European Defence Companies Database

1,203 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

Manufactures ballistic helmets, armor plates, body armor suits, plate carriers and vehicle protection for Ukrainian military and law enforcement, with exports to the U.S. market under the UARM brand.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Advanced Materials

Designs and manufactures satellite communication terminals, SATCOM chipsets and digital telecommunications payloads for geostationary and low Earth orbit satellites, serving commercial, government and defence customers.

Size

-

Founded

2017

Sector

Space & Satellites

Deploys passive acoustic sensors across the seabed that use onboard AI to detect and classify underwater threats near cables, pipelines and coastlines.

Size

1-10

Founded

2025

Sector

Naval & Maritime

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

Integrated circuit reverse engineering and hardware security lab specializing in backdoor detection, data extraction from black-box chips, and IC forensics. Serves government and defence supply chain security through its ChipJuice software and Le Lab facility in Sophia Antipolis.

Size

1-10

Founded

2013

Sector

Cybersecurity

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slovenian designer and manufacturer of tactical clothing and protective gear for military, SWAT and special forces units. Product line includes Striker XT combat shirts, Monsoon XT rain jackets and unit-specific camouflage pattern systems. Operated by Prevent & Deloza in Celje.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Soldier Systems

UK-registered defence platform unifying combat-proven Ukrainian unmanned systems, including MAGURA USVs, Nemesis strike drones and Fury ground robots. Raised $50M seed at a $1B valuation, with Ben Wallace on the board.

Size

11-50

Founded

2025

Sector

Drones & UAV

Ukrainian manufacturer of jet-powered and multi-purpose unmanned aircraft systems including the UJ-22 Airborne (800 km range, 20 kg payload), UJ-23 Topaz jet drone (800 km/h), and UJ-31/UJ-32 loitering munitions deployed by Ukrainian forces.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

Develops fixed-wing and VTOL unmanned aerial systems, EO/IR/LRF camera gimbals, encrypted data links, and anti-jamming tracking antennas. Supplies all branches of Ukrainian defence including Armed Forces, Naval Forces, Intelligence Directorate, and Special Operations Forces.

Size

51-200

Founded

2016

Sector

Drones & UAV

Birkerød company building drone-mounted magnetometer systems that detect landmines, naval mines, unexploded ordnance and submarines, including the V2Mag and the FastMag open-water payload.

Size

11-50

Founded

2018

Sector

Sensors & EW

Builds military inflatable boats and rigid-hull inflatables for special forces, rescue services and naval operations. Based near Hamburg, the company has designed customized boats for government agencies and security forces since 1987.

Size

11-50

Founded

1987

Sector

Naval & Maritime

Distributes and integrates US-made electronic warfare, reconnaissance and communications equipment for the Polish Armed Forces. Partnered with Cubic Defence Applications on simulator systems selected by the Polish Army.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Sensors & EW

Builds inductive contactless slip rings that transfer power and data magnetically across air gaps for robotics, defence platforms and underwater drones, eliminating the wear and debris of traditional brush-based slip rings. Selected for NATO DIANA's 2026 cohort to adapt its underwater wireless charging technology for NATO defence needs.

Size

1-10

Founded

-

Sector

Naval & Maritime

Recovery and recycling technology for aerospace composite waste, reducing defence supply chain dependency on virgin materials. NIF-backed.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Advanced Materials

Danish maker of the LARK, SWIFT and WREN drone systems and tactical drones for defence, police, fire services and offshore wind, based in Skanderborg.

Size

11-50

Founded

2018

Sector

Drones & UAV

Ishøj company making SRoC ruggedised ground control stations, swappable radio modules and Optroxa gimbal cameras for military drones and ground robots. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Denmark and the United States.

Size

51-200

Founded

2014

Sector

Drones & UAV

Develops and operates High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS), stratospheric drones at approximately 21km altitude that provide surveillance and connectivity services as a satellite alternative. ESA BIC Estonia alumnus and EDIA member.

Size

1-10

Founded

2021

Sector

Drones & UAV