European Defence Companies Database

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Gabler MaschinenbauLübeck, Germany2

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

GermandronesBerlin, Germany2

Builds VTOL fixed-wing drones for ISR, border surveillance, inspection and tactical military operations, sold to armed forces and security agencies across Europe.

AerobitsSzczecin, Poland1

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

DelkiaUnited Kingdom1

Delivers safety-related control, instrumentation and mission systems for UK nuclear facilities and defence platforms across naval, air and land domains.

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HadeanLondon, United Kingdom2

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

ZAITRACzech Republic2

Develops onboard data processing hardware and software for small satellites, enabling satellites to filter, compress and analyse imagery in orbit before it reaches the ground.

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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Diodon Drone TechnologyToulouse, France2

Designs and manufactures waterproof, inflatable maritime mini-UAVs for ISR and search-and-rescue missions in naval, coastal and high-humidity environments where conventional drones cannot operate.

3YOURMINDBerlin, Germany1

Builds on-demand manufacturing software that helps defence and industrial organisations identify spare parts suitable for additive manufacturing and manage distributed production workflows.

Celare Quantum CommunicationsFrederiksberg, Denmark1

Danish quantum communications company building QKD systems for quantum-secure key exchange over existing fibre networks, including defence and government deployments.

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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BruhnBruhn InnovationSweden1

Space and defence software company building dacreo apto, a Kubernetes-native edge computing platform for running software and AI onboard satellites.

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ES SystemsAthens, Greece2

Athens-based MEMS sensor manufacturer developing smart, low-power wireless sensors for pressure, gas flow, and temperature, used in industrial, medical, and aerospace monitoring applications. Part of the EFA Group.

European Space Agency (ESA)Paris, France2

Develops and runs space missions for its 23 member states, from Earth observation and navigation satellites to launchers and space science.

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Gibson RoboticsUnited Kingdom2

Scotland-based developer of autonomous counter-UAS drones, building the Red Kite fixed-wing drone hunter with patented net capture mechanism and the Shadow Hawk aerial defence platform for critical national infrastructure protection.

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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.

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Hintsteiner DefenceSankt Barbara im Mürztal, Austria2

Manufactures carbon composite lightweight components for military vehicles, weapon platforms, launcher systems, and ballistic protection structures. Produces amphibious flotation bodies, EMI-shielded equipment cases, and add-on armour from their Styrian facility.

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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INVISIOMalmö, Sweden2

INVISIO develops tactical communications and hearing-protection systems for defence and public-safety teams operating in high-noise mission environments.

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InzpireLincoln, United Kingdom2

Inzpire provides defence training, mission systems and operational support for military aviation, battlespace management and synthetic training programmes.

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IRnovaKista, Sweden2

Kista-based infrared detector manufacturer and Europe's sole producer of T2SL and small-pitch QWIP cooled detectors, with resolutions up to 1280x1024 used in defence, space, and gas detection systems. Spun out of a Swedish government research institute in 2007.

ITTIPoznan, Poland2

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.

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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.

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MSABStockholm, Sweden2

MSAB develops mobile digital-forensics software and hardware used by security, law-enforcement and military organisations for evidence extraction and analysis.

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MSP InnTechDrogomysl, Poland2

Designs and manufactures UAV structures, autonomous control systems and stabilised sensor gimbals. Has delivered over 110 target drones to the Polish Armed Forces.

NeurobusParis, France2

Develops neuromorphic computing solutions for frugal AI applications in defence and aerospace. Creates brain-inspired computing systems for energy-efficient AI processing.

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NRD Cyber SecurityVilnius, Lithuania2

Cybersecurity company building national-scale SOCs, CSIRTs and threat intelligence platforms. Developed Lithuania's national cyber security strategy alongside the Ministry of Defence. Operates across multiple countries.

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Phoenix SystemsWarsaw, Poland2

Develops Phoenix-RTOS, a proprietary real-time operating system deployed in over 1.6 million devices across smart grids, aviation and space. Partnered with FlyFocus and Apator to build STANAG-compliant autonomous FPV drones for the Polish military.

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Planetek ItaliaBari, Italy2

Geospatial and Earth observation company founded in 1994 providing satellite imagery analytics, GIS and geospatial intelligence. Serves defence and security customers with full motion video exploitation and ISR data, and participates in the Copernicus programme.

Project QMunich, Germany2

Develops AI-supported software solutions for defence and security capabilities, focusing on data-driven decision-making and situational awareness through their Q-SUITE platform.

RantelonTallinn, Estonia2

Designs and manufactures electronic systems including electronic warfare equipment, drone detection systems, and RF devices. Provides solutions for defence, security, and industrial sectors.

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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Spherical SystemsRotterdam, Netherlands2

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.

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Steyr MotorsSteyr, Austria2

Develops high-performance diesel engines with best-in-class power-to-weight ratios for military vehicles and naval vessels. Holds a €350M order backlog supplying engines for Rheinmetall's Panther main battle tank, with 110 employees in Steyr.

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Taiga ABVarberg, Sweden2

Develops durable functional workwear for military, police, ambulance and search-and-rescue operations across temperatures from +15C to -50C. Founded over 40 years ago and dual-branded as Torraka in North America.

TrackDeepTallinn, Estonia2

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

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U&C UASKolín, Czech Republic2

Czech-Ukrainian drone manufacturer in Kolín producing military unmanned aerial systems primarily for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, in partnership with Ukrainian manufacturer DeViRo. Has delivered over 8,000 combat-tested systems and holds a NATO NCAGE code.

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UniforceWarsaw, Poland2

Delivers and integrates electronic security systems, unmanned aerial systems, video analytics and tactical vision systems for the Polish Armed Forces and uniformed services. Operating since 2007, exhibits regularly at MSPO.

AcodyneCopenhagen, 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.

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Advanced Graphene ProductsZielona Gora, Poland1

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.

AleetPoland1

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

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APR TechnologiesSweden1

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

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.

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B&T CompositesFlorina, Greece1

Florina-based advanced composites manufacturer producing carbon and glass fibre structural components for defence, aerospace, and maritime applications using filament winding and advanced fibre placement techniques. SEKPY member.

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.

ESLAITVienna, Austria1

Develops and integrates military telecommunications, command, and control systems for the Austrian Armed Forces. Founded in 1999 as a spin-off from a major IT group, with an ISO 9001-certified engineering team active in defence C2 since 1988.

ESROEUnited Kingdom1

Dstl spin-out building Micro ESM electronic support measures sensors that automatically identify and track radar signals. Miniaturised radar detection small enough to be hand-carried or mounted on light UAVs.