European Defence Companies Database

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Winse PowerTampere, Finland

Tampere deep-tech company building light-based energy systems, power-by-light hardware and optoelectronic chip technology for space and novel photovoltaics.

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WiRanGdynia, Poland

Hardware design office in Gdynia specialising in RF and wireless technologies for maritime, space and defence clients. Designs antennas, diplexers and space-grade electronics, with ESA collaboration since 2016.

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WORK MicrowaveHolzkirchen, Germany

Develops RF electronics, satellite frequency converters and navigation simulators with a growing defence electronics division. Selected by ESA as prime contractor for the IRIS2 secure connectivity constellation test bed.

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Works 11Radom, Poland

Arms manufacturer and special trade company founded in 2005, inheriting production documentation from the former Lucznik arms factory. Supplies weapons, ammunition and ballistic testing equipment to the Polish Armed Forces and police.

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WorkswellPrague, Czech Republic

Czech thermal imaging company developing UAV, UGV, maritime and fixed-security payloads, thermal cores and imaging modules for defence, border surveillance and industrial monitoring.

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WSenseRome, Italy

Rome-based Sapienza University spin-off building underwater wireless communication networks and the Internet of Underwater Things. Contributed to NATO underwater communications standardization (NIAG 190, SG243) and supplies Fincantieri's DEEP naval surveillance system.

XSunFrance

Solar-powered autonomous UAV manufacturer. The SolarXOne flies up to 12 hours carrying 5-8 kg sensor payloads for ISR missions, with near-silent operation below 42 dB and BVLOS range of 80 km. Selected for French Tech 2030 by the Agence de l'Innovation de Défense.

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XY-SensingWarsaw, Poland

Warsaw University of Technology spin-off specializing in SAR imaging radars, passive radar location and electronic warfare signal processing. Participates in the European Defence Fund's ARTURO and TIRESYAS radar technology programmes.

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ZelimEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Zelim develops intelligent maritime safety and rescue technology to make oceans, seas and waterways safer. The company provides advanced detection, tracking, and alerting systems including ZOE (intelligent detection system), SWIFT (rapid man overboard recovery system), and GUARDIAN (uncrewed rescue vessel). Zelim serves the cruise/passenger and offshore energy sectors with ISO 9001 certified solutions.

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ZentauronBad Salzuflen, Germany

Tactical equipment manufacturer producing plate carriers, ballistic vests, magazine pouches and load-bearing systems for the Bundeswehr, police and special forces. All products are sewn in Germany to military TL specifications.

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ZephroEindhoven, Netherlands

Designs and produces military reconnaissance drones including the Jolt 01 quadcopter, an EU-made autonomous ISR UAV resistant to electronic warfare and GNSS-denied environments. Partnered with the Dutch Ministry of Defence to develop over 1,000 reconnaissance drones.

Zetor Engineering SlovakiaBytča, Slovakia

Defence vehicle R&D centre developing the Gerlach 4x4 armoured tactical vehicle with STANAG 4569 Level 3 protection and Rheinmetall armour integration. Also owns IP for the DV-2 turbofan engine and provides engineering consultancy for military mobile platforms.

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Zetta Critical AICluj-Napoca, Romania

Cluj-Napoca AI software company building on-premises NLP, voice and image processing for defence, intelligence and law enforcement agencies. Coordinates the Romanian arm of the EU EDF AtLaS project on multilingual NLP for defence.

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ZippermastBad Reichenhall, Germany

Develops compact, mobile telescopic mast systems with self-locking structures for mounting sensors and effectors on military platforms. Products feature internal cable routing and modular payload interfaces for field deployment. Founded 2011.

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ZURADOstrow Mazowiecka, Poland

Manufactures radar equipment and marine navigation radars, originally established in 1978 as part of the RADWAR electronics group. Produces equipment and systems for military and dual-use security applications.

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ZVOOKKyiv, Ukraine

Builds passive acoustic sensor networks using AI/ML to detect low-altitude cruise missiles, drones, and FPV attacks. Deploys both fixed network sensors across Ukraine and portable tactical units with 150-450 metre detection range. NATO has expressed interest in the technology.