European Defence Companies Database

1,175 companies

Designs and manufactures tactical radio relay systems, UAV data links and command-and-control communications equipment for the Polish Armed Forces and NATO air defence programmes.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Communications

Develops AI-enabled command-and-control software for counter-drone operations, providing sensor fusion, automated targeting and multi-interceptor coordination. Partnered with WB Group and Nordic Air Defence for C-UAS integration in 2025.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Cybersecurity spinout of the Exsel Group that licensed Dstl data-centric security research, commercialising Bastion — software that embeds encryption into each document so files remain secure even if the network is breached.

Size

11-50

Founded

2018

Sector

Cybersecurity

Bulgarian developer and integrator of defence technologies across land, air and space. Products span space defence systems, anti-drone and jamming solutions, and EOD equipment. BDIA associated member with 20 years of defence trading and production experience.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Counter-Drone

Privately owned Bulgarian producer of marine and river radars, coastal surveillance, ground surveillance and airport surface movement radar systems. Supplies the Bulgarian Border Police, Bulgarian Navy and Maritime Administration. BDIA member based in Varna.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Sensors & EW

Polish manufacturer of special vehicles, aluminium boats and landing craft for the Polish Armed Forces and special operations units. Produces the Wirus 4 SOF tactical vehicle.

Size

11-50

Founded

2001

Sector

Naval & Maritime

Builds automated drone-in-a-box systems capable of 200 flights per day from a single SkyHive droneport using robotic battery swapping. Operates up to 5 drones simultaneously for 24/7 surveillance across 100 square kilometres at centimetre-level resolution.

Size

1-10

Founded

2023

Sector

Drones & UAV

Rome manufacturer of deployable defence shelters and mobile command centres, including radar and power unit shelters and vehicle integration. Provides in-house engineering, qualification and system integration for defence and critical infrastructure.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Soldier Systems

Manufactures ruggedized military-grade tactical terminals, laptops and tablets for the Polish Armed Forces. Products are deployed on tanks, armoured vehicles, naval vessels and by infantry in the field.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Communications

Telearmy develops remote teledriving technology that enables vehicles to be driven remotely over long distances via satellite or radio. The system is war-proven in Ukraine and can retrofit any ground vehicle for unmanned operations in logistics, reconnaissance, or evacuation in high-risk zones.

Size

1-10

Founded

2022

Sector

Ground Robotics

UK covert audio surveillance startup spun out of Dstl via Ploughshare. Its directional microphone arrays use patented acoustic shield signal processing for long-range intelligibility in noisy environments, aimed at law enforcement and intelligence users.

Size

1-10

Founded

-

Sector

Sensors & EW

Ukrainian developer of unmanned ground robotic platforms including the Gnom family of combat UGVs with fiber-optic control for EW resistance. Produces armed fire support, mine-laying, demining, and FPV drone carrier ground robots deployed by Ukrainian forces.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Ground Robotics

UAV aeronautical engineering company building drones with up to 300km range and biodegradable unmanned target platforms for military training. Member of the Federation of Security and Defence Industries of Latvia.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

Estonian defence startup developing weapons systems for unmanned and autonomous platforms. Founded in 2025 and backed by Darkstar Ventures, with co-founder Lt Col Sten Allik bringing expertise in emerging military technologies from the Estonian Defence Forces.

Size

1-10

Founded

2025

Sector

Drones & UAV

Tencore develops and manufactures Ukrainian unmanned ground systems, including the Termit robotic platform and tactical AI modules for military units.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Ground Robotics

Terminal Autonomy specializes in long-range, autonomous precision strike drones. Their battle-tested AI software suite enables real-time targeting, strike coordination, and swarm control. Products include the AQ-400 Scythe, AQ-100 Bayonet, and AQV-120 Scalpel autonomous systems.

Size

-

Founded

2022

Sector

Drones & UAV

Linköping thermal imaging and infrared technology house spun out of FOI Sensor Division in 2007. Builds fixed and handheld thermal cameras, smart fire detection, and security and defence IR solutions, and trains operators at Linköping University's ITC programme.

Size

1-10

Founded

2007

Sector

Sensors & EW

Direct-to-device satellite communications startup developing Golden Modulation technology for ultra-long-range, GNSS-free resilient connectivity. Partnered with Eutelsat, exhibited at Eurosatory 2024, and selected for French Tech 2030 by the Agence de l'Innovation de Défense.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Communications

Provides integrated drone detection, neutralisation and critical infrastructure audit systems for military and civilian clients. Developed the first proprietary system for auditing critical infrastructure against drone threats.

Size

11-50

Founded

2016

Sector

Counter-Drone

Multi-domain testing company building software and hardware to assess the robustness of advanced technology against simulated attacks in real-world Arctic conditions. Co-organises Jammertest with FFI, the world's largest open GNSS jamming and spoofing test event held annually in Andøya, Norway.

Size

1-10

Founded

-

Sector

Sensors & EW

Latvian precision manufacturing company providing CNC machining, welding, laser cutting, and metal assembly services for military and industrial customers.

Size

1-10

Founded

2010

Sector

Advanced Materials

The Fourth Law develops autonomy software, modules and simulations for FPV drones, UAVs and other defence robots.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Edinburgh mathematical modelling consultancy building bespoke algorithms for space situational awareness, spacecraft thermal modelling and classified defence data projects. Longstanding partner of the European Space Agency and UK MoD's SEAS DTC programme.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Lithuanian UAV technology company designing and operating high-capacity drone platforms and developing multi-scale AI analytics for 2D/3D remote sensing and defence applications.

Size

1-10

Founded

2018

Sector

Drones & UAV

French space propulsion company developing iodine and water-based in-orbit mobility systems for satellite constellations, orbital manoeuvring and sustainable space operations.

Size

11-50

Founded

2017

Sector

Space & Satellites

Develops electronic solutions for drone detection and neutralisation, GSM-LTE vehicle surveillance, mesh network monitoring and radio signal interception for government organisations.

Size

1-10

Founded

-

Sector

Counter-Drone

Slovenian developer of area-denial and situational awareness systems for land, naval, air and space domains. Products include LUCANUS EO-IR stabilised gimbals, M-series gimbals and a 750kg optionally piloted dual-use aircraft for EW and counter-UAS swarm operations.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Sensors & EW

Metal MOLLE panels and weapon mounting systems for military and police vehicles. Lightweight modular racks for securing firearms and tactical equipment, used by the Austrian Jagdkommando special operations force.

Size

1-10

Founded

-

Sector

Soldier Systems

Swansea University spin-out manufacturing life-like whole-body trauma training simulators for military combat medic and MERT training. Models are built from 3D CT and MRI imaging and replace animal and cadaveric training materials.

Size

1-10

Founded

-

Sector

Soldier Systems

Uses AI to process billions of open sources for real-time situational awareness and crisis intelligence. Provides 24/7 dynamic frontline monitoring of the Ukraine conflict for government and military organizations. Spin-off from FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg.

Size

11-50

Founded

2019

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Slovenian manufacturer of military and naval antennas, antenna masts and accessories for HF/VHF/UHF/SHF tactical communications. Founded 1965, produces composite field-deployable mast sections and custom antenna systems for defence and professional radio use.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Communications

Brno-based builder of fully autonomous ISR and counter-UAS platforms including the MATES fixed-wing interceptor and MILADA long-range jet. Systems are GNSS-denied capable, NATO-interoperable and were unveiled at IDET 2025.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

Czech semiconductor company developing auditable, tamper-resistant secure elements for IoT devices, digital identity, and critical infrastructure protection.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Cybersecurity

Lightweight mobile explosives trace detector weighing 1.3 kg, using chemical-optical measurement technology with patented fluorescent dyes that react to TNT and other explosives. BAM spin-off supported by the EXIST funding programme.

Size

1-10

Founded

-

Sector

Sensors & EW

High-energy drone battery manufacturer delivering 450 Wh/kg silicon-anode packs that extend UAV flight endurance by 30-100%. Signed a large-scale battery contract with the Dutch Ministry of Defence in 2025 and supplies drone makers in 14 countries including Ukraine.

Size

11-50

Founded

2020

Sector

Drones & UAV

Secure collaborative analytics platform enabling privacy-preserving computation on sensitive defence and intelligence data. EPFL spinoff.

Size

11-50

Founded

2020

Sector

Cybersecurity

Turgis Gaillard develops defence and aerospace systems including the AAROK MALE drone, mission support capabilities and industrial services for armed forces.

Size

201-500

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

Swedish cryptography company developing government-approved encryption products for IP networks, files, and mobile devices. Its Filkrypto/PGBI COMSEC product is listed in the NATO Information Assurance Product Catalogue up to NATO RESTRICTED.

Size

11-50

Founded

1992

Sector

Cybersecurity

NTNU and University of Oslo spin-out building plug-and-play radiation-tolerant edge computers for small satellites. Flagship TychoBoB is a Linux-based AI processing board joining the UiO CENSSAT-1 mission in 2027 via the Arctic Phi-Lab and ESA BIC Norway programmes.

Size

1-10

Founded

2022

Sector

Space & Satellites

Modular lithium battery manufacturer producing custom high-density packs for defence, robotics, and subsea applications. Supplies Thales Alenia Space and ALSEAMAR special forces underwater vehicles from its factory in Annonay, France.

Size

11-50

Founded

2013

Sector

Advanced Materials

Czech-Ukrainian drone manufacturer in Kolín producing military unmanned aerial systems primarily for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, in partnership with Ukrainian manufacturer DeViRo. Has delivered over 8,000 combat-tested systems and holds a NATO NCAGE code.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

Manufacturer of the Punisher reusable strike drone with 45 km combat range and modular payload system. Over 60 Punisher systems delivered to Ukrainian forces since 2022, completing thousands of combat missions.

Size

51-200

Founded

2019

Sector

Drones & UAV

Portuguese UAS manufacturer producing fixed-wing and multicopter drones, loitering munitions and autopilots since 2005. Supplies the Portuguese Air Force and Portuguese Navy with its ELANUS loitering system, UXpilot autopilot and G2000B ruggedized ground control stations.

Size

11-50

Founded

2005

Sector

Drones & UAV

Develops precision drone landing assistance systems using lightweight onboard receivers (10 grams) and ground units (45 grams) that enable safe UAV landings without GPS, in darkness and in adverse weather conditions.

Size

1-10

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

Develops on-board AI processors for satellites, enabling real-time vessel detection and autonomous targeting from orbit. Has flown 11 space AI missions with ESA and NASA JPL, and received a European Defence Fund grant for the ARCHYTAS defence AI accelerator project.

Size

11-50

Founded

2016

Sector

Space & Satellites

Greek designer and manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems, founded in 2013 as the first Greek company producing custom UAVs for dual-use applications including surveillance, remote sensing, and defence. Customer list includes the Greek National Defence Fund.

Size

11-50

Founded

2013

Sector

Drones & UAV