European Defence Companies Database

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Officina StellareSarcedo, Italy

Designs and manufactures space-qualified optical payloads, laser communication terminals and ground stations for Earth observation, space surveillance and secure satellite communications.

Earth observation optical payloadsSpace-qualified telescopes and multispectral or hyperspectral payloads for Earth observation satellites in low and very low Earth orbit. Officina Stellare has supplied optics for Leonardo's PLATiNO programme and the HIREOS high-resolution system, for Argotec's telescopes on Italy's IRIDE constellation, and for Satellogic's imaging satellites.View productsOptical Ground Stations (OGS)LaserCom terminalsAutomated ground telescopes

OroraTechMunich, Germany

Builds a satellite constellation and wildfire management platform that detects and tracks fires as small as 10x10 metres across 500 million hectares globally, serving fire agencies and land managers in 25 countries.

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Overwatch AerospaceUnited Kingdom

UK counter-UAS defence startup developing modular, open-architecture aerospace defence systems with AI-driven drone detection, tracking and layered response capabilities.

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NeuralAgentMunich, Germany

Munich AI company building decentralized AI-agent swarms for autonomous mission planning, mesh networking and resilient satellite operations in contested environments.

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OSIRIS AIUkraine

Ukrainian defence software company building OSIRIS Drone OS, interceptor drone tooling and AI-enabled command software for unmanned aerial, ground, surface and underwater vehicles.

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Odysseus SpaceLuxembourg

Luxembourg space communications company developing Cyclops laser links for fast, secure satellite-to-ground data transfer in contested environments.

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OrbintMunich, Germany

Builds a distributed small-satellite constellation that detects, identifies and geolocates radio-frequency signals globally in near real time for defence and security intelligence applications.

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ORiSTurin, Italy

Turin space and defence startup developing wireless power transmission for satellites, lunar systems and drones using space-qualified lasers and beam control.

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Munich Quantum InstrumentsMunich, Germany

Develops superconducting single-photon detectors for photonic quantum sensing and optical quantum computing. Specializes in quantum sensing instrumentation.

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MWK DefenceKonigswartha, Germany

Manufactures stainless steel defence components, special machine assemblies and tank track maintenance systems in Saxony. Supplies armoured vehicle parts and custom defence solutions to the Bundeswehr.

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MWSE (Balamis)Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona spinout developing multi-frequency microwave radars, radiometers, and GNSS reflectometers for airborne and space platforms. Builds the RF front-end for the 3Cat-5/A satellite's FMPL-2 payload and a ground-based SAR for surveillance through dense vegetation.

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MXR TacticsHall in Tirol, Austria

Creates augmented reality solutions for tactical training and military simulation applications. Provides AR-based training systems for defence and law enforcement sectors.

N7 SpaceWarsaw, Poland

Builds safety-critical on-board software for ESA satellite missions including PROBA 3, Comet Interceptor and ARIEL. First company to use Rust for real-time operating systems in space-grade processors.

NanomadeToulouse, France

Manufactures quantum deformation sensors using nanoparticle technology for ultra-sensitive strain detection. Provides quantum sensing solutions for structural monitoring.

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NanoPyroNivelles, Belgium

Royal Military Academy spin-off developing next-generation energetic materials based on nanoporous carbon technology. Produces explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics for defence and aerospace with exclusive RMA patent licence.

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NautrikStockholm, Sweden

Develops maritime drone platforms and autonomous systems for naval and commercial marine applications. Specializes in unmanned maritime vehicles for surveillance.

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NavcomSystemsLodz, Poland

Only privately-owned company in Poland certified to maintain and service Mi-2 military helicopters. Provides avionics modernisation, navigation and radar upgrades for the Polish military fleet.

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NEOSATNeubiberg, Germany

Compact eavesdropping-secure satellite communication using software-defined radios and MIMO antenna technology. Universität der Bundeswehr München spin-off, winner of the CPM Innovation Award 2025.

NeurobusParis, France

Develops neuromorphic computing solutions for frugal AI applications in defence and aerospace. Creates brain-inspired computing systems for energy-efficient AI processing.

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NEWT21Riga, Latvia

Latvian unmanned surface vehicle manufacturer engineering advanced USVs and composite solutions for critical maritime defence and civilian missions.

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NEXSTUNPerpignan, France

Develops non-lethal law enforcement technologies and crowd control solutions. Provides advanced non-lethal weapons and security equipment for law enforcement agencies.

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NightVision Lasers SpainAlcobendas, Spain

Manufactures ultra-compact man-portable night vision goggles and thermal devices for land, airborne, and amphibious forces. Standard-issue supplier to the Spanish Armed Forces, with exports expanding across NATO, Asia, and LATAM.

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Nimbus UASLombardore, Italy

Turin-area OEM designing and manufacturing multirotor and VTOL unmanned aerial systems with proprietary avionics and command software. Provides ISR for the Italian State Police and critical infrastructure inspection. Founded in 2006.

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Nobo SolutionsWroclaw, Poland

R&D engineering firm developing wireless passive sensors for temperature and deflection measurement, including high-temperature remote sensing systems. Works on defence and CBRN applications with European research consortia.

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Nordic Radar SolutionsEgå, Denmark

Danish Ka-band radar manufacturer specialising in weapon scoring, fragmentation analysis, and counter-UAS. Builds the ABISS battlefield scoring system, the WFMS warhead fragmentation measurement system, and contributes Ka-band tech to the E-CUAS counter-drone project.

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Nordic ShelterDrammen, Norway

Nordic Shelter designs mobile, self-sustained shelter systems for defence, humanitarian and remote operations.

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Nordic Shield GroupLinköping, Sweden

Designs and builds high-security protective shelters, EMP-shielded containers and secure data centres, including the SSK 35A modular shelter rated against 155mm artillery fragmentation and NBC threats. Astor Group associated company headquartered in Linköping.

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Nordic WingVærløse, Denmark

Builds frontline-proven fixed-wing unmanned aircraft systems from Værløse, including the ASTERO ISR long-loiter silent reconnaissance drone used by special forces and the RAPTOR multi-role explosive attack drone with three-phase electronic warfare countermeasures.

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NovademAix-en-Provence, France

Manufacturer of the NX70 micro reconnaissance drone, with over 440 units delivered to the French armed forces. Designs and produces sub-1kg military UAVs with encrypted datalinks at its facility in Aix-en-Provence since 2006.

Novian ProVilnius, Lithuania

Lithuanian IT services group providing software development, data digitization, and IT infrastructure management for public sector and defence organizations across 50+ countries.

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NPC SpacemindImola, Italy

Aerospace division of NPC New Production Concept, founded in 2013 in Imola, providing nanosatellite platforms, CubeSat deployers, separation systems and the ARTICA deorbiting device for civil and defence missions. Has delivered over 236 hardware units across 19+ satellite missions.

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NRD Cyber SecurityVilnius, Lithuania

Cybersecurity company building national-scale SOCs, CSIRTs and threat intelligence platforms. Developed Lithuania's national cyber security strategy alongside the Ministry of Defence. Operates across multiple countries.

NtentionTrondheim, Norway

NTNU spin-off building intuitive interfaces for controlling robots and drones, including the Astronaut Smart Glove that lets ESA test crews command UAVs and ground robots through hand gestures. Focused on XR and wearable sensor approaches for operating unmanned systems in space, energy, and defence.

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Nurjana TechnologiesElmas, Italy

Cagliari-based defence systems engineering company delivering multi-sensor data fusion, automatic target tracking and space domain awareness solutions. Builds the NEOS electro-optical long-range tracking system and leads the STAALION in-situ SDA project protecting European satellites.

NW PROUnited Kingdom

Builds AI-powered airport and national infrastructure security screening products including Deeper Scan electronic-device validation and NexuSec natural-language CCTV search. Developed Deeper Scan with £80,000 DASA funding and Dstl technical support.

Occam IndustriesLondon, United Kingdom

London defence tech startup building OccamX, a retrofit computer-vision autopilot for FPV drones that enables autonomous target tracking without GPS or continuous manual control. Raised €3M pre-seed and approved for Ukrainian Brave1 integration testing.

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Ocean Modules SwedenÅtvidaberg, Sweden

Manufacturer of six-degrees-of-freedom inspection-class ROVs built in Sweden. The V8 M500 platform is integrated into a UXO disposal system in service with the UK Royal Navy for mine investigation and neutralisation, and also supplies the Finnish and Korean navies.

OceanScan-MSTPorto, Portugal

Spin-off from the Underwater Systems and Technology Laboratory at Porto University building the LAUV (Light Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) for maritime surveillance and mine countermeasures. Supplies the Portuguese Navy and has participated in European Defence Agency unmanned maritime systems projects.

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Odin TargetSträngnäs, Sweden

Designs and builds turnkey shooting ranges and modular target systems for the Swedish Armed Forces, Swedish Police and special units, with patented Svalin environmentally friendly bullet traps. Operations began in 1917 and the company has been independent since 2005, headquartered in Strängnäs.

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ODM GmbHWattenheim, Germany

Develops and manufactures tactical audio communication systems for military, special forces and emergency services. Professional-grade headsets and audio equipment for noisy and critical environments. Made in Germany.

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OledcommParis, France

Oledcomm is a French pioneer and world leader in optical and photonic communications, specializing in LiFi technology. Their solutions provide secure, interference-free wireless communication for military and defense applications in environments where radio waves are not suitable, offering high-speed optical wireless communications as an alternative to traditional RF systems.

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OlvidParis, France

ANSSI-certified encrypted messaging app used by the French Ministry of Armed Forces and RAID special police unit. Mandated by the French Prime Minister's office in 2023 as the replacement for WhatsApp across government.

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Omni3DPoznan, Poland

Manufactures large-format industrial 3D printers used by defence forces, aerospace and naval sectors across Europe. Developed TFU20, a portable field manufacturing lab for military repair operations.

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OPTIXBulgaria

OPTIX manufactures thermal imaging, night-vision and day-sight systems for defence, border control and security applications.

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Optoelectronica 2001Bucharest, Romania

Romanian NATO-certified defence technology provider designing and integrating anti-drone systems, unmanned aerial and ground vehicles, PTH explosion igniters and laser processing systems for government and defence customers worldwide. Founded in 2001, the company runs its own R&D program and holds multiple patents.

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OrugaRiga, Latvia

Latvian mobility technology startup developing the world's first electric track off-roader called UNITRACK, designed for extreme terrain navigation.

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OscilionKista, Sweden

Electromagnetic warfare specialist developing the Astor IV airborne radar jammer and Eclipse counter-UAS systems for Swedish and allied forces. Subsidiary of Scandinavian Astor Group, based in Kista.

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OSTARAVilnius, Lithuania

Develops the Krampus Mk1 hybrid electric all-terrain military buggy for special forces and border security. Dual 60kW electric motors deliver 200km electric range at 120 km/h with 500kg payload. Partnered with Provectus Robotics for autonomous driving capability.