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ERC System presents 250-kilo drone for military supply
250 kilos of payload, 300 kilometers of range, and no need for a conventional runway: ERC System relies on Victor for logistics when things get complicated.

Helsing secures additional 600 million euros
Munich-based defense tech company Helsing raises 600 million euros in its Series D funding round. The strategic financing is designed to strengthen Helsing’s leadership in innovations across all areas of defense.

Helsing acquires Grob Aircraft
Munich startup Helsing acquires Bavarian aircraft manufacturer Grob Aircraft. The goal is to jointly develop advanced solutions for future air combat.

Alpine Eagle secures million-euro investment for drone defense technology
The defense tech startup Alpine Eagle receives seed funding of 10.25 million euros. With the support of IQ Capital and other investors, the Munich startup plans to further develop its drone defense technology and enter new markets.

Quantum Systems expands Series B to 100 million euros
The Munich-based drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has successfully expanded its Series B funding and raised additional capital. The total amount of the round thus increases to 100 million euros. The new lead investors include Notion Capital and Porsche SE.

Helsing raises 450 million euros in series C
The AI defense company Helsing has completed its series C funding round and raised 450 million euros. The round is being led by General Catalyst.

Quantum Systems and Arx enter into strategic partnership
The two Munich startups Quantum Systems and Arx join forces to meet the growing demand for unmanned systems on the modern battlefield. While Quantum Systems is known for its reconnaissance drones, Arx develops unmanned ground vehicles.

€1.15 million for defensetech startup Arx
Munich-based defensetech startup Arx Landsysteme has successfully completed a pre-seed round and raised €1.15 million. The startup impressed investor Project A with its autonomous unmanned systems.

Helsing closes further funding round and becomes Munich’s next unicorn
The Munich-based startup Helsing develops AI solutions to support military intelligence. The startup has now successfully raised 209 million euros in its Series B. This makes the startup Munich’s next unicorn.