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Artificial Intelligence to Protect Our Democracies

Helsing

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Date Published
26 July 2021
Priority Score
3
Australian
Yes
Created
4 June 2026, 06:00 pm

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Artificial intelligence to protect our democracies.

Summary

Helsing develops AI-enabled precision mass and autonomous systems designed for defense across air, sea, and electronic warfare domains. The firm focuses on the deployment of autonomous strike drones and underwater mass systems, representing a significant shift in frontier AI capabilities toward military application. While emphasizing ethical standards and democratic protection, the proliferation of such lethal autonomous systems presents critical challenges for global AI safety frameworks and the mitigation of accidental escalation risks. The presence of a dedicated Australian domain suggests strategic alignment with regional defense technology and maritime security governance.

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Protecting our democraciesHelsing is a new typeof defence companyWe provide AI-enabled precision mass and autonomous systems across all domains. We design and build new types of autonomous systems. And we partner with governments and industry to connect their existing hardware into a new AI-enabled network. We are aware of our special responsibility to develop and deploy these technologies thoughtfully and with the highest ethical standards.CA-1 EuropaAutonomous air dominanceLearn moreHX-2AI strike droneLearn moreSG-1 + LuraUnderwater autonomous massLearn moreAltraRecce strike softwareLearn moreCentaurAutonomous air dominanceLearn moreCirraAI for electronic warfareLearn moreResilience FactoriesMass defence manufacturingLearn moreCareersWe are looking for people with their heart in the right place, who share our conviction that democratic values are worth protecting, for ourselves and for future generations.We are proud of the world-class team we have built from diverse backgrounds, combining deep experience in software, defence, intelligence, artificial intelligence, and software engineering.See all open positionsNewsroomPress Release | 01. Jun. 2026Helsing unveils Area 9 and launches RX-1, its first European robotics research platform Press Release | 19. May 2026Helsing and OHB establish joint venture "KIRK" for tactical space-based reconnaissance systems Press Release | 20. Apr. 2026Helsing opens Stockholm presence to deepen its commitment to Swedish and Nordic defence