European Defence Companies Database

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AdvenicaMalmö, Sweden

Builds hardware data diodes, encryption systems and network security appliances for defence and critical infrastructure organisations requiring the highest EU and national security certifications.

AerobitsSzczecin, Poland

Designs and manufactures miniature avionics modules, transponders and ground infrastructure for integrating unmanned aircraft into shared airspace.

AIKOTurin, Italy

Builds software that lets satellites detect anomalies, process sensor data onboard and maneuver autonomously without waiting on ground control.

Airborne TechnologiesWiener Neustadt, Austria

Converts fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and UAVs into certified special mission platforms for surveillance, search and rescue, border patrol and ISR operations.

AdargaLondon, United Kingdom

Builds AI software that processes vast amounts of open-source and classified information to deliver intelligence analysis for defence, national security and commercial organisations.

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AEREUSMunich, Germany

Builds a geospatial intelligence platform that ingests drone video, satellite imagery, SAR, LiDAR and SIGINT, then automatically fuses it into a persistent 3D picture of the operational environment for military and security decision-makers.

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AkherosFrance

French behavioural intelligence company building autonomous network self-awareness software for local knowledge accumulation and resilient data determinacy.

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AbtrionRy, Denmark

Builds AI-powered fixed-wing military drones from a Danish HQ in Ry, including the Strike OWA loitering munition with 100 km range, the Decoy swarmable radar-signature emulator, and the Target counter-UAS training drone.

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ACC InnovationÅtvidaberg, Sweden

Builds some of the world's largest VTOL quadcopter UAVs with payload capacities from 150 kg to 1,100 kg. Signed a 2025 cooperation agreement with Finland's Patria to militarise the Thunder Wasp GT for NATO customers.

Acecore TechnologiesUden, Netherlands

Hand-crafts high-performance quadcopter and multirotor drones for military and government use from its facility in Uden. Supplies the Royal Netherlands Army with Zoe M4 tactical UAVs for real-time 2D and 3D mapping in combat operations.

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ACORDE TechnologiesSantander, Spain

Santander-based RF specialist building solid-state power amplifiers, block upconverters, and low-noise receivers for space and defence satellite communications. Certified as a PYME Innovadora and competing with US primes in European military RF.

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ACUA OceanPlymouth, United Kingdom

Designs and operates the Pioneer-class small waterplane area twin hull USV for anti-submarine warfare, maritime ISR and critical national infrastructure monitoring, becoming the UK's first Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessel certified under Workboat Code 3 in 2025.

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Adamant QuantaLund, Sweden

Deep-tech startup developing chip-scale quantum sensors and diamond-based atomic clocks for resilient positioning, navigation and timing in GNSS-denied environments. Selected for NATO DIANA's 2026 cohort and backed by Industrifonden, Almi Invest and Navigare Ventures.

ADAMS Simulation and TrainingWittmund, Germany

Develops VR and mixed-reality flight simulators for Eurofighter and Tornado aircrew training. A Bundeswehr partner for over 20 years, staffed by 50+ engineers including former Luftwaffe pilots.

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Adler Armory GroupOpole, Poland

Licensed special trade company providing weapons, ammunition, anti-drone systems, unmanned combat vehicles and biometric identification devices for military and law enforcement. Operates subsidiary brands including Adler Protect and Military FutureTech.

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ADV DefenseVilnius, Lithuania

Lithuanian defence technology company within Teltonika IoT Group, focused on UAS development, defence integration, and industrial cooperation along NATO's Eastern Flank.

AdvaiLondon, United Kingdom

UK leader in AI safety, security, and assurance providing testing, evaluation, and monitoring of AI systems. Works with UK Government's AI Safety Institute and Ministry of Defence to identify AI vulnerabilities and enable safe AI deployment in critical defence environments.

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Advanced Graphene ProductsZielona Gora, Poland

Europe's first mass graphene producer, manufacturing High Strength Metallurgical Graphene at industrial scale from its facility in Zielona Gora. Spin-off of Lodz University of Technology with defence-relevant applications in composites and coatings.

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Advanced Precision SystemsOslo, Norway

Develops Fenix, a software module that lets military drones execute dynamic in-motion strikes against static and moving targets using free-fall munitions or rocket-propelled warheads. Founded by an ex-Norwegian Army engineer who previously worked at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.

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Advanced Radar TechnologiesMadrid, Spain

Madrid-based radar manufacturer spun out of the Technical University of Madrid in 2010, building 3D radars and airspace software for drone and artillery detection. Won the Spanish MoD's RAPER persistent aircraft approach radar contract.

adwäisEOBetzdorf, Luxembourg

Geospatial intelligence and satellite Earth observation data processing for defence and space agencies. Operates multi-petabyte archives and HPC clusters for ESA's Sentinel ground segment and is developing dual-use ISR analytics for a NATO country.

AegiQSheffield, United Kingdom

Full-stack photonic quantum computing company developing quantum technologies for defence, aerospace, cybersecurity and communications applications. Provides quantum computing platforms, quantum communication systems, and quantum cryptography solutions.

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AERALISLondon, United Kingdom

Developer of modular military aircraft systems featuring common core fuselage with interchangeable components for training and operational roles. Creates advanced jet trainers, basic trainers, and light attack variants with digital engineering and reconfigurable avionics.

Aero VisionSofia, Bulgaria

Bulgarian unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer producing fixed-wing drone platforms for precision farming, construction mapping, and military reconnaissance and security.

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Agate SensorsEspoo, Finland

Builds the first software-defined, CMOS-native hyperspectral imaging chip with sub-10nm spectral accuracy, small enough for wearables and smartphones but designed to detect concealed threats and substances for defence customers. Raised €5.6M in September 2025 and won a Swedish Defence Agency innovation contract in November 2025.

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AgentFly TechnologiesPrague, Czech Republic

Czech Technical University spin-off building autonomous UAS software for tactical military operations, aerial surveillance, and UTM integration. Develops multi-agent coordination systems for heterogeneous fleets of fixed-wing and VTOL drones.

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Aicox SolucionesMadrid, Spain

Madrid-based defence SatCom integrator supplying X, Ka, and Ku band satellite terminals for vehicular, naval, and aeronautical military platforms. Also builds RF frequency inhibitors, tactical LTE demonstrators, and command and control systems.

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AiglosFinland

After-action analysis software for armed forces, replaying exercises across every data source to extract tactical patterns. Built in Finland by soldiers for classified, air-gapped environments with no transatlantic dependencies.

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AILAND SystemsUkraine

AILAND Systems develops autonomous drones and robotic platforms for situational awareness, EOD and military field operations.

AILiveSimHelsinki, Finland

Simulation and synthetic data generation platform for training and testing autonomous systems across maritime, aerial and land domains, used by defence customers to validate AI models for mission-critical operations. A Helsinki-based spin-off whose fastest-growing vertical is defence.

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AimpointMalmö, Sweden

Aimpoint develops red-dot sighting systems and electro-optical aiming devices used by military, law-enforcement and professional security users.

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Air Target SwedenKista, Sweden

Acoustic scoring system manufacturer for live-fire air-to-air, ground-to-air and air-to-ground training. Miss Distance Indicator and LOMAH products sold to military customers in more than 30 countries since 1956.

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AirlogixKyiv, Ukraine

Ukrainian defence UAV company building the GOR reconnaissance unmanned aerial system and related robotic systems for tactical ISR and Ukrainian Defense Forces missions.

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AirolitMölndal, Sweden

Swedish manufacturer of secure industrial UAVs for defence, ISR and search-and-rescue missions in Nordic conditions. Its Explorian XLT, S1 and CX10 drones are integrated with the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle for the Swedish Armed Forces.

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AirRobotGermany

German tactical drone manufacturer delivering mini and micro UAV systems for military, government and security missions, including Bundeswehr-certified reconnaissance platforms.

AirvoluteTrnava, Slovakia

Airvolute is a deep tech company providing cutting-edge hardware and software solutions for AI-driven autonomous unmanned systems. Their flagship DroneCore open-architecture autopilot platform integrates CubePilot flight controllers with NVIDIA Jetson computing modules, utilized by NATO members and leading aerospace and defence companies for autonomous missions.

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AirvolveVilnius, Lithuania

Develops tactical airlift solutions and VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft for defence, civil safety, and security applications. Creates cost-effective helicopter alternatives for military logistics, medical evacuation, and cargo transport.

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AkhetonicsBerlin, Germany

Photonic computing chips processing data at the speed of light for high-performance defence AI and signal processing.

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Aktyvus PhotonicsVilnius, Lithuania

Photonic components and sensors for defence, aerospace, and telecommunications applications. Lithuanian defence tech ecosystem.

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Alea Quantum TechnologiesCopenhagen, Denmark

Alea Quantum Technologies produces high-speed Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNG) for secure data transmission. Based on 20+ years of research at Technical University of Denmark, their technology uses laser and photodetector for quantum measurement to generate truly random numbers for cybersecurity applications. The company serves quantum communication, financial services, telecom, data centers, and military/defense sectors with solutions that are cheaper, faster, and provide higher security than competing alternatives.

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Alén SpaceVigo, Spain

Small satellite manufacturer offering end-to-end nanosatellite missions and communication subsystems. Partnered with ESA and GMV on the Celeste IOD-1 in-orbit demonstrator launched in 2026.

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Alias RoboticsVitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

Vitoria-based cybersecurity company that started with robot pen-testing and now builds CAI, an agentic AI platform for offensive and defensive security operations. Selected for NATO's DIANA innovation programme.

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Alpha Unmanned SystemsMadrid, Spain

Designs and manufactures tactical fuel-powered UAV helicopters used for maritime security, border control, and observation missions. Platforms deployed by defence customers in over 12 countries including Hungary, Greece, and Israel.

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Alpi AviationPordenone, Italy

Pordenone-based manufacturer of light aircraft and military UAVs since 1999, producing the Strix-DF and Strix-C mini tactical systems deployed by the Italian Air Force in Afghanistan. Acquired by RedFish LongTerm Capital in October 2025 for €4 million.

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ALSEAMARRousset, France

ALSEAMAR develops underwater gliders, acoustic systems, radiocommunication and subsea solutions for naval defence, special forces and maritime operations.

AltechnaVilnius, Lithuania

Lithuanian high-precision laser optics and optical coatings manufacturer serving defence, medical, semiconductor, and industrial applications from facilities in Vilnius and Boulder, Colorado.

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AmmunityMarupe, Latvia

Latvia's only certified manufacturer of military small-arms ammunition, producing 32 product lines from 9x19mm to .50 BMG. NATO AQAP 2110 certified and designated a national security entity. Acquired by Scandinavian Astor Group in 2025.

AMST SystemtechnikRanshofen, Austria

Designs and manufactures military flight training devices, aerospace medicine systems, and visual simulation technology. Selected supplier of Airbus Helicopters, producing EASA-certified H145M mission trainers and spatial disorientation trainers deployed by NATO air forces.