Industry connections

UK trade association for the aerospace, defence, security and space industries, based in London. ADS Group Limited is the UK trade association for the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors.

Portuguese cluster association for the aeronautics, space and defence industries, bringing together more than 170 companies, research institutes and universities. AED Cluster Portugal, formally AED

Porto Alegre-based Brazilian subsidiary of Elbit Systems supplying Hermes unmanned aircraft, UAV payloads, avionics and secure data links. AEL Sistemas is a Brazilian defence company headquartered

Austria's largest research and technology organisation, active in counter-UAV research and Austrian drone test and U-space projects. The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH is headquartered in

Spanish technology group for defence, aerospace and science, maker of the Q-SLAM-40 loitering system. ARQUIMEA is a Spanish technology company that has been active since 2005 in demanding sectors

Latvian manufacturer of brushless DC (BLDC) motors. ARiTeh Magnetics Ltd. produces high-performance brushless DC motors, a key component for electric drive systems such as those used in drones. The

Romanian deep-tech company detecting drones passively with camera images and edge AI instead of radar or RF sensors. ASO Airspace Surveillance S.R.L. was founded in Bucharest in 2025 and focuses on

Ukrainian software R&D company providing computer vision, edge AI and autonomy modules for UAV, ISR and C-UAS teams. Abto Software is a Ukrainian software research and development company

Global professional-services company whose aerospace and defence practice advises on supply chains, digital engineering and production. Accenture is a global professional-services company; its

Start-up from Unterföhring near Munich building an AI platform that turns drone and satellite imagery into a persistent 3D scene memory with automatic change detection. Aereus GmbH, based in

Defence cluster of the Belgian technology federation Agoria that brings together companies supplying technology and services for military use. Agoria-BSDI (Belgian Security & Defence Industry) is

Polish military aviation research institute, including work on autonomous and unmanned systems. The Air Force Institute of Technology (Instytut Techniczny Wojsk Lotniczych, ITWL) has provided

Austrian aircraft modification company from Wiener Neustadt that designs, integrates and certifies ISR mission equipment such as the Airborne LINX mission system and SCAR-Pod sensor pods for

Israeli developer of the OVERWATCH airspace command-and-control software, which links counter-drone sensors and effectors and has been certified for SAPIENT interoperability by NATO's NCIA. Airwayz

Industry association of Canadian-controlled defence companies, launched in 2026 to rebuild a sovereign Canadian defence industrial base. The Alliance of Canadian Defence Companies (ACDC) was

Munich-based developer of Sentinel, an airborne counter-drone system that combines drone-mounted radar, EO/IR sensors and interceptors in one network. Alpine Eagle GmbH was founded in Munich in 2023

Defence systems company from Ottawa and Hønefoss developing tilt-rotor UAVs, containerised loitering systems and mission software. Arctic Horizons develops unmanned platforms, integrated sensing and

US defence technology company developing airborne LiDAR for mine detection and littoral mapping, counter-UAS sensors and maritime surveillance systems. Areté was founded in 1976 by five scientists

Turkish defence electronics company in Ankara that develops avionics, munition safety electronics and loitering munition technology. Artron Tasarım Üretim Elektronik Tic. A.Ş. was founded in 2011 as

Developer of synthetic training data and edge computer vision for autonomous drones. Ascent Lumina supports drone autonomy with generative synthetic data and computer vision models optimised for

Polish IT company that supplies the Mayfly micro UAS to the Polish Armed Forces and develops ground control software for unmanned systems. Asseco Poland S.A. is a software and IT services company

Slovenian maker of stabilised gimbal camera systems, retract mounts and dampers for unmanned aircraft, which supplied the day-night camera for the Slovenian Navy's Galeb drone. ATMOLAB d.o.o. is a

Developer of an open, vendor-agnostic operating system and autonomy software for military drones. Auterion develops software that serves as an operating system for unmanned systems, designed to run

Israeli defence technology group listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange that combines the Skylock counter-drone systems and the BeeSense border surveillance sensors. Autonomous Guard is a publicly

Munich defence start-up developing software-defined ISR drone swarms and counter-UAS systems for military users. Autonomous Teaming Solutions (ATS) was founded in Munich in 2024 and operates as a

Czech CSG company that develops and builds turbojet, turbofan and turboshaft engines for unmanned aerial systems, loitering munitions, target drones and cruise missiles. AviaNera Technologies a.s.

Berlin-based association of the German aerospace industry, representing more than 300 companies in aviation, space, defence and security. The Bundesverband der Deutschen Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie

Federal association of the German security and defence industry, representing its members towards government, parliament, the EU and NATO. The Bundesverband der Deutschen Sicherheits- und

British manufacturer of fluxgate magnetometers, gradiometers and Helmholtz coil systems, including a DroneCAN magnetometer for unmanned aircraft. Bartington Instruments Ltd is based at Thorney Leys

Swiss company from Küsnacht offering a retrofit sovereignty layer that protects unmanned systems, AI and C2 platforms against hijacking and compromise. Bastionne AG, based in Küsnacht near Zurich,

US company with Ukrainian roots, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, that develops AI-based hybrid inertial navigation for unmanned systems operating without GPS and under electronic

Bremerhaven maker of ground control stations, datalinks, flight controllers and FPV cameras for military drones, built in Germany without Chinese components. BeastUAS, a brand of TM IT-Systemhaus UG

Turkish defence technology company developing tactical kamikaze drones, FPV and reconnaissance drones, tactical unmanned ground vehicles and navigation software. Beyond Technologies is a Turkish

Danish company from Copenhagen that develops fibre-optic control links, GNSS-independent navigation and autonomy modules for strike UAVs operating in contested environments. Brumbaal ApS is

Bundeswehr flight-test centre in Manching that tests manned and unmanned aircraft and hosts the National Center of Expertise for UAS and the Drone Innovation Hub. The Bundeswehr Technical Center for

Bundeswehr test centre in Meppen with Western Europe's largest instrumented firing range, testing weapons, missiles and drones and hosting laser counter-drone trials. The Bundeswehr Technical Center

Italian developer of piston, diesel and hybrid propulsion systems for light aircraft and unmanned platforms. C.M.D. is an Italian engine manufacturer headquartered near Caserta, with a production

Israeli supplier of rugged mission computers, ground control stations and switches for manned and unmanned platforms. CTI-INTL Solutions Ltd. is an Israeli technology company founded in 2012 and

CUONICS is a Bavarian avionics developer and manufacturer supplying safety-critical electronics for civil and military aviation. CUONICS GmbH is based in Straubing, Bavaria, Germany, and was entered

Rome-based company providing cybersecurity, unmanned and counter-UAS technology, integration and training. CYBERDIFE S.R.L. works in cybersecurity and the protection of data, systems and critical

Slovenian defence company from Ljubljana, a spin-off of Guardiaris, that develops the VORTEX family of X-band AESA radars for detecting micro-UAVs, drone swarms and loitering munitions. Carboteh

Danish national cluster organisation for companies, research institutions and authorities in defence, space and security, based in Viborg. CenSec (Center for Defence, Space & Security) was

Listed German manufacturer of mission-critical audio, video and data communication systems for military, police and emergency services. CeoTronics AG was founded in May 1985 and is headquartered in

Danish provider of AI-based camera systems that detect, classify and track drones, vessels and birds, combining them with radar and RF sensors in its own command-and-control software. Circle Scope

Israeli developer of software-defined MANET radios and datalinks for airborne, ground and maritime operations. Creomagic Ltd. is an Israeli company founded in 2015 that develops communication

Geelong-based Australian maker of Cube autopilots, Here GNSS modules and Herelink links, with Blue UAS-listed hardware for unmanned systems. CubePilot is an Australian-owned company registered in

Berlin-based innovation unit of the Bundeswehr linking soldiers with start-ups, with projects on interceptor drones and soldier-built small UAS. The Cyber Innovation Hub of the Bundeswehr (CIHBw)

Latvian-Ukrainian developer of software-defined autonomous systems with swarm control. DK Unity (DK NEJET) is a Latvian-Ukrainian defence technology company building software-defined autonomous

Belgian start-up producing drone propulsion motors without rare-earth materials. DRV Solutions develops drone propulsion motors with the aim of strengthening European supply independence. A new

Codan group company providing resilient tactical communications, including mesh networking for autonomous systems. DTC and its parent Codan supply mission-critical communications for defence and

Defence branch of the Danish Chamber of Commerce (Dansk Erhverv) for companies that supply the Danish Armed Forces and the wider defence industry. Dansk Erhverv Forsvar is the defence branch of

Counter-drone company founded in Kassel, now part of Axon, offering the DedroneTracker.AI platform, RF sensors and the DedroneDefender jammer. Dedrone was founded in Kassel in 2014 by Jörg

Austrian member firm of the Deloitte network whose defence, security and justice practice advises armed forces, defence authorities and intelligence services. Deloitte Austria is the Austrian member

Bonn-based non-profit association that serves as a neutral platform for dialogue and information between the Bundeswehr, research, industry, politics and society. The Deutsche Gesellschaft für

Canadian defence company building the Scout autonomous collaborative aircraft and the AuraNet data fusion platform for the Arctic. Dominion Dynamics launched in June 2025 and builds sovereign

Defence technology company from Hutthurm in Lower Bavaria developing UAV platforms, avionics and effectors, known for the MAUS FPV loitering munition. Donaustahl GmbH is a defence technology company

Maker of the Mesh Rider radios that link drones, robots and soldiers in secure tactical mesh networks. Doodle Labs was established in 2008 as a spin-out of smartBridges, a wireless company founded

Developer of an autonomous drone-in-a-box system with robotic battery swap, with its European entity and factory in Jasionka, Poland. Dronehub develops an autonomous drone-in-a-box system with

Frankfurt-based UTM provider owned by DFS and Deutsche Telekom that makes drones visible in airspace for authorities, industry and the Bundeswehr. Droniq GmbH is a joint venture of DFS Deutsche

Italian company from Trieste that develops NEST, a patented docking station network for autonomous drone operations on existing structures. Dronus S.p.A. was founded in 2018 in Trieste, Italy, by

Danish-Ukrainian defence technology company that develops edge-AI systems for detecting mines, explosive ordnance and ambush drones from drone video, as well as unmanned ground vehicles. Dropla Tech

Rugged computing brand of Taiwan's Twinhead International that supplies military-grade laptops and tablets and a range of ground control stations for unmanned aerial, ground and maritime

German maker of shoulder-launched weapons, vehicle protection and counter-mobility systems such as the SKORPION2 mine-laying system, which has also been integrated on an unmanned ground

Ashdod-based defence electronics subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries for radar, electronic warfare and communications. ELTA Systems Ltd. is a group and subsidiary of Israel Aerospace

Lithuanian maker of NDAA-compliant avionics and radio components for small UAVs, free of Chinese parts. Elarionas UAB (Elarion) develops avionics and connectivity hardware for small drones that

Netanya-based Elbit Systems subsidiary for C4ISR, data links, cyber intelligence and robotic and autonomous systems, including tactical drones. Elbit Systems C4I and Cyber Ltd. is a wholly owned

Ulm-based German subsidiary of Elbit Systems supplying radios, electro-optics and electronic warfare as well as unmanned aircraft, ground robots and counter-UAS. Elbit Systems Deutschland GmbH & Co.

Holon-based Elbit Systems subsidiary for electronic warfare and signals intelligence, developer of the ReDrone counter-UAS system. Elbit Systems EW and SIGINT – Elisra Ltd. (Elisra) is a wholly

Rehovot-based Elbit Systems subsidiary for electro-optic and laser systems, including stabilised UAV payloads and high-power lasers for air defence. Elbit Systems Electro-optics Elop Ltd. (Elop) is

Gothenburg-based Swedish subsidiary of Elbit Systems for radios, command and control and electronic warfare, also active in unmanned systems. Elbit Systems Sweden AB, part of Elbit Systems, was

British subsidiary of Elbit Systems supplying the UK armed forces with uncrewed aircraft, electronic warfare and training systems. Elbit Systems UK Limited, part of Elbit Systems, is a private

Australian maker of remote weapon stations and high-energy lasers whose counter-drone range includes Slinger, Apollo and, via MARSS, the NiDAR C2 platform. Electro Optic Systems (EOS) is an

Israeli provider of the Halo connectivity platform that bonds cellular, satellite and RF links for drones and unmanned systems. Elsight Ltd. is an Israeli company with offices in Ramat Gan whose

Spanish developer of Veronte autopilots and flight control systems for drones, target drones, loitering munitions and eVTOL aircraft, based in Alicante. Embention Sistemas Inteligentes S.A. is an

Torrance-based developer of the Leonidas high-power microwave system for countering drones and drone swarms. Epirus is a US defence technology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Torrance,

Bremen defence technology company building the Greyshark autonomous underwater vehicle with EvoLogics, alongside naval power electronics. Euroatlas GmbH is a defence technology company based in

EU programme run by the European Commission that funds collaborative defence research and capability development, including drone defence projects. The European Defence Fund (EDF) is the European

Atos Group brand for cybersecurity and mission-critical systems, with defence command software, SIGINT and navigation sensors for naval drones. Eviden is the Atos Group brand for cybersecurity

Berlin maker of underwater acoustic modems, USBL positioning systems, the Sonobot USV and Quadroin AUV, and co-developer of the Greyshark AUV. EvoLogics GmbH is a maritime technology company

Austrian provider of laser-based duel simulation systems for training police, special forces and armed forces, including a drone defence training module. FACT Systems GmbH is based in the

Austria's national funding agency for industry-oriented research, which manages the KIRAS security research and FORTE defence research programmes. The Österreichische

Lower Austrian university of applied sciences whose Aerospace Engineering department teaches unmanned aerial vehicles and develops transport drone concepts. The University of Applied Sciences Wiener

US developer of solid-state and lithium-metal battery cells for electric vehicles, defence applications and unmanned aircraft. Factorial Energy, headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, develops

Ukrainian-Estonian defence technology company that turns drone imagery into 3D terrain models and situational awareness for military units. Farsight Vision is a Ukrainian-Estonian defence technology

German manufacturer of fibre-based high-power and high-energy laser systems from Hannover, with a defence focus on laser-based counter-UAS. FiberBridge Photonics GmbH was founded in 2017 by Dr.

Atlanta-based public safety technology company offering licence plate readers, gunshot detection and the Alpha drone-as-first-responder system for police. Flock Safety is a public safety technology

Utah-based counter-drone company known for the DroneHunter net-capture interceptor and TrueView radars. Fortem Technologies is a US counter-UAS company based in Lindon, Utah. Its portfolio comprises

Fraunhofer radar institute in Wachtberg researching radar-based detection, tracking and classification of small drones for security and defence. The Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics

Austrian provider of communication and information systems for air traffic control, public safety and unmanned traffic management (UTM). Frequentis AG, founded in Vienna in 1947, develops

Dutch geo-data company operating uncrewed surface vessels, with work in maritime security and the protection of critical underwater infrastructure. Fugro N.V. was founded in 1962 and is listed on

Canadian Elbit Systems subsidiary in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, making underwater acoustic systems and the TRAPS-USV towed sonar for uncrewed vessels. GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc. is a wholly owned

Germany's national aerospace research centre, running UAS and counter-drone research and the National Experimental Test Center for UAS in Cochstedt. The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum

Swedish materials-science company developing radar-signature-reducing composites for drones and other military platforms. Grafren AB is a Swedish defence-technology company working in materials

German audit and advisory firm with an interdisciplinary resilience and defence practice for defence companies, critical infrastructure and public bodies. Grant Thornton AG

UK developer of electric ducted-fan propulsion, airframes and launchers for interceptors and attritable UAVs. Greenjets Ltd is a British company, registered in London, that develops electric

Düsseldorf start-up developing the GA 1000, a mobile high-energy laser system that detects, tracks and neutralises small drones. Ground A GmbH is a defence technology company based in Düsseldorf,

Slovenian developer of military training simulators built on its in-house GUARD simulation engine, also working on autonomous navigation for unmanned ground vehicles. Guardiaris d.o.o. is a

Turkish defence electronics and software company working on autonomous systems, command and control and simulation. HAVELSAN Hava Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. is a Turkish defence and

Munich-based defence AI company developing the HX-2 strike drone, the CA-1 Europa uncrewed combat aircraft and AI software for military systems. Helsing was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in

Hensoldt is a German sensor and defence-electronics group whose modular Xpeller family detects, identifies and counters small drones. Hensoldt was formed in 2017 when the defence-electronics

Polish developer of the HAWK C-UAS counter-drone system and military GNSS receivers, based in Zielona Góra. Hertz Systems Ltd Sp. z o.o. is headquartered in Zielona Góra and designs, develops and

Phoenix-based aerospace supplier of engines, avionics, navigation and satellite communication systems, independent since 2026. Honeywell Aerospace is a US supplier of aircraft engines, cockpit and

German analysis, simulation and test company that provides defence engineering and simulation-based counter-UAS consulting for critical infrastructure. IABG Industrieanlagen-Betriebsgesellschaft mbH

US manufacturer from Springville, Utah, of lightweight synthetic aperture and multi-mode radars for unmanned aircraft from Group 1 to Group 5, used by the US Marine Corps among others. IMSAR LLC was

Hanover-based laser specialist developing the FASTLIGHT SHIELD laser effector for drone defence without ammunition. INLEAP Photonics GmbH is a spin-off of Laser Zentrum Hannover. Its core

Ukrainian producer of signals-intelligence and electronic warfare systems, including drone detection. Research and Manufacturing Company Infozahyst LLC is a Ukrainian producer of integrated hardware

Finnish technology group in Tampere supplying FPV drones, the Steel Eagle strike drone, multi-domain command and control systems and defence cyber security. Insta is a family-owned Finnish

German maker of portable battery power systems whose GO MIL unit supplies tactical power for drone charging, counter-UAS and electronic warfare equipment. Instagrid GmbH was founded in 2018 by

Zaragoza-based Spanish manufacturer of shoulder-launched weapon systems and light missiles. Instalaza S.A. is a Spanish defence company founded in 1943 and based in Zaragoza, where its production

Kent-based electro-optics specialist, part of Elbit Systems UK, offering counter-UAS systems including the DEODE directed energy effector. Instro Precision Limited is a British defence electronics

Defence software company developing a vendor-agnostic C2 platform for air and ground unmanned systems. Intelic is a software company based in Amsterdam and Ukraine with more than 70 employees. Its

Styrian applied-research organisation whose DIGITAL institute develops passive acoustic drone detection and localisation. JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH is an applied-research company

German manufacturer of fuzes and safety-and-arming devices for artillery, mortars, missiles and torpedoes, part of the Diehl/Thales joint venture JUNGHANS Defence. JUNGHANS Microtec GmbH is based in

German member firm of the KPMG network whose geopolitics and defence competence centre advises companies and the armed forces' transformation. KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft is the German

Latvian dual-use technology developer operating under the Charly Defence brand. LIRA 7 conducts research, development and manufacturing of dual-use technologies under the Charly Defence brand. Its

Italian aerospace, defence and security group with the Falco Xplorer and AWHERO unmanned aircraft and a stake in the Eurodrone programme. Leonardo S.p.A. is an Italian aerospace, defence and

US defence technology company from Arlington, Virginia, supplying counter-UAS systems, radars, sensors and power systems. Leonardo DRS is a US defence technology company headquartered in Arlington,

Liebherr group company in Lindau supplying control and power electronics, electric drives and energy storage systems, including electronics and battery components for unmanned

US manufacturer of tactical helmet cameras and NDAA-compliant multi-spectrum OPTAC cameras for military FPV drones. MOHOC, Inc. is based in Ketchum, Idaho, and builds daylight and infrared helmet

Defence trade association within the UK manufacturers' organisation Make UK that represents companies in the British defence supply chain. Make UK Defence is the defence division of Make UK, the

Montreal-based maker of tactical radios, troposcatter and SATCOM systems, formerly Ultra I&C. Marconi Technologies, previously known as Ultra I&C / Ultra TCS and rebranding in 2026, is based in

Mehler Protection is the ballistic protection brand of the Fulda-based Mehler Systems group, supplying body armour and platform protection for military, police and critical infrastructure. Mehler

Dutch developer of passive acoustic battlefield sensors from Arnhem whose systems locate artillery, small arms fire and vehicles and detect drones with the SKYSENTRY counter-UAS solution. Microflown

Polish defence research institute working on armaments, including loitering munitions and unmanned systems. The Military Institute of Armament Technology (Wojskowy Instytut Techniczny Uzbrojenia,

San Diego-based developer of the VOXL autopilot and perception computers, the core autopilot of the Blue UAS Framework. ModalAI was founded in San Diego in 2018 by former Qualcomm Technologies

Dutch non-profit foundation based in The Hague that represents more than 400 companies and knowledge institutions in the defence and security industry. The Stichting NIDV (Nederlandse Industrie voor

Nordic defence group in Raufoss making ammunition, rocket motors and shoulder-fired systems, including drone warheads and programmable airburst rounds. Nammo is a Nordic aerospace and defence group

Canadian defence technology company developing the CM-70 counter-UAS interceptor missile and hypersonic propulsion. North Vector Dynamics (NVD) is a Canadian-owned defence technology company

Calgary-based Hexagon company for high-precision GNSS positioning and GPS anti-jam technology. NovAtel is a Canadian manufacturer of high-precision positioning technology based in Calgary and part

ODU is a German connector manufacturer whose circular and modular connector systems are used in soldier systems, C4ISR equipment and unmanned platforms. ODU GmbH & Co. KG was founded in 1942 by Otto

Belgian electro-optics company in Oudenaarde, part of Elbit Systems, making sights, thermal imagers and stabilised observation systems for counter-UAS. OIP Sensor Systems, the trade name of OIP nv,

Ukrainian manufacturer from Kyiv of fibre-optic FPV drones and related equipment, including fibre-optic spools, media converters, ground station modules and fuse systems for combat drones. OWAD

Israeli software company whose BRO-CUAS system plans and optimises the deployment of counter-drone sensors and effectors. Omnisys develops the BRO (battle resource optimization) software suite,

Nasdaq-listed US group whose Ondas Autonomous Systems unit offers the Optimus drone-in-a-box system and the Iron Drone Raider counter-drone interceptor. Ondas Holdings Inc. is a US technology group

PIDSO is a Vienna-based developer and manufacturer of lightweight antennas and RF systems for unmanned aircraft, defence and industrial applications. PIDSO – Propagation Ideas & Solutions GmbH was

Hamburg-based systems integrator for signals intelligence and electronic warfare, including UAV-based ELINT and unmanned EW solutions. PLATH GmbH & Co. KG is a systems integrator for communications

Austrian group from Kapfenberg whose aerospace division Pankl Aerospace supplies rotor shafts and flight-safety-critical engine and drivetrain components for aircraft, helicopters and unmanned aerial

Paris-based maker of professional micro-UAVs whose ANAFI UKR is used by defence forces and procured through the NATO agency NSPA. Parrot is a French group that designs, develops and markets

European arm of Pelican Products, maker of rugged protective cases, with a dedicated drone division for UAVs, payloads and ground control stations. Peli Products, S.L.U. is the Barcelona-based EMEA

Vienna-based start-up building a dense European network of sensor nodes for the airspace up to 1,000 m above ground, with dual-use data on weather, GNSS interference and passively detected

Latvian manufacturer of lithium-ion and LiPo battery packs for UAVs, UGVs, USVs and industrial systems, based in the Ogre municipality. SIA “Perkons Energy” produces battery packs in the Ogre

US maker of the MPU5 radio and Wave Relay MANET networking, used by the US Army to link soldiers, sensors and unmanned ground, air and surface vehicles. Persistent Systems, LLC was founded in 2007

Polish developer of the Phoenix-RTOS real-time operating system and an AI flight computer for FPV drones. Phoenix Systems sp. z o.o., part of the Atende Group, develops Phoenix-RTOS, an open-source,

Budapest-based developer of ground and air surveillance radars, including passive radar for detecting low-flying objects such as drones. Pro Patria Electronics Ltd. is a Hungarian defence

Austrian developer and manufacturer of small combustion aircraft engines, propulsion systems and generator sets for UAVs, based in Sitzenberg-Reidling in Lower Austria. Professional Aircraft Engines

European defence tech company from Munich and Berlin behind Hydris, an open-core platform that connects sensors, unmanned systems and effectors. Project Q GmbH is a European defence technology

Austrian member firm of the PwC network, advising public bodies and industry on defence and security programmes, including the Austrian Armed Forces' build-up plan. PwC Austria is the Austrian

Australian quantum technology company developing quantum navigation for GPS-denied environments. Q-CTRL applies quantum sensors with software-based error suppression to provide precise positioning

Dutch manufacturer of quantum-dot image sensors for short-wave infrared and X-ray imaging. QDI Systems B.V. develops and produces image sensors based on quantum-dot technology for short-wave

Danish company from Odense that develops RF detection and geolocation payloads for electronic warfare, designed for integration on unmanned aircraft, together with spectrum operations

German developer of electric VTOL reconnaissance drones such as Vector, Trinity and Twister. Quantum Systems GmbH was founded in 2015 in Gilching near Munich by former Bundeswehr officer Florian

Austrian manufacturer of LiDAR sensors and laser scanners, including UAV-based and topo-bathymetric scanners used on the Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100. RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH was founded in

RTX business for missiles, air and missile defence, sensors and the Coyote counter-drone interceptor. Raytheon is a business of RTX Corporation, which was formed in 2020 from the merger of Raytheon

Riga-based unit of US space and defence group Redwire, working on uncrewed autonomous systems, optics and energy solutions. Redwire Defense Tech Riga is the Latvian operation of the US company

Rheinmetall’s Canadian subsidiary in Quebec, developer and prime contractor of the Mission Master family of autonomous uncrewed ground vehicles. Rheinmetall Canada Inc., part of the Rheinmetall

Rome-based air defence and radar company of the Rheinmetall Group, maker of the X-TAR3D radar used to detect small drones. Rheinmetall Italia S.p.A., formerly Oerlikon Contraves S.p.A., is part of

Vienna plant of Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles that develops and builds the HX family of high-mobility military trucks and other logistic vehicles. Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Österreich

Norwegian company of the Rheinmetall Group in Skoppum, hosting its Advanced Land Autonomy Centre of Excellence for uncrewed ground systems. Rheinmetall Nordic AS is part of the Global Business unit

Ottawa autonomy specialist of the Rheinmetall Group, developer of the PATH autonomy kit and the AXUS autonomous vehicle. Provectus Robotics Solutions Inc., operating as Rheinmetall Provectus, is an

Latvian technical university in Riga with cross-faculty research on unmanned aerial, land and maritime systems and defence cooperation. In November 2024 Riga Technical University set up an

Dutch manufacturer of 3D radar systems for drone detection and bird detection, with its IRIS radar used in counter-UAS applications. Robin Radar Systems is a radar manufacturer headquartered in

Danish software company from Aalborg that develops vision-based autonomy, perception and GNSS-independent navigation for drones and counter-drone interceptors, used by Ukrainian units and selected

Turkish missile and munitions maker from Elmadağ, Ankara, supplying MAM smart micro munitions for UAVs and the ALKA directed energy counter-drone system. Roketsan A.Ş. is a Turkish defence company

Danish software company from Odense whose vendor-agnostic Runiqo C2 Platform underpins the modular Heimdal counter-UAS system as well as surveillance and multi-domain situational awareness

Latvian university offering research infrastructure, simulation facilities and contract research. Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) operates a large medical simulation centre, specialised laboratories

Latvian manufacturer of microwave and RF data transmission equipment. SAF Tehnika JSC has more than 25 years of experience in microwave technology and produces RF data transmission equipment for

Turkish maker of FPV strike drones, drone docking stations and drone traffic-management software. SAVX Technology Inc. (SAVX Teknoloji) is based in Kahramankazan, Ankara, and develops unmanned

French manufacturer of MEMS-based inertial sensors and GNSS-aided navigation systems. SBG Systems is a French company founded in 2007 and based in Carrières-sur-Seine, west of Paris. It designs and

Munich spatial AI company developing perception, navigation and natural-language control software for autonomous defence systems. SE3 Labs GmbH is a Munich-based developer of spatial AI for

Turkish defence engineering company known for the KARGU loitering munition, alongside naval and cybersecurity projects. STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş., founded in 1991 and

Norwegian NTNU spin-off providing navigation for drones, ships and vehicles when GNSS is jammed or unavailable. SentiSystems AS develops navigation technology for situations in which satellite

Israeli counter-drone company, part of Ondas since 2025, whose protocol manipulation technology detects, identifies and takes over hostile drones without jamming. Sentrycs Ltd. is an Israeli

US defence-technology company developing the Hivemind autonomy software and the V-BAT VTOL unmanned aircraft. Shield AI was founded in San Diego in 2015 by Ryan Tseng, former Navy SEAL Brandon Tseng

Los Angeles-based maker of MIMO-based MANET radios, part of Motorola Solutions since 2025. Silvus Technologies is a Los Angeles-based developer of mobile ad-hoc network (MANET) radios. In August

Romanian simulation company and part of Elbit Systems, operating the group’s unmanned aircraft production site at Chitila near Bucharest. Simultec is a Romanian company and a wholly owned subsidiary

Ukrainian developer of jamming-resistant data links, GPS-independent positioning and multi-drone control for small UAVs operating in contested electromagnetic environments. Sine Engineering, also

Norwegian developer of autonomy and swarm software for unmanned systems, based in Oslo, whose Valkyrie drone swarm system has been selected by the Norwegian Army. Six Robotics AS is an Oslo-based

US manufacturer of autonomous drones such as the X10D for defence and public safety, with its own docking stations and flight autonomy software. Skydio is a US drone manufacturer headquartered in

Bavarian special-purpose machine builder supplying assembly and test systems, including for the aerospace and defence sector. Sonplas GmbH was founded in 1993 in Straubing, Bavaria, and designs and

Thuringian developer of AI perception and navigation software such as VISIONAIRY for drones and autonomous vehicles, part of Quantum Systems. Spleenlab GmbH was founded in 2018 by Dr. Stefan Milz

Austrian manufacturer of compact high-performance engines and power units used in military vehicles, unmanned surface vessels and unmanned ground vehicles. Steyr Motors AG, headquartered in Steyr in

SwissP Defence is the Thun-based small-calibre ammunition manufacturer that succeeded the Swiss federal munitions factory and now belongs to the Beretta group. SwissP Defence AG is headquartered in

Aeronautics, security and defence group of Swissmem, the association of the Swiss tech industry. Swissmem is the association of the Swiss mechanical, electrical and metal industries, with roots

Swiss specialist in RF jamming and counter-drone equipment, a subsidiary of Global Clearance Solutions. Symlab AG was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Freienbach, with an operations office in

Pan-European developer of AI-based autonomous unmanned aircraft and mission systems for defence and security. TEKEVER is a European technology company with roots in Portugal and a significant

Austrian family-owned manufacturer of aerospace test systems and flight components, including fuel system equipment for MALE UAVs. TEST-FUCHS is a family-owned company headquartered in

Ankara-based Turkish supplier of GNSS anti-jam, telemetry and RF communication systems for unmanned platforms. TUALCOM is a Turkish developer and manufacturer of high-tech communication and

Initiative launched in Berlin in 2026 by the Berlin Senate, Berlin Partner and regional business organisations to build a platform for security, defence and dual-use innovation in eastern

Thermal imaging specialist of the Teledyne group with nano drones, loitering munitions, robots and counter-UAS sensors. Teledyne FLIR is the thermal imaging and sensing business of Teledyne

Helsinki manufacturer of blast doors, blast valves and CBRN filtration systems for civil defence shelters, military command posts and protected facilities. Temet is a Finnish company based in

Estonian developer of a small-rocket multi-launcher for countering drones and for use from unmanned platforms. Tempterno Defence develops weapon systems intended for unmanned and autonomous

Danish defence and security company from Lystrup near Aarhus that supplies SCANTER radars, command-and-control systems and integrated counter-UAS solutions, including a system deployed at critical

Licensed Latvian defence manufacturer of munitions, mines, engineering equipment and drones. Teters is a licensed military manufacturer in Latvia that develops and produces munitions, mines and

German arm of the Thales group in Ditzingen, building surveillance radars such as the drone-detecting GO12 plus defence electronics for the Bundeswehr. Thales Deutschland GmbH is the German

Israeli developer of AI-based electro-optical systems for detecting, classifying and intercepting drones, including the MeduzaX counter-UAV system and the Iron Web last-line-of-defence

Dutch producer of high-energy-density batteries for military and civil UAVs. Tulip Tech develops and manufactures high-density battery packs for unmanned aircraft, intended to extend flight time and

Fort Worth-based US arm of Elbit Systems, formerly Elbit America, offering SkyStriker B4E launched effects, Iron Shield counter-UAS and UAS sensors. Twenty-Six Defense is the US operating segment of

Staffordshire manufacturer of lightweight Wankel-type rotary engines for tactical UAVs and target drones, part of Elbit Systems UK. UAV Engines Ltd (UEL) is a British manufacturer of engines for

Spanish developer of autopilots and guidance, navigation and control systems for UAVs, part of Grupo Oesía. UAV Navigation is a Spanish company based in San Sebastián de los Reyes near Madrid that

Danish-American manufacturer of ground control stations, swappable radio modules, gimbals and soldier-worn equipment for unmanned systems and defence robotics. UXV Technologies was founded in 2014

Norwegian developer of D•ICE ice detection and ice protection systems for drones. Ubiq Aerospace AS develops lightweight, autonomous ice protection for unmanned aircraft so they can operate in icing

Umbrella body of Ukrainian defence industry associations, including those of unmanned systems and maritime drone manufacturers, that represents private arms producers towards the state and

National university in Riga involved in defence and dual-use research, UGV and robotics cooperation and the UniLab Defence programme. In August 2026 the University of Latvia agreed a long-term

Orlando-based maker of NDAA-compliant drone components such as motors, FPV cameras and flight controllers, listed on NYSE American. Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC) has its principal

Einbeck-based developer of tether systems that give drones unlimited flight time and fibre-optic data links, integrated by OEMs such as Quantum Systems and AirRobot. VALOFLY GmbH, based in Einbeck

Polish maker of mid-infrared detectors and modules used in military thermal imaging, air defence systems and UAV gimbals. VIGO Photonics S.A., formerly VIGO System, develops and manufactures

Austrian developer of fail-safe power management systems for unmanned aircraft, from generator control and power distribution to battery monitoring, based in Illmitz. VISIONAIRtronics GmbH, which

Dallas-based manufacturer of miniature, high-performance inertial and GNSS/INS navigation systems. VectorNav Technologies is a privately owned US company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Dallas,

Swedish software company providing real-time video enhancement, including stabilisation and tracking for drone cameras. Vidhance AB is an Uppsala-based software company specialising in real-time

Vienna-based developer of eye-tracking smart glasses used for training and performance analysis, including by armed forces. Viewpointsystem GmbH is based in Vienna and develops smart glasses with

Vogt-CTE is a Swiss distributor of tactical defence equipment, including power systems, heaters, detection cameras and water reconnaissance drones. Vogt-CTE GmbH is a Swiss limited company

Polish defence group producing the Warmate loitering munitions, the FlyEye mini UAS and the Gladius reconnaissance and strike system. WB Group is one of Europe's largest private defence companies

Austrian Defence and Security Industry Group within the Austrian Economic Chamber, representing the national security and defence industry. The Arbeitsgemeinschaft Sicherheit und Wirtschaft (ASW),

German-American developer of AI-based sensor fusion software for detecting, classifying and tracking drones, sold as the AirScout platform and as turnkey counter-UAS kits. Walaris GmbH is the

Danish manufacturer of Doppler radars from Allerød whose XENTA-M5 radar detects and tracks small drones as well as aircraft and missiles and has been selected for Denmark's VSHORAD capability and

German start-up from Erlangen that develops SWaP-optimised defence radars and sensor-fusion software for countering unmanned systems, designed for mass production. Wolf Radar GmbH is a radar

Toronto-based maker of AI drones, offering Drone-as-a-Service, quantum computing projects and enterprise software for business and government. ZenaTech is a Toronto-based technology company that has

Bavarian maker of compact mobile mast systems that lift sensors and effectors on vehicles and other platforms. Zippermast GmbH is a family-run company from Bad Reichenhall in southern Bavaria. It

Austrian developer and manufacturer of precision gearboxes and drivetrain systems for helicopters, aircraft, eVTOLs, unmanned aerial vehicles and military vehicles, part of the Xtrac Group since

German security firm offering drone detection, GNSS jamming and spoofing detection, an airspace monitoring centre and the AISVogel eVTOL sensor drone. hensec ("secure solutions") is the brand of

US-Israeli developer of GNSS anti-jamming modules and resilient navigation systems that protect drones, loitering munitions and ground vehicles against GPS jamming. infiniDome was founded in 2016 in

IT consultancy and solutions group from Ismaning near Munich with a dedicated defence and aerospace business. msg systems ag is the parent company of the msg group, an independent international

odm GmbH is a German supplier of military communication handsets, hearing-protection headsets and a reconnaissance drone developed with HIGHCAT. odm GmbH was founded in 2019 and is based in

Austrian developer of RON-OS, an autonomous navigation system that lets underwater drones inspect subsea structures without GPS and at zero visibility, for commercial and defence users. subdron

Bonn-based security technology integrator whose portfolio includes XWJ2 RF jammers and the DroneWall cUAS system for drone detection and mitigation. unival group GmbH is a German security technology