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Engineering reliability for sovereign security

Who we are

Northvane Defence Systems was established in 2009 to address the growing need for integrated, secure technology in the European defence sector. We operate from our headquarters in Lisbon, supported by specialist engineering hubs in Toulouse and Gothenburg.

Our multidisciplinary teams focus on the intersection of hardware reliability and software intelligence. By maintaining control over the entire design lifecycle, we ensure that our systems meet the stringent requirements of NATO and EU partners.

We prioritise long-term stability and technical precision over rapid, unverified iterations. This disciplined approach allows us to deliver mission-critical systems that function reliably in the most demanding operational theatres.

What we hold ourselves to

  • Integrity

    We maintain strict adherence to technical specifications.

  • Precision

    Engineering accuracy is fundamental to our design process.

  • Sovereignty

    We support European technological autonomy.

  • Resilience

    Our systems are built for extreme environments.

Milestones

  1. 2009Northvane founded in Lisbon.
  2. 2014Opening of Toulouse engineering centre.
  3. 2018Expansion into autonomous aerial systems.
  4. 2022Establishment of Gothenburg facility.
  5. 2026Deployment of next-generation sensing suite.

Quality and security

  • AS9100D
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • ISO/IEC 27001
  • AQAP-2110
  • ISO 14001