Designs and manufactures rugged uncrewed aerial systems for ISR, with platforms proven on Ukraine's frontline and in service with UK armed forces and emergency responders.
Size
11-50
Founded
2013
Sector
Drones & UAV
Designs and manufactures rugged uncrewed aerial systems for ISR, with platforms proven on Ukraine's frontline and in service with UK armed forces and emergency responders.
Size
11-50
Founded
2013
Sector
Drones & UAV
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 deployable mobile microfactories and digital inventory platforms that bring industrial 3D printing to military operations, remote energy sites and shipbuilding yards.
Size
11-50
Founded
2016
Sector
Advanced Materials
Turin aerospace startup building POLARIS, a navigation module for UAVs operating in GNSS-denied environments, derived from autonomous lunar mobility work.
Size
1-10
Founded
-
Sector
Drones & UAV
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.
Size
11-50
Founded
-
Sector
Cybersecurity
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.
Size
11-50
Founded
-
Sector
Space & Satellites
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.
Size
51-200
Founded
1989
Sector
Naval & Maritime
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.
Size
11-50
Founded
2006
Sector
Space & Satellites
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.
Size
11-50
Founded
-
Sector
Advanced Materials
Estonian defence electronics company manufacturing intelligent electromechanical devices including blasting systems, drone initiators, and area protection sensors for military and mining applications.
Size
1-10
Founded
1994
Sector
Sensors & EW
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.
Size
51-200
Founded
2016
Sector
Space & Satellites
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.
Size
1-10
Founded
-
Sector
Counter-Drone
Ephos designs and manufactures glass-based integrated photonic circuits using femtosecond laser writing techniques that power advanced classical and quantum computing devices.
Size
11-50
Founded
2022
Sector
Quantum Technology
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.
Size
11-50
Founded
2024
Sector
Drones & UAV
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.
Size
11-50
Founded
-
Sector
Sensors & EW
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.
Size
11-50
Founded
1999
Sector
Communications
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.
Size
1-10
Founded
-
Sector
Ground Robotics
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.
Size
11-50
Founded
2019
Sector
Soldier Systems
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.
Size
1-10
Founded
-
Sector
Sensors & EW
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.
Size
51-200
Founded
-
Sector
AI & Defence Software
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.
Size
11-50
Founded
1980
Sector
Naval & Maritime
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.
Size
11-50
Founded
2002
Sector
Sensors & EW
EuroHeater AS supplies professional portable multi-fuel air heaters designed for cold weather under demanding conditions, serving military, search & rescue, and emergency response organizations.
Size
1-10
Founded
-
Sector
Soldier Systems
Polish UAV manufacturer based in the Aviation Valley region with 12 years of operational experience flying for the Polish Anti-Aircraft Defence Forces. Has manufactured 280 Vermin aerial target systems and logged over 2,000 military flights. Also develops the HAASTA 150 kg-class ISR and strike drone.
Size
11-50
Founded
-
Sector
Drones & UAV
TEMPEST-certified workstations, laptops, thin clients and peripherals compliant with NATO SDIP-27 and EU IASG 7-03 standards. Operates a dual-chamber TEMPEST laboratory in Linköping and supplies over 30 EU and NATO countries.
Size
11-50
Founded
2008
Sector
Cybersecurity
Danish small-arms ammunition producer based in Kokkedal, supplying NATO calibres to European defence customers. Part of an emerging Danish munitions cluster focused on raising European security of supply.
Size
1-10
Founded
-
Sector
Soldier Systems
Designs biomimetic underwater robots and acoustic communication systems for naval and offshore operations. Products include autonomous underwater vehicles inspired by penguin locomotion and dolphin-based acoustic modems for subsea positioning. Founded in 2000 in Berlin.
Size
51-200
Founded
2000
Sector
Naval & Maritime
Czech designer and manufacturer of electro-optical surveillance systems and pan-tilt positioners for long-range ISR, naval and ground platforms. Has delivered over 600 electro-optical systems to 40 countries and also markets the LAWAREC counter-UAS solution.
Size
51-200
Founded
-
Sector
Sensors & EW
Optronic surveillance systems for defence and homeland security, including day/IR cameras, automated turrets, and an integrated C-UAV system combining radar, optronic sensors, and non-lethal effectors. Based in Milhaud near Nimes.
Size
11-50
Founded
-
Sector
Sensors & EW
Polish defence software company building NATO ISR and logistics systems including LOGFAS and the NATO Routing Hub. Partnered with Northrop Grumman on C2 projects and awarded EU EDOCC contracts.
Size
51-200
Founded
-
Sector
AI & Defence Software
Develops VR and AR trauma simulators for military and emergency medical training, trusted by the US DoD, NATO, and allied forces worldwide.
Size
1-50
Founded
2016
Sector
Soldier Systems
Polish space company developing SAR payloads and satellites for independent radar imaging constellations, with military, climate, disaster-response and commercial monitoring use cases.
Size
11-50
Founded
-
Sector
Space & Satellites
A biopharmaceutical company specializing in developing emergency immunotherapies using polyclonal antibody technology to combat biological threats, emerging infectious diseases, and bioterrorism agents.
Size
11-50
Founded
2009
Sector
Soldier Systems
Factiverse develops AI tools for countering harmful narratives and information threats, relevant to national security and information integrity. The company's AI detects false information by analyzing vast amounts of data, evaluating source credibility, and highlighting misinformation networks in 114 languages.
Size
-
Founded
-
Sector
Cybersecurity
Designs and manufactures VTOL, multirotor and fixed-wing UAV platforms with ranges up to 1,000 km and payloads between 2 and 25 kg for defence and commercial operators. Majority-acquired by JR Holding ASI in 2025.
Size
11-50
Founded
2021
Sector
Drones & UAV
A geospatial analytics company that provides drone-based 3D mapping technology and digital twin creation platforms for real-time intelligence, terrain analysis, and situational awareness applications.
Size
11-50
Founded
2023
Sector
Drones & UAV
An Italian aerospace company developing the HyperDart air-launched rocket system using hypersonic ramjet technology to provide flexible, cost-effective access to space for small satellites up to 250kg.
Size
1-10
Founded
2024
Sector
Space & Satellites
Military container systems manufacturer based in Bremen. Produces protected living units, command shelters, mine detection containers and mobile camp infrastructure for the Bundeswehr and NATO forces worldwide.
Size
11-50
Founded
-
Sector
Soldier Systems
A materials technology company developing advanced fiber-reinforced composites and metal-coated fibers for applications including electromagnetic shielding, radar-absorbing materials, and high-performance composites for aerospace and defence sectors.
Size
11-50
Founded
2020
Sector
Advanced Materials
Designs and manufactures high-precision weapon mounts, tripods and pedestals for ground, vehicle and maritime use, focused on improving first-hit probability for crew-served weapons. Acquired in 2025 by Fjord Defence Group, listed on Euronext Oslo as DFENS.
Size
1-10
Founded
2017
Sector
Soldier Systems
Designs and manufactures autonomous uncrewed surface vessels for naval defence including the Q-RECON series and underwater vehicles. Combines AI-powered Q-MIND autonomy software with maritime hardware for coastal surveillance and special forces operations.
Size
11-50
Founded
2019
Sector
Naval & Maritime
Develops GPS-free inertial navigation and flight termination systems for drones and crewed aircraft, including the SnapShot nano-drone funded by a £226,200 DASA contract. ITAR-free UK sovereign capability accredited to ISO 9001.
Size
11-50
Founded
2015
Sector
Drones & UAV
Pisa-based robotics spin-off from Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna developing force-controllable manipulator arms for harsh environments using patented Fluid Wire transmission technology. Member of NATO DIANA 2025 cohort and EIC Accelerator grant recipient for €2.5M.
Size
1-10
Founded
2024
Sector
Ground Robotics
Designs and manufactures composite fixed-wing UAVs from 1.5 to 6 metres wingspan using a patented rhomboidal wing. Selected by the DGA in 2025 to develop the R2-600 MALE drone demonstrator for the French armed forces.
Size
11-50
Founded
2013
Sector
Drones & UAV
Designs and manufactures fixed-wing and VTOL UAVs for ISR, strike and counter-drone missions using exclusively NATO-allied components. Raised €4.5 million in 2025 to build a new production facility in Poland.
Size
11-50
Founded
2017
Sector
Drones & UAV
Bio-inspired wing-flapping surveillance drone that mimics birds for covert security and military operations. The Silent Flyer UAV flies silently with four degrees of wing freedom, carries 200g payloads, and is customizable to blend with local bird species.
Size
1-10
Founded
-
Sector
Drones & UAV
Develops, produces and distributes electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed for personal transportation, cargo, firefighting and medical evacuation missions.
Size
1-10
Founded
2019
Sector
Drones & UAV
Develops next-generation navigation and positioning software using Supercorrelation technology to enhance GNSS accuracy for smartphones, wearables and autonomous vehicles.
Size
11-50
Founded
2015
Sector
Communications