Rocket Propulsion
[Propulsion & Materials]
Solid and liquid rocket motors
- Companies
- 123
- Countries
- 25
- Listed
- 20
- Prime contractors
- 9
Top countries
Companies (123)
- ABL Space Systems Responsive launch vehicle company for small satellites. Founded in 2017, headquartered in El Segundo, United States, specializes in rs1 rocket, responsive launch. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) Aero Engine Corporation of China, developing jet engines for military and civilian aircraft. China · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Aerojet Rocketdyne American rocket and missile propulsion manufacturer now owned by L3Harris. Founded in 1942, headquartered in El Segundo, California, USA, specializes in rs-25, rl10. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Aerojet Rocketdyne Missiles United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of L3Harris. Specializes in tactical motors, boosters, propulsion for defense and military applications. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Aerojet Rocketdyne Propulsion United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of L3Harris. Specializes in rs-25, rl10, ar1 for defense and military applications. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Aerojet Rocketdyne Solid Propulsion American company producing solid rocket motors for missiles and space. Founded in 1942, headquartered in Sacramento, CA. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Aerojet Rocketdyne Tactical US company providing tactical missile propulsion and rocket motors. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Agnikul Cosmos Indian space startup developing 3D-printed rocket engines and launch vehicles. Founded in 2017, headquartered in Chennai, specializes in agnibaan rocket, agnilet 3d-printed engine. India · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Alliant Techsystems US aerospace and defense company legacy operations now part of Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Allison Transmission ALSN Allison Transmission is a tier 1 supplier based in United States specializing in military transmissions. Established in 1915, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Allison Transmission Defense Allison Transmission provides military vehicle transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems for armored fighting vehicles. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Andoya Space Norwegian company providing space launch and rocket test services. Founded in 1962, headquartered in Andenes, Norway, specializes in launch services, test range. Norway · Services Provider Services Provider
- Arianespace Defense French company providing military satellite launch. France · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Astra Space ASTR American space launch company providing small satellite launch services. Founded in 2016, headquartered in Alameda, California, USA, specializes in rocket 3, launch services. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Atlantic Research Corporation American company producing solid propellant systems for missiles. Founded in 1949, headquartered in Gainesville, VA, specializes in solid rocket motors, gas generators. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- AVIBRAS Aerospace Brazil-based company, founded in 1961. Specializes in astros, rockets, artillery for defense and military applications. Brazil · SME SME
- Avibras Defense Brazilian manufacturer of rocket artillery and missiles. Brazil · SME SME
- AVIO AVIO Italian space launch company producing rocket motors and launchers. Founded in 1912, headquartered in Colleferro, Italy, specializes in vega launcher, p120c motor. Italy · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Avio Defense AVIO Italy-based company, founded in 1912. Specializes in vega, propulsion, solid motors for defense and military applications. Italy · SME SME
- Bayern-Chemie German company producing solid rocket motors for missiles and space. Founded in 1959, headquartered in Aschau am Inn, specializes in iris-t motors, meteor ramjet. Germany · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Bellatrix Aerospace Indian company developing electric propulsion systems and launch vehicles. Founded in 2015, headquartered in Bangalore, specializes in hall-effect thrusters, in-space propulsion. India · SME SME
- Black Sky Aerospace Black Sky Aerospace manufactures solid rocket motors and rocket systems for defense and space applications. Australia · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Blue Origin American aerospace company developing reusable launch vehicles with national security applications. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- BWXT BWXT BWXT is a major prime contractor based in United States specializing in naval nuclear reactors and fuel. Established in 2010, headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia. United States · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Caterpillar Marine American company producing marine engines for defence. Founded in 1925, headquartered in Peoria, IL. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- CFM International Franco-American joint venture producing LEAP and CFM56 engines. Founded in 1974, headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, USA. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Chemring Energetics UK subsidiary of Chemring Group designing and manufacturing energetic materials including propellants, pyrotechnics, and explosive fills for military munitions and rocket motors. Supplies warhead fills and initiators to NATO armed forces. United Kingdom · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Collins Aerospace Nacelles US company providing engine nacelles and thrust reversers. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Continental Aerospace Technologies Continental provides aircraft engines and propulsion systems for military trainer aircraft. United States · SME SME
- Cummins Defence American company producing engines for military vehicles. Founded in 1919, headquartered in Columbus, IN, specializes in tactical engines, marine engines. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Cummins Defense Cummins Defense is a tier 1 supplier based in United States specializing in military diesel engines. Established in 1919, headquartered in Columbus, Indiana. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Curtiss-Wright CW Diversified multinational company providing engineered products for defence, aerospace, and industrial markets. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Curtiss-Wright Naval Systems American company producing naval electronics and propulsion systems. Founded in 1929, headquartered in Davidson, NC, specializes in shipboard electronics, propulsion. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Eagle Harbor Technologies Eagle Harbor provides pulsed power systems, plasma technology, and advanced propulsion for defense. United States · SME SME
- EDePro Serbia-based company, founded in 2004. Specializes in lrsvm, rockets, artillery for defense and military applications. Serbia · SME SME
- EDePro Defense Serbian company providing rockets and missiles. Serbia · SME SME
- Eurenco European explosives and propellants manufacturer for defence. Founded in 2004, headquartered in Paris, France. France · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Explosia Czech company producing explosives and propellants for defence. Founded in 1920, headquartered in Pardubice, specializes in semtex, propellants. Czech Republic · Government Entity Government Entity
- Firefly Aerospace American aerospace company developing launch vehicles and lunar landers. Founded in 2014, headquartered in Cedar Park, Texas, USA, specializes in alpha, blue ghost. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Firehawk Aerospace Firehawk Aerospace is a startup based in United States specializing in hybrid rocket motors and space propulsion. Established in 2015, headquartered in Addison, United States. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Forges de Zeebrugge Forges de Zeebrugge is a tier 2 supplier based in Belgium specializing in rocket motors and launchers. Established in 1958, headquartered in Bruges, Belgium. Belgium · Tier 2 Supplier Tier 2 Supplier
- Framatome Defense Framatome provides nuclear services, fuel assemblies, and reactor components for naval propulsion. France · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- GE Marine GE Marine is a subsidiary based in United States specializing in lm2500 and lm6000. Established in 1947, headquartered in Evendale, OH. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- GKN Aerospace Defense UK company providing aerostructures, engine systems, and advanced composites. United Kingdom · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Hermeus American aerospace startup developing hypersonic aircraft and propulsion. Founded in 2018, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, specializes in quarterhorse, chimera engine. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Hermeus Defense Hermeus develops hypersonic aircraft and propulsion systems for Air Force reconnaissance and strike missions. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Hypersonix Launch Systems Australian startup developing reusable hypersonic propulsion technology for space access and high-speed strike applications. Hypersonix's SPARTAN scramjet engine has achieved hypersonic flight testing with collaboration from DARPA and the Australian Defence Science and Technology Group. Australia · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- IHI Aerospace IHI Aerospace is a tier 1 supplier based in Japan specializing in rocket motors and missile components. Established in 1988, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Japan · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- IHI Aerospace America American subsidiary of IHI for aerospace programs. Founded in 1990, headquartered in Houston, TX, specializes in engine components. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- IHI Aerospace Defense Japanese company providing rockets and propulsion. Japan · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- IHI Corporation 7013 Japanese heavy industries company producing jet engines, rocket components, and defence systems. Japan · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- IHI Corporation Aero Engine 7013 Japanese aero engine manufacturer for military and commercial applications. Founded in 1853, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in f110, f135 components. Japan · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Impulse Space Impulse Space is a startup based in United States specializing in mira orbital transfer vehicle. Established in 2021, headquartered in Redondo Beach, California, USA. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Impulse Space Defense US company providing in-space transportation for defense. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Instalaza Defense Spain-based company, founded in 1943. Specializes in c90, alcotan-100, rockets for defense and military applications. Spain · SME SME
- Ivchenko-Progress Ivchenko-Progress is a tier 1 supplier based in Ukraine specializing in d-18t and ai-222. Established in 1945, headquartered in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Ukraine · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Krusik Krusik is a Serbian state-owned defense manufacturer specializing in ammunition, rockets, and military equipment based in Valjevo. The company has a long history dating back to 1948 and is a key supplier to the Serbian Armed Forces and export markets. Serbia · SME SME
- Magellan Aerospace MAL Canadian aerospace company producing aerostructures and propulsion components. Founded in 1996, headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, specializes in aeroengine components, structures. Canada · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Magellan Aerospace Defense Canadian company providing aerospace components. Canada · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- MAN Energy Solutions MAN Energy Solutions manufactures large diesel and gas engines, turbochargers, and propulsion systems for naval and commercial vessels. Germany · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- MAN Energy Solutions Naval MAN Energy Solutions Naval is a subsidiary based in Germany specializing in naval diesels and propellers. Established in 1758, headquartered in Augsburg. Germany · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Marotta Controls Torpedo US company providing valves and controls for torpedo propulsion systems. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Mesko Polish manufacturer of missiles, rocket motors, and ammunition. Founded in 1924, headquartered in Skarżysko-Kamienna, Poland, specializes in piorun manpads, grom missiles. Poland · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Mesko S.A. Polish manufacturer of missiles, ammunition, and rocket motors. Poland · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Momentus MNTS Momentus is a startup based in United States specializing in vigoride space tug. Established in 2017, headquartered in San Jose, California. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Motor Sich Motor Sich is a tier 1 supplier based in Ukraine specializing in helicopter engines and turboprops. Established in 1907, headquartered in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Ukraine · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- MTU Friedrichshafen Marine MTU Friedrichshafen Marine is a subsidiary based in Germany specializing in naval diesels and series 1163. Established in 1909, headquartered in Friedrichshafen. Germany · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Nammo Norwegian-Finnish ammunition and rocket motor company serving NATO forces. Founded in 1998, headquartered in Raufoss, Norway, specializes in m72 law, programmable ammunition. Norway · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Nammo AS Norwegian-Finnish ammunition manufacturer producing military ammunition and rocket motors. Norway · SME SME
- Nammo Raufoss Norway-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Nammo, founded in 1896. Specializes in ammunition, m72, apex for defense and military applications. Norway · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Nammo Talley United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Nammo. Specializes in hydra 70, illumination, rockets for defense and military applications. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems US solid rocket and munitions division of Northrop Grumman. Founded in 2018, headquartered in Promontory, Utah, specializes in solid rockets, small arms ammunition. United States · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Northrop Grumman Propulsion United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Northrop Grumman. Specializes in gem 63, castor, orion for defense and military applications. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems American company producing rocket motors and propulsion systems. Founded in 1958, headquartered in Magna, UT, specializes in gem rocket motors, bates. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Omnidea Omnidea is a Portuguese aerospace company developing high-altitude platform systems, propulsion technology, and space systems. Portugal · SME SME
- ONERA ONERA is a research institution based in France specializing in aerospace r&d and wind tunnels. Established in 1946, headquartered in Palaiseau, France. France · Research Institution Research Institution
- Orbital ATK Legacy Ammunition US ammunition operations now under Northrop Grumman. Founded in 2015, headquartered in Northridge, California, specializes in medium caliber ammunition, propellants. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Orbital ATK Missiles United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Northrop Grumman. Specializes in propulsion, structures, missiles for defense and military applications. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- PCC Airfoils Defense US company providing turbine airfoils and castings for military engines. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Phantom Space American company developing small launch vehicles. Founded in 2019, headquartered in Tucson, AZ, specializes in daytona rocket, small satellite launch. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Physical Sciences Inc Physical Sciences Inc develops advanced sensors, propulsion systems, and materials for defense, space, and commercial applications. United States · SME SME
- Pivdenne Design Bureau Ukrainian company providing missiles and space. Ukraine · Government Entity Government Entity
- Pratt & Whitney Pratt & Whitney is a major prime contractor based in United States specializing in f135 and f119. Established in 1925, headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, USA. United States · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Premier Explosives NSE:PREMEXPLN Indian company producing solid propellants and explosives. Founded in 1980, headquartered in Hyderabad. India · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- RAFAEL Propulsion Israeli company producing rocket motors and propulsion for missiles. Founded in 1948, headquartered in Haifa, specializes in missile motors, rocket propulsion. Israel · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Relativity Space American aerospace company using 3D printing to build rockets. Founded in 2015, headquartered in Long Beach, California, USA, specializes in terran r, aeon engines. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Renk R3NK German company producing transmissions and propulsion for military vehicles. Founded in 1873, headquartered in Augsburg, specializes in tank transmissions, naval gearboxes. Germany · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Ricardo Defence British company providing powertrain and vehicle engineering for defence. Founded in 1915, headquartered in Shoreham, specializes in transmissions, powertrain. United Kingdom · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Rocket Lab USA RKLB American aerospace manufacturer and small satellite launch service provider. Founded in 2006, headquartered in Long Beach, United States, specializes in electron rocket, neutron rocket. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Roketsan Turkish missile and rocket manufacturer producing guided munitions and air defense systems. Turkey · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Rolls-Royce Defence RR. British multinational aerospace and defence company, world leader in military jet engines and naval propulsion. United Kingdom · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Rolls-Royce Naval UK division providing nuclear propulsion systems for submarines and power systems for naval vessels. United Kingdom · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Rolls-Royce Naval Marine British company producing naval propulsion systems. Founded in 1906, headquartered in Derby, specializes in mt30, nuclear propulsion. United Kingdom · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Rolls-Royce Power Systems Defense German company providing MTU engines and power systems for military vehicles and vessels. Germany · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Roxel Franco-British joint venture producing rocket motors for missiles. Founded in 2003, headquartered in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, France, specializes in missile motors, rocket boosters. France · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Safran SAF French multinational aerospace and defence company. Major producer of aircraft engines, landing gear, and defence electronics. France · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Safran Ceramics Safran Ceramics is a tier 1 supplier based in France specializing in cmc components and thermal protection. Established in 2001, headquartered in Le Haillan, France. France · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Safran Helicopter Engines French helicopter engine manufacturer, formerly Turbomeca. Founded in 1938, headquartered in Bordes, France, specializes in makila, arrano. France · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Safran Nacelles Defense French company providing military engine nacelles. France · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Samyang Chemical South Korean propellant and energetics manufacturer. Founded in 1955, headquartered in Cheongju, South Korea, specializes in propellants, explosives. South Korea · Tier 2 Supplier Tier 2 Supplier
- Schottel Schottel is a German manufacturer of ship propulsion systems including azimuth thrusters, rudder propellers, and transverse thrusters. Germany · SME SME
- Schottel Defence German company producing propulsion systems for naval vessels. Founded in 1921, headquartered in Spay, specializes in thrusters, propulsion systems. Germany · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Skyroot Aerospace Indian private space company developing small satellite launch vehicles. Founded in 2018, headquartered in Hyderabad, specializes in vikram rockets, dhawan engines. India · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- SNPE Materiaux Energetiques French company producing propellants and energetic materials. Founded in 1971, headquartered in Paris. France · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Solar Industries India NSE:SOLARINDS Indian company producing explosives and defence products. Founded in 1995, headquartered in Nagpur. India · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- SpaceX National Security US company providing national security space launch. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Stoke Space American aerospace startup developing fully reusable rockets. Founded in 2019, headquartered in Kent, Washington, USA, specializes in nova reusable rocket. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Triveni Turbine Defence Indian company producing turbines for naval applications. Founded in 1995, headquartered in Bangalore, specializes in steam turbines, marine turbines. India · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- TÜMOSAN Turkish company providing military diesel engines. Turkey · SME SME
- United Launch Alliance Defense US company providing national security space launch. United States · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Ursa Major Technologies Rocket engine manufacturer for commercial and government customers. Founded in 2015, headquartered in Berthoud, United States, specializes in hadley, ripley engines. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Vector Launch American small satellite launch company developing micro-launch vehicles. Founded in 2016, headquartered in Tucson, AZ, specializes in vector-r launch vehicle, galacticsky. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Velo3D Defense VLD US metal 3D printing company providing additive manufacturing for jet engines and rocket components. United States · SME SME
- Venus Aerospace American company developing hypersonic aircraft for global reach. Founded in 2020, headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, specializes in stargazer hypersonic. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- VMZ-Sopot Bulgarian company providing ammunition and missiles. Bulgaria · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Voith Naval German company producing naval propulsion systems. Founded in 1867, headquartered in Heidenheim, specializes in schneider propellers, linear jets. Germany · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Volvo Penta Military Volvo Penta provides marine engines and propulsion systems for military vessels. Sweden · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Wartsila HEL:WRT1V Wartsila is a Finnish corporation providing marine and energy solutions including ship engines, propulsion systems, and power plants. Finland · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Wartsila Defence Finnish company producing naval propulsion and systems. Founded in 1834, headquartered in Helsinki, specializes in engines, waterjets. Finland · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Wärtsilä Defense Finnish marine technology company providing engines, propulsion systems, and power solutions for naval vessels. Finland · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Woodward WWD American aerospace and industrial control systems manufacturer. Founded in 1870, headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, specializes in engine controls, actuators. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Woodward Defense WWD US aerospace controls company providing fuel systems and actuation for military engines and aircraft. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- ZF Marine German company producing marine gearboxes and propulsion. Founded in 1915, headquartered in Friedrichshafen. Germany · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier