Companii românești de apărare

Romanian C4I systems integrator providing the BC2A command-and-control platform for the Romanian armed forces. Participates in EU EDF projects MARTE and AURIGA and supports PIRANHA 5, Abrams and K9 Howitzer programmes.

Designs autonomous UAV systems for European defence and security, including attack drones, swarm-capable platforms and AI-powered surveillance.

Argonian develops European air-safety and UAS-management technology, including Drone Detection as a Service and the Flux U-space/UTM platform.

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.

Romanian UAV pioneer producing aerial platforms since 2004, with a product line covering the electric Hirrus reconnaissance drones, the Signus tactical series up to 150 kg MTOW, and the Quarrus aerial target drones used for ground-to-air artillery and missile training. Achieved NATO recognition for STANAG 4609 implementation in 2017.

Romanian defence company developing TEMPEST shielded electronics, drone jamming systems, and the VLAH 4x4 armoured combat vehicle. Only private TEMPEST producer in Eastern Europe certified by NATO.

Romanian aerospace startup developing autonomous aerial systems and advanced drone platforms for military surveillance and tactical operations.

Romanian cryptography vendor whose shellSAFE product is accredited to protect classified information at NATO and national level via the NATO Information Assurance Product Catalogue. Builds encryption software, secure mobile comms, and digital identity solutions for defence, homeland security and banking customers.

Romanian small arms and ammunition manufacturer founded in 2018, designing and producing military and law enforcement weapons on in-house CNC lines. Authorised armourer registered with Romania's export control agency ANCEX.

Romanian private artillery ammunition manufacturer (Group Industrial AURORA) producing medium and large-caliber munitions in 81mm, 82mm and 120mm for national and allied defence forces. Partner in the Orbotix Romanian defence ecosystem for integrating munitions with autonomous platforms.

Romanian satellite and 5G non-terrestrial network engineering company building the CELEOS multi-orbit channel emulator and FLEX SPACE 5G NTN testbed. Supports secure dual-use communications and trains officers at Romania's Nicolae Bălcescu Land Forces Academy.

Romanian NATO-certified defence technology provider designing and integrating anti-drone systems, unmanned aerial and ground vehicles, PTH explosion igniters and laser processing systems for government and defence customers worldwide. Founded in 2001, the company runs its own R&D program and holds multiple patents.

Romanian AI and defence software company developing autonomous drone systems, cruise missiles with Nemesis AI, and the SkyLock AI-based drone interception system.

Romanian private optronics manufacturer producing night vision devices, armoured vehicle driver/commander sights and ISTAR systems, with over 2,000 night vision devices fielded with infantry and optronic solutions on 358 armoured vehicles. NATO AQAP 2110 certified with NCAGE code 006YL.

Romanian deep-tech defence company building AI-enabled autonomous UAV and counter-drone systems, including the STUD interceptor drone developed with US partner XDOWN. Raised €2M in 2025 to open a Bucharest production facility targeting 2,000-3,000 interceptors per month against Shahed-type threats.

Bucharest space engineering company developing the CORVUS 6U nanosatellite, designed to intercept and geolocate radio interference for Romanian defence and intelligence agencies. Around 50 engineers serving space, security and safety markets.

Romanian cybersecurity company and the only Romanian member of the NATO Industry Cyber Partnership, operating its own accredited STI CERT and a 24/7 SOC. Builds proprietary products including ICS Detect for industrial control system security and MMI for mobile malware analysis.

Romanian training and simulation company building flight simulators, land and naval trainers, and full mission simulators for defence forces worldwide. Develops high-accuracy flight models, out-of-the-window visual systems, and glass avionics using COTS components.

Cluj-Napoca AI software company building on-premises NLP, voice and image processing for defence, intelligence and law enforcement agencies. Coordinates the Romanian arm of the EU EDF AtLaS project on multilingual NLP for defence.