European Defence Companies Database

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WSenseRome, Italy

Builds wireless underwater sensor and networking systems that monitor subsea cables, pipelines and naval infrastructure in real time without needing cabled connections to shore.

W·NodeAn underwater multi-sensor node with a built-in acoustic modem for shallow-water monitoring, rated to 300 metres depth with more than a year of battery life. It links to other nodes over single or multi-hop acoustic connections, carries underwater positioning, and connects to third-party water quality and structural sensors through an optional four-port expansion module.View productsW·Node EnhancedW·MeshW·Gateway

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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.

WingcopterWeiterstadt, Germany

Builds the Wingcopter 198 tilt-rotor VTOL drone for long-range cargo delivery, LiDAR infrastructure surveying and reconnaissance missions, with a joint venture scaling production of reconnaissance UAVs in Germany for Ukraine.

ZeroPhaseMunich, Germany

Builds software-defined, adaptive data links that keep unmanned ground, air and sea systems connected under jamming and electronic warfare conditions.

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WARGdronesHamburg, Germany

Autonomous drone systems for explosive ordnance disposal and counter-IED operations. PEREGRINE drone deploys LANCE disruptors from airborne or landed positions with AI-assisted target acquisition. Delivering to Ukrainian forces.

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Water LinkedNorway

Water Linked develops underwater sensors, DVLs, 3D sonar, acoustic positioning and modems for underwater robotics, public authorities, defence and subsea operations.

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Wavecom ElektronikZurich, Switzerland

Swiss SIGINT specialist developing radio signal decoding and spectrum monitoring systems for 40 years. Products include the W-SPECTRA automatic monitoring system and multi-channel decoder hardware, used by government agencies and defence organizations worldwide.

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Way IndustriesKrupina, Slovakia

Manufacturer of the Božena remote-controlled demining system deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Ukraine. Also produces armoured Police Protection Units for crowd control and riot scenarios.

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WayrenTallinn, Estonia

Wayren develops advanced autonomous systems and robotics solutions for defense and security applications. The company focuses on creating innovative technologies that enhance operational capabilities in challenging environments.

WB GroupWarsaw, Poland

Poland's largest private defence company building C4ISR systems, tactical communications and reconnaissance drones. Products include the FlyEye ISR drone and Warmate loitering munition.

WeMPSRiga, Latvia

Engineering firm developing kinetic counter-drone systems that combine computer vision with automated machine-gun interception. Holds an R&D contract with Latvia's Ministry of Defence as part of the country's EUR 10 million counter-drone initiative.

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WhitespaceBelfast, United Kingdom

Belfast-based sovereign AI company building Collective, a modular AI operating system deployable on air-gapped, edge and on-prem infrastructure. Raised £10M Series A in 2025 and is one of only four SMEs holding an MoD enterprise agreement.

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WideNorthLysaker, Norway

High-end electronics design house specialising in software-defined radio, DVB-S2X modems, FPGA development and UAV control systems for satellite communications and defence. Developing payloads for Space Norway's radar maritime surveillance satellite system alongside EIDEL, KSAT and FFI.

Wild HornetsUkraine

FPV attack drones and secure tactical communications systems, actively deployed by Ukrainian armed forces in combat.

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WindracersFareham, United Kingdom

UK autonomous aviation company building Windracers ULTRA, a dual-use heavy-lift drone for defence resupply, reconnaissance, cargo and remote logistics missions.

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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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XploraMilan, Italy

Milan deep-tech company that uses AI and multi-sensor fusion (ground-penetrating radar, magnetometers, electromagnetic sensors) to map the subsurface. Its drone-mounted Remote Mine Detection System identifies anti-personnel and anti-tank mines and unexploded ordnance in real time and has been trialled in US Army field experiments.

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.