European Defence Companies Database

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ACS Armoured Car SystemsFriedberg, Germany5

Designs and manufactures armoured tactical vehicles, ballistic protection systems and specialised mission vehicles for military and security forces across Europe.

ENOK ABAn air-transportable light tactical vehicle built on a militarised Mercedes-Benz G-Class chassis. Its modular body structure allows troop transport, ambulance and reconnaissance configurations to share the same platform. Two vehicles fit inside a transport helicopter as internal cargo. In service with three EU/NATO armies.View productsENOK LightENOK 9.5ENOK 14.8

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AEROMARITIME SystembauNeufahrn bei Freising, Germany5

Designs and integrates open-architecture naval communications systems, secure military messaging and submarine antenna solutions for navies worldwide.

APCOS 4000 – Integrated Communication SystemOpen-architecture digital communications platform for surface warships and submarines. APCOS 4000 handles tactical voice, internal comms, radio system integration, IP routing, voice over IP and strict separation of classified and unclassified traffic. Network nodes interconnect via a redundant dual fibre-optic ring, ensuring survivability in the event of cable breaks or node faults. Deployed on the German Navy's F125 frigate programme among other vessels.View productsSAMMS – Secure Automatic Military Messaging SystemMultifunctional Submarine Antenna SystemsRFDU – Radio/Antenna-Switching Matrix

AidoptationSint-Truiden, Belgium5

Aidoptation develops high-speed autonomous AI systems for physical autonomy on land, in the air and underwater, with robotics R&D and simulation-to-reality validation.

High-Speed Physical AIAutonomous AI systems for high-speed movement across land, air and underwater domains.View productsDriveLabsEdgeDriveEsports and Entertainment

Alta AresParis, France5

Builds interceptor drones for air defence, the onboard software that guides them to a target and video intelligence and mission planning software for surveillance and reconnaissance missions.

Black BirdTurbojet-powered fixed-wing interceptor for mid- to long-range interception of drones. It uses AI terminal guidance designed to work under jamming.View productsX-LockPixel LockGamma ISTAR

Andres IndustriesBerlin, Germany5

Designs and manufactures thermal imaging clip-on devices, night vision goggles and protective equipment for military and law enforcement customers.

TigIRA thermal imaging clip-on and targeting device designed for weapon mounting. The TigIR series offers detection ranges up to 3,000 metres and uses proprietary AI upscaling and sub-pixel collimation technologies for enhanced image precision. Available in multiple configurations, it is used by military and law enforcement units for surveillance and target acquisition.View productsPumIRTILOaiShell

AuterionZurich, Switzerland5+

Builds the operating system and autonomy software that turns commercial drones into coordinated swarms for defence and enterprise fleet operations.

AuterionOSThe onboard operating system for autonomous drones and ground vehicles. Vendor-independent by design and built on PX4 and open standards, it runs across fleets of mixed-manufacturer vehicles, providing a consistent experience for autonomy, comms, sensors and apps. New capabilities can be deployed as apps without hardware changes.View productsSkynode XSkynode SNemyx

Beyond VisionLisbon, Portugal5

Beyond Vision builds AI-enabled UAVs, fixed-wing VTOL aircraft, RTK systems and cloud control software for autonomous drone missions and complex operations.

HEIFUHexacopter UAV platform in Beyond Vision’s autonomous drone portfolio for complex operations and field missions.View productsHEIFU ProBVQ418VTOne

ClearSpaceRenens, Switzerland5

Builds robotic spacecraft that capture and deorbit defunct satellites and space debris for ESA and national space agencies.

ClearSpace-1ESA-contracted mission to capture and deorbit the defunct PROBA-1 satellite using four robotic arms, targeting launch in the second half of 2026. It will be the first removal of an unprepared, non-cooperative space object from orbit, demonstrating the core technologies needed for recurring debris removal services.View productsPRELUDECLEARPhoenix

Comand AIParis, France5+

Builds Prevail, a command and control platform whose AI agents read operational orders, analyse terrain and generate courses of action for military headquarters.

PrevailThe command and control platform Comand AI sells, built as an operating workspace for a military headquarters. A unified data core sits under every view, so orders, map objects, terrain, doctrine and unit reporting stay linked and reusable across missions. The company describes it as a digital command staff of specialised agents, each expert in one function, designed to compress the OODA loop at every echelon while keeping human judgment in charge. It runs from a single laptop acting as a command node and integrates with existing C2, BMS and GIS systems.View productsUnderstand the battlefieldMission PlanningLessons Learned / AAR

Creotech InstrumentsWarsaw, Poland5

Designs and builds satellite platforms, Earth observation satellites and geospatial drone systems for European defence and civil space programmes.

HyperSat EagleA modular microsatellite platform up to 100 kg with full redundancy, supporting Earth observation, communications, security and science missions. Uses SpaceVPX standardisation and ITAR-free COTS components. HyperSat Eagle is the basis for the EagleEye high-resolution optical satellite (1-2m GSD) and forms the platform for PIAST and CAMILA constellation satellites.View productsHyperSat NanoSeagullCreoScan

DA-GroupForssa, Finland5

DA-Group provides advanced electronics and high-technology systems for defence, aerospace and industry, including EW testing, degaussing and resilient navigation products.

DAREYEDefence solution in DA-Group’s portfolio for advanced situational awareness and mission-support applications.View productsSURMA Combat EnduranceRAHKO Degaussing SystemsDARAD EW Suite Tester

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DefSecIntel SolutionsTallinn, Estonia5

Builds autonomous surveillance platforms, counter-drone systems and unmanned surface vessels for border security and military force protection.

EIRSHIELDMobile all-terrain Ultra Short Range Air Defence (USHORAD) system designed to detect, track and neutralise aerial threats including multirotor and fixed-wing drones. Radars detect drone targets up to 8 km, with radio frequency sensors and electro-optical/infrared cameras for verification and classification. The system can jam radio and GNSS signals and is equipped with soft-kill interceptor drones capable of autonomous maneuvering, as well as hard-kill effectors.View productsSURVEILSPIRECAIMANEUROMITE

DelairToulouse, France5

Builds fixed-wing surveillance and reconnaissance drones for military, border security and government customers, with production based entirely in France.

DT61Delair's largest drone, unveiled at Paris Air Show in June 2025, designed for inspection and surveillance of large land and sea areas in civilian and military contexts. Gas-powered and VTOL-capable, it carries a 15 kg payload, flies for up to 7 hours and communicates over 100 km. Two people can deploy it in under 30 minutes, and its modular design supports multiple interchangeable payloads.View productsDT46DT26EUX11

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ELAC SONARKiel, Germany5

Designs and manufactures submarine sonar suites, anti-submarine warfare systems and seabed surveillance technology for navies worldwide, with nearly 100 years of hydroacoustic expertise from Kiel, Germany.

Sphere® Passive Surveillance (KaleidoScope 2.0)An open sonar suite designed for conventional submarines, providing full spatial, spectral and temporal acoustic coverage. It combines narrowband and broadband passive sonar for contact detection, tracking and classification, with acoustic intercept and analysis tools. The system is built on MOTS hardware with fully in-house designed and manufactured hydrophone arrays, and its modular architecture supports upgrades and future capability growth with reduced lifecycle costs. ELAC SONAR's Sphere®-based KaleidoScope 2.0 is the sonar suite selected for Italy's U212 NFS submarine programme.View productsHUNTER 2.0ENLITOR®PILOS 2.0

ExailParis, France5

Builds naval mine countermeasures systems, inertial navigation technology, autonomous maritime vessels and photonics instruments for defence, maritime and aerospace operators across 80+ countries.

UMIS (Unmanned MCM Integrated System)A modular mine countermeasures system that combines aerial, surface and underwater unmanned vehicles — including inspector USVs, A9-M/A18-M AUVs, ROVs and towed synthetic aperture sonars — to detect, classify, identify and dispose of sea mines while keeping crews at safe distances. Managed through the Umisoft command and control software suite, UMIS can be deployed from ships, shorelines or a containerised format. It has been selected by the Belgian and Royal Dutch navies for the rMCM programme and by the Latvian Navy.View productsNaval Inertial Navigation SystemsDriX Series Uncrewed Surface VesselsLand and Air Inertial Navigation and Pointing Systems

Fossa SystemsMadrid, Spain5

Builds and operates a constellation of nanosatellites that deliver satellite IoT connectivity to remote assets in industries including energy, agriculture, logistics and defence.

FOSSASatFOSSA's 3U nanosatellite platform designed for low Earth orbit missions. Each satellite generates over 30W of power, carries a software-defined radio for communications, and supports multiple payload types including LoRa IoT, RF sensing (SIGINT/ELINT) and earth observation. The modular design allows missions to be tailored for connectivity, situational awareness or imaging applications.View productsFOSSA NexusGround StationSatIoT

GomSpaceAalborg, Denmark5

Designs and manufactures nanosatellites, CubeSat platforms and subsystems for defence, national security and commercial customers in over 60 countries.

Satellite Platform KitsModular, flight-proven satellite platforms available in 6U, 8U, 12U and 16U configurations. Each kit integrates power, computing, communications and attitude control into a ready-to-integrate platform, reducing time to launch for customers who want a complete spacecraft rather than individual subsystems.View productsNanoPowerNanoComNanoMind

Harmattan AIParis, France5+

Builds autonomous drone interceptors, strike and reconnaissance systems, radar and electronic warfare payloads and the command software that coordinates them.

GobiA high-speed interceptor for very short-range air defence against Group 1 and 2 drones. It waits in an always-on state inside its launch box, then validates the engagement, works out the intercept solution and launches within seconds of authorisation. Onboard computer vision refines the impact point during terminal guidance, with no ground link needed. It cruises at 250 km/h, tops out at 350 km/h and strikes with more than 10,300 joules, neutralising a target roughly a minute after launch.View productsGobi TempestBarkhanSahara

HelsingMunich, Germany5+

Builds battlefield AI software, autonomous strike drones and electronic warfare systems for European armed forces.

CA-1 EuropaAutonomous combat aircraft with over 1,400 km range. Designed to operate independently or in swarms with the Centaur AI agent onboard. First flight targeted for 2027, with entry into service aimed for 2029. HENSOLDT joined as a partner on the programme in February 2026.View productsHX-2AltraSG-1 Fathom + Lura

Infinite OrbitsToulouse, France5+

Designs, owns and operates spacecraft to provide inspection, life extension and end-of-life services for geostationary satellites, using autonomous vision-based navigation technology.

Orbit GuardA fleet of commercial SmallSats operating in geostationary orbit, designed for in-situ space situational awareness and active inspection of GEO assets. Orbit Guard #1 is already in orbit and is the first commercial SmallSat operating at GEO altitude. The spacecraft use Infinite Orbits' Rendezvous technology to conduct close-up inspections and autonomous maneuvers around customer satellites.View productsEnduranceGEORyderRendezvous Solution

Leaf SpaceMilan, Italy5

Provides Ground Segment as a Service through a global network of owned and operated satellite ground stations.

Leaf LineShared Ground Segment as a Service network providing per-minute access to Leaf Space owned and operated ground stations for TT&C and mission-data communication.View productsLeaf KeyLeaf HostingLeaf Space API

MC2 TechnologiesVilleneuve-d'Ascq, France5+

Builds radio-frequency jammers for countering drones and remote-controlled IEDs, including the NEROD jamming rifles, along with passive drone detection sensors.

NEROD RFA shoulder-fired jamming rifle that breaks the radio link between a drone and its pilot across eight frequency bands. The directional antenna concentrates the effect on the target so nearby communications stay up. It is monoblock and ambidextrous, runs on a replaceable military battery, is rated IP54 for use between -20°C and +55°C and is NATO-listed. French forces have used it to protect the Paris 2024 Olympics, Bastille Day and the reopening of Notre-Dame.View productsNEROD NGSPARTBLAST

PLATHHamburg, Germany5

Designs and integrates SIGINT, COMINT and electronic warfare systems for intelligence, law enforcement and defence customers across land, naval and airborne platforms.

ICAS (Intelligence Control and Analysis System)Manufacturer-independent software platform that covers the entire radio reconnaissance cycle: sensor control and integration, signal interception, analysis, geolocation and export to higher-level command systems. ICAS is interoperable across different sensor manufacturers and scalable from single tactical deployments to large strategic installations. It includes AI-assisted voice activity detection and speech-to-text capabilities for processing intercepted radio communications. Deployed in land, naval and stationary configurations worldwide.View productsStrategic Intelligence SystemsLand-based Mobile Intelligence SystemsNaval Intelligence Systems

Quantum SystemsGilching, Germany5

Develops and manufactures unmanned systems for air, land and sea, counter-drone interceptors and the MOSAIC UXS mission software that connects them.

Vector AIVector AI is a mid-endurance eVTOL fixed-wing sUAS designed for tactical ISR missions. In fixed-wing configuration it has a 2.80-metre wingspan, weighs 9.5 kg at max take-off weight and delivers 180+ minutes of flight endurance at speeds of 15 to 20 m/s. The system operates as a 2-in-1 platform, converting toollessly between fixed-wing and multicopter modes using identical avionics, ground controller and sensors. Dual NVIDIA Jetson Orin SOM processors handle onboard AI object detection, classification and tracking, which supports operation in GPS-denied and electronically contested environments. Open interfaces connect it to battle management systems such as ATAK, SitaWare and Kropyva.View productsReliantTrinity ProMOSAIC UXS

STARK DefenceMunich, Germany146

Builds loitering munitions, unmanned surface vessels and multi-domain C2 software for NATO militaries, with systems already deployed in Ukraine.

VirtusFlagship VTOL loitering munition for mass precision effects. Virtus is designed for rapid launch from austere terrain, carries a modular payload of up to 5 kg, reaches 120 km/h+ cruise speed and 250 km/h+ attack speed, and integrates with Minerva for swarm and ISR-linked missions.View productsVantaMinerva

ArquimeaMadrid, Spain10

Deep-tech company building sensors, space systems, robotics, and quantum technology for defence and aerospace applications.

Q-SLAM-40A man-portable loitering munition with 25 km range and 25-minute endurance, carrying a 1.2 kg warhead, deployable from backpacks by a two-person team in under 5 minutes with GPS-denied operation capability.View productsQ-SLAM-100Techfire

Weibel ScientificAllerød, Denmark10

Danish radar specialist building Doppler radars for defence, drone detection, ballistic missile defence, SHORAD, space tracking and military instrumentation applications.

XENTA Counter-UAS RadarCompact Doppler radar family for detecting, tracking and classifying low, slow and small aerial targets in counter-drone and perimeter protection missions.View productsXENTA SHORAD Radar47 dB Tracking Radar

MyDefenceNørresundby, Denmark7

Nørresundby maker of counter-drone systems for detecting, tracking and jamming drones, from wearable detectors and jammers for soldiers to fixed systems for bases, produced in Denmark and the US.

Wingman 103/105A 1.1 kg wearable RF drone detector with passive sensing across 200 MHz to 6 GHz, detecting drones at up to 6 km range in under 10 seconds with 14 hours battery life and ATAK integration.View productsPitbull 101Dobermann 360

ARX RoboticsMunich, Germany5

Builds modular unmanned ground vehicles and the Mithra OS software that adds autonomy and fleet connectivity to new and existing military vehicles.

GereonA medium-sized modular unmanned ground vehicle that can be driven manually or run autonomously. The company lists a load capacity of up to 500 kg, a speed of 15 km/h, a range of 40 km, 72 hours of operating time, a 2.5 hour charging time and a control range of up to 4 km, with thermal night vision cameras. The ARX modular attachment system lets one vehicle be refitted for tasks such as reconnaissance, logistics and casualty evacuation, and the company offers it in defence and commercial versions.View productsMithra OSHector

D-OrbitFino Mornasco, Italy5

Builds orbital transfer vehicles and mission control software that deliver satellites to precise orbits and enable in-space logistics services.

ION Satellite CarrierA proprietary orbital transfer vehicle that transports satellites from a rideshare launch's parking orbit to their precise operational orbits. ION supports rideshare deployment, precision orbit insertion, constellation phasing and hosted payload operations. It reduces time from launch to operations by up to 85% compared to conventional rideshare.View productsAuroraGEA

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GaltTecTartu, Estonia5

GaltTec develops compact solid oxide fuel-cell systems for UAVs, extending endurance for defence, security, industrial inspection and logistics drone missions.

GaltTec Fuel CellA modular 1 kW microtubular solid oxide fuel-cell power source for UAVs, supporting hydrogen or ethanol, 12-48 V output, 1 minute start-up, 1.5 kg mass and operation from -30 C to +50 C.View productsHydrogen Fuel Cell ConfigurationEthanol Fuel Cell Configuration

ICEYEEspoo, Finland5

Operates the world's largest SAR satellite constellation, providing all-weather, day-and-night Earth observation data and sovereign intelligence systems for defence, intelligence and natural catastrophe monitoring.

SAR DataSynthetic aperture radar imagery from ICEYE satellites, giving customers day-and-night, all-weather Earth observation for defence, maritime, border security and emergency response missions.View productsMission SystemsNatural Catastrophe Insights

InoBatBratislava, Slovakia5

Specializes in research, development, and manufacture of premium innovative electric batteries custom-designed for automotive, commercial vehicle, motorsport, and aerospace sectors.

E10 Drone Battery CellEurope's first fully EU-manufactured battery cell for defence drones and UAS, delivering 320+ Wh/kg energy density, 40% more payload capacity, and sub-15-minute charging using Gen4 silicon anode chemistry.View productsGen4 High-Performance Battery CellModular Battery System

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Kraken Technology GroupLondon, United Kingdom5

British company developing disruptive maritime capabilities including advanced littoral, surface, and subsurface autonomous platforms for defence and commercial applications using cutting-edge composite materials and rapid prototyping.

K3 ScoutAn 8.4m autonomous USV with 55-knot top speed, 650 NM range, and 600 kg modular payload capacity, available in three variants up to the 18.6m MAX with 10,000 kg payload and 2,000 NM range.View productsK4 MantaK5 Kraken

MaiaSpaceParis, France5

Reusable micro-launcher for European sovereign access to space, developing Maia rocket. ArianeGroup subsidiary.

Maia LauncherA 50-metre, two-stage mini-launcher available in reusable (500 kg to SSO) and expendable (1,500 kg to SSO) versions, powered by four Prometheus bio-methane/LOX engines with a 3.5-metre fairing and up to 4-tonne capacity to inclined orbits.View productsMaia Reusable First StageColibri Kick-Stage

NP AerospaceCoventry, United Kingdom5

UK survivability technology company manufacturing personal armour, ballistic protection, platform survivability systems, composite armour and military vehicle integration solutions.

Personal ArmourBody armour plates, ballistic helmets, bomb disposal suits and tactical shields for military and security personnel.View productsPlatform SurvivabilityVehicle Systems

Nu QuantumCambridge, United Kingdom5

Builds quantum networking hardware that connects quantum processors into distributed computing architectures, enabling commercial-scale quantum computing.

Quantum Networking Unit (QNU)A 19-inch rack-mount system hosting photonic integrated circuits that distributes quantum entanglement across connected processors. Launched in June 2025, the QNU provides reconfigurable connectivity between quantum computing nodes for datacenter-scale quantum architectures. Nu Quantum describes it as the world's first product of its kind, delivering 99.7% entanglement fidelity at a 1 MHz attempt rate.View productsQubit-Photon Interface (QPI)Entanglement Fabric

Optics11Amsterdam, Netherlands5

Leads fiber optic sensing technology providing ultra-sensitive early warning systems for defence and energy sectors. Specializes in state-of-the-art sensing systems.

OptiArrayAll-optical thin-line towed array sonar for submarines and unmanned underwater vessels, selected by Thales for integration into the Dutch Navy Orka-class submarine programme.View productsOptiBarrierOptiFender

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QuaisrGerrards Cross, United Kingdom5

Quaisr builds a SimOps platform that connects simulations, live data and AI for physics-grounded decision-making in defence, aerospace and other complex engineering environments.

Quaisr SimOps PlatformA digital engineering platform that orchestrates simulations, live data and AI workflows for complex engineering teams, with support for Python, MATLAB, commercial solvers, HPC resources and secure deployment.View productsAI Agent InterfaceOperator Dashboards

QuandelaMassy, France5

World leader in full-stack photonic quantum computing, developing hardware, middleware, and software for industrial applications including energy, cybersecurity, and finance.

MosaiQDatacenter-ready photonic quantum computer available in 6 to 24-qubit configurations, air-cooled and deliverable in 8-10 months.View productsAscellaBelenos

FiligranParis, France5

Open-source cyber threat intelligence and adversarial exposure validation platforms used by 6,000+ organisations worldwide, from national intelligence agencies to global enterprises.

OpenCTIOpen-source cyber threat intelligence platform that collects, correlates and operationalises threat data using the STIX 2.1 standard. It connects to 300+ intelligence feeds and security tools, maps threats to MITRE ATT&CK and provides automation and agentic AI to cut enrichment time from hours to seconds. Available as a self-hosted community edition and a licensed enterprise edition with advanced access controls, AI features and SaaS hosting.View productsOpenAEV

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IntelicAmsterdam, Netherlands5

Dutch defence software company building Nexus, platform-agnostic command-and-control software for unmanned systems across air, land and sea.

NexusPlatform-agnostic command-and-control interface for unmanned systems across air, land and sea. Nexus connects unmanned platforms, operators, commanders and battle-management systems, supporting many-to-many mission control, battlefield integrations, onboard AI and military user interfaces for mission workflows such as screen, supply and attack.View productsIntelic BASE

IS-WirelessWarsaw, Poland5

Polish deep-tech company building sovereign private 5G/6G and LiquidRAN networks for tactical defence, NATO-allied and industrial deployments.

LiquidRANPatented open, disaggregated radio access architecture combining liquid network functions with AI/ML adaptation. It is designed for survivable, flexible and compute-efficient private 5G/6G operation under degraded, mobile or contested conditions.View productsPrivate 5G/6G Networks

SE3LabsMunich, Germany9

German spatial AI company building battlefield 3D understanding, GNSS-denied navigation, target localisation and natural-language swarm orchestration for autonomous defence systems.

Spatial Autonomy SoftwareSpatial AI software for autonomous defence systems, focused on real-time 3D reconstruction, battlefield spatial understanding, GNSS-denied navigation, autonomous target localisation and natural-language control of multiple unmanned systems.View products

Alpine EagleMunich, Germany5

Builds airborne air-to-air counter-UAS systems that detect, track and intercept hostile drones using networked airborne sensors and interceptors.

SentinelSentinel is an airborne counter-UAS platform that detects, tracks and intercepts hostile drones before they reach their target. It coordinates multiple airborne assets — Sentry sensor platforms, Sparrowhawk interceptors, and the Sentinel OS operating system — through a single unified software layer. Real-time sensor fusion from active and passive sensors enables threat detection and classification at range, with edge processing to minimise response latency. The architecture is modular and can be deployed as a complete capability or integrated with existing radar, C2 and ground-based air-defence systems.View products

AronditeLondon, United Kingdom5

UK defence software company building Cobalt, an AI-powered mission orchestration platform for autonomous systems, C-UAS, recce-strike and hybrid naval operations.

Cobalt Mission Orchestration PlatformAI-powered mission orchestration platform for autonomy-native defence operations. Cobalt integrates sensors, effectors, data feeds, hardware platforms, autonomous systems and AI classification models into a unified fighting system for planning, command and decision support across use cases such as C-UAS, hybrid naval operations, recce-strike and site security.View products

FacultyLondon, United Kingdom5

Applies decision intelligence to government, defence and critical infrastructure, combining simulation, digital twins and AI agents in a platform called Faculty Frontier.

Faculty FrontierA decision intelligence platform built on the OUDA framework (Observe, Understand, Decide, Act). It connects organisational data and AI models, simulates the impact of decision strategies on KPIs via a Computational Twin and Simulation Engine, identifies optimal approaches using the AI Decision Agent (ADA), and deploys them into operational workflows. Used across defence, life sciences, energy and financial services.View products

Frankenburg TechnologiesTallinn, Estonia5

Frankenburg Technologies builds affordable, mass-manufacturable guided interceptor missile systems and sovereign production capacity for modern air and missile defence.

Mark I Air Defence Missile SystemCompact guided counter-UAS interceptor missile system for Class I-III UAS, drone swarms and similar low-cost aerial threats. Official specifications include sub-2 km range, high-subsonic speed, less than 2 kg missile weight, 0.65 m length, solid-fuel rocket motor, fire-and-forget engagement, proximity-fuzed warhead and land, air or maritime adaptable launch. The system includes Frankenburg's compact launch concept for rapid field setup and fast reload with up to four missile canisters in the standard launcher configuration.View products