Monopulse Secures €2M to Boost Electronic Warfare-Resistant Drones for NATO

Monopulse, a Danish-Lithuanian developer of advanced reconnaissance drones, has raised over €2 million to expand its production and research efforts on electronic warfare-resistant UAVs, according to the company and its backers.

The funding round attracted investment from Coinvest Capital, Plug and Play, and NGL Ventures. NGL Ventures said its angel syndicate contributed €560,000 from 68 investors, making it the group's largest syndicate to date.

Founded in 2021, Monopulse develops drones for NATO militaries, with existing contracts with the Lithuanian and Danish armed forces. The new capital will support the firm's push into additional NATO markets, bolstering production and accelerating R&D on systems designed to maintain operational effectiveness in contested electromagnetic environments.

For NATO, the ability to field drones that can resist electronic jamming or spoofing is an increasingly urgent priority. Russia’s use of electronic warfare in Ukraine has underscored the vulnerability of legacy UAVs to signal disruption. Monopulse’s focus on resilience against these threats could offer a tactical advantage for member states seeking to modernize their reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities.

The increased funding also signals growing investor interest in European defense technology startups. Backing from both local and international venture groups suggests confidence in the sector’s potential as armed forces across Europe ramp up spending on unmanned and resilient digital systems.

However, Monopulse’s business remains heavily dependent on NATO defense contracts and faces potential competition from larger UAV manufacturers. The company’s ability to scale production and deliver on its R&D ambitions will be closely watched by both policymakers and industry rivals as European defense procurement continues to evolve.