European Defence Companies Database

1,191 companies

Builds space traffic management and collision avoidance platforms that help satellite operators navigate an increasingly crowded orbit.

Size

11-50

Founded

2018

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Builds counter-drone net capture systems and autonomous electro-optical targeting platforms for military and government security operations.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Counter-Drone

Designs and manufactures FPV drones and pilot goggles for military and commercial operators, with full vertical integration and no Chinese components in their supply chain.

Size

11-50

Founded

2018

Sector

Drones & UAV

Develops flight software, ground segment systems and Earth observation data platforms for European space missions, from satellites and launchers to small satellite systems.

Size

51-200

Founded

1988

Sector

Space & Satellites

Develops hardware-agnostic collaborative autonomy software for drone swarms, helping one operator coordinate large numbers of unmanned systems in contested environments.

Size

51-200

Founded

2023

Sector

Drones & UAV

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 fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems and an intelligence-as-a-service platform used by European maritime safety agencies, border forces and defence customers for long-endurance surveillance missions.

Size

100-500

Founded

2001

Sector

Drones & UAV

Designs and manufactures armoured tactical vehicles, special-purpose transport and electronic warfare systems for defence, emergency response and civil security markets.

Size

51-200

Founded

2001

Sector

Ground Robotics

Builds flight inspection systems and airborne surveillance platforms for aviation authorities, military and government agencies worldwide, and holds the world market leader position in flight inspection.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Sensors & EW

Builds counter-drone systems that detect, track and neutralise unauthorised UAVs for military, government and critical infrastructure operators across 35+ countries.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Counter-Drone

Manufactures ballistic and blast-protected container systems for military command posts, field camps and nuclear applications, certified to NATO STANAG standards.

Size

51-200

Founded

1974

Sector

Soldier Systems

Develops and manufactures electronic warfare and signals intelligence systems for UAV detection, suppression and protection of Ukrainian armed forces personnel and infrastructure.

Size

201-500

Founded

2017

Sector

Sensors & EW

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

Builds tactical communications hardware, surveillance drones, electronic warfare systems and cybersecurity solutions for NATO, military forces and government organisations.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Communications

Manufactures laserless LED-based military simulation trainers for small arms, vehicle crews, anti-armour weapons, MANPADS and remote weapon stations, powered by their proprietary GUARD simulation engine.

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

AI & Defence Software

Builds mission control software, satellite ground segments and space security solutions for institutional and defence operators.

Size

51-200

Founded

1987

Sector

Space & Satellites

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

Size

-

Founded

-

Sector

Space & Satellites

Uses satellite imagery and AI to monitor vegetation, pipeline and supply chain risks across critical infrastructure networks.

Size

51-200

Founded

2018

Sector

Space & Satellites

Builds AI-powered command and control systems for counter-drone defence, maritime security and critical infrastructure protection, deployed at over 60 sites worldwide.

Size

-

Founded

2007

Sector

Naval & Maritime

Operates a low-Earth-orbit satellite network delivering 5G NTN direct-to-device connectivity for industrial IoT and unmodified smartphones, with spectrum and satellites serving remote regions worldwide.

Size

-

Founded

2016

Sector

Space & Satellites

Builds OSINT-powered threat intelligence and disinformation detection platforms for governments, security agencies and enterprises.

Size

11-50

Founded

2022

Sector

Cybersecurity

Builds neutral-atom quantum computers and full-stack quantum software for scientific and industrial applications, spun out of the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics.

Size

51-200

Founded

2022

Sector

Quantum Technology

Builds 3D radar systems that detect, track and classify small flying objects — birds, bats and drones — for military, airport, wind farm and critical infrastructure customers worldwide.

Size

51-200

Founded

2015

Sector

Sensors & EW

Designs and manufactures edge computing, sensing and communications systems for defence, national security and resilience organisations operating in degraded or denied connectivity environments.

Size

-

Founded

2016

Sector

Communications

Manufactures sovereign satellites and in-orbit data processing systems for governments and armed forces seeking full operational control over their space-based assets.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Space & Satellites

Builds jamming-resistant radio communication systems and video intelligence links for UAVs, robotic systems and other unmanned platforms used in contested electromagnetic environments.

Size

1-50

Founded

2023

Sector

Communications

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

Size

100-500

Founded

2000

Sector

AI & Defence Software

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.

Size

50-100

Founded

2018

Sector

Advanced Materials

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

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Sensors & EW

Builds man-portable autonomous drones for counter-UAS interception and drone-launched precision strike, serving European armed forces and NATO allies.

Size

11-50

Founded

2022

Sector

Drones & UAV

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

Size

11-50

Founded

2025

Sector

Communications

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

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

Designs memory-safe semiconductors with post-quantum cryptography for securing servers, edge devices and critical infrastructure against both current and quantum-era threats.

Size

1-10

Founded

2021

Sector

Quantum Technology

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

Building Europe's first commercial Earth Observation satellite constellation for daily high-resolution monitoring. Combines multispectral satellite systems with AI-powered analytics.

Size

1-10

Founded

2023

Sector

Space & Satellites

Builds very high-resolution optical imagers for Earth observation satellites. The iSIM instrument has flown on ISS missions and CubeSats launched on SpaceX Falcon 9, serving defence intelligence and methane monitoring customers.

Size

51-200

Founded

2014

Sector

Space & Satellites

Provides TEMPEST-certified IT equipment, satellite and radio communications, cryptography, optoelectronic fire-control systems and secure power supply to EU and NATO defence customers. Employs approximately 150 people from its base near Warsaw.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Communications

UK maritime technology company developing advanced surface and subsurface craft, including VICTA, MARS USV and CADDIS systems for contested littoral and defence missions.

Size

51-200

Founded

-

Sector

Naval & Maritime

French space propulsion company developing iodine and water-based in-orbit mobility systems for satellite constellations, orbital manoeuvring and sustainable space operations.

Size

11-50

Founded

2017

Sector

Space & Satellites

CILAS develops laser and optics systems for armed forces, including missile-guidance lasers, anti-drone systems and optical coatings for defence and space applications.

Size

201-500

Founded

-

Sector

Sensors & EW

Cambridge Radio Frequency Systems designs RF sensors and spectrum-monitoring software for defence and national security, built around the RFeye Node sensor that covers up to 40 GHz. Over 4,600 sensors deployed across 319 organisations on six continents.

Size

51-200

Founded

2007

Sector

Sensors & EW

A geospatial analytics company that provides drone-based 3D mapping technology and digital twin creation platforms for real-time intelligence, terrain analysis, and situational awareness applications.

Size

11-50

Founded

2023

Sector

Drones & UAV

Frequentis builds safety-critical communication and information systems for air traffic management, defence, public safety, maritime and public transport operations.

Size

1001-5000

Founded

-

Sector

Communications

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

Cavok UAS designs and manufactures professional drone platforms in France, offering configurable systems for long-range surveillance, defence, counter-drone work, maritime missions and logistics.

Size

11-50

Founded

-

Sector

Drones & UAV

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

Builds neutral-atom quantum processors for industrial optimization and simulation. Partners with MBDA on defence optimization and Thales on satellite mission planning, backed by France's Defence Innovation Fund with over €340 million in financing.

Size

201-500

Founded

2019

Sector

Quantum Technology