European Defence Companies Database

AerospacelabMont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium5

Designs, manufactures and operates end-to-end satellite systems, with a vertically integrated platform family built for constellation-scale production.

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CailabsRennes, France5

Develops laser light-shaping technology for optical ground stations, free-space laser communications and directed energy weapons for space and defence markets.

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CyberneticaTallinn, Estonia5

Builds secure data exchange platforms, digital identity systems and maritime surveillance infrastructure for governments in 40+ countries, with roots in creating the technology behind e-Estonia.

DataWalkWroclaw, Poland5

Graph and AI investigation platform that fuses siloed data into a unified knowledge graph, used by defence agencies, national intelligence services and financial institutions to uncover hidden networks and conduct complex investigations.

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Decent CybersecurityBratislava, Slovakia5

Builds post-quantum cryptography, sovereign AI and space traffic management products for defence, government and critical infrastructure operators across Europe and NATO.

Delian Alliance IndustriesAthens, Greece5

Builds autonomous surveillance towers, electronic warfare systems, loitering munitions and GPS-denied navigation for counter-drone and area denial operations across Europe's borders.

DeltaQuadDuivendrecht, Netherlands5

Builds electric long-range VTOL drones for military reconnaissance and surveillance.

EnduroSatSofia, Bulgaria5

Builds modular satellite platforms and operates a fixed-cost space data service, enabling businesses to deploy constellations and access Earth observation data without owning ground infrastructure.

Global Clearance SolutionsFreienbach, Switzerland5

Builds remote-controlled platforms for humanitarian demining and explosive ordnance disposal, deployed across conflict zones from Ukraine to Iraq and Colombia.

GradelBascharage, Luxembourg5

Builds mechanical ground support equipment for spacecraft, nuclear maintenance machinery and robotic composite manufacturing systems for European aerospace, defence and energy customers.

Infinite OrbitsToulouse, France5

Designs, owns and operates spacecraft to provide inspection, life extension and end-of-life services for geostationary satellites, using autonomous vision-based navigation technology.

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Aquark TechnologiesFareham, United Kingdom5

Builds miniaturised cold atom quantum hardware for GPS-independent navigation, timing and sensing in defence, telecoms and critical infrastructure.

FiducialDelft, Netherlands5

Develops deployable computer vision software for drone platforms and counter-UAS systems, covering detection, GNSS-independent navigation and autonomous interception in contested environments.

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Harmattan AIParis, France5

Builds autonomous drones, synthetic aperture radar payloads and counter-UAS intercept systems for NATO governments, with vertically integrated manufacturing in France.

ImprobableLondon, United Kingdom5

Synthetic environments and military simulation platform used for NATO defence training and wargaming. Raised over $700M in total funding.

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Innatera NanosystemsDelft, Netherlands5

Builds neuromorphic processors and developer tools that run brain-inspired AI directly on sensors and edge devices at ultra-low power.

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IsembardLondon, United Kingdom5

Runs a distributed network of precision factories powered by MasonOS, its proprietary software platform, manufacturing high-precision components for aerospace, defence and critical industries.

QuadsatOdense, Denmark

Provides UAV-based antenna testing and RF measurement solutions for satellite communications and defence industries. Their drone technology enables efficient on-site testing and calibration of antennas and RF systems.

SpectraLocA platform-agnostic electronic warfare payload that passively detects, identifies, and geolocates radar emitters and jamming devices from drone platforms without emitting signals, enabling stand-off electromagnetic intelligence.View productsQS Series RF PayloadsQuadsat Cloud

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RobCoMunich, Germany

Develops and manufactures modular robot automation solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises, offering flexible hardware kits and no-code software platforms.

Modular Robot KitA configurable industrial robot system built from interchangeable modules, supporting 1 to 8 axes with up to 40 kg payload, 2.5 m reach, and 0.1 mm repeat accuracy — deployable within weeks via a Robotics-as-a-Service model.View productsRobVisionRobFlow

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Roseman LabsUtrecht, Netherlands

Specializes in Multi-Party Computation technology enabling secure collaboration on encrypted data, allowing organizations to analyze sensitive datasets without exposing raw data.

Roseman Labs Encrypted Computing PlatformPython-based data collaboration platform with 50+ ready-to-use functionalities including machine learning, where datasets are split into encrypted shares across three independent EU cloud servers so no single party ever sees the full data.View productsMulti-Party Computation EngineDeveloper Integration Layer

SavoxEspoo, Finland

Tactical communication headsets and hearing protection systems for military forces, enabling clear comms in high-noise environments.

IMP Intercom SystemA digital intercom control and command system for military vehicles and vessels, certified to MIL-STD-461/810/1275 with STANAG 4754 compliance and 5W typical power consumption.View productsPack-COMTRICS Ci4

ScanwayWroclaw, Poland

Designs and manufactures optical payloads for Earth observation satellites and industrial machine vision systems for automated quality control in manufacturing.

SOP — Scanway Optical PayloadA telescope series designed for Earth observation and other remote sensing applications, compatible with micro- and nanosatellites. Supports multiple spectral bands including visible, near-infrared and shortwave infrared imaging with configurable ground sample distance. Custom optical and mechanical design is offered for each mission.View productsSCS — Scanway Camera SystemIndustrial Vision Systems (CUMULUS, STRATUS, NIMBUS, CIRRUS)

SensegloveDelft, Netherlands

Develops force and haptic feedback gloves that enable users to feel virtual objects in VR for training and research applications.

SenseGlove Nova 2Wireless haptic glove with active palm contact feedback, 20N force feedback per finger via magnetic friction brakes, and vibrotactile actuators, priced at $5,999 per pair for VR training and prototyping.View productsSenseGlove R1VR Training Solutions

Sensity AIAmsterdam, Netherlands

AI-powered deepfake detection platform that identifies synthetic media and provides cybersecurity solutions against AI-generated threats.

Sensity AI Deepfake Detection PlatformMultilayer forensic analysis platform that examines pixels, file structures, and voice patterns to detect deepfakes in seconds, producing court-ready reports with confidence scores and explainability heatmaps.View productsFace Manipulation DetectionDeepfake Voice Detection

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SirenGalway, Ireland

Provides an investigative intelligence platform that enables organizations to search, analyze, and visualize data for law enforcement, cybersecurity, fraud, and national security investigations.

Siren InvestigateAn AI-powered investigative search platform with full-text search, link analysis, geospatial/temporal analysis, and real-time topic clustering that analysts say reduces investigation time by 70%, deployable on-premise or air-gapped environments.View productsSiren FederateK9 AI Companion

SkyetonTallinn, Estonia

Fixed-wing UAV manufacturer producing the Raybird platform with 28-hour endurance and 2,500km range. Over 1,000 aircraft built, 350,000+ combat flight hours logged across military customers.

Raybird UASFixed-wing tactical reconnaissance UAV with 28+ hours flight endurance, 2,500 km range, and 200+ km real-time video link, catapult-launched from any surface in 15 minutes.View productsRaybird Catapult Launch SystemRF Locator Module

Theon InternationalAthens, Greece

Night vision and thermal imaging devices manufactured for military forces in over 60 countries worldwide.

NYXA MIL-SPEC dual-tube image-intensified night vision binocular with integrated infrared illuminator, mountable on helmet or handheld, offering enhanced depth perception for dismounted operations.View productsARGUSTHERMIS

Threod SystemsTartu, Estonia

Develops and manufactures fixed-wing and VTOL surveillance drones, gyro-stabilized electro-optical payloads and pneumatic launcher systems for armed forces in 27 countries.

Eos C VTOLA fully electric vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aircraft designed for long-range surveillance and target acquisition. It operates at ranges up to 50 km with up to 3 hours of endurance, reaches a service ceiling of 4,500 m and can be deployed by two operators in under 4 minutes. The system includes AES-256 encrypted communications, GPS-independent navigation, electronic warfare resilience and an integrated eOpic-5 electro-optical payload with full HD and thermal imaging.View productseOpicCata

VrgineersPrague, Czech Republic

High-resolution VR and mixed reality headsets built specifically for military pilot training and combat simulation.

XTAL 3 VRA professional 4K-per-eye VR headset with up to 180-degree horizontal field of view, eye tracking, hand tracking, and custom prescription lens support, built for military flight simulation and training.View productsPortable TrainerGeneric Classroom Trainer

Zero 2 InfinityBarcelona, Spain

Develops high-altitude balloon systems for near-space payload testing, stratospheric flight and balloon-assisted small satellite launch concepts.

ElevateStratospheric transportation service for flying payloads to near space for HAPS testing, communications, remote sensing, drop tests, weather profiling and marketing missions.View productsBloonBloostar

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4C StrategiesStockholm, Sweden5

Builds military training management software and organisational resilience platforms for NATO armed forces and critical infrastructure operators worldwide.

Advanced Protection SystemsWarsaw, Poland5

Builds counter-drone systems and 3D MIMO radars used by military forces, airports and critical infrastructure operators to detect, track and neutralise small aerial threats.

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Archangel ImagingOxford, United Kingdom5

Builds edge AI camera systems and GPS-denied autonomy software for small drones, enabling security teams and military units to operate in environments where cloud connectivity and external infrastructure cannot be relied on.

iComatAthens, Greece5

Manufactures steered-fibre carbon composite parts for aerospace, defence and space using its patented Rapid Tow Shearing process, producing components up to 65% lighter than conventional composites at production scale.

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InvasysBrno, Czech Republic5

Builds mobile phone interception systems and cyber countermeasure platforms for government law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

LatitudeReims, France5

Builds the Zephyr small launch vehicle and Navier engines in France to deliver dedicated orbital access for small satellites from European spaceports.

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Multiverse ComputingSan Sebastián, Spain5

Compresses large language models using tensor network methods so organisations can run advanced AI on edge devices, existing hardware and air-gapped infrastructure at a fraction of normal compute cost.

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NewOrbitReading, United Kingdom5

Develops ultra-low Earth orbit satellites and ion propulsion systems to bring higher-resolution imaging, direct-to-device connectivity and weather intelligence closer to Earth.

AronditeLondon, United Kingdom5

Builds autonomous systems software that links disparate unmanned hardware through a single command interface for defence operations.

Frankenburg TechnologiesTallinn, Estonia5

Develops short-range air-defence interceptor missiles designed for mass production, with a goal of manufacturing at a fraction of the cost and time of conventional systems.

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IntelicAmsterdam, Netherlands5

Builds autonomy software for military unmanned systems, enabling drones and ground robots across air, land and sea to plan, coordinate and execute missions through a single command and control interface.

IS-WirelessWarsaw, Poland5

Builds sovereign private 5G and 6G networks for tactical defence and industrial deployments, powered by its patented LiquidRAN self-healing architecture.

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Isar AerospaceOttobrunn, Germany5

Builds Spectrum, a two-stage liquid-fuelled launch vehicle carrying up to 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit, serving the small and medium satellite market from launch sites in Norway and French Guiana.

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Atlas UASRiga, Latvia5

Latvian unmanned aerial systems developer building fixed-wing and multirotor drones for military ISR, mapping, and tactical reconnaissance.

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ClavisterÖrnsköldsvik, Sweden5

Örnsköldsvik-based network security pioneer that built one of the world's first firewalls in 1997. Today supplies next-generation firewall, VPN and zero-trust solutions to defence, government and telecom customers including the Swedish Armed Forces.

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Druid SoftwareDublin, Ireland5

Private 5G and 4G/LTE core network software for defence, public safety, and enterprise. Raemis platform deployed for NATO CCDCOE cyber defence exercises and US DoD tactical edge applications supporting 800-member military battalions.

ELDIS PardubicePardubice, Czech Republic5

ELDIS Pardubice is the leading Czech manufacturer of active radar systems for air traffic control and defence applications. Established in 1991 and part of Czechoslovak Group since 2017, the company produces the RL-2000 Primary Surveillance Radar, MSSR-1 Secondary Surveillance Radar, and PAR-E Precision Landing Radar, serving customers in over 25 countries.

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GaltTecTartu, Estonia5

Estonian solid oxide fuel cell developer producing long-endurance power systems for unmanned aerial vehicles, enabling drones to fly 5x longer than lithium batteries.