European Defence Companies Database

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Sybilla TechnologiesBydgoszcz, Poland2

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

Ubiq AerospaceTrondheim, Norway2

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

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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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.

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HadeanLondon, United Kingdom1

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

Innatera NanosystemsDelft, Netherlands1

Builds neuromorphic processors and developer tools that run brain-inspired AI directly on sensors and edge devices at ultra-low power.

AnzenMadrid, Spain1

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

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.

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.

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SwissDronesBuchs, Switzerland2

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.

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UbitiumDusseldorf, Germany2

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.

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.

Munin DynamicsSwindon, United Kingdom1

Munin Dynamics builds hand-launched micro-missile interceptors designed to stop FPV and fibre-optic drones at close range, protecting dismounted soldiers, vehicles and fixed infrastructure. The company engineers in the UK and Norway and iterates with Ukrainian units in Kyiv.

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.

Q*BirdDelft, Netherlands2

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

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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.

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StratoboticTurin, Italy2

Turin startup founded in 2019 developing CubeHAPS, a reusable high-altitude pseudo-satellite operating at 20 km for persistent Earth observation, ISR and telecommunications. Incubated by ESA BIC Turin and a finalist at Tech Tour Deeptech and Defence 2024.

TrackDeepTallinn, Estonia2

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

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AcodyneFrederiksberg, Denmark1

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.

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.

CrowdSecParis, France1

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

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.

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.

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GreenerwaveFrance1

Greenerwave develops smart reconfigurable RF materials and satellite communication terminals for sovereign connectivity, detection and defence communications use cases.

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.