Top European Defence startups in the Drone sector by growth
- Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux

- 2 days ago
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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 11th, 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 2nd 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 3rd 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 4th 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 5th 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 6th 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.






