Top European Defence startups in the Drone sector by growth

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
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Defence Industry News Europe – Here are the Top European Defence startups in the Drone sector by highest annual growth according to the latest Dealroom report published on February 11^th, 2026 in collaboration with NATO Innovation Fund (NIF):

Top European Defence startups in the Drone sector by growth:

1 – Destinus – Netherlands

Destinus ranks No. 1 European Defence startup in the Drone sector by growth with a year-on-year growth of 289%. Destinus has an average revenue of 70 million euros.

2 – Quantum Systems – Germany

Quantum Systems ranks 2^nd European Defence startups in the Drone sector by growth with a year-on-year growth of 173%. Quantum Systems has an average revenue of 300 million euros.

3 – ICEYE – Finland

ICEYE ranks 3^rd European Defence startups in the Drone sector by growth with a year-on-year growth of 143%. ICEYE has an average revenue of 250 million euros.

4 – TEKEVER – Portugal

TEKEVER ranks 4^th European Defence startups in the Drone sector by growth with a year-on-year growth of 90%. TEKEVER has an average revenue of 62 million euros.

5 – Robin Radar Systems – Netherlands

Robin Radar Systems ranks 5^th European Defence startups in the Drone sector by growth with a year-on-year growth of 82%. Robin Radar Systems has an average revenue of 91 million euros.

6 – DELAIR – France

DELAIR ranks 6^th European Defence startups in the Drone sector by growth with a year-on-year growth of 78%. DELAIR has an average revenue of 50 million euros.