Helsing, a leading European defence technology company, and Arx Robotics, a specialist in unmanned, software-defined land systems, are joining forces. The goal is to digitalise, network, and equip the previously analogue and fragmented land domain with AI. This will enable armed forces to act faster, more precisely, and more efficiently in combat situations – even over greater distances.
Both startups draw on their experience from Ukraine, where networked technologies in the land domain are already proving decisive. Their partnership has a distinctly European focus: in addition to Ukraine, projects in the UK and Germany are on the agenda.
Gundbert Scherf, Co-CEO of Helsing, emphasises:
“Arx is leading the field in unmanned land systems. By strengthening the land domain together, we are fulfilling Helsing’s promise: to protect European democracies through technological superiority.”
Marc Wietfeld, CEO of Arx Robotics, adds:
“With Helsing, we have found the best-in-class partner to achieve technological breakthroughs in the European defence sector together. For example, we will collaborate in the UK, Ukraine, and Germany to give European and Ukrainian armed forces a technological advantage.”
Munich roots, European mission
Arx Robotics was founded in Munich in 2022. The founders are former Bundeswehr officers with a mission to develop intelligent, autonomous ground systems for modern military applications. Several European armies, including Ukraine, are already deploying their systems.
Helsing was founded in 2021 and positions itself as a defence company for AI-based solutions to protect European democracies. In addition to software, the startup now also develops drones, aerial vehicles, and underwater drones. Since a funding round in summer 2024, Helsing has joined the unicorn ranks.
