As electronic warfare becomes an increasingly important challenge for modern militaries, defence forces need drones that can continue gathering intelligence even when navigation signals are disrupted or communications are lost. Lithuanian Danish defence technology company Monopulse is developing unmanned systems designed for these demanding environments and has raised more than €2 million to expand production, strengthen research and development, and enter additional international markets.
Operating under the Monopulse brand, MNP Technologijos was founded in 2021 and develops reconnaissance drones and surveillance systems for NATO military customers. The investment brings together Lithuanian and international backers, including Coinvest Capital, Plug and Play, and NGL Ventures. The latter’s angel syndicate contributed €560,000 through 68 investors, marking its largest syndicate investment to date.
Building Drones for Electronic Warfare
Modern military drones face challenges beyond flight performance and camera quality. Electronic warfare systems can interfere with satellite navigation, disrupt communications and prevent operators from maintaining reliable control of unmanned aircraft.
Monopulse is addressing these challenges through a combination of aerospace engineering, electronics, sensor fusion, computer vision and artificial intelligence. Its systems are designed to maintain communications where possible and support autonomous operation when external signals become unavailable.
This approach is intended to improve operational resilience in environments where conventional drone control and navigation methods may be unreliable. The company develops its core hardware and software internally, allowing it to integrate different components and adapt its systems to changing customer requirements.
From Aerial Reconnaissance to Water Based Surveillance
Monopulse’s product portfolio includes the Falcon MK3S drone platform, which has variants for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, alongside other specialist applications. The company also develops Hydrohex, a system focused on water based surveillance.
Together, these technologies reflect the company’s broader focus on gathering information across different operational environments. Aerial reconnaissance can help military users observe terrain and monitor activity, while water based surveillance can support monitoring requirements around maritime and other water environments.
By developing multiple systems under one technology portfolio, Monopulse aims to address different surveillance requirements while drawing on its expertise in electronics, sensing and autonomous operation.
Designed for Demanding Missions
The Falcon MK3S range includes configurations for reconnaissance, topographic mapping and artillery support. According to Monopulse’s official product information, the drones feature daylight and thermal imaging options, encrypted data transmission and autonomous waypoint flight. The platform is also designed to support operation when navigation signals are unavailable. <Cite refs={[“turn116656search2″,”turn116656search12”]}/>
Hydrohex extends the company’s technology into aerial and surface inspection, combining unmanned aerial and surface vehicle capabilities for above water inspection and underwater measurements. Its potential applications include infrastructure inspection, coastal surveys and subsea cable monitoring. <Cite refs={[“turn116656search5”]}/>
Scaling Production and International Reach
Monopulse currently has a team of 14 people, including engineers, researchers and former military personnel. Its systems are already used by Lithuanian and Danish armed forces, providing a foundation for expansion into other NATO markets.
Founder and chief executive Justas Poderys said the funding would help the company increase production capacity while ensuring customers receive products on schedule. The investment will also support further research and development as defence customers seek reliable equipment and secure supply chains.
The company plans to accelerate its entry into Scandinavian and other international markets, building on its existing relationships with military customers.
Strengthening Europe’s Defence Technology Base
The investment reflects growing demand for European made defence technologies that can be manufactured reliably and adapted to changing operational requirements. For smaller manufacturers, expanding production while maintaining engineering quality can be a significant challenge as customer orders grow.
Monopulse aims to address this by developing its core systems in house and increasing manufacturing capacity to meet expected demand.
With more than €2 million in new financing, the company is positioning itself to move beyond its existing customer base and establish a broader international presence. Its next phase will focus on converting customer demand into higher production volumes while continuing to develop unmanned systems designed for increasingly complex surveillance environments.
The broader ambition is to make Monopulse a recognised European supplier of resilient unmanned technology for military, government and other specialised applications.
