Defense and Space Manufacturing in Estonia

Threod Systems

Threod Systems is a leading Provider of Battle-Tested Military Technology Solutions We are a world-class technology and engineering company that designs and manufactures market-leading Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Electro-Optical Systems and Aircraft Launching Systems for critical defence missions, governmental and commercial applications. We supply a number of countries with UAV systems, including some NATO members and the Ukrainian military. As the products evolve, and our reputation spreads, more customers are showing interest in our range of products. Threod was established by ex-military aviation enthusiasts in 2012. Being professionals in our field, we are focused on designing and producing entire systems in-house - from flight controllers and flying platforms to camera- and launcher systems. We develop and produce battle-proven military technology in-house:* Eos C VTOL is a small ISTAR drone weighting only 14.5 kilos, providing its end users with many capabilities typically found in larger unmanned platforms * Electro-Optical Payloads eOPIC is a advanced camera system offering high-resolution imagery and laser designation for precision targeting of guided artillery fire * CATA Launch System is a compact, lightweight, and user-friendly launch systems for UAVs, target drones, and loitering munition, providing rapid deployment and extraction capabilities For further information take a look

51 to 200 staff

Estonian Centre For Defence Investments Riigi Kaitseinvesteeringute Keskus

We build Estonian defence capabilities. We procure equipment, provide services, maintain and develop infrastructure for the Estonian Defence Forces. ECDI operates under the Ministry of Defence of Estonia to provide the best service for the Estonian Defence Forces and Ministry's agencies. You have an unique chance to build Estonian defence capabilities together with people who care about our national defence. Our scope of activities gives you the opportunity to contribute in many ways – from areas of procurement and law to the safety of the military training areas.

201 to 500 staff

Defendec Ltd

Defendec is an innovative company specializing in the development of world-class remote premises surveillance technology. The company operates globally with offices in Washington, D.C, Singapore, Estonia. Defendec's main product, Smartdec, is securing NATO’s and European Union's external borders. It is currently operational worldwide. Smartdec helps stop international smuggling, illegal trafficking, and acts of sabotage every day making it the technology of choice among border guards.

11 to 50 staff

Defsecintel Solutions

DefSecIntel Solutions is freedom defenders’ partner in surveillance and control. DefSecIntels' AI-powered defence systems are for European security! We are developing and manufacturing world-class mobile autonomous surveillance systems, USV-s, C-UAS- all equipped with AI-assisted technology. Our solutions are playing an important role for defence and homeland security in rapidly changing security environment by ensuring cost efficiency for customers and offering new capabilities. Our systems are designed for different landscapes, terrains and weather conditions and are combat proven. DefSecIntel main products are: Mobile and integrated autonomous situational awareness system SurveilSPIRE; Mobile surveillance and sensors system CAIMAN; Cutting edge AI-powered C2 software; C-UAS EIRSHIELD; Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) EUROMITE for various naval missions. We are well-known partner for security and defence R&D programmes such as the European Defence Fund, and we are validated by the European Commission. We have 100+ employees and we operate internationally from Tallinn, Estonia with presence in Ukraine and Germany. DSI was awarded with a title “The Best Estonian Defence Company 2024” and is selected TOP3 Exporter, TOP3 Innovator in Estonia 2024. Let's connect and discuss how you can benefit from autonomous solutions with AI-powered technology!

51 to 200 staff

Estonian Defence And Aerospace Industry Association

The Estonian defence, aerospace, and security industry is represented by the Estonian Defence and Space Industry Association, EDIA. Today EDIA covers almost all the defence related industries in Estonia with over 100 member companies. The mission of the Estonian Defence Industry Association is to create better opportunities for their member companies on the markets of goods and services for defence & security purposes and to contribute thereby to increase the defence & security capability and economic development of Estonia. Benefits of EDIA Membership- Representation and protection of interests of members of the EDIA and establishment of new opportunities in relations with consumers, developers and manufacturers of products of the defence & security industry- Development of cooperation with Estonian and international organisations in order to achieve the aims of the EDIA- Participation in co-operation committees with Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Interior, Estonian Defence Forces and National Defence League- NATO’s and EU’s defence related procurements.

1 to 10 staff

Krattworks

KrattWorks builds aerial targets and jamming-resistant high-performance ISR drones for front line operators and defence sector.

11 to 50 staff

Marduk Technologies

Targeting the Next Generation of UAV-s As the computer vision advances, the current, RF-interception and jamming based methods for discovering and incapacitating UAVs are being obsoleted. Marduk has developed an alternative mid-range UAV detection, tracking and high-precision targeting system Marduk Shark.

11 to 50 staff

Hevi Optronics

Hevi Optronics is designing and developing precision-engineered electro-optical sensor systems for commercial and defence applications. We are integrating the latest sensor technologies and video enhancement algorithms into a modular system architecture. We provide stand-alone and turn-key solutions for Air, Land, Sea and Surveillance markets and offer relevant support and system integration services.

1 to 10 staff

Naiskodukaitse

The Naiskodukaitse (Estonian Women's Voluntary Defence Organization) is a women's organization in which every woman can find an educational or challenging experience. Every member receives basic training, chooses additional courses based on her choice of specialty, and can participate in sports and take part in military activities and different social events. The members' training and organizational activity aims to participate in the activities of the Kaitseliit (Defence League), so each member can play a part in developing national defence and making society better in general. The basic training includes an organizational introduction, medical training, field catering, basic military training and civil safety training.

1001 to 5000 staff

Space Agenda

Space Agenda is designed to allow you to find relevant space industry events all around the world. Conferences, workshops, congresses, symposia, training courses, seminars, meetings and outreach events are just one click away! You can quickly search events by date, country, type of event or simply by typing part of the name or a keyword."SpaceAgenda" is an interactive platform which provides organizers to submit their events and allow guests to leave comments. You can easily get informed about updates via your Twitter, Facebook accounts or via RSS Feeds.

1 to 10 staff

Asax Innovation

Revolutionizing Defense Robotics: Saving Lives on the Frontlines. ASAX Innovation is on a mission to transform defense robotics by manufacturing unmanned ground vehicles. Our cutting-edge technology allows us to transport injured soldiers from the frontline, keeping medical personnel safe.

1 to 10 staff

Frankenburg Technologies

Frankenburg Technologies is a European defence technology company building affordable, mass-manufacturable missile systems. Our mission is to equip the free world with the technologies needed to win the war – by changing the economics of missile defence. We do this by significantly lowering intercept costs and making advanced capabilities affordable to produce at scale, enabling rapid regeneration, local manufacturing, and sovereign industrial capacity across Europe. Frankenburg’s systems are designed from the outset for cost, speed, and scalability. We combine modular architectures, commercially available components, containerised manufacturing, and rapid localised build cycles to enable production where it matters, when it matters. This is the design philosophy behind Frankenburg Technologies: building missiles you can afford to fire. That philosophy underpins our growing missile portfolio, from counter-drone systems today to broader suppression of enemy air defences and precision-strike capabilities. Our flagship system, Mark I, is the world’s smallest and lowest-cost guided missile ever built and live-fired. Optimised for short-range air defence against low-flying aerial threats, including drone swarms, it is engineered for integration into layered air-defence architectures across land, maritime, and mobile platforms. Headquartered in Tallinn with operations in Latvia, Lithuania, Denmark, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine, Frankenburg is building Europe’s next-generation missile house.#WinTech

51 to 200 staff

Instigo Eesti Plc

We are proud to provide consultancy and sales work for our partners AgustaWestland, Thales International, Thales Naval, Thales Raytheon Systems. Business and market development; large experience in identifying market opportunities and market access strategy in Estonia

1 to 10 staff

Ionix Systems - An Amphenol Company

Ionix Systems is a specialist designer and manufacturer of wiring harness and woven systems, providing interconnection solutions for aerospace, defence, power generation and other high-performance engineering sectors. Working in close partnership with customers and, utilising its design capability, Ionix can custom-design total system interconnection solutions which meet customers required performance and quality requirements. Our UK head office and manufacturing facility is based in Warrington and in addition, we have an offshore manufacturing facilitiy based in Estonia best placing Ionix to deliver lower cost manufacturing operations. Ionix has an excellent customer and product portfolio and are able to offer a full lifecycle service from development and testing through to production and in-service support.

501 to 1000 staff

Lindante Ltd

Lindante Ltd. designs and manufactures various bags, carrying systems and covers for military and security purposes. Custom-made solutions, flexible and quick deliveries.

1 to 10 staff

Skycorp Technologies

SKYCORP Technologies is developing and manufacturing hydrogen drones and related infrastructure for the purpose of multiple long endurance use-cases including, but not limited to emergency response, surveillance, inspection and disaster response.

1 to 10 staff

Nordic Shelter

Nordic Shelter AS, based in Norway, specializes in designing and supplying advanced containers for military and industrial applications. Our primary clients include Armed Forces and logistics companies. Established as a privately-owned company, Nordic Shelter has been part of the BNS Group of Norway since 2015. With decades of expertise, we excel in the design, manufacturing, and delivery of comprehensive “turn-key” solutions tailored to the needs of military and logistics markets. Products- Mobile medical shelters, ranging from small clinics to entire mobile hospitals - Special containers for storage, transport and processing of ammunition and explosives - Containerised workshops - Warehouse containers for spare parts etc - Mobile kitchens and food storage containers (refrigerated)- Mobile remains collection and storage systems - Mobile forensic facilities - Communications, command & control facilities - Containerised waste water treatment - Mobile water purification and/or desalination - Accommodation and office containers - Complete camps

11 to 50 staff

Kaitseressursside Amet Defence Resources Agency

Kaitseressursside Amet on heaks teejuhiks ajateenistusse ja riigikaitsesse tööle või teenistusse asumisel. Oluline tegevussuund on riigikaitseõpetuse toetamine ning alates 2022. aastast ka valitsemisala asutustes personalialase tegevuse korraldamine. Neid ülesandeid täites toetab Amet kaitseväe valmisolekut seista vajadusel Eesti riigi eest. The Defence Resources Agency serves as a reliable guide for entering military service or joining roles related to national defence. A significant focus is on supporting national defence education and, starting from 2022, also overseeing personnel activities in the governance sector agencies. By fulfilling these tasks, the Agency bolsters the readiness of the Defence Forces to stand for Estonia's interests when necessary.

51 to 200 staff

Viigerlind Astra

Robotics Research & Development

1 to 10 staff

Armstech International Defence Group Ab

Armestech International Defence Group AB Supplier of military and law enforcement equipment. Our company originates from personal from the Swedish armed forces this provides us with a broad knowledge to the needs of our clients. We also have a solid experience from both leading projects, product development and technical documentation all in order to in the best of ways serve the needs of our clients. Armstech is a company that are here for you that are looking for equipment that will enhance your capability and to help you complete your mission whatever it or the circumstances surrounding it might be. Our company have many years of experience of both the Swedish market and with foreign clients and are today suppliers to personal within the Swedish police forces and the Swedish armed forces. All our clients are people that in their daily work facing situations that does not compromise with the quality and efficiency of the product in question. Armstech business is based on distribution and sales along with the development of personal equipment to end users within the military and law enforcement agencies. We also have our own development of tactical equipment that mainly consists of ballistic protection and weapons material. Our main office is located in Stockholm the capital of Sweden.

1 to 10 staff

Nato Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre Of Excellence Ccdcoe

The CCDCOE embodies and fosters cooperation of like-minded nations. The heart of the Centre is a diverse group of experts from 39 nations. Our mission is to support our member nations and NATO with unique interdisciplinary expertise in the field of cyber defence research, training and exercises covering the focus areas of technology, strategy and law. We are proud to offer a unique interdisciplinary approach to the most relevant issues in cyber defence.

51 to 200 staff

Orbotix

We are a boutique firm, specializing in autonomous drones, robotics, and advanced AI, by leveraging our state-of-the-art engineering & software development expertise as well as our in-depth defense domain knowledge. We strive to design and produce advanced autonomous drones for all your Industry, Government and Defense needs. We know what our government and defense industry clients want and aim to build bespoke equipment and software to fit their exact requirements.

11 to 50 staff

Nordarm

Nordic Armoury is committed in developing and manufacturing products and solutions for Defence and Law Enforcement sector. Our portfolio includes armament based training equipment, cable reels and drums for electrical and signalling purposes, weapon components, weapon accessories, weapon upgrades, machine gun mounts, vehicle upgrades and many more products and solutions. Nordic Armoury operates under registered brand NordArm.

1 to 10 staff

Cr14

Foundation CR14 was established by Estonian Ministry of Defence on 1st of January 2021 and is based on more than 10 years of Cyber Range experience of cyberspace trainings, exercises, testing, validation and experimentation. CR14 is a government owned and operated entity, which offers cybersecurity related research and development for domestic and international partners. Cyber Range is a virtual environment that is used for cybersecurity training and development of dual-use innovative technologies using cyberspace. It provides tools that help to strengthen the security and performance of cyber infrastructures and IT systems leading to secure and trustworthy products and well-educated personnel.

11 to 50 staff

Milmech Systems

Revolutionizing Mine Clearance with Cutting-Edge Robotics At Milmech Systems, we develop affordable, lightweight demining robots to address the global mine contamination crisis. With over km² of Ukrainian land covered in explosives, fast and efficient clearance solutions are critical. Our Flagship Product Our compact, tracked demining robot is designed for infantry mine clearance and explosive detection, offering a cost-effective, scalable, and automated solution. Key features: Affordable & Scalable – Lower cost than most demining systems. Compact & Durable – Designed for rapid deployment in conflict zones. Versatile – Neutralizes anti-personnel mines and detects larger explosives. Why Milmech? Rapid Deployment – No complex setup required. Optimized for High-Risk Zones – Ideal for frontline demining. Cost-Effective – Better efficiency and affordability than traditional methods. Our Vision We aim to develop a bomb disposal robot, expand into civilian demining, and scale production in the next five years. Join Us We seek partners, investors, and collaborators to advance demining technology. Let's make mine clearance safer, faster, and more efficient—together!

1 to 10 staff

Milspray

MilSpray is a start-up trying to make its way in the field of defence, We are providing our camouflage in bulk (via tender competitions and national contracts) and also selling them to regular customers (via our website, Amazon UK and Facebook) Our products have a professional health certificate. Our company grew out of the student company program (provided by Junior Achievement Estonia). Estonia's best student company of 2023 An introduction video of our product - A comparison video of our spray and a regular camouflage stick -

1 to 10 staff

Front42.Com

At Front42 OU, we are dedicated to empowering modern professionals with cutting-edge, battle-tested tactical solutions. Our unwavering commitment to reliability ensures that we provide only non-PRC (People's Republic of China) equipment that has proven its effectiveness on the front lines.

1 to 10 staff

Odin Defence

Odin Defence is an explosives manufacturing company. We manufacture plastic explosive for defence applications and non-military sectors such as mining and humanitarian ordnance clearance. We offer Explosives Manufacturing as a Service (EMaaS) for munition and payload filling, and low-cost solid rocket production.

1 to 10 staff

Perseid Systems

Perseid is a company born out of a clear vision: to protect critical assets with intelligent, cost-effective systems that address modern aerial threats. With a focus on simplicity and scalability, Perseid bridges the gap between traditional defence and tomorrow’s demands.

1 to 10 staff

Celaris Technologies

1 to 10 staff

Saher Europe

1 to 10 staff

Supply Security & Defence Expo

Securing Baltic Sea Region Largest defence industry event in the Baltics. Building on the success of the inaugural 2025 expo. Event attracted over 1,600 professional participants and 87 exhibitors. SSD Expo 2026 offers an even larger platform to showcase your solutions.

11 to 50 staff

Skudo Oü

Skudo is dedicated to creating innovative best-in-class solutions that protect data exchange with the highest level of security and privacy. We envision a world where all digital communications are safe and private, where all data are exchanged without being intercepted or hacked. Our goal is to create a technology that ubiquitously allows every data link between parties to be protected, private, and 100% safe. To ensure the highest level of safety we have hand-picked the very best open encryption technologies and created our own world-class solution for end-to-end encryption, based on a fully European-made custom encryption chip. Our solutions are based on two pillars: 1) a hardware encryption chip (HSM) developed as IPcores for an FPGA chip (we can sell the full functional chip or just the licenses to the IPcores) and 2) a software stack that integrates specific data protocols for specific verticals (CCSDS for space and MAVlink for drones)

1 to 10 staff

Optilinex Oü

OptilinEx is a young Estonian company with a mission to help Ukraine defend itself and become a game-changer on the European security market. We produce fiber-optic FPV systems that have proven their efficiency in battle and develop cutting-edge anti-Shahed interceptor technologies.

11 to 50 staff

Thistle Oü

Thistle is a defense technology innovator focused on developing lightweight and highly effective protection systems. Our technological solutions and products are designed to enhance the capabilities of groups and divisions on the battlefield, acting as force multipliers. By providing superior protection and exceptional operational performance, our systems ensure that every unit is equipped with the tools they need to excel in the most demanding environments.

1 to 10 staff