Industry connections

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

Warsaw-based supplier of the MADDOS multi-sensor counter-UAS system and MADDOS VTOL reconnaissance drones, which also builds EMC test chambers and rugged computers. AP-FLYER Sp. z o.o. is a Polish

Developer of passive acoustic sensors for detecting and locating drones, marketed under the SPHEAR brand. ASASense develops acoustic intelligence technology for security, defence and industrial

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

Munich defence start-up developing AVRAX-1, an ultra-light missile launched from drones to intercept hostile UAVs in the air. AVRAX Systems GmbH is a Munich-based defence technology company

German maker of real-time spectrum analysers, antennas and the AARTOS radio-frequency drone detection system. Aaronia AG, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Strickscheid in the Eifel region of

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

Accurision is an Austrian GNSS specialist from Vorarlberg that develops long-range satellite-navigation jamming and spoofing systems for drone defence and electronic warfare. Accurision GmbH was

Polish developer of FIELDctrl 3D MIMO radars and SKYctrl counter-drone systems. Advanced Protection Systems (APS) is a Gdynia-based company founded by the scientists Maciej Klemm and Radosław

Danish company from Odense that offers passive drone detection with pilot localisation, as sensors and as a subscription service, for military sites, law enforcement, ports and critical

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

Alta Ares is a French defence technology start-up developing AI-guided interceptor drones and detection software against drones and cruise missiles. Alta Ares was founded in 2024 near Paris, France,

Latvian technology company working on fibre-optic solutions, electronics, drones and counter-drone systems. Ardlat is a Latvian technology company with in-house electronics design and manufacturing.

Argus Interception builds the A1-Falke net-capture interceptor drone, which is in service with the German Federal Police and the Bundeswehr. Argus Interception GmbH was founded in 2023 by former

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

British defence, aerospace and security group with a growing portfolio of uncrewed systems. BAE Systems plc is a British defence, aerospace and security company headquartered in London with around

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

Danish company from Odense that develops the passive acoustic Komodo drone sensor and the Iguana artillery localisation sensor and leads a consortium under NSPA's C-UAS framework. Bionic System

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

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

UK defence company developing scalable air-defence interceptors against drones and missiles. Cambridge Aerospace is a defence technology company based in Cambridge, UK. It develops air-defence

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 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

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)

Munich-based provider of counter-drone systems with its own multi-sensor system and C2 software. Data Capture Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Munich that specialises in

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

French maker of fixed-wing and VTOL drones for ISTAR missions, loitering munitions and counter-UAV systems. Delair is a French UAV manufacturer with production in Toulouse. Its portfolio covers

Destinus is a European aerospace and defence company, founded in Switzerland in 2021, that produces long-range strike drones, interceptors and jet-powered unmanned aircraft. Destinus was founded in

German air-defence and guided-missile specialist behind IRIS-T and the Sky Sphere counter-UAS system. Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG, based in Überlingen on Lake Constance, concentrates the defence and

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

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

Czech developer of an AI-guided interceptor drone that captures unauthorised drones with a net. EAGLE.ONE s.r.o. develops autonomous systems to protect airspace against unauthorised drones. Its

Spanish defence group, also known as Escribano Mechanical & Engineering, that makes remote weapon stations, electro-optics, the ODIN counter-drone systems and the aunav family of EOD and logistics

Austrian drone company that supplies professional drones and counter-drone systems from third-party manufacturers and offers drone operations, rental and pilot training, including FPV courses for

Ukrainian manufacturer of SHELTER electronic warfare systems that jam drone control and GNSS signals to protect troops, vehicles and positions. DH, LLC is a defence technology company from Odesa,

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.

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

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

Germany's central defence procurement agency in Koblenz, responsible for buying Bundeswehr equipment including drones, loitering munitions and counter-drone systems. The Federal Office of Bundeswehr

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.

Flensburg defence company combining FFG vehicle systems with IAI/ELTA technology, from robotic UGVs and uncrewed surface vessels to counter-UAS. Flensburg Technology Systems GmbH (FTS) is an

Developer of low-cost, mass-producible air defence interceptor missiles. Frankenburg Technologies develops affordable interceptor missiles designed for high-volume production, aimed at the growing

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

Ukrainian volume producer of FPV strike drones, fibre-optic FPV drones, interceptor drones and reconnaissance UAVs for Ukraine's Defence Forces. General Cherry, in Ukrainian Heneral Chereshnia, was

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Traditional Vienna gunmaker and arms dealer that distributes DroneShield counter-drone systems to Austrian government and security customers. Joh. Springer's Erben is a Viennese gunmaker and arms

Franco-German land-systems group formed from Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter, developing manned and unmanned ground platforms. KNDS N.V. is a European defence holding company founded in December

Kyiv-based Ukrainian developer of combat-tested unmanned systems, electronic warfare equipment and counter-UAV protection. KORT LLC is a Ukrainian company founded in 2015 and based in Kyiv. Its core

Slovenian start-up developing a low-cost passive drone detection system that locates small drones by the sound of their propellers and confirms them with a camera turret. Keystone Technologies is a

Estonian manufacturer of aerial target drones for air defence and counter-UAS training and of the Ghost Dragon ISR quadcopter, which supplies the Estonian Defence Forces and Ukraine. KrattWorks OÜ

Latvian producer of unmanned ground vehicles, robotic demining platforms, counter-drone systems and FPV drones. LV-Teh manufactures unmanned ground vehicles and robotic demining platforms, which

European missile systems group whose German arm in Schrobenhausen develops guided missiles, loitering munitions and counter-drone effectors. MBDA is a European missile systems company headquartered

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

Danish counter-UAS company from Nørresundby that builds RF-based drone detectors and jammers in wearable, vehicle-mounted and fixed-site versions, used by armed forces including those of the

Munich-based start-up developing BRAVO, a portable radar-based system for detecting and classifying drones. NOWALYS GmbH is a Munich-based company founded by Bernd R. Sickinger, Charles B. Logan,

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

Swedish defence technology company developing the Kreuger 100 family of kinetic drone interceptors. Nordic Air Defence (NAD) is a Stockholm-based defence technology company co-founded by its CEO

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,

Danish defence technology company from Odense that develops and mass-produces expendable, pilot-assisted strike, interceptor and training drones operated from a common ground control

British maker of the SkyWall net-capture systems and of autonomous EO/IR tracking optics for counter-UAS, air defence and surveillance, based in Prudhoe, Northumberland. OpenWorks Engineering Ltd

Riga-based defence start-up developing autonomous airborne precision-guided systems. Origin Robotics is a defence technology start-up based in Riga. It focuses on autonomous systems, in particular

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

Ukrainian defence technology company that builds an integrated counter-drone system of electronic warfare, radar, interceptor drones, net launchers and a C2 platform for Ukraine's Defence

Polish state-owned defence group, partner of Kongsberg in Poland’s SAN counter-drone programme and planning domestic drone production. Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ) is a Polish defence group

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

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

Germany's largest defence group, active in unmanned aircraft (Luna NG), ground robots (Mission Master) and air defence against drones (Skynex, Skyranger). Rheinmetall AG, founded in Düsseldorf in

Zurich-based air defence company of the Rheinmetall Group that develops the Skyranger, Skynex and Skyguard gun systems, which are also used against drones. Rheinmetall Air Defence AG is based at

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

North German defence group developing ARGOS, a passive counter-drone system that detects small drones with camera, acoustic and RF sensors instead of radar. Riseport Europe is the parent company of

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

Ukrainian developer of unmanned ground vehicles and remote weapon stations, also active in UAVs and air defence. Roboneers (legal entity Global Dynamics LLC) is a Ukrainian engineering company that

Rohde & Schwarz is a Munich-based electronics group whose ARDRONIS system detects, locates and disrupts drones via their radio links. Rohde & Schwarz was founded in Munich in 1933 by Lothar

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

Swedish defence and security group whose counter-UAS portfolio includes the Loke system, the Giraffe 1X radar and the Nimbrix interceptor missile. Saab AB is a Swedish defence and security company

Swiss security-technology group whose German subsidiary integrates drone detection and defence for critical infrastructure. Securiton AG, headquartered in Zollikofen near Bern, was founded in 1948

Finnish counter-drone specialist behind Airfence, a passive radio-frequency system that detects drones and locates their pilots. Sensofusion Oy was founded in 2016 by Tuomas Rasila and is

Ukrainian defence company that develops and mass-produces the Vampire heavy bomber drone, Shrike FPV drones and P1-SUN interceptor drones against Shahed-type attack drones. SkyFall, which also

British designer and manufacturer of UAS and counter-UAS systems developed together with Ukrainian producers. Skycutter (Responsibly Ltd) is a British designer and manufacturer of unmanned aircraft

Start-up from Hürth near Cologne developing DroneHammer, a low-cost, laser-guided kinetic interceptor for the last layer of drone defence. Skylance GmbH is a defence technology company based in

Brussels-based developer of a jet-powered, AI-guided interceptor against strike drones, engineered in Belgium and manufactured in Europe. Sphere Defense SRL has been registered in the Belgian

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

Ukrainian manufacturer of Kolibri FPV strike drones, interceptor drones, reconnaissance systems and electronic warfare equipment. TAF Industries is a Ukrainian defence technology company founded by

UAS division of the Slovenian software company SSRD that develops the LAMPY drone for GPS-denied indoor reconnaissance, the SPEED01 interceptor and swarm-capable ground control software. TRITRI is

Munich start-up building AI-guided interceptor drones such as METIS and EOS to defeat hostile drones, with deployments in Ukraine and work for the Bundeswehr. TYTAN Technologies GmbH was founded 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

Tensar is a Vienna-based start-up developing AI-driven detection, tracking and interception technology for autonomous counter-drone systems. Tensar GmbH is a young technology company located in

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

French technology group supplying sensors, radars and counter-UAS systems as well as the Watchkeeper and Spy'Ranger unmanned aircraft. Thales is a French multinational headquartered in Meudon near

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

Darmstadt-based counter-drone company developing the Neptor interceptor drone with man-portable and stationary remote launchers. Thyra GmbH is a defence technology company based in Darmstadt that

Munich-based start-up that mass-produces low-cost quadcopter drones for European armed forces and plans to produce AS-3 Surveyor interceptor drones of the Merops counter-drone system near Munich with

Berlin-based registered association representing more than 200 members from industry, science and research in the European drone sector. UAV DACH e.V. was founded in 2000 and describes itself as the

Finland's state-owned research centre, conducting defence research on drones, counter-drone technologies and autonomous UAV swarms. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd (Teknologian

Slovenian maker of remote-controlled weapon stations and turrets, with a focus on mobile counter-drone defence such as the Mangart 25 and Skythunder. Valhalla Turrets d.o.o. is a Slovenian defence

German manufacturer of protected and armoured vehicles that offers a mobile counter-UAS platform and a drone command vehicle. WELP Holding GmbH, based in Wilkau-Haßlau in Saxony, heads the WELP

Latvian engineering services company developing a counter-UAS platform with the Latvian Ministry of Defence. WEMPS is an engineering services company focused on defence-related product

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 start-up from Glostrup developing the MP2D, a low-cost autonomous drone platform for mass production that is designed to operate without satellite navigation. Wegsol ApS was registered in

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

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

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