European Defence Companies Database

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Maritime RoboticsTrondheim, Norway1

Builds autonomous navigation systems and uncrewed surface vessels for maritime surveying, oceanographic research and defence operations.

The OtterA compact 62 kg electric catamaran USV for sheltered and coastal waters, with up to 20 hours endurance and 30 kg payload capacity. Powered by four battery packs and two electric thrusters for zero-emission operations, it can be assembled by one person and transported in a cargo van. Used for bathymetric surveying, harbour security, scientific data collection and environmental monitoring in rivers and inland waterways.View productsThe Otter XThe MarinerThe Mariner X

SenopHelsinki, Finland1

Develops optronics, night vision, fire control, surveillance and critical communications systems for defence, security and industrial users.

AFCD TIAdvanced Fire Control Device Thermal Imager for Carl-Gustaf M4 and M3 users, integrating thermal imaging, day camera, laser rangefinder, inertial measurement and ballistic computation in one sight.View productsHUSKY FCTSSenop Clip IRLUKE Soldier's Laser Sight

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

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

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

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

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

ClearSpaceRenens, Switzerland

Builds robotic spacecraft that capture and deorbit defunct satellites and space debris for ESA and national space agencies.

ClearSpace-1ESA-contracted mission to capture and deorbit the defunct PROBA-1 satellite using four robotic arms, targeting launch in the second half of 2026. It will be the first removal of an unprepared, non-cooperative space object from orbit, demonstrating the core technologies needed for recurring debris removal services.View productsPRELUDECLEARPhoenix

DOK-INGZagreb, Croatia

Designs and manufactures heavy-duty unmanned ground vehicles for mine clearance, EOD, CBRN response and counter-terrorism, with 500+ platforms delivered to armed forces and humanitarian organisations in 40+ countries.

MV-4 ScorpionA light-category unmanned demining and EOD system weighing 6,120 kg, widely considered one of the most proven platforms in its class. It handles mine clearance, route clearance, breaching and EOD manipulation tasks through exchangeable front and rear tools, with remote operation up to 1,500 metres. The MV-4 has been delivered to armed forces across multiple continents and served as core machinery for the US Army. It clears up to 1,800 square metres per hour.View productsMV-10 BisonMV-2 Honey BadgerMVC8 Komodo

EUROATLASHamburg, Germany

Builds the Greyshark family of autonomous underwater vehicles for long-range ISR and subsea infrastructure protection. The hydrogen-powered Foxtrot variant can operate for 16 weeks covering 11,000 nautical miles. Partnered with Rheinmetall for coastal defence integration.

GREYSHARK Autonomous Underwater VehicleLong-endurance autonomous underwater vehicle developed with EvoLogics for mine countermeasures, subsea infrastructure monitoring, ISR, coastline defence and patrol missions.View productsPower ElectronicsDay and Night-View SystemsCounter-Drone Technology

Granta AutonomyVilnius, Lithuania

Builds reconnaissance drones, micro gimbals and digital data links for ISTAR missions and contested unmanned systems operations.

Hornet XRHornet XR is a hand-launched fixed-wing UAS for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance missions. The aircraft weighs 2.9 kg, has a 1.6 m wingspan and can fly for up to 3 hours with total range up to 160 km. It supports pre-planned autonomous missions, radio-silent operation and deep-stall landing for recovery in confined areas.View productsGS-214X and GS-218X gimbalsDigital Data LinkGA-10FPV-AI

InflatechRoudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic

Czech manufacturer of inflatable military decoys mimicking tanks, launchers, aircraft and naval targets with matching optical, radar and infrared signatures. Approved NATO supplier (NCAGE 6912G) founded in 2014 with a catalogue including T-90, Leopard 2A4, M142 HIMARS and F-16 replicas.

Tanks and IFV DecoysInflatable replicas of tanks and infantry fighting vehicles, including models such as Leopard, Abrams, T-series tanks, BMP and BTR platforms.View productsLaunchers and Radar DecoysMilitary Truck DecoysFighter Aircraft Decoys

KrattWorksTallinn, Estonia

Builds jamming-resistant ISR drones and aerial target systems for military operators, deployed across Estonia, Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova.

Ghost Dragon ISRTactical ISR quadcopter with a thermal and visual-light camera and jamming-resistant radio. Features wide frequency-band hopping radio for resilience against electronic warfare, a narrow-angle thermal camera enabling operation at higher altitudes, georeferenced video output and a GNSS-loss recovery mode that autonomously returns the drone to the pilot if both satellite navigation and datalink are simultaneously lost. Supports a wired antenna extension up to 100 metres from the pilot.View productsPARM aerial target quadcopterDART fixed-wing aerial targetDART-R flying wing

Leaf SpaceMilan, Italy

Provides Ground Segment as a Service through a global network of owned and operated satellite ground stations.

Leaf LineShared Ground Segment as a Service network providing per-minute access to Leaf Space owned and operated ground stations for TT&C and mission-data communication.View productsLeaf KeyLeaf HostingLeaf Space API

MBRYONICSGalway, Ireland

Builds optical satellite communications terminals, ground stations and photonic interconnects for space-to-space and space-to-ground networks.

STARCOMOptical communications terminal for Earth links and inter-satellite links, supporting 1550 nm modems, dual polarization, quantum key distribution and SDA optical communications standards.View productsSTARGATESTARLIGHTTeraBIX

OSL TechnologyReading, United Kingdom1

Develops layered integrated security solutions and counter-drone technologies for critical site protection. Specializes in AI-powered threat detection systems.

FACEAI-powered command and control platform that fuses data from 70+ sensor types across 45+ vendors into a single interface, processing over 400 concurrent threat decisions in real-time per site.View productsSKYSIGHTCounter-Drone Integrated System

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

DigitalPlatformsRome, Italy

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

EM&E GroupMadrid, Spain

Remote weapon stations, robotic EOD systems, and precision defence mechanisms. Major Spanish Ministry of Defence supplier.

GUARDIAN Remote Weapon StationsFamily of gyro-stabilised land weapon stations from the 120 kg ASPIS to the 30mm GUARDIAN 30, with dual-axis stabilisation, automatic target tracking, and anti-drone hardkill capability via Gatling M134D integration.View productsFEROX 6x6 Armoured Vehicleaunav EOD Robots

Hala SystemsLisbon, Portugal

Defence technology enterprise that develops AI-driven solutions for civilian protection in conflict zones, including early warning systems and intelligence collection for accountability and war crimes documentation.

Sentry Early Warning SystemA distributed network of acoustic sensors and AI-driven prediction models that gives civilians up to 15 minutes advance warning of incoming airstrikes, deployed across Northwest Syria to protect 2.1 million people.View productsSentry Warning NetworkDokaz Evidence Platform

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HimeraKyiv, Ukraine

Ukrainian defence technology startup that develops EW-protected tactical communication systems for military use, specializing in secure radio stations with low probability of detection and 256-bit traffic encryption.

G1 PROA 300-gram handheld tactical radio with AES-256 encryption, frequency hopping, and 48+ hours of battery life, designed to resist detection and jamming in contested EW environments.View productsB1 Network ExtenderR1 Repeater

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Inex MicrotechnologyNewcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

UK's leading compound semiconductor development and fabrication company, manufacturing advanced devices for defence, communications, and energy applications.

GaN RF MMICsMonolithic microwave integrated circuits for radar and secure communications, enabling low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, and medium power amplifiers for defence and satellite systems.View productsGaN Power DevicesMEMS Sensors and Actuators

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Kraken Technology GroupLondon, United Kingdom

British company developing disruptive maritime capabilities including advanced littoral, surface, and subsurface autonomous platforms for defence and commercial applications using cutting-edge composite materials and rapid prototyping.

K3 ScoutAn 8.4m autonomous USV with 55-knot top speed, 650 NM range, and 600 kg modular payload capacity, available in three variants up to the 18.6m MAX with 10,000 kg payload and 2,000 NM range.View productsK4 MantaK5 Kraken

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Lab 1London, United Kingdom

Leading exposed data intelligence platform with Gen AI Agents for threat detection that continuously monitors for exposed data and provides high fidelity intelligence for cybersecurity risk management.

Company MonitoringA continuous alerting service that detects when an organisation or its third-party suppliers appear in data breaches, analysing exposed files to identify PII, credentials, financial documents, and source code.View productsData ScanningCompany Scoring

MirSenseOrsay, France

Develops quantum cascade lasers and photoacoustic gas sensing modules for defence, security, industrial and environmental monitoring applications.

uniMirDistributed feedback quantum cascade lasers for spectroscopy applications across the 10-19 micrometre wavelength range, including long-wave infrared gas detection use cases.View productsMIRCHIP XPOWERMIR

MyDefenceNørresundby, Denmark

Develops advanced Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems for drone detection, tracking, and mitigation. Provides comprehensive solutions to protect military and civilian operations.

Wingman 103/105A 1.1 kg wearable RF drone detector with passive sensing across 200 MHz to 6 GHz, detecting drones at up to 6 km range in under 10 seconds with 14 hours battery life and ATAK integration.View productsPitbull 101Dobermann 360

NatrixRiga, Latvia

A military personnel support system created in collaboration with armed forces, National Guard professionals, and industrial designers.

Natrix UGV PlatformA 120 kg modular 4x4 unmanned ground vehicle carrying 200+ kg payload at up to 20 km/h, with 5+ km communication range and 4-hour battery runtime, fitting inside an SUV for transport.View productsNatrix CASEVAC ConfigurationNatrix ISTAR Configuration

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Nordic BatteriesKongsberg, Norway

Manufactures customized battery solutions for industrial applications across construction, maritime, and defence sectors. Provides specialized battery systems for harsh environments.

21700 Drone Battery PacksCustomisable high-energy-density battery packs using 21700 cells, built in flexible series/parallel configurations for extended drone flight times and rapid field deployment.View productsMODUL90 LFP Battery ModuleePOWERPACK

NT ServiceKaunas, Lithuania

Manufacturer of the EDM4S SkyWiper portable anti-drone system, deployed by Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Romanian, and Nigerian armed forces. Lightweight 6.5kg jammer with 3-5km range.

EDM4S SkyWiperA 5.5 kg handheld counter-drone jammer that disrupts UAV communications and GPS navigation at ranges up to 5 km, deployed in thousands by the Ukrainian military.View productsMassAlertRENS

Optics11Amsterdam, Netherlands

Leads fiber optic sensing technology providing ultra-sensitive early warning systems for defence and energy sectors. Specializes in state-of-the-art sensing systems.

OptiArrayAll-optical thin-line towed array sonar for submarines and unmanned underwater vessels, selected by Thales for integration into the Dutch Navy Orka-class submarine programme.View productsOptiBarrierOptiFender

Overwatch GroupWolverhampton, United Kingdom

British defence technology company pioneering design, engineering and manufacture of unmanned aerial systems and precision strike payloads for defence applications.

PholosA 4.5 kg coaxial multi-role tactical UAV with static loiter capability, ultra-low noise signature, and interchangeable kinetic and non-kinetic payloads for precision strike and ISR missions.View productsPteroDynamics Transwing UASHEX Munitions

Mission SpaceLuxembourg, Luxembourg

Builds real-time space weather forecasting software and detector payloads for satellites, aviation, power grids and space missions.

SWOSSWOS is Mission Space's Space Weather Operation System for turning space weather data into operational forecasts and mitigation guidance. The system supports use cases including connectivity, satellite orbit monitoring, space radiation, surface charging, aviation, lunar missions and space tourism. It includes an AI co-pilot to help users move from detailed forecasts to mission decisions without needing specialist space weather knowledge.View productsZohar

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