European Defence Companies Database

1,190 companies

Designs and manufactures FPGA-based embedded electronics and optronics hardware for military vehicles, submarines and frigates, as well as industrial embedded vision and intelligent camera systems.

Size

11-50

Founded

1978

Sector

Sensors & EW

Builds satellite ground segment systems, mission-critical communications terminals and traffic management solutions for defence, space and civilian customers across Europe.

Size

51-200

Founded

1986

Sector

Space & Satellites

Blockchain-based cybersecurity infrastructure securing military, government, and ESA space systems with keyless signature technology.

Size

201-500

Founded

2007

Sector

Cybersecurity

Electronics manufacturing services for defence and aerospace sectors, providing PCB assembly and system integration.

Size

201-500

Founded

1999

Sector

Advanced Materials

Builds mission software and AI autonomy tools that let pilots and operators coordinate manned and unmanned aircraft from a single interface.

Size

11-50

Founded

2018

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Builds drone-in-a-box systems that let organisations deploy, recover and recharge drones autonomously, with remote mission control from anywhere in the world.

Size

1-10

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

Forcys develops underwater defence technology, bringing together sonar, maritime sensing and autonomous-system expertise for naval and subsea security missions.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Naval & Maritime

Skövde satellite communications company developing hybrid multi-network gateways that combine multi-orbit satellite with 5G and other land-based networks for defence, critical infrastructure, and government users. Secured 2.3M euro ESA funding for the Xtend 5G system.

Size

11-50

Founded

2004

Sector

Communications

Swedish builder of sovereign unmanned aerial and surface vehicles for NATO-aligned defence customers, including the Arrow-600 UAV and Tracer-160 USV. Designs and manufactures its own composite airframes from Stora Höga on the Swedish west coast.

Size

11-50

Founded

2018

Sector

Drones & UAV

Norwegian XR training platform company building Fynd CORE, an immersive collaboration system used for military, higher education, and public protection training. Selected by the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency to deliver Leopard 2 A4 tank training to the Ukrainian Armed Forces under a NOK 82.5 million Nansen Programme contract.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Develops plug-and-play single-photon sources for quantum technologies market, creating electrical, vibration-resistant and alignment-free semiconductor-based quantum devices.

Size

1-10

Founded

-

Sector

Quantum Technology

Liberec manufacturer of ballistic parachute rescue systems for military and commercial UAVs up to 120 kg and 220-300 km/h, with pyrogenerator-activated deployment in under 1 second. Tested by the Czech Air Force and Air Defence Military Technical Institute and protected by US and EU patents.

Size

11-50

Founded

1984

Sector

Drones & UAV

Hungarian manufacturer of CBRN defence equipment and light-armoured vehicles with the widest defence portfolio in Hungary. Products include radiation detection instrumentation, CBRN reconnaissance systems, chemical protective suits, decontamination systems and the KOMONDOR Light Armoured Vehicle family.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Soldier Systems

Contract electronics manufacturer for military avionics, naval and land systems based in Viterbo. Specialises in SMT and PTH board assembly, RF cable preparation and space-grade wiring to ECSS and MIL-DTL standards.

Size

11-50

Founded

1981

Sector

Communications

Produces armoured and special vehicles for military, police and government organisations for over 25 years. Works with certified armour material suppliers including SSAB ARMOX and manufactures from a plant in Wroclaw.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Ground Robotics

Romanian private artillery ammunition manufacturer (Group Industrial AURORA) producing medium and large-caliber munitions in 81mm, 82mm and 120mm for national and allied defence forces. Partner in the Orbotix Romanian defence ecosystem for integrating munitions with autonomous platforms.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Advanced Materials

Copenhagen defence supplier and integrator manufacturing the Forward Repair System NATO M/18 and M/22 deployable workshops for the Danish Army, the C20 designated marksman rifle, and Puma UAS payloads. Customers span 19 ministries of defence including the Danish, Norwegian, German, French and US MoDs.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Soldier Systems

AI-powered malware analysis and cyber threat detection platform specializing in rapid automated binary analysis.

Size

11-50

Founded

2020

Sector

Cybersecurity

Manufactures the Mosphera military electric scooter for special forces, border patrol and reconnaissance. Silent electric drive avoids drone detection. Delivered approximately 1,000 units to Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Size

11-50

Founded

2020

Sector

Ground Robotics

Estonian military heavy equipment engineering company. Converts CV90 armoured vehicles into eight combat variants and adapts K9 self-propelled howitzers for the Estonian Defence Forces. Operates the country's first privately owned military weapons repair and production facility. Hanwha Aerospace maintenance partner.

Size

11-50

Founded

2023

Sector

Ground Robotics

Cybersecurity company that provides physical network disconnection technology through the FireBreak platform, enabling remote control of network connectivity without using the internet for ultimate protection against cyber threats.

Size

11-50

Founded

2020

Sector

Cybersecurity

Catania-based satellite communications provider delivering milsatcom networks and on-the-move broadband terminals to the Italian MoD, Coast Guard and Civil Protection. Distributor of Ovzon in Italy, with throughputs up to 150 Mbps on ground, maritime and airborne platforms.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Communications

Polish engineering company developing GNSS interference detection and classification systems. Products include GP-Probe compact jamming detectors and GP-Cloud real-time analytics platform, used to protect critical infrastructure, drone operations and military navigation from spoofing and jamming attacks.

Size

1-10

Founded

-

Sector

Sensors & EW

Graal Tech develops autonomous underwater vehicles, unmanned surface vehicles and modular maritime robotics for surveillance and defence applications.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Naval & Maritime

Specializes in neuromorphic computing and AI to enable fully autonomous drones and robots using optimization-driven AI that mimics human neural networks.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Green Ammo develops electronic blank-fire systems that simulate live ammunition for military and tactical training without conventional blank cartridges.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Soldier Systems

Polish manufacturer of mobile energy storage systems designed as silent alternatives to diesel generators for military field operations. Builds the NONgenerator product line and container-scale batteries up to 9 MWh using second-life EV cells, all designed and assembled at its facility near Konin.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Advanced Materials

Builds end-to-end encrypted mobile phones with 4096-bit key exchange and hardened OS. Pioneered the secure smartphone market in 2003 with patented Baseband Firewall that detects IMSI catchers. Used in 50+ countries.

Size

11-50

Founded

2003

Sector

Communications

Designs and manufactures bird-shaped fixed-wing drones that mimic the form and flight of birds of prey for covert military surveillance. Originally pioneered live eagle counter-drone interception with Dutch police before pivoting to biomimetic UAV production.

Size

11-50

Founded

2013

Sector

Drones & UAV

Manufactures bullet-resistant glass and periscopes for armoured vehicles. Supplies 40+ armies worldwide with over 400 periscope types and composite transparent armour that reduces weight by 10-20% at the same ballistic protection level.

Size

201-500

Founded

-

Sector

Soldier Systems

Precision machining and subsystem assembly firm in Sant Cugat del Vallès supplying aerospace, defence, nuclear fusion, submarine and space customers since 1951. Backed by Hyperion Fund and operates +15,000 m2 of facilities.

Size

51-200

Founded

1951

Sector

Advanced Materials

Rome cybersecurity company founded in 2016 whose Agger platform for IT/OT infrastructure protection was developed under Italy's National Military Research Plan with the Italian Navy. Provides automated threat detection and response for defence, naval and critical infrastructure customers.

Size

11-50

Founded

2016

Sector

Cybersecurity

Bulgarian maker of unmanned aerial systems, counter-UAS and ISR radars. Products include the NEM-600 jet-propelled kamikaze UAV, VTOL/quadcopter platforms, soft- and hard-kill counter-drone systems with a patented 57mm rocket, and scalable radars for C-RAM and early warning.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

Develops AI-enabled technologies for real-time multimodal underwater communication and submarine detection, specializing in magneto-inductive wireless communication systems to protect critical underwater infrastructure.

Size

1-10

Founded

2023

Sector

Naval & Maritime

Danish manufacturer of hybrid gas-electric VTOL drones built for defence and industrial missions. The HD-606 carries a 50 kg payload for 30 minutes or 25 kg for 3+ hours and is SORA-compliant for EU specific category operations.

Size

1-10

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

AI-powered marine intelligence company providing real-time vessel guidance and fleet management systems (IMAS) to enhance safety, fuel efficiency, and sustainability for commercial and defence vessels.

Size

11-50

Founded

2018

Sector

Naval & Maritime

Croatian family-owned manufacturer of camouflage uniforms, combat shirts and protective clothing supplied to the Croatian Armed Forces, Croatian Police and other government forces across 10 countries. NATO AQAP 2110 certified with around 237 employees in Đakovo.

Size

201-500

Founded

1992

Sector

Soldier Systems

Manufactures military-grade GPS receivers with embedded cryptographic SAASM modules for combat platforms and soldier equipment. Supplies the Polish Armed Forces and exports to NATO allies.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Communications

Designs and develops precision-engineered electro-optical sensor systems for commercial and defence applications, providing stabilized surveillance and targeting platforms with modular system architecture.

Size

1-10

Founded

2021

Sector

Sensors & EW

HGH Infrared Systems designs electro-optical and infrared surveillance systems for defence, naval, security and critical-infrastructure missions.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Sensors & EW

VTOL drone manufacturer supplying the Dutch Ministry of Defence with the Airboxer UAV for maritime and land operations. The 32 kg system flies 3-4 hours with 7 kg payload capacity and 50 km range, IP-67 rated for all-weather use.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

Develops and manufactures UAV drones for reconnaissance and surveillance missions, offering modular, encrypted drone systems with dual-use applications for professional security operations.

Size

1-10

Founded

2023

Sector

Drones & UAV

Czech defence and aerospace engineering company specializing in design, development, and prototyping across mechanics, electrical engineering, optics, and software for military and aviation.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Advanced Materials

Manufactures carbon composite lightweight components for military vehicles, weapon platforms, launcher systems, and ballistic protection structures. Produces amphibious flotation bodies, EMI-shielded equipment cases, and add-on armour from their Styrian facility.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Advanced Materials

European defence company that develops symmetric and low dependency systems against unmanned threats, focusing on AI-powered anti-drone solutions for military and civilian strategic installations.

Size

1-10

Founded

2024

Sector

Counter-Drone

Develops and manufactures mortar weapon systems and ammunition in 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm calibres, including aiming and sighting systems. Active worldwide from Hirtenberg, Austria, with over a century of munitions manufacturing heritage.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Soldier Systems

Hologarde is a French counter-drone specialist created by Groupe ADP to monitor low-altitude airspace and protect sensitive sites using drone detection and identification systems.

Size

-

Founded

2017

Sector

Counter-Drone