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Top 15 Military startups in Germany
Oct 26, 2025 | By Bruce Makowsky | 28 |
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Funding: €1.4B
Helsing is a new type of defence AI company. We believe that software, in particular artificial intelligence, will be the key to protecting our democracies. It employs AI and software to enable faster and more accurate decision-making, and the utilisation of data at the tactical, operational, and strategic level.
Helsing is a new type of defence AI company. We believe that software, in particular artificial intelligence, will be the key to protecting our democracies. It employs AI and software to enable faster and more accurate decision-making, and the utilisation of data at the tactical, operational, and strategic level.
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Funding: $1.1B
Rheinmetall manufactures battle tanks (Leopard, Panther), unmanned ground vehicles, complex air defence systems, advanced military surveillance systems.
Rheinmetall manufactures battle tanks (Leopard, Panther), unmanned ground vehicles, complex air defence systems, advanced military surveillance systems.
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Funding: €846M
Hensoldt is a globally leading supplier of premium sensors for security and surveillance missions.
Hensoldt is a globally leading supplier of premium sensors for security and surveillance missions.
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Funding: $388.4M
Quantum Systems builds AI-powered eVTOL drones for defense, security, and surveying, specializing in aerial intelligence solutions.
Quantum Systems builds AI-powered eVTOL drones for defense, security, and surveying, specializing in aerial intelligence solutions.
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TAURUS Systems is a manufacturing company that produces stand-off weapon systems, missiles, and bunker products.
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Eurofighter develops military aircraft Typhoon - the world's most advanced swing-role combat aircraft offering agile performance, interoperability and unrivalled flexibility.
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Funding: €41.2M
ARX is a defense technology company that specializes in the development of autonomous unmanned systems for dual-use applications.
ARX is a defense technology company that specializes in the development of autonomous unmanned systems for dual-use applications.
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Funding: $25.3M
FibreCoat produces thermoplastic-coated fibres for composites and aluminium-coated fibres for shielding applications.
FibreCoat produces thermoplastic-coated fibres for composites and aluminium-coated fibres for shielding applications.
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Funding: €1.5M
WARGdrones creates automated drone solutions, aided by artificial intelligence, to address complex tasks like explosive ordnance disposal.
WARGdrones creates automated drone solutions, aided by artificial intelligence, to address complex tasks like explosive ordnance disposal.
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Funding: €1M
Deepsafety makes LiDAR sensors, providing the most accurate understanding of the environment for defense.
Deepsafety makes LiDAR sensors, providing the most accurate understanding of the environment for defense.
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WORK Microwave is a leading manufacturer of RF and Microwave modules up to 40 GHz for demanding defence and research applications.
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HIGHCAT develops & manufactures unmanned aerial systems that provide safe and reliable operation for professional users
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NeuralAgent is advancing the Future Combat Air System Project (FCAS) - an advanced sixth-generation fighter jet with artificial intelligence.
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Tytan is developing cost effective AI counter-drone solutions designed to protect people and critical infrastructure
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