Companies

Thales Belgium is the Belgian subsidiary of French defense and aerospace group Thales, operating sites in tubize, Herstal, Hasselt and Brussels that design critical information systems, Cybersecurity solutions and 70mm air-to-ground rocket systems.

ScioTeq is a Kortrijk-based developer of mission-critical visualisation and computing hardware for Barco-derived avionics, air traffic control, and defense markets, with a 40-year heritage and more than 285,000 display systems fielded worldwide.

Aerospacelab is a Charleroi-based satellite manufacturer founded in 2018 that has raised EUR 131M and is building what it describes as Europe's largest satellite factory, targeting 500 satellites per year.

Aidoptation is a Belgian AI company applying autonomous driving technology, originally developed for racetracks, to broader mobility and defense use cases, having raised EUR 20M in December 2025.

Antwerp Space is a Hoboken-based subsidiary of German space group OHB SE that designs satellite communication, navigation, and radar sub-systems for European space missions from its facilities in Antwerp.

SABCA is a Brussels-headquartered aerospace manufacturer founded in 1920 that designs and builds aircraft structures, space launcher components, and avionics upgrades, now part of the Belgian Orizio group alongside sabena-aerospace.

Sphere Defense is a Brussels-based deeptech defense startup developing a sovereign European counter-drone interceptor with AI-driven autonomous guidance, founded in late 2025.

LASEA is a Liege-based company developing laser systems used in defense applications and precision manufacturing, operating at the intersection of deep-tech and industrial production.

AEGIS Vision is a data-driven consulting firm specializing in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, financial risk management, and defense technologies.

Space Applications Services researches and develops innovative systems, solutions, and products for aerospace, security, and defense markets, including spaceflight hardware and mission control systems.

BELGIUM NAVAL & ROBOTICS is a Naval Group–ECA Group consortium providing an integrated robotic mine warfare solution for Belgian-Dutch military vessels.

OIP Space Instruments develops customised electro-optical solutions for defence and space applications.

Orban Microwave Products designs and delivers high-performance antennas and RF/microwave subsystems for space, defense, avionics, and commercial applications from VHF to K-Band.