Helsing, Ukraine and drones

Germany’s Helsing doubles down on drones for Ukraine, scales up manufacturing
Helsing, the German defense tech startup backed by Spotify’s Daniel Ek and others, is producing 6,000 HX-2 strike drones in addition to the 4,000 HF-1
German defence firm Helsing to build 6,000 more drones for Ukraine
The German defence company Helsing will produce 6,000 more HX-2 combat drones for Ukraine, following an already completed delivery of 4,000 combat drones, the company announced in Munich on Thursday.
Helsing to make 6,000 more drones for Ukraine
PARIS, Feb 13, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - German defence firm Helsing said Thursday it will manufacture 6,000 of its new AI-enabled HX-2 strike drones for Ukraine and that it had completed its first facility for mass producing the munitions.
German company Helsing provides Ukraine with 6,000 AI-driven drones
This marks the second batch of drones produced for Ukraine, following an initial delivery of 4,000 units. The drones feature advanced AI technology that provides full protection against electronic warfare measures.
Ukraine to receive several thousand AI-powered attack drones
European defence technology company Helsing has announced the production of 6,000 AI-powered HX-2 attack drones for Ukraine. Source: Helsing’s statement on Thursday, 13 February, as reported by European Pravda Details: The company stated that HX-2 is "an electrically propelled X-wing precision munition with up to 100 km range".
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