European Defence Companies Database

hema electronicAalen, Germany

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.

HITEC LuxembourgMamer, Luxembourg

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

IES - Ingegneria Elettronica SistemiAnzio, Italy

Designs, manufactures and maintains telecommunications and surveillance equipment, including day and night imaging and counter-drone systems, for military air, land, naval, space and cyber communications networks.

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GuardtimeTallinn, Estonia

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

HansaMatrixRiga, Latvia

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

HAT.tecMunich, Germany

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

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HonuWorxAberdeen, United Kingdom

Aberdeen subsea robotics company developing uncrewed underwater deployment platforms, Loggerhead systems and cloud-edge control software for offshore operations.

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HeroTech8Cranfield, United Kingdom

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

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Graal TechGenoa, Italy

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

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GravitySalisbury, United Kingdom

Gravity Industries develops human flight technology including jet suits, creating the ultimate freedom of true personal flight experiences.

Grayscale AILondon, United Kingdom

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

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Green AmmoNorway

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

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GreenerwaveFrance

Greenerwave develops smart reconfigurable RF materials and satellite communication terminals for sovereign connectivity, detection and defence communications use cases.

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greenSANEStare Miasto, Poland

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.

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GSMK CryptoPhoneBerlin, Germany

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.

Guard From AboveThe Hague, Netherlands

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.

GuS glass + safetyLübbecke, Germany

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.

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GutmarSant Cugat del Vallès, Spain

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.

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GyalaRome, Italy

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.

HADES Defense SystemsSofia, Bulgaria

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.

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HavguardLeknes, Norway

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.

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Hecto DroneHasselager, Denmark

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.

Hefring MarineReykjavík, Iceland

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.

HemcoĐakovo, Croatia

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.

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HemeriaToulouse, France

Hemeria develops tactical mission systems spanning space, ocean and constrained environments, including satellite platforms and strategic systems for defence customers.

Hertz SystemsZielona Góra, Poland

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.

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HEVI OptronicsTallinn, Estonia

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

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HGH Infrared SystemsIgny, France

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

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High EyeDordrecht, Netherlands

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.

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HIGHCATKonstanz, Germany

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

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Hikade TechnologiesBrno, Czech Republic

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

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Hintsteiner DefenceSankt Barbara im Mürztal, Austria

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.

HiraiwaBrussels, Belgium

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.

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Hirtenberger Defence SystemsHirtenberg, Austria

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.

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HologardeParis, France

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.

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HunnaStockholm, Sweden

USB sanitisation terminals that bridge air-gapped classified networks, combining antivirus, content disarm and reconstruction, BadUSB protection and cryptographic signing. Developed and produced in Sweden for government and defence customers.

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HydromeaSwitzerland

Hydromea develops subsea communication, inspection and propulsion technologies for ocean data acquisition, infrastructure security and defence underwater operations.

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HydromechPomlewo, Poland

Manufactures military hydraulic systems, mobile antenna masts, levelling supports and power units for tanks, armoured vehicles and naval vessels. Holds AQAP 2110 NATO quality certification and a special production concession from the Polish Ministry of Interior.

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Hypr10Stockholm, Sweden

XR specialist building VR and MR training simulations for the defence sector, including certified virtual reality helicopter pilot training. Counts BAE Systems Hägglunds among its clients, based in central Stockholm.

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ICS TechnologiesGrottammare, Italy

Grottammare company, operating as X Technologies, building radar sensors and integrated surveillance and command-and-control systems for coastal, naval and defence security missions.

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ICSecPoznan, Poland

First Polish manufacturer of cybersecurity products for industrial control systems. Developed SCADvance XP, a passive IDS for OT networks using deep packet inspection across 70+ industrial protocols.

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ID QuantiqueGeneva, Switzerland

Geneva-based quantum technology pioneer producing quantum key distribution systems, quantum random number generators, and single-photon detection devices. Founded in 2001 as a University of Geneva spin-off, now part of IonQ, with 150+ employees including 70 quantum physicists and engineers.

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IDBoticMadrid, Spain

Madrid cybersecurity startup providing hardware-based encryption and authentication for IoT communications, giving machines unique identities. Signed an agreement with Indra to join the FCAS programme and collaborated with the Spanish Air Force on the BACSI project.

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IDEAS (Integrated Detector Electronics)Oslo, Norway

Norwegian designer of custom radiation-hardened ASICs and detector modules for X-ray, gamma-ray, and infrared imaging in defence, space, and scientific instrumentation. Founded in 1992 by CERN and University of Oslo physicists, with electronics on 25+ space missions.

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IDS Ingegneria dei SistemiPisa, Italy

IDS Ingegneria dei Sistemi develops UAVs, unmanned surface vehicles, electromagnetic engineering tools and radar-based safety systems for aerospace, naval and security markets.

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Immediate ActionDublin, Ireland

Provides advanced technology for proactive asset and personnel security using ComPOL systems with AI-powered threat detection and surveillance capabilities.

InfraHexPrague, Czech Republic

InfraHex develops multispectral protective systems for defence and law enforcement, specializing in nanotech fabric that reduces infrared signatures by up to 96%. Selected for NATO DIANA 2026 Programme, their 9-layer technology provides protection from thermal imaging, drones, and advanced sensor systems.

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IngeniArsPisa, Italy

University of Pisa spin-off founded in 2014 developing space-qualified electronics, including SpaceWire and SpaceFibre communication devices and the GPU@SAT onboard AI accelerator for satellites. Serves space and institutional customers.