European Defence Companies Database

DronetagPrague, Czech Republic

Builds Remote ID hardware and software that makes drones digitally visible — transmitters for pilots and manufacturers, portable and fixed receivers for airspace monitoring, and a software platform for drone detection and situational awareness.

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ELDESScandicci, Italy

Builds X-band weather radar systems and hardware-in-the-loop radar simulators that defence forces use to test electronic warfare and anti-ship missile seeker systems.

WR-10XSingle-polarization X-band weather radar built around a magnetron transmitter, designed as a compact, quickly deployable system for storm tracking and precipitation monitoring.View productsWR-25XPWR-JMETRANET II

ElesiaGuidonia Montecelio, Italy

Designs and manufactures carbon-fibre naval consoles, composite ISO shelters, large-screen situational awareness displays and embedded electronics for defence, aerospace and security customers worldwide.

EclecticIQAmsterdam, Netherlands

Builds threat intelligence platforms and tools that help security teams collect, process and act on cyber threat data across government, military and enterprise environments.

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DronetoolsGelves, Spain

Seville-based professional UAV manufacturer building the Condor and Azor A22 RPAS for ISR missions, supplied to Spain's Military Emergency Unit, the DGAM Rapaz programme and the Kuwait National Guard.

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DroneZonePordenone, Italy

Italian counter-drone company that designed and manufactures the S.EN.T.IN.EL direction-finding system, covering 0-6 GHz and Wi-Fi 2.4/5.8 GHz bands to detect and classify commercial UAS. Has run C-UAS operations with the Italian Air Force, including protecting the Italy-Israel Nations League match.

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Dropla TechOdense, Denmark

Danish-Ukrainian dual-use company developing AI-powered UXO and landmine detection drones and ground robots, including the Blue Eyes real-time detection module and the Seer dual-platform autonomous demining system. Raised €2.4M in 2025 and based at the Odense robotics incubator.

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DST ControlLinköping, Sweden

Develops and manufactures gyro-stabilised EO/IR gimbal camera systems for unmanned and manned aircraft. Supplier to the majority of Swedish UAV programs over the past 20 years, with international defence customers via resellers.

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DtangleGeneva, Switzerland

CERN spin-off developing a no-code visual analytics platform that transforms complex datasets into interactive knowledge graphs for intelligence and investigation. Built on CERN's Collaboration Spotting X technology, finalist in armasuisse's 2025 Cyber Startup Challenge.

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EAGLE.ONEPrague, Czech Republic

Autonomous counter-drone interceptor system that detects, tracks and neutralizes hostile drones using AI navigation and modular interception payloads including nets and rockets. Operates in GNSS-denied environments for airport, military and critical infrastructure protection.

Earth-iGuildford, United Kingdom

Commercial geospatial intelligence company that applies AI and machine learning to multi-operator satellite imagery to deliver decision-ready insights to industry and government. Selected for the AWS European Defence Accelerator and based in Guildford, Surrey.

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EcocomsSofia, Bulgaria

Bulgarian developer of tactical communications and network technology, including armoured digital intercom systems, tactical switches and multi-functional battlefield communication platforms. Projects include digital multiplexers for the Bulgarian Army's stationary communication system. BDIA member.

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Edge AerospaceLuxembourg, Luxembourg

Company currently in stealth mode developing autonomous computing solutions "beyond Earth" with space-focused applications, based on their website indicating future unveiling of space computing technology.

Edinburgh Drone CompanyHaddington, United Kingdom

Scottish UAS specialist that designs, manufactures and trains on drone and counter-drone systems, most recently launching the HAMMER fixed-wing attack drone with Aero Solutions for UK and allied forces. Operates a manufacturing and test facility in Haddington, East Lothian.

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EelumeTrondheim, Norway

Builds snake-like all-terrain autonomous underwater vehicles whose flexible body operates close to seabeds, slopes, ice and harbour structures where conventional AUVs cannot reach. The S-Series platform delivers high-resolution sonar and 3D photogrammetry for change and threat detection on critical subsea infrastructure.

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Eesti ArsenalKadrina, Estonia

Develops and manufactures munitions including anti-tank mines, hand grenades, mortar ammunition and directional fragmentation charges. Framework contract partner for medium- and large-calibre ammunition supply to Estonia worth EUR 30M.

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EGIDEParis, France

Builds mass-deployable drone interceptors for counter-UAV and counter-USV missions. Founded in 2025 by former MBDA engineers, raised €8M seed from Eurazeo and Expeditions to develop AI-driven, low-cost effectors priced at a fraction of traditional air defence missiles.

EGO ZlínZlín, Czech Republic

Czech manufacturer of CBRN protection, decontamination and mobile medical isolation systems for military, civil defence and integrated rescue services. Founded 1992, currently developing a next-generation BSL-4 isolation chamber.

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EksplaVilnius, Lithuania

Manufactures solid-state and fibre lasers across femtosecond, picosecond and nanosecond pulse durations. Participant in the EDF-funded LACE directed energy project. Part of Lithuania's world-class photonics cluster.

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ElarionVilnius, Lithuania

Produces NDAA-compliant UAV avionics including ExpressLRS receivers and transmitter modules. All components sourced from Western suppliers with no Chinese parts. Listed on the Blue UAS Framework.

ElevonXLesce, Slovenia

Slovenian manufacturer of long-endurance VTOL and fixed-wing UAVs for land and naval operations, including CBRN missions. Also develops drone detection and jamming systems and produces high-performance composite components.

ElFysEspoo, Finland

ElFys manufactures highly sensitive photodiodes with external quantum efficiency greater than 96% using patented black silicon induced junction technology for light sensing applications.

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Eli Military SolutionsTallinn, Estonia

Estonian manufacturer of military training equipment and UAV pneumatic launchers, exporting to over 30 countries worldwide.

ElistairDardilly, France

Global leading manufacturer of automated tethered drone systems for persistent surveillance and emergency communications, providing continuous aerial presence up to 100m for hours.

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ELNA GmbHTangstedt, Germany

Manufactures rugged MF/HF military and submarine antennas under the DUK brand. Installed on naval fleets worldwide including the German Navy. Founded 1952, all products made in Germany near Hamburg.

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Elproma ElektronikaWarsaw, Poland

Produces GNSS anti-jamming and anti-spoofing monitoring systems, fibre-optic seismographs and precision time synchronisation equipment for the Polish military. NATO-certified with NCAGE code 9ATKH.

ElwaveCarquefou, France

ELWAVE designs, manufactures and sells electromagnetic detection, navigation and characterization systems based on innovative "electric sense" technology for underwater and industrial robotics.

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EM3worksVigo, Spain

Vigo-based computational electromagnetics spin-off from the Universities of Vigo and Extremadura developing the M3 Software suite for 3D electromagnetic design, radar analysis and antenna placement. Selected as a Mission Sensors winner of Indra's FCAS Challenge.

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EmbentionAlicante, Spain

Develops Veronte autopilots and safety-critical avionics for UAVs, UGVs, USVs, and eVTOLs. Certified to DO-178C and DO-254 standards, products flown by defence and commercial operators across four continents.

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EMCA SoftwareWarsaw, Poland

Develops Energy Logserver, a SIEM and log management platform used by critical infrastructure operators, banks and government institutions. Combines SIEM, EDR, UEBA and network traffic analysis for defence and public sector cybersecurity.

EmTroniXHautcharage, Luxembourg

Space avionics and FPGA-based payload electronics provider developing on-board computers for European defence satellites. Part of the EDA's EUR 15.65M VLEO-DEF military satellite consortium and recently merged with French antenna maker Anywaves.

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EnamorGdynia, Poland

Maritime electronics spin-off of Gdynia Maritime University producing navigation, communication and automation systems for the Polish Navy and commercial fleets. Holds NATO SECRET clearance and employs 98 specialists.

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ENBIOClane, Ireland

Develops thermal control coatings for spacecraft using a patented CoBlast surface treatment process. Supplied the heatshield coating for ESA's Solar Orbiter and coatings for JUICE, ExoMars, and MeteoSat missions in partnership with Airbus Defence and Space.

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Energetics TechnologyUnited Kingdom

UK specialist in energetic materials, pyrotechnic mechanisms and blast mitigation. Designs and manufactures cable cutters, actuators, gas generators and rocket motors used in defence applications including ejector seats, parachute deployment and breacher grenades developed with Dstl.

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EngloTallinn, Estonia

Estonian defence electronics company manufacturing intelligent electromechanical devices including blasting systems, drone initiators, and area protection sensors for military and mining applications.

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ENPULSIONWiener Neustadt, Austria

Develops FEEP electric propulsion systems for satellites, with 280+ thrusters deployed in orbit and over 420 cumulative years of on-orbit operation. Raised €22.5M in 2026 to scale production of its Nano, Micro, and Nexus thruster product lines.

ENS DynamicsZug, Switzerland

Swiss counter-drone startup developing the WASP autonomous kinetic interceptor system to defeat Group 1-2 UAVs. Founded by former Rheinmetall Skyranger lead engineer, tested with Armasuisse in alpine conditions. HIVE launcher stacks 64 interceptors controlled by one operator.

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EOS TechnologieMérignac, France

EOS Technologie designs and manufactures fixed-wing UAVs for ISR and ISTAR missions, including the Strix 500, Veloce 330 and Rodeur 330 drone platforms for armed-forces use.

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EphosMilan, Italy

Ephos designs and manufactures glass-based integrated photonic circuits using femtosecond laser writing techniques that power advanced classical and quantum computing devices.

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EraserMarupe, Latvia

Military drone manufacturer producing kamikaze, reconnaissance and interceptor UAVs on a modular platform. Spun out of BELSS in 2024, builds 1,500 drones per month for Latvia's MoD and the NATO Drone Coalition for Ukraine.

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ES SystemsAthens, Greece

Athens-based MEMS sensor manufacturer developing smart, low-power wireless sensors for pressure, gas flow, and temperature, used in industrial, medical, and aerospace monitoring applications. Part of the EFA Group.

ESLAITVienna, Austria

Develops and integrates military telecommunications, command, and control systems for the Austrian Armed Forces. Founded in 1999 as a spin-off from a major IT group, with an ISO 9001-certified engineering team active in defence C2 since 1988.

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ESOX GroupHelsinki, Finland

Electric mobility startup for the defence sector, building the Theron electric motor for unmanned ground vehicles, rotorcraft and military platforms with a European supply chain. Formerly known as Donut Defence and part of the DEFINE Accelerator Spring 2025 cohort in Riihimäki.

Esper BionicsKyiv, Ukraine

Esper Bionics is an award-winning engineering company that builds advanced robotic prosthetic hands and human enhancement devices using AI, DSP, and machine learning technologies.

ESROEUnited Kingdom

Dstl spin-out building Micro ESM electronic support measures sensors that automatically identify and track radar signals. Miniaturised radar detection small enough to be hand-carried or mounted on light UAVs.

ETC-PZL Aerospace IndustriesMielec, Poland

Develops flight simulators and training devices for military and civilian aircraft. Partners with Sikorsky to provide Black Hawk aircrew and maintenance training for European operators.

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ETMEAthens, Greece

Athens-based engineering firm founded in 1980 providing system engineering for complex defence systems and maritime surveillance solutions including the DECISMAR platform and FloatMast floating sensor networks for littoral and SLOC monitoring.

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EtronikaWarsaw, Poland

Designs and produces thermal imaging cameras, sights and optoelectronic devices for the Polish Armed Forces and other uniformed services. Founded in 2002, holds AQAP 2110 military quality certification.