European Defence Companies Database

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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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PIAP SpaceWarsaw, Poland1

Builds space robotics systems including manipulators, grippers and mechanical ground support equipment for satellite servicing, active debris removal and orbital missions.

QuSideBarcelona, Spain1

Builds quantum random number generators and randomness processing units that give encryption systems a hardware-verified source of entropy, covering embedded chipsets through to cloud-scale computing.

SwarmerKyiv, Ukraine1+

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

Victrix ArmamentsCazzano Sant'Andrea, Italy1

Builds bolt-action precision rifles for military sniper, anti-materiel and law enforcement use, plus competition and small-bore rifles for civilian shooters.

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AaroniaStrickscheid, Germany

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

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Thorium Space TechnologyWrocław, Poland1

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.

Griff AviationSykkylven, Norway1

Designs and manufactures heavy-lift UAVs capable of carrying 30 to 60 kg payloads, built for logistics, emergency response and industrial operations.

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Metis AerospaceUnited Kingdom1

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

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21strategiesMunich, Germany

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.

eleQtronSiegen, Germany1

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

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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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.

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.

ISISPACEDelft, Netherlands1

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.

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.

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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.

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Novator SolutionsStockholm, Sweden1

Stockholm-based electronic warfare and signals intelligence company developing wideband COMINT receivers including the HUGIN family and ODEN 3001 intelligent RF spectrum recorder for national defence and SIGINT agencies.

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Pivexin TechnologyBabice, Poland1

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.

Radical BuildersAmsterdam, Netherlands1

Develops unmanned vessels (USVs) for maritime operations with autonomous capabilities. Their first vessel is a solar-powered drone harvester for seaweed and marine debris cleanup operations.

SatlantisBilbao, Spain1

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.

SatRevWrocław, Poland1

NewSpace company specializing in the design, manufacture and deployment of nanosatellites for Earth observation. Founded in 2016, headquartered in Wroclaw, listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

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SatVuLondon, United Kingdom1

Earth observation company providing the world's highest resolution commercial thermal imagery from satellites to monitor climate change, energy efficiency, and economic activity with 3.5m resolution thermal data.

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SEC TechnologiesLiptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia1

Manufacturer of the Falcon 4G active stand-off chemical and biological detector, capable of identifying warfare agents at distances up to 6 km using patented DIAL laser technology. Customers include Slovak, Hungarian, and US armed forces.

siliXconPrague, Czech Republic1

Czech manufacturer of high-power-density brushless motor controllers for UAVs, unmanned ground vehicles and e-mobility applications. Supplies dual-use ISR and counter-UAS drone platforms with modular PMSM/BLDC drive systems.

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SILMORRiga, Latvia1

Industrial marking specialist producing METALPHOTO aluminium nameplates, control panels and thermal camouflage solutions for military equipment. Exhibited at Eurosatory 2024. ISO 9001 certified since 2005.

SINTEG SystemsRotterdam, Netherlands1

SINTEG Systems is a TU Delft spin-off developing advanced inspection technologies for composite structures. Their wireless sensor systems enable in-situ, real-time, and non-intrusive evaluation of composite materials using innovative ultrasound-based inspection technology, providing quantifiable assessment of material integrity.

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Sky Engine AILondon, United Kingdom1

UK-based company providing a Generative AI Synthetic Data Cloud platform that creates fully annotated synthetic data and trains computer vision algorithms at scale for various industries.

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SpaceitTartu, Estonia1

Develops cloud-based satellite mission control software (MCSaaS) and operates a Space Cyber Range for space cybersecurity training. Spin-off of ESTCube-1, Estonia's first satellite mission. Prime contractor for ESA 4S Space Cyber Range and participant in NATO CCDCOE Locked Shields exercises.

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Spherical SystemsRotterdam, Netherlands1

Spherical Systems designs dedicated semiconductors and electronic subsystems for defence satellites. Their technology manipulates electronic circuits at the transistor level, enabling systems that are smaller, more reliable, and highly software configurable. Supported by Netherlands Industries for Defence & Security.

T-KartorKristianstad, Sweden1

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.

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Tern SystemsReykjavik, Iceland1

Air traffic management software provider delivering ATC automation and simulator training systems to military and civilian operators across Europe, Asia and Africa. Supplies air surveillance display systems to the Royal Thai Air Force and develops the ORION simulator suite for controller training.

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TexplainedSophia Antipolis, France1

Integrated circuit reverse engineering and hardware security lab specializing in backdoor detection, data extraction from black-box chips, and IC forensics. Serves government and defence supply chain security through its ChipJuice software and Le Lab facility in Sophia Antipolis.

U-SpaceToulouse, France1

Smallsat constellation manufacturer providing sovereign communications and earth observation platforms for defence and government.

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UAVSAVEBratislava, Slovakia1

Slovak UAV manufacturer developing mission-specific drone systems for defence and commercial use. Several systems have been tested in real battlefield conditions.

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2D PhotonicsPisa, Italy

Graphene photonics company developing energy-efficient optical transceivers and photonic circuits for high-bandwidth AI, telecoms, datacoms and resilient communications infrastructure.

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3D Phoenix DefenceLomianki, Poland

Official Polish partner of SPEE3D, distributing and servicing metal 3D printers for defence applications including rapid field repair and spare parts manufacturing.

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3D Talo FinlandKuopio, Finland

Kuopio-based XR studio providing VR and AR training platforms for industry and the Finnish Defence Forces. Built BITE, an immersive training platform, and has delivered group-based VR training for Puolustusvoimat medical personnel.

3DfensePrague, Czech Republic

Czech aerospace startup producing containerised mobile drone factories capable of up to 6,400 UAVs per month, paired with fully 3D-printed VTOL platforms that can be configured as ISR drones, reusable bombers or kamikaze systems. Presented at MSPO 2025.

3IPKBratislava, Slovakia

3IPK develops blockchain-based digital solutions automating certification, supply chain, maintenance and program management processes for aerospace, defense and nuclear sectors. The first blockchain company accepted into Slovakia's Security and Defense Industry Association, 3IPK was awarded the European Space Agency's first blockchain software contract and operates from Bratislava and Toulouse.

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4GDUnited Kingdom

UK defence training technology company building data-enabled military training systems, smart facilities, robotic targets and UAS simulation for tactical readiness.

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5.0 RoboticsTallinn, Estonia

Develops AI-driven, modular CNC machines and robotic manufacturing solutions for defence and field operations. Produces compact, energy-efficient manufacturing systems for on-site parts production and repair without limits.

52 North HealthCambridge, United Kingdom

52 North Health is a University of Cambridge spin-out developing advanced medical devices for nuclear emergency preparedness. Selected for NATO DIANA, their ARC™ product strengthens medical resilience capability, enabling remote triaging and treatment monitoring of those at risk of radiation sickness.

A-techSYNShannon, Ireland

Vertically integrated UAS manufacturer producing fixed-wing UAVs from 4 to 150 kg MTOW with up to 12 hours endurance. Supplies the Irish Naval Service and Defence Forces with surveillance drones and develops its own PilotUS autopilot system.

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A.ST.I.M.Ravenna, Italy

Ravenna developer of C5ISTAR and tactical mission systems that integrate radar, sonar, electro-optical and NBCR sensors for land and maritime operations. Customers include NATO, the Italian Army, Carabinieri and Coast Guard.

ABET High Tech SolutionsBra, Italy

Composite panels and hybrid laminates manufacturer serving armoured vehicles, helicopter interiors, ship reinforcement and body armour. Based in Bra (Cuneo), with a US subsidiary in Wisconsin.