manufacturing of mission-critical gear. NATO project supplier.

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DAS PhotonicsValencia, Spain

Valencia-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.