Sensofusion has acquired Atol Aviation, adding aircraft and unmanned production capability to strengthen its air-to-ground sensor reconnaissance offering.

The acquisition gives Sensofusion direct access to Atol’s manufacturing base in Halli, Finland, where the company has developed the Atol Aurora amphibious aircraft and Atol Protector platform for defence and authority missions.

By combining airborne platforms with its sensing technology, Sensofusion is targeting a step change in detection range. Airborne systems can cover far wider areas than ground-based alternatives, particularly where terrain and structures would otherwise limit signal propagation.

The company plans to expand operations at the Halli site, launch new product production and increase headcount, with further product details expected in June 2026.

“Air-to-ground operations are familiar territory for Sensofusion. Many of our Airfence customers have already installed our products on helicopters, aircraft and drones. Signal dominance cannot happen only from the ground, and radio transmitters are better detected from the air,” says Tuomas Rasila, founder and CEO of Sensofusion.

“This is a great step forward for Atol Aviation. With Sensofusion, we have genuine synergy in expertise and execution. Both companies design and manufacture demanding products in Finland using Finnish engineering expertise,” says Anssi Rekula, founder and CEO of Atol Aviation.