European Defence Companies Database

BlücherErkrath, Germany3

Develops and manufactures SARATOGA® CBRN protective clothing systems for military, civil defence, fire services and police forces across 55 countries.

CailabsRennes, France3

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, Estonia3

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.

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LeanspaceStrasbourg, France3

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

NeuraspacePorto, Portugal3

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

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OrbotixBrasov, Romania3

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

Orqa FPVOsijek, Croatia3

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.

TAF IndustriesKyiv, Ukraine3

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.

TEKEVERLisboa, Portugal3

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.

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X Reality FactoryValencia, Spain3

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

Aerodata AGBraunschweig, Germany2

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.

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Dynamit Nobel DefenceBurbach, Germany2

Designs and manufactures shoulder-fired weapons, explosive reactive armour, mine-laying systems and aerosol fire suppression for German and international armed forces from its production site in Burbach, Germany.

GermandronesBerlin, Germany2

Builds VTOL fixed-wing drones for ISR, border surveillance, inspection and tactical military operations, sold to armed forces and security agencies across Europe.

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GuardiarisLjubljana, Slovenia2

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.

KvertusIvano-Frankivsk, Ukraine2

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

OPTOMANVilnius, Lithuania2

Designs and manufactures high-damage-threshold laser optics for defence laser systems, directed energy weapons, missile guidance and space applications, using ion beam sputtering technology.

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OvzonSolna, Sweden2

Delivers high-throughput SATCOM-as-a-Service for government and defence forces on the move, built on the Ovzon 3 geostationary satellite with steerable spot beams and on-board processing.

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Diodon Drone TechnologyToulouse, France3

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.

INLEAP PhotonicsHannover, Germany3

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.

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north.ioKiel, Germany3

Builds cloud and on-premises big data platforms for managing, processing and visualising underwater and terrestrial sensor data, serving navies, offshore wind operators and hydrographic agencies.

3YOURMINDBerlin, Germany2

Builds on-demand manufacturing software that helps defence and industrial organisations identify spare parts suitable for additive manufacturing and manage distributed production workflows.

4C StrategiesStockholm, Sweden2

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

iComatAthens, Greece2

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.

Scaleout SystemsUppsala, Sweden3

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

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Comrod Communication GroupNorway3

Comrod Communication Group develops tactical antennas, masts, naval antenna systems, mission systems and power solutions for defence and maritime communications.

EcosmicTurin, Italy3

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.

EmLogicOslo, Norway3

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.

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Fly4FuturePrague, Czech Republic3

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.

MindgardLancaster, United Kingdom3

Automated AI red teaming and security testing. First company to apply dynamic application security testing methodology to AI systems.

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NestAIHelsinki, Finland3

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.

NeurobusParis, France3

Develops neuromorphic computing solutions for frugal AI applications in defence and aerospace. Creates brain-inspired computing systems for energy-efficient AI processing.

Spar-TacIvanić-Grad, Croatia3

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.

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SysnavVernon, France3

Magneto-inertial navigation technology that geolocates soldiers and vehicles in GPS-denied environments to within 1% of distance travelled. Its LocIndoor dismounted-soldier locator is part of the DGA's CENTURION future-soldier programme.

VABO CompositesEmmeloord, Netherlands3

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.

AccurisionLustenau, Austria2

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.

BlackwallTallinn, Estonia2

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

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CogniwarePrague, Czech Republic2

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.

CyNationLondon, United Kingdom2

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.

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Garam ElektronikVallentuna, Sweden2

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.

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Gibson RoboticsUnited Kingdom2

Scotland-based developer of autonomous counter-UAS drones, building the Red Kite fixed-wing drone hunter with patented net capture mechanism and the Shadow Hawk aerial defence platform for critical national infrastructure protection.

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GScanTallinn, Estonia2

Develops cosmic-ray based 3D imaging solutions using muon tomography technology for non-destructive testing and structural health monitoring of critical infrastructure.

HozintBrussels, Belgium2

Situational awareness platform combining AI and human intelligence for real-time open-source threat monitoring. Processes over 115,000 alerts monthly across dozens of languages for defence, security, and intelligence clients.

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ISPASMoss, Norway2

Radar specialist founded in 2001 building FMCW Ku-band oil spill detection systems, Radar Cross Section measurement equipment, and the Nordic Training Emitter — a high-power X-band RF signal generator that simulates real radar systems for defence training and operational readiness.

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Kappa OptronicsGermany2

Kappa Optronics develops certified camera and vision systems for aviation, defence, UAV/UAS, situational awareness and rugged monitoring applications.

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link22Linköping, Sweden2

Linköping cybersecurity company building cross-domain communication, cryptography, and USB sanitisation products for Swedish defence forces and government agencies handling classified information. Founded 2006 by ex-IT-industry engineers.

Marduk TechnologiesTallinn, Estonia2

Estonian defence tech company developing AI-powered situational awareness and battlefield management systems for NATO forces.

Mutable TacticsCambridge, United Kingdom2

Builds Mastermind, an edge-native agentic AI box that turns cheap third-party drones into coordinated autonomous squads operating in denied environments. Raised $2.1M pre-seed in 2026 led by Seraphim Space with backing from the UK National Security Strategic Investment Fund.

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PasqalMassy, France2

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.