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Company

Helsing

European defense-AI company (founded 2021, Munich) that builds AI software (Altra, Centaur) and AI strike drones (HX-2, HF-1); EUR 12B valuation; HF-1 fielded in Ukraine.

Based in Munich, Germany · Founded 2021 · 1 model on record


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Key facts

Products
HX-2 + HF-1 AI strike drones (+ Altra/Centaur defense-AI software).
Fielding
1,950 HF-1 delivered to Ukraine (of 4,000 German-funded); 6,000 HX-2 ordered.
HQ
Munich, Germany
Founded
2021
Status
private (EUR 12B valuation, Jun 2025)
Type
both
ID
5ac1ebcb-8e85-431d-b134-3ea03341e00e

Models (1)

Supplies to

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Sources (3)

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helsing_(company)
  2. https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/13/germanys-helsing-doubles-down-on-drones-for-ukraine-scales-up-manufacturing/
  3. https://helsing.ai/newsroom/helsing-to-produce-6000-additional-strike-drones-for-ukraine

Common questions

What is Helsing?
European defense-AI company (founded 2021, Munich) that builds AI software (Altra, Centaur) and AI strike drones (HX-2, HF-1); EUR 12B valuation; HF-1 fielded in Ukraine.
Where is Helsing based?
Helsing is based in Munich, Germany.
When was Helsing founded?
Helsing was founded in 2021.
What does Helsing make?
Helsing has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: HX-2 (and HF-1) (Helsing builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Where does Helsing operate robots?
Helsing is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.