European Defence Companies Database

1,174 companies

Builds fully reusable horizontal take-off spaceplanes and hypersonic vehicles for both commercial satellite launch and Bundeswehr-contracted defence applications, powered by in-house aerospike rocket engines.

Size

51-200

Founded

2019

Sector

Space & Satellites

Builds quantum key distribution systems that secure telecom and fibre-optic networks against classical and quantum computer attacks.

Size

11-50

Founded

2020

Sector

Quantum Technology

Mobile security platform protecting enterprise and defence mobile device fleets against advanced mobile threats and data leakage.

Size

51-200

Founded

2010

Sector

Cybersecurity

Builds quantum diamond microscopes that use nitrogen-vacancy sensors to map electrical defects in semiconductor chips with 100x higher resolution than traditional inspection tools.

Size

11-50

Founded

2022

Sector

Quantum Technology

Romanian AI and defence software company developing autonomous drone systems, cruise missiles with Nemesis AI, and the SkyLock AI-based drone interception system.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

AI and robotics company developing human-like artificial intelligence solutions for defence, space and security sectors, including AVIS AI platform and STRIDER autonomous robots.

Size

1-10

Founded

2020

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Polish defence equipment supplier and UGV developer, licensed for military trade since 2014. Co-developed the hydrogen-powered Hermione unmanned ground vehicle with French firm H2X-Defense, unveiled at MSPO 2025 and currently being tested by the French Army for its first AI-directed combat unit.

Size

11-50

Founded

2004

Sector

Ground Robotics

Modular ballistic protection shields for military and law enforcement special operations units. Three shield sizes (PAC270 to PAC405) with mission-specific accessories including the POWERPAC battery and PACCAM integrated camera. Government end-users only.

Size

1-10

Founded

-

Sector

Soldier Systems

Supplies specialist military equipment and accessories to the Polish Armed Forces, NATO agencies and special forces units. Licensed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs for defence trade, with distribution agreements including Korean manufacturer LS Mtron.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Soldier Systems

Rome integrator of tactical communications and coastal surveillance systems for defence, including the BlueSHIELD maritime awareness platform and CommSHIELD deployable shelters. Delivers C4ISR and mission-critical communications for NATO, navies and coast guards.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Communications

Ballistic protection company manufacturing modular body armour, vehicle armour kits, and anti-riot gear. Supplies the French DGA, Gendarmerie, and forces in 13+ countries.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Advanced Materials

Quantum architecture company developing blueprints and operating systems for scalable quantum computers. Won a €35M contract from Germany's Cyber Agency to build the world's first mobile quantum computer for defence applications by 2027.

Size

11-50

Founded

2020

Sector

Quantum Technology

Manufacturer of ballistic body armor, ballistic helmets and personal protection equipment for military and law enforcement, based in Lesa. Supplies national police forces and NATO armed forces under NATO code AEA08.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Soldier Systems

Parrot designs and manufactures European professional micro-UAVs, including ANAFI platforms used by public safety, government and defence operators.

Size

201-500

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

Develops custom task-specific drones and unmanned systems with electric and hybrid propulsion, including unmanned boats and ground vehicles. Builds multi-platform ISR and strike packages.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

Develops AI-driven radar perception software for autonomous vehicles, robots, and aerospace applications, providing LiDAR-like performance at a fraction of the cost.

Size

11-50

Founded

2022

Sector

Sensors & EW

Italian defence supplier designing modular training facilities, tactical operations centres and Role2B field hospitals for armed forces and police. Also provides ballistic personal protection, underwater DPDs, armoured VR9 vehicles and conversion kits for non-lethal training munitions.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Soldier Systems

Develops Phoenix-RTOS, a proprietary real-time operating system deployed in over 1.6 million devices across smart grids, aviation and space. Partnered with FlyFocus and Apator to build STANAG-compliant autonomous FPV drones for the Polish military.

Size

11-50

Founded

2010

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Cloud API platform connecting autonomous drones and UGVs for coordinated multi-robot defence operations.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Polish manufacturer of CBRN detection equipment with over 20 years in the defence sector. Its CHERDES family of chemical, radiological and nuclear threat detectors is the standard system aboard Polish Army Rosomak APCs and PT-91 tanks, deployed in Afghanistan, Chad and Iraq.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Sensors & EW

Ukrainian electronic warfare manufacturer producing portable and vehicle-mounted drone jamming systems since 2014. Produces up to 500 EW systems per month including the DF-M modular complex and AVD 360 armoured vehicle protection dome.

Size

51-200

Founded

2014

Sector

Sensors & EW

Defence security integrator holding NATO and EU classified information clearances. Provides perimeter security with radar, thermal imaging, CCTV analytics and counter-drone systems for military facilities and critical infrastructure across Poland.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Cybersecurity

Geospatial and Earth observation company founded in 1994 providing satellite imagery analytics, GIS and geospatial intelligence. Serves defence and security customers with full motion video exploitation and ISR data, and participates in the Copernicus programme.

Size

51-200

Founded

1994

Sector

Space & Satellites

Danish manufacturer of polymer ammunition boxes that replace traditional steel containers. The boxes deliver a 67 percent weight reduction, melt rather than explode in fire, and lower the radar and acoustic signature of military logistics convoys.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Advanced Materials

Plextek provides advanced engineering and technology development for defence applications, including sensing, communications and mission-critical electronics.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Sensors & EW

Satcom and advanced telecommunications SME founded in 1990, supplying video satellite transmission, disaster-proof comms and customised satcom projects to government customers. NATO-certified (COD AN 030) and distributor of Inmarsat equipment.

Size

11-50

Founded

1990

Sector

Communications

Technology company developing cutting-edge emergency communication solutions and portable cellular networks for disaster response and remote connectivity.

Size

11-50

Founded

2016

Sector

Communications

Prague-based operator of TETRAPOL digital radio networks for the Czech Ministry of Interior, police and integrated rescue system. Supplies TPH900 tactical radio terminals and satellite communications equipment for mission-critical voice and data.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Communications

Primoco UAV is a Czech manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles for civil and military use, traded on the Prague Stock Exchange since 2018. The company achieved NATO certification for its One 150 drone - the first for medium-weight drones up to 150kg, with 200 UAVs produced for operations across four continents including border protection and military reconnaissance.

Size

-

Founded

2018

Sector

Drones & UAV

Romanian private optronics manufacturer producing night vision devices, armoured vehicle driver/commander sights and ISTAR systems, with over 2,000 night vision devices fielded with infantry and optronic solutions on 358 armoured vehicles. NATO AQAP 2110 certified with NCAGE code 006YL.

Size

51-200

Founded

1936

Sector

Sensors & EW

Hungarian developer of FMCW ground surveillance radars and integrated sensor networks. PGSR-3i Beagle radar family is a leading NATO-deployed system, with the UK MoD ordering 90 units and Estonia procuring passive radars for border protection. Budapest-based with ~50 employees.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Sensors & EW

Manufactures chemical and biological threat detectors using proprietary flame spectrophotometry technology. Its AP4C detector family is deployed in over 70 countries by military CBRN units, first responders and airport security forces.

Size

51-200

Founded

1972

Sector

Sensors & EW

Develops AI-supported software solutions for defence and security capabilities, focusing on data-driven decision-making and situational awareness through their Q-SUITE platform.

Size

11-50

Founded

2024

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Manufactures hybrid multirotor drone platforms with thermal imaging, night vision and RGB cameras for security, border patrol and critical infrastructure monitoring. Integrates AI-based anomaly detection with crisis management systems.

Size

11-50

Founded

2019

Sector

Drones & UAV

Produces military UAVs, anti-drone systems and kamikaze drones. Joint venture between PZL Sedziszow, an energy company and Ukrainian drone specialists, founded in 2025.

Size

11-50

Founded

2025

Sector

Drones & UAV

Romanian deep-tech defence company building AI-enabled autonomous UAV and counter-drone systems, including the STUD interceptor drone developed with US partner XDOWN. Raised €2M in 2025 to open a Bucharest production facility targeting 2,000-3,000 interceptors per month against Shahed-type threats.

Size

11-50

Founded

2023

Sector

Drones & UAV

Award-winning quantum technology spinout from Oxford University developing quantum random number generators (QRNGs) that provide verifiably secure random numbers for cybersecurity applications.

Size

11-50

Founded

2020

Sector

Quantum Technology

Entangled-photon Quantum Key Distribution systems for government and critical infrastructure, covering distances up to 350 km. Founded by IQOQI Vienna scientists, raised €9.5M in 2025, and supplies the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) programme.

Size

11-50

Founded

2023

Sector

Quantum Technology

Builds quantum key distribution systems for ultra-secure fibre and satellite communications. Fraunhofer IOF spin-off whose entangled photon-pair sources are independently certified and deployed in European quantum network projects. Founded in 2020 in Jena.

Size

11-50

Founded

2020

Sector

Quantum Technology

Scotland-based defence AI company with the Deep Truth machine learning framework, the SkySpyke 360-degree passive counter-drone detection system, the WiSAD passive RF surveillance detector and the MASC AI-generated adaptive camouflage pattern generator.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Stirling-based SME producing lightweight, ballistic and blast-rated modular building blocks made from 100% recycled polypropylene. Awarded a £238,000 DASA contract with the UK MoD for force protection and vehicle checkpoint infrastructure.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Advanced Materials

Smart textile sensor technology that integrates washable vital-sign monitoring into military uniforms. Supplies biometric sensing for the Rheinmetall Gladius 2.0 soldier system, tracking heart rate, respiration and movement data in real time during operations.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Soldier Systems

Italian manufacturer of modular military shelters, bunkers, sentry boxes, field hospitals and force protection structures serving NATO, EU and allied ministries. Holds NATO AQAP 2110 and STANAG 2280 ballistic protection certifications, with deployments in Kosovo, Iraq, Lebanon and Afghanistan.

Size

51-200

Founded

1973

Sector

Soldier Systems

Develops and manufactures ground-penetrating radar systems derived from space radar technology. Over 1,000 GPR units sold across five continents for subsurface imaging, mine detection and infrastructure assessment.

Size

11-50

Founded

1977

Sector

Sensors & EW

Produces military cable harnesses, fibre optic systems, EMI filters and power supplies meeting MIL-STD-1553B DataBus standards. Holds NATO Entity Code 879H and QPL certification from the US Defense Supply Center Columbus.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Communications

Designs and manufactures electronic systems including electronic warfare equipment, drone detection systems, and RF devices. Provides solutions for defence, security, and industrial sectors.

Size

11-50

Founded

1995

Sector

Sensors & EW