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FundingJul 13, 2026

German defense AI and drone maker Helsing has raised $1.8 billion, achieving an $18 billion valuatio...

German defense AI and drone maker Helsing has raised $1.8 billion, achieving an $18 billion valuation that makes it the most valuable startup in mainland Europe. The company develops AI-powered defens...

ProductJun 9, 2026

U.S. soldiers tested German defense AI company Helsing's HX-2 attack drones during military exercise...

U.S. soldiers tested German defense AI company Helsing's HX-2 attack drones during military exercises in Lithuania, successfully striking targets. This marks a real-world deployment of AI-powered auto...

Helsing nears $18B valuation as defense AI startup surge accelerates
FundingMay 10, 2026

Helsing nears $18B valuation as defense AI startup surge accelerates

German defense AI startup Helsing is approaching an $18 billion valuation in a new $1.2 billion funding round led by Dragooner Investment Group, with Lightspeed Venture Partners co-investing, accordin...

German AI defense startup Helsing raised €600M ($693M) in Series D funding, reaching a $12B valuatio...
FundingMar 8, 2026

German AI defense startup Helsing raised €600M ($693M) in Series D funding, reaching a $12B valuatio...

German AI defense startup Helsing raised €600M ($693M) in Series D funding, reaching a $12B valuation with backing from Spotify founder Daniel Ek's Prima Materia. Founded in 2021, Helsing has rapidly...

Ukraine has halted orders for Helsing HX-2 strike drones after a 4,000-unit contract failed to deliv...
ProductJan 20, 2026

Ukraine has halted orders for Helsing HX-2 strike drones after a 4,000-unit contract failed to deliv...

Ukraine has halted orders for Helsing HX-2 strike drones after a 4,000-unit contract failed to deliver promised AI navigation and resisted electronic warfare during frontline tests. With only a 25% la...

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