Top Defense Technology Companies In Lithuania For 2027
Daria Pohrebniak
Marketing Director - ReVerb
11.15.2026
Last updated: November 14, 2026
The top defense technology companies in Lithuania for 2027 are Granta Autonomy, PDKINEMATICS, Broswarm, Unmanned Defense Systems, Luna Robotics, NRD Cyber Security and Safariland Lithuania. Granta Autonomy leads in unmanned aircraft and data links, PDKINEMATICS in precision guidance, Luna Robotics in drone imaging, and NRD Cyber Security in cyber defence.
Lithuania’s defence budget reached a record €4.79 billion in 2026, around 5.38% of GDP, with €145 million earmarked for air defence against drones. Lessons from Ukraine are shaping fast product cycles in drones, counter-drone systems and sensors.
How We Chose
We selected Lithuanian companies with public funding, contracts or government references in defence, using company information, Invest Lithuania and defence press. This list stays at company overview level. Read more about how we research and rank companies.
Lithuanian Defense Technology Companies At A Glance
Company
Based In
Best For
Key Fact
Granta Autonomy
Vilnius
UAS platforms and components
Develops its own loitering systems
PDKINEMATICS
Vilnius
Guidance and anti-jamming for drones
€2M seed round in 2026
Broswarm
Vilnius
Drone systems
Ranked among top Lithuanian drone startups
Unmanned Defense Systems
Lithuania
Unmanned defence platforms
Ranked among top Lithuanian drone startups
Luna Robotics
Lithuania
Day and night imaging for drones
Built on battlefield lessons from Ukraine
NRD Cyber Security
Vilnius
Cyber defence for governments
Projects in 34 countries
Safariland Lithuania
Lithuania
Body armour and protective gear
Planned supplier of 12,000+ body armour sets
Best Defense Technology Companies In Lithuania For 2027
1. Granta Autonomy — Unmanned Aircraft, Gimbals And Data Links
Granta Autonomy is a Vilnius company that develops unmanned aircraft systems, gimbals and digital data links, and is one of Lithuania’s best-known drone makers.
It suits forces that want a Lithuanian UAS supplier with in-house components.
Unmanned Defense Systems is one of the drone startups ranked among Lithuania’s top players.
It suits buyers looking for domestic unmanned platforms.
5. Luna Robotics — China-Free Imaging For 24/7 Drone Vision
Luna Robotics develops imaging solutions free of Chinese components that let drones operate around the clock, drawing on battlefield lessons from Ukraine.
It suits drone makers that need trusted supply chains.
Safariland Lithuania produces protective equipment, and the defence materiel agency planned to buy at least 12,000 body armour sets from it in 2026.
It shows how international defence firms build local production in Lithuania.
How To Choose A Lithuanian Defense Technology Partner
Has It Been Tested In The Field?
Many Lithuanian products are refined with feedback from Ukraine. Ask for test results.
Is The Supply Chain Trusted?
Check component origins, especially for drones and sensors.
Can They Scale?
Prototype success is not production capacity. Ask about volumes and timelines.
What Export Licences Apply?
Defence exports need approvals. Plan for them early.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lithuania’s defence budget?
It reached a record €4.79 billion in 2026, about 5.38% of GDP.
What are Lithuania’s defence tech strengths?
Drones, counter-drone systems, photonics and lasers, communications and cyber security.
Does Lithuania support defence startups?
Yes, through programs such as MilTech Lab and a Miltech Sandbox for testing and development.
Conclusion
Lithuania’s defence technology sector is young and growing fast. Granta Autonomy and PDKINEMATICS lead in drones and guidance, Luna Robotics in imaging, and NRD Cyber Security in cyber defence. For security partners, see the top cybersecurity companies in Lithuania and the Lithuania hub.
