HX-2

Software-defined. EW-immune. Mass-producible.

HX-2 is a new type of strike drone: software-defined and mass-producible. HX-2 is capable of engaging artillery, armoured and other military targets at beyond-line-of-sight range (up to 100 km).

Artificial Intelligence & EW Immunity

Onboard artificial intelligence ensures that HX-2 is immune to hostile electronic warfare (EW) measures through its ability to search for, re-identify and engage targets even without a signal or a continuous data connection.

A human operator stays in or on the loop for all critical decisions.

Software & Adaptability

Over-the-air software updates to dynamically adapt to new threats and tactics
Onboard AI for robust mission execution in denied environments

Networking & Swarm Operations

Networked with Altra software platform for coordinated swarm strikes

Swarm-capable through Altra
HX-2 is integrated into Altra, Helsing’s reconnaissance-strike software platform that enables the seamless operation of multiple HX-2 systems, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) assets, artillery systems and battlefield management software, delivering a scalable, battle-winning system of systems.

Payload & Mission Flexibility

Multiple payload options including armour-penetrating shaped charge

Ethics & Human Control

Our Vision: Ethically Protecting Common Democratic Values

As a company founded in democratic countries and on democratic values, we have a special duty to approach the development and deployment of advanced defence systems, such as strike drones, with particular responsibility and thoughtfulness.

We believe in the principle that a human needs to be in or on the loop for all critical decisions; and we know that enforcing this principle requires conviction and technological leadership, especially in the face of adversaries taking shortcuts.

Our internal processes allow all company staff to co-create, contribute to and critically challenge our ethical decision process. This is true both for technological topics as well as questions around deployment and acceptable customer nations.

We have been committed to these principles since the founding of Helsing, and we are further deepening their application with HX-2.