Helsing has officially presented the HX-2 AI drone, which has already been tested in Ukraine: Germany is sending 4000 of these "mini-Tauruses" with a range of up to 100 km (video)
Helsing HX-2 strike drone. Source: Helsing
The European company Helsing has officially announced a new HX-2 attack drone designed for modern combat operations. This model combines high autonomy, resistance to electronic warfare, and the ability to work as part of a swarm. On 18 November 2024, Bild wrote that Germany would provide Ukraine with 4,000 such drones, which Defence Minister Boris Pistorius called "mini-Tauruses".
Here's What We Know
The HX-2 is a compact electric x-wing drone capable of flying up to 100 km. It is equipped with intelligent software that allows it to operate in difficult conditions, including countering electronic warfare. The platform supports integration with Altra, an AI control system for coordinating a swarm of drones. One of the key advantages is the ability of the operator to control a large number of drones simultaneously, ensuring maximum efficiency.
The main weapon of the HX-2 is a multifunctional munition for destroying tanks and construction sites. The device supports wireless updates to ensure adaptation to new tactical challenges.
The Helsing HX-2 has a velocity of up to 220 km/h. Illustration: Helsing
Technical characteristics of the Helsing HX-2
- Range: up to 100 km
- Maximum speed: 220 km/h
- Weight: 12 kg
- Features: resistance to electronic warfare, autonomous control
Here's How It Works
The Helsing HX-2 drone has already been tested in real combat conditions, including in Ukraine, where it demonstrates high accuracy and adaptability. Thanks to AI, drones perform tasks in conditions of limited communication, and all critical decisions remain under human control.
According to Helsing, the HX-2 is a response to modern challenges, including increasing threats in cyberspace and the expansion of electronic warfare technologies. The new system provides a reliable tool for both defence and offensive operations. Commercial production has already been deployed in Europe, ensuring rapid delivery of the technology.
About Helsing
Helsing AI is a European company founded in 2021 that develops innovative AI solutions for the defence industry. Its goal is to provide democratic countries with a technological advantage in the face of modern threats such as electronic warfare and cyber attacks. The main areas of work include the creation of AI systems for data analysis, control of combat platforms, and support of tactical decisions. Key developments include HX-2 drones and the Altra platform for coordinating drone swarms. Helsing has offices in Germany, the UK, and France. The company emphasises the ethical use of artificial intelligence to protect democratic values and international security.
Source: helsing.ai
