European Defence Companies Database

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.

OKAPI:OrbitsBraunschweig, Germany2

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

SwarmerKyiv, Ukraine2+

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

Ubiq AerospaceTrondheim, Norway2

Builds modular electro-thermal ice detection and protection systems for UAVs, drones and next-generation aircraft operating in icing conditions.

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AaroniaStrickscheid, Germany1

Builds RF spectrum analysers and the AARTOS counter-drone detection and defence system, used by militaries and critical infrastructure operators worldwide.

DedroneKassel, Germany1

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

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Gabler MaschinenbauLübeck, Germany1

Builds hoistable mast systems, submarine components and torpedo-tube-launched unmanned surface vessels for naval forces worldwide.

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HadeanLondon, United Kingdom2

Builds synthetic environment software for military training, command and control, and battlefield intelligence for armed forces worldwide.

HarfangLabParis, France2

Builds endpoint detection and response software for European enterprises and government agencies, with cloud and on-premises deployment options certified by ANSSI and the German BSI.

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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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ArqitLondon, United Kingdom1

Builds quantum-safe encryption software that protects government, defence and telecoms networks from current cyber threats and future quantum computing attacks.

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Metis AerospaceUnited Kingdom2

Builds radio frequency-based drone detection systems and signals intelligence sensors for airports, military, prisons and critical infrastructure operators.

UnseenlabsRennes, France2

Operates a LEO satellite constellation that detects radio frequency signals from ships at sea, tracking dark vessels that disable AIS transponders to avoid detection.

AnzenMadrid, Spain1

Provides safety, reliability and airworthiness engineering services for aerospace and defence programmes, and develops MBSE-based safety analysis software for complex systems.

Stanhope AILondon, United Kingdom2

Builds brain-inspired autonomous AI software for robots and drones, using Active Inference and the Free Energy Principle to enable adaptive decision-making on edge devices without large training datasets.

ZeroPhaseMunich, Germany2

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

Kreios SpaceBarcelona, Spain1

Builds air-breathing electric propulsion systems that allow satellites to operate continuously in Very Low Earth Orbit at around 200 km altitude, using atmospheric air and solar power in place of onboard fuel.

Lobster RoboticsDelft, Netherlands1

Designs, manufactures and rents autonomous underwater drones for high-resolution seabed inspection, serving both offshore industry and naval forces.

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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.

KelluuJoensuu, Finland2

Kelluu delivers high-resolution environmental data using autonomous, emission-free airships, creating digital twins to help businesses and governments make better decisions. Provides data-as-a-service with high-resolution (1px/1cm) aerial data for environmental monitoring, geospatial mapping, and creating digital twins of real-world environments.

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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.

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MindgardLancaster, United Kingdom2

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

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.

PhonexiaBrno, Czech Republic2

Brno-based voice biometrics and speech recognition company serving intelligence agencies, law enforcement and defence forensic labs in 60 countries. Products include Voice Inspector for forensic voice analysis and a speech-to-text platform for on-premise SIGINT.

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Pivexin TechnologyBabice, Poland2

Supplies motion control systems, electric actuators, slewing gearboxes and drive technology for military platforms including turret systems and land vehicles. Active in European Defence Fund projects across ground combat and force protection sectors.

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Rotors & CamsBudapest, Hungary2

Hungarian manufacturer of custom multirotor, fixed-wing and hybrid UAV systems for defence and industrial applications. Founded 2014, ISO 9001 certified with in-house R&D, system integration, and small-to-medium series production capabilities.

Sagax CommunicationsBudapest, Hungary2

Hungarian designer and manufacturer of SIGINT, COMINT, ELINT and electronic warfare receiver systems. Integrated platforms offer 40 MHz real-time bandwidth to 6 GHz, built-in direction finding and spectrum recording. Product line ranges from man-portable receivers to fixed operation-site installations.

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SnigelDesignFarsta, Sweden2

Tactical carrying equipment, body armour and modular load-bearing systems for military and law enforcement. Key supplier to the Swedish Armed Forces for over 20 years, founded 1990 by a Swedish airborne ranger.

T-KartorKristianstad, Sweden2

Geospatial software supplier building cartographic production and GEOINT platforms for defence and public safety. Partner of the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency since 2014, founded in Kristianstad in 1985.

TrackDeepTallinn, Estonia2

AI-powered drone detection, tracking, and pilot localization platform for critical infrastructure protection and national airspace security.

Tropic SquarePrague, Czech Republic2

Czech semiconductor company developing auditable, tamper-resistant secure elements for IoT devices, digital identity, and critical infrastructure protection.

VyomaMunich, Germany2

Space situational awareness using AI-driven analytics and a dedicated microsatellite constellation for in-orbit debris tracking. TU Munich spin-off backed by Safran Corporate Ventures and the European Investment Fund, in talks with NATO space commands.

AleetPoland1

Digital twin technology and AI-driven fleet routing platform for defence logistics optimization and supply chain resilience.

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Argus Remote SystemsLaksevåg, Norway1

Bergen-based manufacturer of electric ROV systems ranging from inspection-class units to heavy work-class vehicles rated to 7,000 metres, with over-the-horizon control via Starlink and Kongsberg Maritime Broadband Radio. Has delivered ROV systems to defence customers for more than 25 years.

Ascent LuminaRiga, Latvia1

AI computer vision company developing efficient, reliable and secure AI solutions to help increase situational awareness. Creates real-time AI object detectors and classificators that augment RGB or thermal camera video streams.

AutoAgriVanvikan, Norway1

Develops and manufactures autonomous, electric ground vehicles (UGV) for agriculture, park, defence applications and R&D. Their modular vehicle concept has potential as a cost-effective dual-use solution for defence applications.

CrystalSpaceTallinn, Estonia1

Manufactures space-qualified cameras and edge AI vision systems for autonomous defence platforms, with 200+ cameras delivered across satellite, rover, and lunar missions.

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Elaboracja NiewiadowNiewiadow, Poland1

Ammunition production company developing and manufacturing 155mm artillery rounds in partnership with Northrop Grumman. Part of Grupa Niewiadow-PGM, a WSE-listed defence consortium focused on medium and large calibre munitions for Krab and K9 systems.

FibreCoatAachen, Germany1

A materials technology company developing advanced fiber-reinforced composites and metal-coated fibers for applications including electromagnetic shielding, radar-absorbing materials, and high-performance composites for aerospace and defence sectors.

Gate SpaceTulln, Austria1

Develops high-performance chemical propulsion solutions for satellites, including the GATE Jetpack plug-and-play mobility system that enables orbital maneuvers, collision avoidance, and refueling capabilities.

ITTIPoznan, Poland1

Poznan-based SME building ML-powered CBRN sensor networks for chemical and radiological detection. Led the EU-SENSE project and won the Crystal Brussels prize as Poland's most active SME in EU framework programmes.

Kuva SpaceTampere, Finland1

Hyperspectral microsatellite constellation providing real-time environmental monitoring and defence intelligence imagery.

LabrysLondon, United Kingdom1

Technology company building Axiom, a secure workforce management platform that helps organizations verify, support, and pay their globally dispersed teams while managing operations at scale.

Matrix.org1

Develops open standard for secure, decentralized communications enabling interoperable real-time communication. Provides foundation for secure messaging and collaboration platforms.

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MonopulseVilnius, Lithuania1

Manufactures NATO Class I tactical reconnaissance drones with GPS-jam resistance and night vision. The Falcon MK3S series covers ISR, topographic mapping and forward observation. Received EUR 1.12M from Lithuania's national development bank to expand production.