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Helsing

Defence AI and autonomous systems developer

helsing.ai

Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Founded year: 2021
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 1,000–5,000
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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Latest news about Helsing

In short: Helsing raised $1.8 billion in Series E funding and expanded its autonomous defense production across Europe and the United States.

Company announcements

July 14 Helsing

Helsing selects West Virginia for its first US resilience factory

The factory will produce HX-2 AI-enabled strike drones for high-volume production and rapid deployment.

July 13 Helsing

Helsing raises US$1.8bn in Series E

The round values the company at US$18bn and includes participation from prominent investors.

May 7 Helsing

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.

April 21 Helsing

Helsing opens Stockholm hub

Hosts Sweden’s Defence Minister, Ukrainian adviser, German Ambassador, and leaders to deepen Baltic-Arctic defence commitments. Discusses threat deterrence.

Media coverage

July 29 MSN

Helsing IPO in 2027? Hensoldt expands drone partnership as First Hydrogen eyes robotics re-rating

Will AI Robots Drive the Shares Higher? First Hydrogen is pushing ahead with the diversification of its business model and ...

July 28 Defence Industry Europe

HENSOLDT wins first CAIRAS order for Helsing’s CA-1 Europa, bringing missile warning technology to autonomous combat aircraft

HENSOLDT will supply its CAIRAS missile warning system for Helsing’s CA-1 Europa autonomous combat aircraft, marking the technology’s first deployment on the platform.

July 26 Handelsblatt

Bundeswehr: Helsing, Airbus, Rheinmetall - Who wins the drone competition?

The sensor specialist upgrades the start-up's offer. The competition with Airbus and Rheinmetall for the Bundeswehr's first unmanned combat aircraft is gaining momentum.

July 16 CB Insights

Mega-rounds capture 81% of Q2 venture funding

Anthropic alone accounted for over a third of all mega-round dollars in Q2, while Helsing raised a record $1.8B defense round.

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