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Defence AI and autonomous systems developer
helsing.ai- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany
- Founded year
- 2021
- Company type
- Private company
- Number of employees
- 700–1,000
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Latest news about Helsing
In short: Helsing expanded its European defense footprint by securing drone contracts, opening new factories, and partnering with industry leaders.
Company announcements
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Helsing launches HX-2 from coastal vessel
The trial occurred off a fast insertion craft in the littorals off Plymouth. They extend HX-2 capabilities using Ukraine battlefield experience.
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Helsing opens Stockholm hub
Hosts Sweden’s Defence Minister, Ukrainian adviser, German Ambassador, and leaders to deepen Baltic-Arctic defence commitments. Discusses threat deterrence.
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Helsing hosts NATO's SACT at Resilience Factory
Admiral Pierre Vandier visits the Southern Germany facility producing HX-2 systems for Ukraine and NATO using local supply chains. Production scales to over 1,000 units monthly.
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Helsing launches second German resilience factory
It produces 1000 HX-2 drones monthly, scalable to 400-600 more. Dr. Michael Schwekutsch leads with automotive-grade quality tools.
Media coverage
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Ukraine’s German-Made HX-2 Drone Now Launches From Boats for Black Sea Missions
Germany's HX-2 strike drone can now launch from boats, expanding Ukraine's defense capabilities in the Black Sea with ...
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German defense tech startup Helsing in talks over $1.2B funding round
German defense technology firm Helsing GmbH is reportedly on the verge of securing a bumper $1.2 billion in funding that would bring its valuation to...
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Daniel Ek-backed defense tech Helsing to raise $1.2B at $18B valuation
Five-year-old European military drone startup Helsing is reportedly close to raising a new $1.2 billion round at about an $18 billion valuation. The round is...
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Helsing Raises $1.2B With Lightspeed and Dragoneer
Defense AI startup Helsing is set to raise $1.2B from Lightspeed and Dragoneer, pushing its valuation to an impressive $18B.
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