European Defence Companies Database

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LincadUnited Kingdom

Designs and manufactures bespoke lithium-ion batteries and charging systems for military platforms, EOD robots, unmanned systems and defence prime contractors across NATO.

LiveEOBerlin, Germany

Uses satellite imagery and AI to monitor vegetation, pipeline and supply chain risks across critical infrastructure networks.

MagdriveOxford, United Kingdom

Builds metal-propellant electric plasma thrusters for satellite manoeuvring, rendezvous operations and in-space logistics.

LenduraiTallinn, Estonia

Builds GPS-independent autonomy software for drones, enabling UAVs to navigate and operate in GNSS-denied and electronically jammed environments using computer vision and onboard AI.

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Lasting SoftwareTimișoara, Romania

Romanian satellite and 5G non-terrestrial network engineering company building the CELEOS multi-orbit channel emulator and FLEX SPACE 5G NTN testbed. Supports secure dual-use communications and trains officers at Romania's Nicolae Bălcescu Land Forces Academy.

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LaterationErding, Germany

Develops precise indoor and outdoor positioning systems using proprietary algorithms and rugged hardware for defence and security applications. Supplies Rheinmetall and ARX Robotics with radio-based position tracking for GPS-denied environments.

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levelQuantumMilan, Italy

Develops quantum cybersecurity solutions through quantum key distribution technology. Provides unconditional security for communications using quantum physics principles.

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Lidan MarineLidköping, Sweden

Naval launch and recovery systems for variable depth sonars, towed array sonars, AUVs and mission modules. Supplies handling equipment for anti-submarine warfare and mine countermeasures on the Visby-class corvette and other naval platforms.

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LightSpace LabsMarupe, Latvia

Develops AR/VR display technology including holographic and light field displays. Creates next-generation immersive visualization systems for professional applications.

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LitquHelsinki, Finland

Helsinki University spin-off developing Biodecon, a patented non-toxic decontamination solution for chemical and biological warfare agents including Sarin, Mustard Gas, VX and bio agents. Developed with the Finnish Defence Forces and the VERIFIN chemical weapons verification institute.

LiveDropEindhoven, Netherlands

Provides offline data transfer solutions enabling secure data exchange without internet connectivity. Specializes in air-gapped data transfer systems for sensitive environments.

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LiveLink AerospaceUnited Kingdom

UK counter-drone company building the Air Intelligence System with PDAR passive RF detection (70 MHz to 6 GHz), Hera long-range cameras, Apollo acoustic direction finding, and Orion autonomous drone defeat effectors. Clients include the British Royal Navy, MOD and Civil Aviation Authority.

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Lodestar SpaceLondon, United Kingdom

Lodestar Space develops autonomous space-security systems for protecting high-value satellites and supporting orbital defence missions.

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LowkeyFinland

Secure messaging platform built for government and military use. Delivers end-to-end encryption, post-quantum cryptography, zero-trust architecture and on-premise deployment for classified communications. DEFINE Accelerator Fall '24 cohort.

LPPPrague, Czech Republic

Prague-based builder of autonomous defence systems including the MTS one-way attack fixed-wing UAS, the HORNET autonomous UGV and MEMS inertial navigation units for GNSS-denied environments. Part of the LPP Holding with a drone manufacturing site in Pardubice.

LTMilTechVilkija, Lithuania

Lithuanian manufacturer of combat-tested FPV drones and integrated defence solutions combining radar networks, perimeter sensors, anti-drone systems, and C4 command centers.

Luna RoboticsKaunas, Lithuania

Develops advanced night vision systems specifically designed for FPV drones. Provides 24/7 visibility solutions for unmanned vehicle applications in defence contexts.

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M.T. SrlGessate, Italy

Milan-area RF and microwave manufacturer producing high-power amplifiers, tunable and solid-state agile filters, combiners and multicouplers for land and naval military missions and radar. Founded in 1999.

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MachiaLoddefjord, Norway

Norwegian technology company developing unmanned systems for military and security use, focused on drones with fibre-optic FPV connectivity. The Skylink series is designed for demanding operational environments by a team with military and operational drone expertise.

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MACRO-SYSTEMWarsaw, Poland

Builds military unmanned ground vehicles including the GNOM ground loitering munition with anti-tank and thermobaric warheads, and the GOBLIN armed reconnaissance UGV carrying a 7.62mm minigun. Delivered GNOM to the Polish Armed Forces and tested with the 18th Mechanized Division during Iron Gate 25 exercises.

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Malloy AeronauticsMaidenhead, United Kingdom

UK heavy-lift UAS manufacturer building all-electric VTOL logistics drones for military, government and commercial missions, including battlefield resupply and last-mile operations.

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MANITTYParis, France

MANITTY develops advanced wearable technologies that bring hospital-grade monitoring to the field. Their DeepMo solution is a lightweight, AI-powered device that continuously tracks vital signs and brain activity, detects early signs of deterioration, and provides autonomous triage aligned with NATO standards.

Marble ImagingBremen, Germany

Building Europe's first commercial Earth Observation satellite constellation for daily high-resolution monitoring. Combines multispectral satellite systems with AI-powered analytics.

Marine AIPlymouth, United Kingdom

Maritime autonomy software for uncrewed surface vessels, including GuardianAI for defence applications. Technology powered the Mayflower Autonomous Ship's transatlantic crossing and is used by Plymouth's USV cluster.

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Marine InstrumentsNigrán, Spain

Spanish marine electronics manufacturer building the M5D-Airfox solar UAV for naval surveillance, awarded a contract by the Spanish Navy's Mine Countermeasures Force. Also produces ocean monitoring and tracking buoys.

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Marlborough CommunicationsRedhill, United Kingdom

UK defence supplier providing intelligence collection, communications, electronic warfare, tactical systems and uncrewed systems technology to armed forces and police users.

MARS ArmorKostinbrod, Bulgaria

Bulgarian manufacturer of ballistic body armour, bulletproof vests and combat helmets. Supplies Bulgarian MoD (9,200 helmets and vests contract) and exports to 43+ countries. NATO NCAGE 0053U.

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Marstrom CompositeVästervik, Sweden

Manufactures carbon composite parts for aerospace, defence and naval customers, including camera housings on 350+ defence drones and structural parts on 10 coastguard corvette boats. Founded 1983, acquired by Scandinavian Astor Group in 2023.

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MASA GroupParis, France

Develops AI-based military simulation and wargaming software. Its SWORD platform is used by 25 armies worldwide including NATO, the French Army, Royal Navy and Finnish Defence Forces for command post staff training and operational planning.

Matrix.org

Develops open standard for secure, decentralized communications enabling interoperable real-time communication. Provides foundation for secure messaging and collaboration platforms.

MATSUKOKosice, Slovakia

Slovak holographic communication company developing real-time 3D telepresence technology for remote meetings and training, accessible via smartphones and mixed reality glasses.

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MAW TelecomWarsaw, Poland

Provides military TETRA radio systems, electronic warfare equipment and cybersecurity tools to the Polish Armed Forces since 1990. Built the first military TETRA network in Poland.

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MBF GroupWarsaw, Poland

Publicly listed defence technology consortium developing unmanned aerial systems and counter-UAS platforms. Leads the IRYDA PLUS programme, a reusable kinetic interceptor UAV designed to neutralise hostile drones and swarms.

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MED DefenseCervia, Italy

Defence division of Gruppo MED building custom military RHIB inflatable boats. Has delivered over 200 vessels since 2015 to Italian forces including the Carabinieri, State Police, Guardia di Finanza, Comsubin navy special forces and Coast Guard.

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Meridein GruppTallinn, Estonia

Estonian distributor and solutions provider specializing in commercial drones and unmanned systems, offering wholesale products, training, and technical services.

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MetaheliosGlasgow, United Kingdom

Metahelios develops highly advanced cameras for defence and space applications using optical metasurfaces. The company is the first and only in the world to design and manufacture metasurface-integrated camera solutions, collaborating with the UK Ministry of Defence on imaging nanotechnologies for surveillance and material classification.

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MetaktikEspoo, Finland

Aalto University spin-off developing ultralight metasurface thin-film antennas for UAVs, satellites and ground systems. Raised €1M pre-seed in 2025 to commercialise antennas for next-generation C-UAS radar, jamming and tactical communications.

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MetaSensingRocca D'Evandro, Italy

Italian radar company developing SAR payloads for space and ground-based defence surveillance, including the StarSAR-X and lightweight PhoeniX SAR sensors. Has a dedicated defence division building customisable radar for airborne and ground surveillance.

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MGI DefenceOxfordshire, United Kingdom

MGI Engineering's defence division applying Formula 1 rapid prototyping and lightweight composite expertise to autonomous platforms. Builds one-way effectors, heavy-lift UAVs, and the SkyShark drone that first flew in July 2025.

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Microamp SolutionsWarsaw, Poland

Develops millimeter-wave radio systems for multi-gigabit, near-zero latency 5G connectivity. NATO DIANA member providing power electronics and energy systems for defence and critical infrastructure.

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MicrobiumLjubljana, Slovenia

Microbium is a Slovenian company specializing in autonomous, plug-and-play microbiological sentinel systems for extreme environments. Part of NATO DIANA's 2026 cohort, Microbium provides innovative automated solutions for microbiological detection in water and products for public utilities, industry, and national laboratories.

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Microflown AVISAArnhem, Netherlands

Develops battlefield acoustic sensors using MEMS-based Acoustic Vector Sensor technology for 3D detection and localisation of gunfire, rockets, artillery and vehicles. Supplies the Royal Netherlands Army with RAM-SCORE counter-battery systems.

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MIL SistemikaLjubljana, Slovenia

Slovenian software developer specialising in navigation, vehicle tracking, command and control, GIS and radio/satellite communications software. Customers include the Slovenian Armed Forces, police and civil protection; integrates purpose-built hardware for mobile and radio network operations.

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MildecTallinn, Estonia

Develops ultra-realistic, lightweight military decoys for high-value targets including vehicle and weapons system mock-ups for battlefield deception.

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MilDefHelsingborg, Sweden

MilDef supplies rugged IT systems, tactical computers and integrated hardware for military, government and critical-infrastructure operations.

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MilitusWarsaw, Poland

Supplies military electronics, optoelectronics, armoured vehicle overhaul and modernisation services, air defence systems, radars, surveillance systems and training simulators for the Polish Armed Forces.

Milmech SystemsViljandi, Estonia

Estonian manufacturer of tracked unmanned ground vehicles for demining. Builds an 800 kg gasoline-powered UGV with a patented flail-and-plow system for breaching anti-personnel minefields. NATO DIANA pre-accelerator participant.

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Miltech HellasKoropi, Greece

Koropi-based defence electronics manufacturer founded in 1997 producing thermal imaging binoculars, electro-optical gimbals, and aerostructure assemblies. Holds NATO security clearance and partners with MBDA and KNDS on the VBCI PHILOCTETES IFV programme.