European Defence Companies Database

StormshieldIssy-les-Moulineaux, France4

Develops network firewalls, endpoint protection and data encryption products for European defence, government and critical infrastructure organisations, as a subsidiary of Airbus CyberSecurity.

SNxr1200Extra-ruggedised encryption firewall designed for embedding in military vehicles, aircraft and spacecraft operating in critical environments with TEMPEST classification.View productsSNi10 Industrial FirewallSN-XL Series (SN6200)Stormshield Endpoint Security (SES)

Eurolink SystemsRome, Italy3

Eurolink Systems provides defence and aerospace technology integration, rugged embedded electronics, RF systems, unmanned platforms, and lifecycle support for mission-critical applications.

Beluga-T Mini DroneTethered mini-UAS designed for harsh environments, GPS-denied operation, persistent surveillance, communications relay, emergency response and military/security situational awareness. Eurolink says Beluga-T can be operational within two minutes, withstand -25C to 55C temperatures and crosswinds up to 45 km/h, and is IP67 protected.View productsBeluga Mini-UAS FamilyRF and Microwave ComponentsComputing Modules and Systems

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Interactive SoftwareBucharest, Romania3

Interactive Software is a Romanian defence software company developing and integrating C4I, C2, C4ISR and battle-management systems for defence and homeland security customers.

BC2A HQTurnkey command-and-control solution for headquarters, command posts and joint echelons, offering collaborative C2 workflows, common operational picture, GIS tools, operational reports, alerts, ORBAT/TASKORG management and NATO-standard interoperability including MIP, STANAG 5525, STANAG 5527 and AdatP-3.View productsBC2A PlatformBC2A LeaderInteractive GeoDefense

AidoptationSint-Truiden, Belgium2

Aidoptation develops high-speed autonomous AI systems for physical autonomy on land, in the air and underwater, with robotics R&D and simulation-to-reality validation.

High-Speed Physical AIAutonomous AI systems for high-speed movement across land, air and underwater domains.View productsDriveLabsEdgeDriveEsports and Entertainment

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AURAPrague, Czech Republic2

Czech defence software company supplying military logistics, NATO codification and defence-standard management systems to defence departments and national codification bureaus.

LIS - Logistics Information SystemMilitary logistics information system for the Czech defence sector, covering material supply and distribution, warehouse management, maintenance and repair of weapons and equipment, transport, logistics services, movable and immovable asset management, crisis management, military operations support and defence standardisation.View productsMC CATALOGUEMCC Industry / MCC ServiceIS STAN

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DefSecIntel SolutionsTallinn, Estonia2

Builds autonomous surveillance platforms, counter-drone systems and unmanned surface vessels for border security and military force protection.

EIRSHIELDMobile all-terrain Ultra Short Range Air Defence (USHORAD) system designed to detect, track and neutralise aerial threats including multirotor and fixed-wing drones. Radars detect drone targets up to 8 km, with radio frequency sensors and electro-optical/infrared cameras for verification and classification. The system can jam radio and GNSS signals and is equipped with soft-kill interceptor drones capable of autonomous maneuvering, as well as hard-kill effectors.View productsSURVEILSPIRECAIMANEUROMITE

GomSpaceAalborg, Denmark2

Designs and manufactures nanosatellites, CubeSat platforms and subsystems for defence, national security and commercial customers in over 60 countries.

Satellite Platform KitsModular, flight-proven satellite platforms available in 6U, 8U, 12U and 16U configurations. Each kit integrates power, computing, communications and attitude control into a ready-to-integrate platform, reducing time to launch for customers who want a complete spacecraft rather than individual subsystems.View productsNanoPowerNanoComNanoMind

Milrem RoboticsTallinn, Estonia2

Estonian defence robotics company building unmanned ground vehicles for NATO and allied forces. Maker of the THeMIS multi-role UGV and Type-X robotic combat vehicle, deployed by militaries in over 19 countries.

THeMISA modular tracked unmanned ground vehicle for combat support, logistics, and casualty evacuation. Deployed in Ukraine and in service with nine NATO members. The platform weighs around 1,500 kg and can carry payloads up to 750 kg. It supports multiple mission configurations including ISR, route clearance, and CBRN detection. Over 200 units have been delivered to armed forces worldwide.View productsVECTORHAVOCType-X Robotic Combat Vehicle

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Quantum SystemsGilching, Germany2

Builds eVTOL fixed-wing ISR drones and multi-domain autonomous systems software for NATO-aligned military forces, with over 20,000 combat flight hours logged in Ukraine.

Vector AIVector AI is a combat-proven mid-endurance eVTOL fixed-wing sUAS designed for tactical ISR missions. In fixed-wing configuration it has a 2.80-metre wingspan, weighs 9.5 kg at max take-off weight, and delivers 180+ minutes of flight endurance at speeds of 15–20 m/s. The system operates as a 2-in-1 platform, converting toollessly between fixed-wing and multicopter modes using identical avionics, ground controller and sensors. Dual NVIDIA Jetson Orin SOM processors handle onboard AI object detection, classification and tracking, keeping it effective in GPS-denied and electronically contested environments. Vector AI has logged over 20,000 operational flight hours in Ukraine and is integrated with ATAK, SitaWare, Kropyva and other NATO battle management systems.View productsReliantTrinity ProMOSAIC UXS

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ELAC SONARKiel, Germany1

Designs and manufactures submarine sonar suites, anti-submarine warfare systems and seabed surveillance technology for navies worldwide, with nearly 100 years of hydroacoustic expertise from Kiel, Germany.

Sphere® Passive Surveillance (KaleidoScope 2.0)An open sonar suite designed for conventional submarines, providing full spatial, spectral and temporal acoustic coverage. It combines narrowband and broadband passive sonar for contact detection, tracking and classification, with acoustic intercept and analysis tools. The system is built on MOTS hardware with fully in-house designed and manufactured hydrophone arrays, and its modular architecture supports upgrades and future capability growth with reduced lifecycle costs. ELAC SONAR's Sphere®-based KaleidoScope 2.0 is the sonar suite selected for Italy's U212 NFS submarine programme.View productsHUNTER 2.0ENLITOR®PILOS 2.0

KalrayMontbonnot-Saint-Martin, France1

Designs manycore processor chips and PCIe acceleration cards for AI inference, 5G packet processing and storage acceleration in data centres and edge deployments.

MPPA Coolidge ProcessorKalray's third-generation manycore chip, featuring 80 parallel processing cores and delivering 25 TOPS. The MPPA architecture is the foundation for all Kalray acceleration cards, designed for data-centric workloads that require high throughput with low and predictable power consumption, spanning AI inferencing, packet processing, storage and smart vision.View productsTURBOCARD4K300K200-LP

TaurobVienna, Austria1

Builds ATEX-certified ground robots for autonomous inspection, gas detection and manipulation in explosive atmospheres across oil and gas, chemical, power and emergency response sectors.

InspectorA multi-sensor inspection robot for routine data gathering on industrial sites, described by the company as 'the world's toughest data gathering robot.' It carries four 2K cameras for 360-degree coverage, a 4K camera on a four-joint articulated arm extending to 1,640 mm, thermal imaging, 3D LIDAR and optional gas detection sensors. ATEX Zone 1 certified, it runs for four hours per charge, climbs stairs at up to 45 degrees and transmits data in real time.View productsGasfinderOperatorATEX Wallbox

ACTinBlackLuxembourg, Luxembourg

ACTinBlack develops lightweight night-vision systems and modular optical accessories for military, law-enforcement and security users.

DTNVSLightweight binocular night-vision system for tactical users who need low-light mobility and observation capability.View productsTHE14DTAMS / STAMSWANGLE

Active Space TechnologiesCoimbra, Portugal

Active Space Technologies develops high-precision electromechanical systems, structures and thermal subsystems for space, aeronautics, nuclear fusion and defence missions.

Mechanical Design EngineeringMechanical design support from requirements through upper-level integration, including procedures needed to manufacture and assemble mission hardware.View productsStructural EngineeringMachining and AITElectronics Lab and Cleanroom

Aero SentinelBudapest, Hungary

Aero Sentinel develops tactical unmanned aerial systems, EO/IR payloads and rugged ground control stations for defence, security and public-safety missions.

Sentinel G1Compact foldable micro-UAV for tactical teams, rapid deployment, silent surveillance and real-time target acquisition in challenging environments.View productsSentinel G2Sentinel G3Sentinel Ground Control System

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AEROMARITIME SystembauNeufahrn bei Freising, Germany

Designs and integrates open-architecture naval communications systems, secure military messaging and submarine antenna solutions for navies worldwide.

APCOS 4000 – Integrated Communication SystemOpen-architecture digital communications platform for surface warships and submarines. APCOS 4000 handles tactical voice, internal comms, radio system integration, IP routing, voice over IP and strict separation of classified and unclassified traffic. Network nodes interconnect via a redundant dual fibre-optic ring, ensuring survivability in the event of cable breaks or node faults. Deployed on the German Navy's F125 frigate programme among other vessels.View productsSAMMS – Secure Automatic Military Messaging SystemMultifunctional Submarine Antenna SystemsRFDU – Radio/Antenna-Switching Matrix

AERTECMalaga, Spain

AERTEC is an aerospace technology company with defence systems work spanning UAS platforms, GNC systems, aircraft weapon integration and advanced aerospace engineering.

FOXAERTEC defence-systems product listed in its defence portfolio.View productsBATSeekerGNC Systems

Aether AeronauticsChania, Greece

Aether Aeronautics designs and manufactures aerial target drones, unmanned surface vehicle targets and ATD launchers for threat simulation and training.

NMS-2 FamilyJet-propelled off-the-shelf aerial target drone family with NMS-2A, NMS-2B, NMS-2C and NMS-2D variants for realistic aerial threat simulation.View productsCHAOSPNS-1MEDUSA 5 USV

AFormXTrbovlje, Slovenia

AFormX manufactures composite airframes and develops aviation simulation systems, including VR flight simulators, flight-physics models and accident-investigation animations.

Composite AirframesTurn-key composite airframe manufacturing for aviation projects, including fuselages, spars, carry-throughs and control surfaces.View productsBuild-to-Prototype Airframe WorkFull VR SimulatorsAircraft Developer Simulation Support

AgilicaBrussels, Belgium

Agilica develops GPS-independent ultra-wideband positioning systems for precise drone navigation, landing and tracking in GPS-denied or moving-target environments.

GPS-Independent Drone PositioningOnboard UWB positioning for drone navigation and landing where GPS is shaded, jammed or unavailable.View productsRobust UWB LocalisationHigh-Accuracy Real-Time PositioningScalable Multi-Asset Tracking

AircisionEindhoven, Netherlands

Aircision develops high-capacity free-space optical communication systems for fast-deployable, long-distance and secure wireless backhaul links.

Free Space Optics Communication SystemsHigh-capacity optical wireless systems for backhaul communication, designed to be deployed quickly across long distances.View productsWireless Backhaul AlternativeRural and Remote ConnectivitySecure Optical Links

AirsecCzech Republic

Airsec designs and integrates counter-drone detection systems combining radar, RF scanning, EO/IR video analytics, command-and-control software and support services.

Micro-Doppler RadarsHigh-precision radar layer with AI processing for detecting and classifying drones.View productsRF ScannersEO/IR Video DetectionMulti-Layer Counter-Drone Protection

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AldoriaToulouse, France

Builds space surveillance and situational awareness services that track satellites, catalogue debris and prevent in-orbit collisions for satellite operators and government space agencies.

MTOS 500mm StationAn array of four 500mm f/1.5 telescopes that work in synchronised rotation to detect objects as small as 7 cm across all orbits from 300 km to 40,000 km altitude, detecting up to 15,000 space objects per station in a two-week period.View productsCALM & COLARAMSESTRACKER

Altus LSAPatras, Greece

Altus LSA develops and manufactures dual-use unmanned aircraft systems, target drones, drone hangars and C3 mission-management software for defence, security and civil applications.

ATLAS 8 ElectricHeavy-lift multi-copter family for small cargo transport, search-and-rescue payloads, defence payloads and last-mile delivery use cases.View productsATLAS 204 A20ATLAS 4Drone Hangar

ALX SystemsOupeye, Belgium

ALX Systems designs and builds sovereign loitering-munition drones in-house, spanning airframes, avionics, propulsion, flight software and mission autonomy.

Sovereign Loitering MunitionIn-house developed loitering-munition drone platform for modern defence operations, designed around autonomy, precision and reliability.View productsGNSS-Denied Mission AutonomyEncrypted Anti-Jam CommunicationsMan-Portable Deployment

AnywavesToulouse, France

Anywaves builds space antennas, RF payload electronics and software-defined radio products for satellites, launchers and mission-critical spacecraft communications.

VILSA Software Defined RadioSoftware-defined radio product line for flexible, high-performance signal processing in space RF systems and payload communications.View productsGNSS All-Bands Antenna with LNA Integrated BoardKa-band TT&C AntennaVILSA XDL X-Band Downlink Transmitter

ARACEBudapest, Hungary

ARACE develops long-endurance electric UAVs in Hungary for aerial mapping, security and surveillance missions, including Phoenix, Angel, Griffin Pro and Roc Pro platforms.

PhoenixElectric tiltrotor VTOL UAV with up to 6 hours flight time, 2 kg recommended payload and applications in long-range surveillance and large-area mapping.View productsAngelGriffin ProRoc Pro

AREXŠentjernej, Slovenia

AREX is a Slovenian defence manufacturer producing firearms, training ammunition, ammunition links, ballistic protection, explosive assemblies and precision components.

Firearms and ComponentsFirearms, handguns and related weapon components manufactured for defence and authority users.View productsTraining AmmunitionAmmunition LinksBallistic Protection

ArgonianCluj-Napoca, Romania

Argonian develops European air-safety and UAS-management technology, including Drone Detection as a Service and the Flux U-space/UTM platform.

Argonian DOMEDrone Detection as a Service network for real-time visibility into UAS operations across controlled and uncontrolled airspace.View productsArgonian FLUXReal-Time UAS Detection NetworkFlight Authorization Workflow

Atheras AnalyticsHarwell, United Kingdom

Atheras Analytics develops AI software for resilient satellite networks, forecasting outages and optimising ground-segment and gateway decisions for mission-critical satcom operations.

UTOPiAPredictive service that forecasts satellite outages up to six hours in advance so operators and customers can protect critical data flows.View productsTEMPESTASDESIRISSUTOPiA Dashboard

AvyAmsterdam, Netherlands

Avy builds long-range VTOL drone networks for emergency response, remote monitoring and intelligent surveillance, centered on the Aera aircraft and BVLOS operations.

AeraLong-range VTOL drone with up to 100 km range, a typical 60-minute flight time and standard payload capacity up to 3 kg.View productsDrone Response NetworkRemote MonitoringIntelligent Surveillance

Beyond VisionLisbon, Portugal

Beyond Vision builds AI-enabled UAVs, fixed-wing VTOL aircraft, RTK systems and cloud control software for autonomous drone missions and complex operations.

HEIFUHexacopter UAV platform in Beyond Vision’s autonomous drone portfolio for complex operations and field missions.View productsHEIFU ProBVQ418VTOne

Blighter Surveillance SystemsCambridge, United Kingdom

Designs and manufactures electronic-scanning ground-based radar systems for land, coastal and aerial threat surveillance.

B422LR Border Surveillance RadarLong-range border surveillance radar for persistent all-weather monitoring, detecting walking people up to 15 km away and larger targets at more than 30 km.View productsB400 Series RadarsC400 Series RadarsA800 Mk 2 4D Multi-Mode Radar

C-Astral AerospaceAjdovščina, Slovenia

C-Astral Aerospace builds fixed-wing and eVTOL unmanned aircraft systems for ISR, surveying, remote sensing and special operations missions.

SQA eVTOLCompact multirole eVTOL UAS for ISR over medium distances, with up to three hours endurance, EO/IR/lidar payload options and multiple C2 datalink configurations.View productsBramor C4EYEATLAS AS90XBramor ppX

Cathx OceanDublin, Ireland

Cathx Ocean builds subsea imaging sensors, edge compute hardware and workflow software that turn underwater data into real-time perception and autonomy insights.

Hunter IISubsea imaging hardware line for capturing high-quality optical data in shallow or deep water conditions.View productsINKA Edge HardwareINKA IrisClarity

VarjoHelsinki, Finland4

Builds military-grade XR headsets and simulation software for defence training across air, land and sea operations.

XR-4 SeriesMixed reality headset with dual 4K-per-eye mini-LED displays, 120x105 degree field of view, 200Hz eye tracking, and 51 pixels-per-degree resolution for flight and vehicle simulation training.View productsXR-4 Secure EditionXR-4 Focal Edition

DigitalPlatformsRome, Italy3

Italian industrial group providing end-to-end IoT and cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure, defence, and public administration sectors.

TEMPEST All-in-One PCAn SDIP 27/2-certified secure workstation with physical key lock and emission shielding, approved by NATO and the Council of the European Union for processing classified data.View productsTEMPEST Video Conference SystemAIDA46 Cybersecurity Platform

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GatewatcherParis, France3

Network detection and response platform providing deep packet inspection for military networks and critical national infrastructure.

NDR PlatformAI-powered network detection and response platform combining static, heuristic, and machine learning engines to detect known and zero-day threats in real time across IT, OT, and cloud environments.View productsDecision CenterDeep Visibility

MaiaSpaceParis, France3

Reusable micro-launcher for European sovereign access to space, developing Maia rocket. ArianeGroup subsidiary.

Maia LauncherA 50-metre, two-stage mini-launcher available in reusable (500 kg to SSO) and expendable (1,500 kg to SSO) versions, powered by four Prometheus bio-methane/LOX engines with a 3.5-metre fairing and up to 4-tonne capacity to inclined orbits.View productsMaia Reusable First StageColibri Kick-Stage

SCALINXParis, France3

Designs and markets highly integrated mixed-signal semiconductors, including data converter chips and custom SoCs, for defence and aerospace, communications and test and measurement applications.

AFX010x Analog Front EndA family of reconfigurable analog-to-digital converter chips built on SCCORE technology. The AFX0101 is a quad continuous-time delta-sigma ADC sampling at up to 5 GSPS with software-configurable resolution from 8 to 16 bits and selectable digital bandwidth from 20 MHz to 300 MHz. Products ship with evaluation boards and user-friendly software for rapid system prototyping, targeting radar, digital oscilloscopes and high-resolution data acquisition systems.View productsSCCORE Signal Conversion PlatformSignal Conversion ASIC Service

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TEHTRISBordeaux, France3

Extended detection and response (XDR) cybersecurity platform protecting enterprise and defence endpoints against advanced threats.

TEHTRIS XDR AI PlatformUnified cybersecurity console that orchestrates EDR, SIEM, MTD, NTA, Honeypots, and DNS Firewall modules into a single AI-powered detection and response platform, deployed in under 24 hours for enterprises with 100,000+ endpoints.View productsEDR OPTIMUSSOAR

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ARX RoboticsMunich, Germany2

Builds modular autonomous ground vehicles and fleet-digitisation software for Western armed forces, with systems combat-proven in Ukraine and contracted by the British Army.

Gereon RCSA medium-class tracked unmanned ground vehicle built for front-line operations. It carries up to 500 kg, reaches 15 km/h, operates for up to 72 hours on a single charge and covers a range of 40 km. The modular ARX attachment system allows rapid reconfiguration for reconnaissance, casualty evacuation, logistics and effector carriage. Thermal night vision cameras are standard and control range extends to 4 km.View productsMithra OSHector

SatcubeGothenburg, Sweden1

Satellite communications company developing lightweight, portable satellite terminals that provide high-speed broadband connectivity anywhere on the planet through High Throughput Satellites.

Satcube KuAn 8 kg portable Ku-band satellite terminal that provides up to 20 Mbps broadband connectivity in under one minute, with IP65/IP67 certification and battery operation down to -35 degrees C.View productsSatcube SecureSatcube Motion

Baltic WorkboatsNasva, Estonia

Estonian shipyard building aluminum naval patrol vessels for the Estonian Navy and international customers. Delivered 200+ vessels to 20+ countries including the Navy 45 WP with remote weapon stations.

Navy 45 WPA 44.6-metre hybrid aluminium naval vessel with 3,000 nm range, MTU 16V4000 engines reaching 30 knots, and a crew capacity of 28 including a RHIB daughter boat compartment, built for the Estonian Navy.View productsEUROGUARD USVPilot 1500 WP

CervusUnited Kingdom

UK defence technology SME building data-driven training, performance analytics and decision-support products for military organisations at the tactical edge.

XcalibrMarksmanship analytics system that captures, scores and visualises live, dry and simulated shooting performance in real time for soldiers, instructors and commanders.View productsForgeHive

Six RoboticsOslo, Norway3

Norwegian defence autonomy company building Valkyrie swarming software that lets unmanned systems collaborate, adapt and execute missions as intelligent teams.

Valkyrie Autonomy PlatformAutonomous software platform that enables unmanned systems to collaborate, adapt and execute missions together as an intelligent team. Valkyrie is designed for swarming autonomy, operator control of multiple robotic systems and contested defence operations, with partner integrations handled through programmes with STARK, Teleplan Globe and Robot Aviation.View products

Frankenburg TechnologiesTallinn, Estonia1

Frankenburg Technologies builds affordable, mass-manufacturable guided interceptor missile systems and sovereign production capacity for modern air and missile defence.

Mark I Air Defence Missile SystemCompact guided counter-UAS interceptor missile system for Class I-III UAS, drone swarms and similar low-cost aerial threats. Official specifications include sub-2 km range, high-subsonic speed, less than 2 kg missile weight, 0.65 m length, solid-fuel rocket motor, fire-and-forget engagement, proximity-fuzed warhead and land, air or maritime adaptable launch. The system includes Frankenburg's compact launch concept for rapid field setup and fast reload with up to four missile canisters in the standard launcher configuration.View products

Alpine EagleMunich, Germany

Builds airborne air-to-air counter-UAS systems that detect, track and intercept hostile drones using networked airborne sensors and interceptors.

SentinelSentinel is an airborne counter-UAS platform that detects, tracks and intercepts hostile drones before they reach their target. It coordinates multiple airborne assets — Sentry sensor platforms, Sparrowhawk interceptors, and the Sentinel OS operating system — through a single unified software layer. Real-time sensor fusion from active and passive sensors enables threat detection and classification at range, with edge processing to minimise response latency. The architecture is modular and can be deployed as a complete capability or integrated with existing radar, C2 and ground-based air-defence systems.View products