European Defence Companies Database

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.

Anybody TechnologyAalborg, Denmark

Develops musculoskeletal simulation software used by engineers, biomechanists and researchers in defence, orthopedics, automotive and ergonomics to model how the human body interacts with products and equipment.

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AresysMilan, Italy

Designs SAR simulation tools, radar instruments, EO data processors and value-added analytics services for European and international space missions.

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ArgotecSan Mauro Torinese, Italy

Designs, builds and operates small satellites in-house, from Earth observation constellations to deep space microsatellite missions and human spaceflight payloads.

HAWKArgotec's modular small satellite platform, built for missions from low Earth orbit to deep space. The HAWK Lite variant comes in 6U and 12U configurations with Argotec's own onboard computer, power unit and software-defined radio, while HAWK Plus supports satellites up to 130 kilograms and lets customers integrate payloads, including classified ones, late in production or at their own facility.View productsFERMI OBC&DHEARTH ConstellationHuman Spaceflight

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Artillerie Inrichtingen ArmamentsTilburg, Netherlands

Develops and manufactures ammunition, small arms, grenade launchers, loitering munitions and FPV drones for NATO armed forces, with demilitarization and munitions recycling services alongside production.

ArqitLondon, United Kingdom

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

AgonLondon, United Kingdom

Builds a synthetic battlefield platform where autonomous drones, missiles and uncrewed vehicles train and harden against adaptive threats before reaching a real conflict.

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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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Arcani SystemsUnited Kingdom

UK counter-UAS company building HARK acoustic sensors that detect, classify and localise drones with edge processing and passive battlefield acoustic arrays.

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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.

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.

Anarky LabsHelsinki, Finland

Developer of AirHUD, a patented augmented reality heads-up display that lets drone pilots see their aircraft beyond visual line of sight, and AirSkill, a VR drone pilot simulator. Customers include Dutch Police, Pirkanmaa Rescue Department and military drone operators across Europe.

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AP SolutionsSiedlce, Poland

Polish manufacturer of airdrop-capable military vehicles and optionally-manned platforms for the Polish Armed Forces. Co-developed the TAERO unmanned ground vehicle for airborne troops, which won a State Security Leader 2023 award. Produces the AERO line of airmobile 4x4 vehicles from its Siedlce facility.

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AP-FLYERKielce, Poland

Builds counter-drone detection and jamming systems under the MADDOS brand, combining passive RF sensors, 4D radar and jammers with own-manufactured VTOL observation drones. Active in the C-UAS market since 2015.

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ApeiroonVicenza, Italy

Vicenza company developing plug-and-play 4G and 5G tactical network modules for military vehicles, drones, tactical backpacks and naval platforms, with NATO interoperability and encrypted communications.

Applied Intelligence AnalyticsDublin, Ireland

Data analytics software for defence and government intelligence, specialising in risk identification from structured and unstructured sources. Participates in three European Defence Fund projects including naval superiority (E-Nacsos), AI for defence (Koios), and explosive detection (Convoy).

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APR TechnologiesSweden

Advanced propulsion and rocket technology for defence and space applications. NATO DIANA 2025 cohort member.

Aquila BioscienceGalway, Ireland

Biotechnology company developing nature-inspired safe and environmentally sustainable Pathogen Capture Technology (PCT) to protect humans and animals from pathogens. Technology developed in collaboration with Defence Forces Ireland and Czech University of Defence.

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Arbit Cyber Defence SystemsHvidovre, Denmark

Builds the Arbit Data Diode and Trust Gateway for cross-domain network segmentation, certified to Common Criteria EAL7+ and accredited for NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET and EU TOP SECRET data transfer. Founded in Hvidovre in 2006.

ArceonDelft, Netherlands

Advanced materials company developing high-performance ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) using innovative melt infiltration process. Creates Carbeon carbon-ceramic components for aerospace and defence applications including nozzles, airframes, and thermal protection systems.

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ArescosmoAprilia, Italy

Manufactures survival and protection equipment for defence and security forces, including CBRN suits and masks, ballistic vests, and personnel parachutes and airdrop systems. Strategic supplier to the Italian Ministry of Defence, also building atmospheric re-entry and planetary landing systems for space.

AristeiaOslo, Norway

Medical technology company developing emergency tourniquet systems for military and civilian trauma care. Uses pull-cord mechanism for rapid deployment to stop lethal hemorrhage in extremities. Works closely with Norwegian Defence Research Establishment.

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Arkadia SpaceCastellón, Spain

Castellón-based space propulsion startup developing green monopropellant thrusters for satellites based on hydrogen peroxide fuel. Secured €14.5M from the European Innovation Council Accelerator to scale its 5N thruster product line.

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ArkeoceanVannes, France

Builds swarms of micro autonomous underwater vehicles that map the water column acoustically across large areas. Its Lelantos loitering AUV and Seaker acoustic listening device have been trialled by the French Navy at Toulon.

Arktis Radiation DetectorsZurich, Switzerland

Developer and manufacturer of next-generation neutron and gamma radiation detection systems using compressed noble-gas technology. Creates radiation portal monitors, drone-based detection systems, and mobile detection units for homeland security and defence applications.

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ArmaTechKungsbacka, Sweden

Nordic defence and law-enforcement systems supplier founded in 1996, now part of the Defensor Group. Operates its own ATX Training facility in Kungsbacka and builds and integrates C-UAS and tactical equipment for Nordic military and police customers.

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ArmpolSulejowek, Poland

R&D and production company manufacturing military containers, air conditioning and filter-ventilation systems, power generators and vehicle modernisation kits for the Polish Armed Forces since 1990. Specialises in command post containers and combat vehicle upgrades.

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Artemis Research & InnovationBucharest, Romania

Romanian-Greek deep tech SME founded in 2020, specialising in RF hardware, sensors and AI. Coordinator of the EU EDF AVALON project developing high-bandwidth underwater wireless optical communications for military use.