European Defence Companies Database

1,024 companies

Builds passive RF drone detection systems and counter-UAS platforms for military and law enforcement customers worldwide.

Size

11-50

Founded

2014

Sector

Counter-Drone

Develops drone mission planning software, onboard hardware and drone show technology used by survey teams and entertainment producers in 150+ countries.

Size

11-50

Founded

2013

Sector

Drones & UAV

Designs, builds and operates complete satellite missions, including Earth observation microsatellites, ground support equipment and a geospatial intelligence platform, serving defence, security and environmental customers across Europe and Africa.

Size

-

Founded

2014

Sector

Space & Satellites

Designs and manufactures full-stack superconducting quantum computers for research institutions, HPC centres and enterprises, available on-premises or via cloud.

Size

201-500

Founded

2018

Sector

Quantum Technology

Builds cloud-native software for satellite command-and-control, pass orchestration and ground station monitoring.

Size

11-50

Founded

2019

Sector

Space & Satellites

Builds OSINT and link analysis tools that help intelligence agencies, law enforcement and corporate investigators uncover hidden connections across open-source, dark web and commercial data sources.

Size

51-200

Founded

2008

Sector

Cybersecurity

Builds AI-powered space traffic management software and sensor infrastructure that automates satellite collision avoidance for commercial and government operators.

Size

1-50

Founded

2020

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Designs autonomous UAV systems for European defence and security, including attack drones, swarm-capable platforms and AI-powered surveillance.

Size

11-50

Founded

2023

Sector

Drones & UAV

Builds satellite tracking telescopes, observatory hardware and real-time collision avoidance software for space situational awareness.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Space & Satellites

Produces kamikaze FPV drones, interceptors, reconnaissance UAVs and electronic warfare systems for Ukraine's defence forces, outputting over 80,000 drones per month from 20+ production locations.

Size

501-1000

Founded

2022

Sector

Drones & UAV

Builds an extended reality and AI command-and-control platform for defence, emergency management and critical infrastructure decision-making.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Designs SAR simulation tools, radar instruments, EO data processors and value-added analytics services for European and international space missions.

Size

51-200

Founded

2003

Sector

Space & Satellites

Builds AI software and systems for autonomous drone teaming, counter-UAS and ISR across land, air and sea domains.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Builds dual-use unmanned aircraft in the 500-1000 kg class for military medical evacuation, tactical airlift and long-range surveillance, operated under its own Light UAS Operator Certificate.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

Builds AI infrastructure that converts satellite and aerial imagery into 3D world models and operational intelligence for defence simulation, autonomous systems and disaster response.

Size

50-100

Founded

2020

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Builds compliance screening and financial intelligence software used by global banks and government agencies for sanctions, anti-money-laundering and adverse media checks.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

AI & Defence Software

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

Adaptive human risk management platform that uses behavioral science and data to detect and reduce cybersecurity risks caused by employee behavior.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Cybersecurity

Builds threat intelligence platforms and tools that help security teams collect, process and act on cyber threat data across government, military and enterprise environments.

Size

100-500

Founded

2014

Sector

Cybersecurity

Builds ultra-fast laser beam steering systems for counter-drone defence and high-speed industrial laser manufacturing, developed as a spin-off from Laser Zentrum Hannover.

Size

1-10

Founded

-

Sector

Counter-Drone

Builds Third Wave AI software for military decision-making under uncertainty and industrial supply chain resilience, with a defence platform based on adversarial simulation, autonomous tactics generation and multi-agent reinforcement learning.

Size

11-50

Founded

2020

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Designs and manufactures waterproof, inflatable maritime mini-UAVs for ISR and search-and-rescue missions in naval, coastal and high-humidity environments where conventional drones cannot operate.

Size

11-50

Founded

2017

Sector

Drones & UAV

Builds drag sails and solar sails for satellite deorbiting and deep space propulsion.

Size

11-50

Founded

2020

Sector

Space & Satellites

Builds sovereign European video intelligence software that detects threats, anomalies and security incidents in real time for defence, law enforcement and critical infrastructure operators.

Size

1-10

Founded

2025

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Builds a federated learning platform that trains AI models directly on drones, vehicles and distributed edge devices without raw data ever leaving the device.

Size

11-50

Founded

2017

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Builds and operates the SDO 50 V3, a long-range turbine-powered unmanned helicopter for BVLOS infrastructure inspection, aerial surveillance and search-and-rescue missions.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

Builds a universal RISC-V processor that replaces separate CPU, DSP, GPU and FPGA chips with a single reconfigurable chip for embedded and edge applications.

Size

11-50

Founded

2024

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Builds trapped-ion quantum computers using proprietary microwave-based MAGIC technology for industrial applications in optimization, materials simulation and logistics.

Size

11-50

Founded

2020

Sector

Quantum Technology

AI-powered cybersecurity platform protecting businesses from malicious bot traffic, scrapers, and automated attacks. Rebranded from BotGuard. EUR45M Series B led by Dawn Capital.

Size

11-50

Founded

2019

Sector

Cybersecurity

Open-source collaborative cybersecurity engine using crowd-sourced threat intelligence to block malicious activity in real time.

Size

11-50

Founded

2020

Sector

Cybersecurity

Ecosmic develops operating systems for space security environments. The company advances software used in space and addresses space debris issues by inventing plug-and-play technology that improves collision avoidance. Their SAFE system helps satellite operators navigate collision risks.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Space & Satellites

Designs electronics, encryption hardware and instrumentation for defence, space and harsh-environment applications. Long-time supplier to the Norwegian Armed Forces of remote crypto distribution systems and the SISAM remote radio control system, plus space-grade telemetry and AIS payloads for Norwegian maritime surveillance satellites.

Size

11-50

Founded

1966

Sector

Communications

Norwegian embedded systems and FPGA design centre developing hardware, firmware, and Edge AI for space and industrial applications. Built electronics for the RIMFAX ground-penetrating radar on NASA's Perseverance Mars rover and the ORION European Service Module.

Size

11-50

Founded

2021

Sector

Sensors & EW

Rome-based defence electronics SME founded in 1994 supplying embedded systems, rugged servers, and RF signal processing components to the Italian Navy for radar, sonar, and C4 systems. Developed the Beluga and Beluga-T tethered drones for ISR missions and partners with Edge Autonomy on Italian defence UAS.

Size

51-200

Founded

1994

Sector

Sensors & EW

Czech Technical University spinout building fully autonomous multi-robot UAV systems, including the ROS-based F4F RoboFly research drone and the DroneBuilder custom configuration tool. All UAV platforms are NDAA-compliant for defence and government customers.

Size

11-50

Founded

2017

Sector

Drones & UAV

Develops hypersonic vehicles for Europe's resilience and space sovereignty, focusing on advanced aerospace technology for defence and space applications.

Size

1-10

Founded

2023

Sector

Soldier Systems

Develops AI-powered autonomy software for unmanned military systems across air, land, and sea domains. Their Nexus™ platform enables multi-domain distributed mission autonomy, allowing unmanned systems to autonomously plan, coordinate, and execute complex missions.

Size

1-50

Founded

2021

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Romanian C4I systems integrator providing the BC2A command-and-control platform for the Romanian armed forces. Participates in EU EDF projects MARTE and AURIGA and supports PIRANHA 5, Abrams and K9 Howitzer programmes.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Dutch smallsat manufacturer building CubeSat platforms and satellite systems from Delft. Has launched 101 satellites and delivered 784 subsystems. Signed a framework agreement with the Dutch Ministry of Defence to develop, build, and launch military reconnaissance satellites.

Size

51-200

Founded

2006

Sector

Space & Satellites

European physical AI lab building adaptive intelligence for unmanned systems and command and control platforms, with the Finnish Defence Forces as an early partner. Raised €100 million from Nokia and Finnish sovereign fund Tesi in 2025, chaired by Silo AI founder Peter Sarlin.

Size

11-50

Founded

2025

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Develops quantum key distribution (QKD) technology providing ultra-secure data communications and quantum networking solutions for critical infrastructure.

Size

11-50

Founded

2022

Sector

Quantum Technology

Croatian developer and manufacturer of ballistic vests, plate carriers, hard armour plates and tactical gear, operating as the Spar-Tac brand of Cassis Oprema. Products are designed and field-tested with Croatian special operations units.

Size

11-50

Founded

2011

Sector

Soldier Systems

Manufactures lightweight composite doors, hatches and masts for naval vessels, including the only maritime composite door certified for 60-minute fire resistance. Holds a multi-year supply contract with Damen Naval for the Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate programme.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Naval & Maritime

Austrian high-tech company specializing in GNSS technology that develops cost-efficient electronic warfare solutions including GNSS jammers and countermeasures. Provides AIGIS™ systems for jamming all GNSS constellations, frequency bands, and signals up to 15km range.

Size

1-50

Founded

2015

Sector

Sensors & EW

Danish unmanned eVTOL cargo aircraft developer building heavy-lift drones for offshore logistics and frontline resupply. The E200 carries 200 kg at 450 km/h using a proprietary ducted-fan system, with a 100-500 kg payload family powered by the eThor AI flight suite.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

Prague-based intelligence software company developing Argos, an AI platform for evidence investigation, criminal intelligence and counter-terrorism. Combines object detection, facial recognition and knowledge-graph analytics for law enforcement and defence agencies.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Integrated risk management and analytics company focused on managing digital vulnerabilities inherent in third-party ecosystems. CyDesk platform uses AI and machine learning to automatically evaluate risks from over 900 data sources for cybersecurity, compliance, and business risk management.

Size

1-50

Founded

2015

Sector

Cybersecurity

Designs and manufactures customised cable assemblies, connectors and interconnection systems for Swedish defence and industrial customers across air, naval, land and space domains. SOFF member founded in 1977 with production sites in Vallentuna and Estonia.

Size

11-50

Founded

1977

Sector

Communications