Top 11 Military startups in France

Funding: $242M
Harmattan AI develops software for autonomous drone control and calls itself "the European equivalent of Anduril." It produces its own autonomous small aerial drones for operator training, battlefield reconnaissance and situational awareness (using synthetic aperture radar) and rapid interception of enemy 1-2 wing UAVs. The company has a contract with Dassault Aviation, the French manufacturer of the Rafale fighter jet, to develop an AI autopilot and a contract with NATO to supply small AI-enabled drones. It also collaborates with the Ukrainian drone manufacturer Skyeton to test the drones in combat conditions.

Naval Group is a defense contractor and industrial group that specialized in naval-based defense platform and the marine renewable energy.

Thales develops C4ISR systems, which stands for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance

Nexter develops a wide range of defense products in the fields of land combat systems, artillery (CAESAR), tanks (LECLERC), ammunition, weapons and robotics.

NHIndustries designs and develops NH90 helicopter series and provides logistical support.

Safran is an international technology group with divisions in aerospace, defense, and security.

Funding: €15M
We are aiming to change the world by helping every customer to always have a good wireless indoor connection

Funding: €11.5M
Comand AI empowers defense forces with unparalleled decision-making and operating capabilities.

Lynred manufactures infrared detectors for the aerospace, defense, and commercial markets.

DIODON Drone Technology is a manufacturer of rough-terrain amphibious drones.

Pangolin Defense is a modular ballistic protection system that manufactures high-grade body armor against armor-piercing ammunition.