Defense and Space Manufacturing in Belgium

Advionics Nv

Your partner in advanced avionic solutions. Our company is located in Oostkamp Belgium, at the heart of Europe. Based on a vast experience in avionics and wave technology we offer high-tech electronic solutions for the aviation industry. With a track record of over 50 years in the HF electronics industry we provide unique one-stop-shop services, based on quality, reliability and manufacturing excellence. Our entire production process is based on the principles of Lean Manufacturing. We are proud to be leaders in the development, manufacturing and installation of advanced avionic systems. We cover a total product life cycle from development, prototyping, industrialization, procurement, production, up to maintenance and repair, customer support and obsolescence management. We invite you kindly to visit our website and our job site

51 to 200 staff

Fn Herstal

For 135 years, FN has been at the forefront of small arms innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions to armed forces and law enforcement agencies worldwide. From trusted small arms and less lethal solutions to integrated weapon systems for air, land and sea applications, and 360-degree support service, FN ensures unmatched performance through precision engineering and advanced technologies. FN operates through a structured and efficient network - FN Herstal Belgium), FN UK (Great Britain) and FN America (USA)- that ensures strategic proximity and allows FN to respond quickly to the needs of its customers and partners globally.

1001 to 5000 staff

Simera Sense

At Simera Sense we produce optical payloads for space in a more cost-effective way than any company by using lean procedures while maintaining performance. Our approach allows us to respond quickly to customer needs and push the limits for optical payloads. The Simera Sense team thrives at the sweet spot where cutting-edge technology, old physics and creative people meet to create earth observation solutions. We are a dynamic team of scientists, mechanical, hardware, firmware, electronic and optical engineers with a passion to develop complex systems that operates in extreme environments. Collectively we do have more than 200 years of experience developing satellite systems. Our optical payload products are developed with decades of knowledge, world class infrastructure and hands-on experience. The Simera Group has a shared history with the South African small satellite industry and for the past 10 years designed, manufactured, assembled, integrated and tested optical payloads for local and international customers.

51 to 200 staff

Antwerp Space

Antwerp Space is a leading company in Belgium, active in the field of satellite communications. It is part of OHB SE, a European Space and Technology group that currently employs over people. Antwerp Space’s core business is in the delivery of satellite communication solutions and products for scientific, exploration and telecommunication missions, as well as their ground segment extension with products and systems. Antwerp Space operates both on the commercial and institutional markets, supporting space agency programmes, as well as industrial company projects worldwide. The company activities have been located in Antwerp since 1962, when it was founded as part of Bell Telephone. We employ over 60 highly skilled engineers and PhDs from all over the world!

51 to 200 staff

Oip N.V

OIP N.V. consists of 3 branches: OIP Sensor Systems, OIP Space Instruments & OIP Land Systems. OIP SENSOR SYSTEMS: Day/Night Observation, Targeting, Sighting & Situational Awareness for Defence, Law Enforcement & Security. OIP SPACE INSTRUMENTS: Planetary Observation, Atmospheric Analysis, Space Monitoring, Navigation/Landing & Scientific Research. OIP LAND SYSTEMS: Overhaul, Retrofit & Life Cycle Support of Armoured Combat Vehicles.

51 to 200 staff

Eurenco Clermont

Acteur majeur des poudres petit calibre sphériques depuis 1850, EURENCO Clermont est une filiale du Groupe EURENCO, leader européen des matériaux énergétiques. EURENCO CLERMONT est aujourd’hui le plus grand producteur de poudres sphériques en Europe et le n°2 mondial. La poudre EURENCO Clermont est une référence mondiale pour de nombreux grands fabricants internationaux de munitions petit calibre. Les poudres sphériques sont les poudres les plus couramment utilisées pour de nombreuses applications : • Défense & Sécurité : Poudres propulsives de munitions de 5,56 mm à 20 mm • Civiles (Sports & Chasse): munitions de fusils et pistolets, • Industrie : Outils motorisés et cartouches d’abattage de bétail, • Rechargement : Poudres pour fusils, pistolets et cartouches pour amateurs.

51 to 200 staff

European Defence Agency

The European Defence Agency is composed of all 27 Member States of the European Union. Created in 2004 to support and facilitate cross-border defence cooperation, EDA is the European Union agency where Member States willing to develop their defence capabilities collaboratively can do so. EDA’s expertise and activities cover the whole spectrum of cooperation: from harmonising requirements to delivering operational capabilities; from research & technology (R&T) and innovation to developing technology demonstrators and/or procurement; from training and exercises to support to CSDP operations. EDA also closely engages with the European defence industry to enhance Europe’s defence technological and industrial base and help make the industry stronger and more competitive. Managed by Chief Executive André Denk under the authority of Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

51 to 200 staff

Earsc

The European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC) is a non-profit organization that promotes the use of EO technology, particularly among companies in Europe that offer EO-related products and services. We are a membership-based organization dedicated to fostering the development of the European EO geo-information services industry.

11 to 50 staff

Fn Browning Group

FN Browning Group is a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing first-class solutions for defence, security, hunting and sports shooting. Recognised worldwide for innovation and dependability, its products and services equip the most demanding defence institutions, law enforcement authorities and responsible firearm owners and hunters. Owned by a Belgian federal state entity (Walloon Region), FN Browning Group employs 4,100 people across more than 25 sites in Europe and North America, including in Belgium, France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Canada and Finland.

1001 to 5000 staff

Sioen Ballistics

LIFE SAVING DESIGN THROUGH INNOVATION Sioen Ballistics is a manufacturer and provider of ballistic and stab proof protective products in various formats, including overt, covert and tactical vests, hard plate carriers, shields, and other protective solutions that are tailored upon customer requirements. For over 50 years, our products and expertise have been trusted by professionals working in the law enforcement, defense- and humanitarian fields. We are certified according to ISO9001, ISO14001 and AQAP2110 standards. Our headquarters are located in Ardooie, Belgium and Helsinki, Finland. Sioen Ballistics is part of Sioen Industries Group, a textile solution provider and a world market leader in technical textiles and professional protective garments.

51 to 200 staff

Army Recognition

Army Recognition Group provides online marketing and advertising solutions for the Defense & Security industries. We are managing different online magazines dedicated to the Land Forces, the Air Forces and the Naval Forces. We also own the "World Army Pictures" and "Defense WebTV" websites. All these websites have a few million readers and subscribers from an international audience. Success in our business is built on long-term online intelligence, targeting and indexing technology to promote the Defense & Securty companies. The main assets of the company are its wide and specific audiences including military and industry decision-makers and its exclusive marketing services providing a complete multimedia assistance including editorial, advertorial, advertising and promotional and informative videos throught our Defense WebTV.

11 to 50 staff

S.A.F.E

We help you protect your people, data, and operations by delivering integrated consulting, expert training, engineered Faraday cages, TEMPEST-grade IT and other secure solutions that safeguard your organization from modern day emerging threats. With turnkey solutions and a commitment to uncompromising resilience, we help our clients operate with confidence in an increasingly complex world. The result: hardened facilities, prepared teams, and secure systems capable of withstanding physical-cyber and electromagnetic threats. More info: info@safe-people.com

1 to 10 staff

Celestia Antwerp Bv

Celestia Antwerp BV relies on more than 60 years experience in space technology delivering innovative satellite integration solutions that meet customer needs for a wide range of products covering everything from ground stations to test systems. Do you thrive in a highly technical environment? Are you looking for new challenges where you will play an active role in exciting space programmes? With Celestia Antwerp you are in the right place!

11 to 50 staff

Cybrid Thrust

Cybrid Thrust’s expertise spans across robotics and electronics, additive manufacturing, sensor integration and data processing, to deliver solutions which increase safety (indoor / outdoor), search and rescue, and industrial inspection. We focus on deep tech, and have developed specialist expertise in systems with autonomous functions, advanced robotics and sensors, to solve the most challenging issues through an innovating and out-of-the box thinking approach. Cybrid Thrust helps organizations from various industries to qualify, integrate and deliver turnkey solutions based on cutting edge technology. We generate actionable and meaningful insights to enhance our customers vision, and achieve their digital transformation. Our R&D team of engineers, experts in their disciplines, develop our products and tailor-made solutions in our modern facilities. Our wide network of partners and suppliers are the result of longstanding collaborations and successful projects delivered, allowing us to offer the latest and most advanced technologies in our field.

1 to 10 staff

Es Tooling Bv

E.S. Tooling is de producent voor fijnmechanische onderdelen voor de werkgebieden: automotive, mould & die, medical, aerospace en optical. Volg de pagina om op de hoogte te blijven van het laatste nieuws omtrent E.S. Tooling en de nieuwste producten en praat mee! Voor meer informatie: email: info@estooling.eu website.

11 to 50 staff

Intersoft Electronics

Intersoft Electronics started its activities as an engineering company in Belgium in 1983. Since then the company has experienced continuous growth which now results in a global presence, through partners and offices in Germany, Portugal, Italy, France, USA and Australia. Our team of broad minded and forward thinking people create and deliver cutting edge solutions in the eld of radar. Our scientists and engineers design and build radar analysis tools to enable our customers to reap the benets afforded through their use. Our eld services personnel have experience in the use of our analysis tools across a wide variety of radar systems produced by many different manufacturers around the world. This experience enhances the quality of our services by bringing qualications, knowledge and expertise in; • System concept, design and requirements generation, • Manufacture, installation, integration and upgrade, • Qualication testing, optimization, commissioning and maintenance, as well as • Contract negotiations and project management Our mission is to be the recognized premier provider of radar quality control tools, software and related professional support services. To achieve our mission we will maintain continuous product and service improvement through listening to our customers requirements as well as taking the lead on new technology advancements in RF design and signal processing.

201 to 500 staff

Spacebel

SPACEBEL is a Space systems and software engineering company operating in the Space infrastructure and Earth monitoring applications sectors, serving Space agencies, major aerospace prime companies, EU institutions and the commercial market. Our skills include the mission definition and analysis of Earth observation minisatellites, the design, development, integration, validation of innovative IT space systems. We also deliver geospatial information support systems and services based on Earth observation data.

51 to 200 staff

Abxl

ABXL is a consultancy located in Brussels, the capital of Europe offering- Security and Defence Consulting - European Project Management - Building winning consortia - Managing EU research projects - Consultancy in FP7, Horizon 2020 and other EU projects - Chair of CEN Standardisation Committee - Experienced Chair and keynote speaker at worldwide security conferences - Bringing people together to identify problems and solve them

1 to 10 staff

Asd-Eurospace

Eurospace is the professional association of the European space industry. As such Eurospace is the reference body for consultation and dialogue within the industry. The main focus of Eurospace is space policy and strategy. The association regularly issues recommendations based on the identification of issues affecting industry as a whole. The association maintains a permanent policy, programmatic, and technology watch through the activities of its working groups and with the support of the Executive team. The knowledge and understanding gained are used to promote a more space conscious Europe. Activities are carried out within ad hoc working groups. Working groups are composed and chaired by industry representatives. Coordination and support (minutes, invitation, supporting data and documents.) of working group activities is provided by Eurospace Executive.

1 to 10 staff

Chilean Air Force, Logistic Command

1 to 10 staff

Oip Space Instruments

OIP Space Instruments, formally established in 2021, building on experience in the Space field since the 1980s, focusses on the Design, Development and Production of high-end Electro-Optical customised Spaceborne Solutions. Our SPECTROMETERS, CAMERAS & INSTRUMENTATION are used in Planetary Observation, Atmospheric Analysis, Space Monitoring, Navigation/Landing and Scientific Research.

11 to 50 staff

Atspace

Designing and analyzing electronic circuits for space applications presents unique challenges due to the extreme conditions of space, such as extreme temperatures, radiation, vacuum, and the need for long-term reliability. ATSPACE offers comprehensive solutions that address these challenges with precision and expertise. With over 25 years of experience, we specialize in the design and development of high-reliability, safety-critical, and radiation-hardened electronics for space and extreme environments. Our capabilities span power, analog, digital, and mixed-signal systems, ensuring that your project is supported from initial concept through to final manufacturing. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored solutions that meet the rigorous demands of space applications. In addition to our in-house expertise, we collaborate with highly experienced freelancers and consultancies, offering flexibility and bringing in the right specialists to meet your specific needs.

1 to 10 staff

Leonardo Belgium

Leonardo Belgium (LBe) is a subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A, a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, structured across several divisions including Cybersecurity, Helicopters, Aircraft, Electronics, Automation, Aerostructures, and Space. With a team of over 100 professionals, Leonardo Belgium operates through two main business areas across four key locations: Helicopter maintenance & logistics services – Liège, Paris Le Bourget, and London Elstree Cybersecurity solutions & services – Brussels LBe Helicopters is a certified Maintenance Organization under EASA, FAA (Part-145), and UK CAA regulations, providing maintenance and logistic support to Leonardo operators across Central, Northern, and Eastern Europe. LBe Cyber & Security Division is part of Leonardo’s global cybersecurity network, a recognized European leader in Cyber Defense and IT Consultancy. From Brussels, the division delivers advanced cybersecurity services and solutions to European Institutions, space organizations, and other strategic sectors — helping to build a more resilient, digitally sovereign Europe.

51 to 200 staff

Timelink Microsystems

TIMELINK MICROSYSTEMS. The company designs, builds and markets Time and frequency equipments. Off the shelves products include multiple time code such as IRIG-B, STANAG, NMEA, PPS and frequency generators with high stability clocks. PTP and NTP servers are also available. TimeLink microsystems expertise is in synchronisation solution for critical environments such as launch base (Kourou Space Center), space ground station, datacenter, utilities.

11 to 50 staff

Hiraiwa Defence Solutions

Hiraiwa Defence Solutions is a European defence company, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, and operating across Europe. Founded in 2024, we deliver soldier-centric scalable, cost-efficient tactical systems engineered for mass production and rapid adaptation to the needs of the modern battlefield. A key lesson from today's frontlines, such as those in Ukraine, is that the threat is everywhere at once, and that survival and best chance for victory comes from the capability of soldiers to be agile, innovative and resilient over time. Our European soldiers need tools that will support them to achieve this, and Hiraiwa was founded with the mission of providing modern defence tools, which fit the disruptive, agile and resilience needs of infantry men and women on the modern battlefield.

1 to 10 staff

Db Center

1 to 10 staff

Forges De Zeebrugge

51 to 200 staff

Instituut Voor Sterrenkunde - K.U.Leuven

Sterrenkundig onderzoek Instrumentatie projecten

11 to 50 staff

Lasem

11 to 50 staff

Constellr Belgium Ex-Scanworld

Agriculture is a major contributor to climate change, but also one of its first victims. Coincidentally, agriculture is a key lever in the transition to a more sustainable world. Transforming these challenges into opportunities will require data-driven decisions. We deliver affordable, hassle-free and easily accessible satellite imagery and analytics. Our products aim to optimise input management, maximise yield, and promote a good environmental stewardship. Our carbon farming suite, for example, provides tools to benchmark and quantify the impact of changes in agricultural practices. We are building an infrastructure to provide high-quality Level 2 hyperspectral imagery, multiple times per week, for any point of the globe. This enables a wide range of applications such as soil organic carbon estimation, early disease alerts, or even water and fertilisers management. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to book a demonstration and assess for yourself the potential of hyperspectral data!

11 to 50 staff

Matteriall

Matteriall, headquartered in "Innovation & Incubation Center KU Leuven", accredited and funded by the "European Space Agency Business Incubation Program"; is set up to come up with a material portfolio consisting of the most ever superior materials which are feasibly manufacturable and applicable for the applications primarily in the space and aerospace, healthcare and electronics industries. The objective of the Matteriall project is delivering the ultimate theoretical characteristics of the most advanced nano-scaled structures to every macro-scaled structure with minimum attenuation in order to enhance the life quality.

1 to 10 staff

Yeess - Young European Enterprises Syndicate For Space

YEESS Syndicate is an association founded in 2021 and registered in Brussels, Belgium, at the Ministry of Justice as an international non-profit association, subject to and in accordance with the Belgian law of 27 June 1921 concerning non-profit making associations, international non-profit making associations and foundations. YEESS wants to work with and for Europe and support collectively the competitiveness of Europe in #space.

11 to 50 staff

Arel Agri

AREL AGRI is a defense & space company based out of 16 Guirsch, rue du Château, Arlon, Belgium.

1 to 10 staff

Tribest

1 to 10 staff

Ancomex

11 to 50 staff

Commune De Floreffe

11 to 50 staff

Demaecker - Van Haecke

1 to 10 staff

Fondation Ars Mechanica

Over almost 135 years of existence, the Herstal Group has been capable of the most varied achievements, both military and civilian : from machine guns to motorcycles, via aircraft engines and hunting guns. In 2008, the Herstal Group decided to set up a public utility foundation to preserve the witnesses of these major technological developments and designs. Since then, the Ars Mechanica Foundation has been working to preserve and promote this unique industrial heritage in order to perpetuate the identity of the Herstal Group and its subsidiaries WW.

1 to 10 staff

Froe Froe

1 to 10 staff

Gerdo Nv

1 to 10 staff

Les Sablons

1 to 10 staff

Mam International Consulting

MAM International Consulting provides strategy advices as regards to innovation and international business development in the areas of space, defence, civil protection and security. It scoutes and operate as a business angel for start-ups in these sectors.

1 to 10 staff

Tuinen Leneer

We zijn een team van professionals op het gebied van tuinen en staan klaar om u te helpen met uw residentiële of commerciële behoeften. Het creëren en onderhouden van prachtige tuinen is waar we goed in zijn.

1 to 10 staff

Aqua-Rain

1 to 10 staff

Beaumax

Genetique Avenir Belgimex

1 to 10 staff

Landbeheer

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