Defense and Space Manufacturing in Bulgaria

Mars Armor

MARS ARMOR Ltd. specializes in the high quality manufacture of personal ballistic and stab protection equipment for a wide range of uses and has established a strong international image as a producer of innovative modular and integrated ballistic systems. Extensive research into the effects of ballistic attacks by high and low velocity ammunitions against high performance materials allows us to offer the most advanced body armor on the market today. We use a variety of ballistic materials including woven aramide, unidirectional high performance polyethylene and hybrids. Designed to protect the upper torso part of the body, ballistic and stab resistance vests can be worn comfortably under a shirt or jacket or overtly over clothing. Ballistic vests MARS Armor® are available in standard, overt and covert styles offering to defeat all threat levels meeting the latest NIJ (national Institute of Justice), PSDB (Police Scientific Branch), German (Technische Richtlinie) and Russian (GOST) Standards. Manufactured with high quality materials only the vests MARS Armor® obtain minimum weight at high protection and can be made to custom specification or standard styles, in a variety of configuration and colors. MARS Armor's quality management system is tailored according to the ISO 9001:2015 and AQAP 2110 standards, and is designed to describe, understand and control every stage of the production processes to satisfy the customers' requirements and international norms.

51 to 200 staff

Arsenal 2000 Jsc

ARSENAL JSCo- Kazanlak is a distinguished multi-functional infra-structural Company with leading positions in the National Economics and with great experience in design, manufacturing, engineering and trade in military and civilian products. In 1924 due to some strategic considerations the factory was transferred to Kazanlak by the law of the National Assembly and was given the name of State Military Works for production of cartridges and repair of all military equipment for the needs of the Army. Nowadays, the activities of ARSENAL JSCo. are- design, manufacturing and trade in small arms and artillery armaments, ammunition, primers, powders, charges, pyrotechnic products, hunting and sport weapons and ammunition, cemented carbide tools, tips and inserts, universal milling machines, CNC milling machines, drilling machines, casting, forging etc- engineering activity. Our Company performs an energetic innovation activity, as well as modernization of the military products. Development, production and submission of the new and modernized articles are performed without termination of submission of the well-known articles. Arsenal JSCo. is officially licensed by the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria for trade in Military Equipment. As an export company possessing wide trade experience, ARSENAL JSCo. manufactures high quality and competitive products. More than 80% of the production is exported all over the world.

5001 to 10000 staff

Samel-90 Plc

Samel-90 PLC Bulgaria is a company with traditions and over 56 years experience in design, manufacturing and trade of defense and civil products, namely: field telephones, VHF radios, command and staff vehicles, mobile communication shelters, integrated digital field communications systems, HF/VHF radio counteraction equipment delivered into the area to be jammed by means of artillery bearers -122 mm, 130 mm, 152 mm and 155 mm, antiterrorist mobile, manpack, portable and stationary jammers for protection against remote controlled improvised explosive devices, systems for surveillance and guarding, surveillance and guarding, surveillance and target acquisition ground radar, etc.

201 to 500 staff

Cimcoop Holding Ltd

Cimcoop is an EU based, ISO 9001 certified optics manufacturer, specializing in custom, high-precision IR and VIS optical components. We are utilizing state-of-the-art technologies such as single point diamond turning (SPDT), CNC grinding, polishing and centering combined with traditional techniques such as pitch polishing. Our optics can be delivered with the most advanced thin film coatings on both visible and infrared materials. Our fundamental philosophy is to strive for the highest quality, uncompromising customer service and to meet and exceed our customers' expectations. We are serving a global customer base in markets such as defense & security, aerospace, cinema, machine vision, CO₂ lasers and more.

51 to 200 staff

Sfera Technologies

We help you build competitive geospatial products by making satellite imaging smooth and efficient.

1 to 10 staff

Omz Ltd

Optical and Mechanical Works Ltd. Sofia was established in 1948 and it is the first optical factory in Bulgaria. It is located in the West Industrial Zone in Sofia and it occupies an area of approximately 24 m2. The production structure in the factory includes mechanical, optical, thermal, galvanic and assembly sections and a testing laboratory which forms absolutely complete cycle of production.There are highly qualified and experienced specialists in developing and manufacturing of devices with precision craftsmanship. For years Optical and Mechanical Works, Sofia LTD has been an established component supplier for turbine engines and deck equipment of "Rolls-Royce"company. In Optical and Mechanical Works, Sofia LTD is incorporated and consolidated management system in accordance with quality standart ISO 9001:2008. The policy of Optical and Mechanical Works, Sofia LTD is focused on preservation and development of high quality in production and sales of mechanical, optical-mechanical products, metal constructions etc. The main tasks of the management are: Precise realization of production activities for reaching high quality of the product; Expanding of the market share through gaining customers’ trust; Introduction of new technologies and technical solutions; Permanent improving of the professional qualification, communicative skills and professional ethics of the employees; Increasing profitability of the process. Optical and Mechanical Works, Sofia LTD is part of the following organisations: Bulgarian Defensive Industry Association (BDIA) The Bulgarian Branch Chamber - Machine Building (BBCMB) Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) The company is a partner of National Vocational High School of Engineering and Optics Precise „М.V.Lomonosov” – town of Sofia.

51 to 200 staff

Bulgarian Defence Institute

The Defence Institute "Professor Tsvetan Lazarov" is established in Bulgaria and internationally recognized scientific organization, that has proved its unique expertise in the field of defence and security. The Defence Institute is established on 04.06.2009 by Decree № 140 of the Council of Ministers as a legal entity to the Minister of Defense and it is the successor of the rich traditions of a number of previous military-scientific, scientific-technical institutes and expert structures of the Ministry of Defence. On 21.01.2014, with Decree № 5 of the Council of Ministers, the Defence Institute was named as "Professor Tsvetan Lazarov". By its essence, the institute is a unique organizational complex with a proven scientific and expert part. It employs scientists, researchers, engineers and experts with an enormous scientific capacity and experience. In the academic units, more than a half of the Institute's personnel are academic staff, with respective academic degrees and titles. Scientific activity The Institute performs scientific and scientific-applied researches, as well as an experimental-constructive work in ten different fields, covering almost all the areas of security and defence, and the Bulgarian Defence Industry. The Institute participates with research teams in many national and international projects within NATO and the EU, cooperating with about 100 scientific organizations and business structures.

51 to 200 staff

Lechev.Space

We are dedicated to helping you research and develop the projects you need and achieve your goals in the following areas and domains: Areas- Software & Hardware development - Research and development - Project & Product planning - Open-source Domains- Space exploration - Aerospace - Robotics - Science & Technology - Environment and quality of life

1 to 10 staff

Trinity Group

Trinity Group is a privately held company, with headquarters in Israel and global offices in Europe, Asia and North-America. The company develops and implements comprehensive solutions for military and professional clients across the globe, specializing in Defense and Homeland-Security. The group has supported governmental agencies, military forces and UN peacekeeping missions worldwide since 2009, delivering turnkey projects and innovative technologies. Trinity Group is composed of four specialized subsidiaries: • TriniShield: Specializes in design, manufacturing and delivery of force protection solutions, EOD & IED counter measures and personal protective gear for Defense forces, HLS and Law enforcement agencies. • TriniSystems: Production and delivery of weapons, small arms, small, medium and large caliber ammunition and land, naval and aerial weapon systems. • TriniTech: Design and integration of innovative technological solutions such as LTE, self-sustained communications and force-awareness capabilities for field operatives, decision makers and first-responders for HLS, Law enforcement and Defense forces. • TriniCivil: Focused on Agriculture, Transportation Infrastructure, Power Plants & Energy, Medical, and Communication.

11 to 50 staff

Arcus Co

ARCUS Co. is a defense & space company based out of Lyaskovets, Tarnovo Province, Bulgaria.

1 to 10 staff

Are Optics Ltd

ARE Optics is an innovative company specializing in supplying high-quality optical components. With more than 25 years of accumulative experience we are dedicated to providing our customers with the latest optical solutions to meet their needs. From a custom design to precision optics manufacturing, we offer a range of products and services that are tailored to your specific requirements. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do, and we are constantly striving to exceed your expectations. Whether you are in the telecommunications, healthcare, or manufacturing industry, we have the expertise and technology to help you achieve your goals.

1 to 10 staff

Hades Defense Systems

HADES DEFENSE SYSTEMS Ltd. is a Bulgarian based company combining innovative thinking and over 140 years of defence industry tradition, focused on the development of high-tech, precision and cost-effective security systems designed for military application and protection of critical infrastructure. HADES provides modernisation and integration of national defensive assets, as well as developing and manufacturing solutions in the areas of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and advanced Counter-UAV Systems with both Soft-Kill and Hard-Kill threat elimination solutions. Our in-house technology has cutting edge patented designs, supplemented by exclusive partnerships with some of the best local and international suppliers.

51 to 200 staff

Gis Investment Ltd

Fully licensed defence company with a wide range of business activities worldwide. Core business oriented to supply of defence related goods and services including radars and UAVs Systems proved at battlefield. One of the main business activities of the company is also dedicated to investment projects on a basis of approach. All projects are orientated at enhancement of security in critical infrastructure including airports, seaports and Ministries of Defence. Extensive expertise in government,defence, strategical consulting aimed at enhancement of strengths of clients. IAF and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (India) are among top clients of GIS INVESTMENT LTD.

201 to 500 staff

Sentirx

SentIRX is on a mission to make every step safe. We are building an AI-driven, thermal-imaging system for UAVs that automatically survey suspected minefields, flagging landmines with precision and slashing survey time and costs. To date, we’ve- Developed a full synthetic-thermal data pipeline and trained our core CNN to > 80 % accuracy - Delivered a working TRL-4 prototype on off-the-shelf UAVs - Earned NATO DIANA Class Yellow validation and a medal at the European Defense Tech Hackathon

1 to 10 staff

Spearx

Our strategic objective is to contribute meaningfully to the defense and resilience of Europe - the continent where we and our children live, by addressing the growing risks of conventional warfare and hybrid threats. We view our expertise and proven professional experience as a solid foundation for developing next-generation unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with advanced, multifunctional capabilities. These systems are designed to meet emerging defense and security challenges with agility, precision, and innovation. We are confident in our ability to deliver impactful solutions. At SpearX, we specialize in R&D and manufacturing of dual-use UAVs, pushing the boundaries of technology to meet diverse industry needs and enhance operational capabilities. We are engineering the future of autonomous aerial warfare - where precision, adaptability, and NATO STANAG-grade reliability converge. Founded by a team of engineers, SpearX develops next-generation dual-use UAV platforms designed for both offensive strike and defensive interception missions. Our systems are built from the ground up to meet the most demanding operational standards of NATO and allied forces - ensuring interoperability, security and battlefield superiority.

1 to 10 staff

Space Fluent

1 to 10 staff

Mdsm International

Defence and Security Consulting Services.

1 to 10 staff