European Defence Companies Database

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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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DCubeGenoa, Italy

Builds optronic aiming systems, anti-sniper detection, diver navigation and semi-autonomous vehicle control systems for armoured vehicles, ships and underwater operators.

VUHLCANA driver vision system that lets crews of armoured vehicles operate with hatches closed, using day and night cameras mounted around the vehicle to feed an immersive head-tracking display. Development ran from 2018 to 2020 under a contract with the Italian Army, which took delivery of five systems by 2022 for its Centauro 2 eight-wheeled mobile gun system, with a further 150 systems anticipated for 2024. The system underwent more than 2,000 kilometres of testing in day, night, on-road and off-road conditions.View productsNEPTUSMAHRSGAPPI

CybsafeLondon, United Kingdom

Adaptive human risk management platform that uses behavioral science and data to detect and reduce cybersecurity risks caused by employee behavior.

DefendecTallinn, Estonia

Wireless AI-powered perimeter surveillance sensors for border and military base protection. Deployed in 30 countries securing NATO and EU external borders. EUR14.7M annual revenue.

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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.

ChoraAarhus, Denmark

Develops electronic warfare and tactical situational-awareness systems that analyse the electromagnetic spectrum for defence and security forces, with its head office near Aarhus and offices in Aalborg and Munich.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

CreoirOulu, Finland

Develops offline voice AI for hands-free control of defence and industrial systems.

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.

CrowdSecParis, France

Open-source collaborative cybersecurity engine using crowd-sourced threat intelligence to block malicious activity in real time.

Crown 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.

CUBEDINAarhus, Denmark

Danish company developing standardised physical and digital interfaces that let navies plug mission modules, sensors and uncrewed systems into any ship, sold as the ModuLink, ModuHub and ModuFleet products. Signed a memorandum of understanding with Babcock in August 2026 on hybrid naval capabilities.

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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.

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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DAMMOGlostrup, Denmark

Glostrup ammunition company in the Evergreen Holding group that offers licensed production, sourcing, assembly, storage and distribution of ammunition through Danish production partners.

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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.

Dataline LabsUnited Kingdom

UK data and AI startup developing MIRA AI for natural language querying across disparate enterprise datasets. Selected for Digital Catapult's Defence Testbed Accelerator with the MoD to build secure Technical Data Pack connectors for defence supply chains.

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DBOXPanevezys, Lithuania

Builds autonomous drone-in-a-box docking stations with AI-powered software for automated perimeter security and infrastructure monitoring. Tested by the Lithuanian army for counter-surveillance operations. Won Public Security Solution of the Year at Lithuania's Defence and Security Industry Awards 2025.

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DEAS Cyber+Rome, Italy

Italian cyber defence company focused on protecting national security, critical infrastructure, and government institutions. Employs around 147 specialists across cyber projects, products, services and training for the Italian Ministry of Defence and security agencies.

DECPTNivå, Denmark

Nanostructured multispectral camouflage technology featuring wavelength-selective nanostructures imprinted in foil for thermal signature reduction and visual concealment. Mass-producible stick-on foil solutions adaptable to any platform across domains with newspaper-print-like production capabilities.

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Deep Space EnergyRiga, Latvia

Latvian space startup developing radioisotope power systems for satellites and lunar missions, selected for NATO DIANA programme and backed by ESA contracts.

DefendEyeKrakow, Poland

Polish manufacturer of fully autonomous, AI-powered tube-launched drones for emergency response and defence, requiring no remote control and launching in under 10 seconds.

DEFSENSEMadrid, Spain

AI-powered system of hyperrealistic synthetic training environments in Extended Reality (XR) designed for training, monitoring, and evaluation of military personnel, security forces, law enforcement, and emergency services. Integrates cutting-edge technology with Unreal Engine for immersive training simulations.

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DefshellMontichiari, Italy

Brand of G&G Partners producing rapidly deployable field shelters, ROLE 1 field hospitals, command posts and hangars using carbon-hybrid materials. Supplies NATO deployable command centres and civil emergency services. Founded in 2008 in Montichiari.

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DeftakTallinn, Estonia

Ukrainian-Estonian defence technology startup developing next-generation high-precision ammunition for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles, with GPS-independent targeting capabilities.

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DefTechBanská Bystrica, Slovakia

DefTech is a Slovak defense company founded in 2014, developing unmanned aerial vehicles and ground-based military systems. The company produces the Wolf 25 AD air defense system equipped with AESA radar capable of tracking 150 targets simultaneously, along with tactical armored vehicles. DefTech is investing €42 million in a production facility near Banská Bystrica.

Délégation générale du Québec à BruxellesBrussels, Belgium

General delegation of the Government of Québec in Brussels, opened in 1972. It represents Québec's interests in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and with the EU and NATO institutions, including on defence and strategic sectors.

DeloxLisbon, Portugal

Biotechnology company developing portable bio-decontamination solutions, particularly the Delox Box system using hydrogen peroxide vapor technology for sterilization.

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Delta DefenceBratislava, Slovakia

Slovak defence integrator specializing in automated ammunition production lines (60-155 mm), armoured vehicle modernization, and rocket launcher systems. Has cooperated with BAE Systems and Diehl Defence on IFF, MOKYS C3, and RM-70/85 modular projects for the Slovak Army.

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DeltaOrbitMunich, Germany

DeltaOrbit develops next-generation in-space propulsion systems using advanced cryogenic Methane/Oxygen technology. Their satellite engines provide superior agility and endurance for multi-orbit operations, interceptions, and evasions, enabling allied forces to win maneuver warfare in space.

DencryptBrøndby, Denmark

Brøndby company that makes Dencrypt Connex, end-to-end encrypted voice, video and messaging for defence, government and business users. Terma agreed to acquire it in August 2026.