HX-2

In Production
Helsing
Helsing
HX-2

Overview

Electrically propelled X-wing precision strike drone (loitering munition) with onboard AI that keeps hunting and re-identifying targets through GPS denial and jamming, with a human on the loop for critical decisions. Software-defined and built for low-cost mass production; combat-deployed in Ukraine and ordered by the Bundeswehr.

Combat-deployed in Ukraine (thousands delivered since start of 2026); €269M initial Bundeswehr contract Feb 2026; Japan initial agreement May 2026; US manufacturing began Jul 2026 (West Virginia); accuracy disputed - WELT reports 35.7% Donbas hit rate vs. 88% in US Army Flytrap 5.0 trials

Key Specs

Range

Up to 100 km

Top speed

~220 km/h (136 mph)

Ukraine delivery rate

Thousands delivered since start of 2026 (vs. several hundred/month reported Jan 2026)

US Army Flytrap 5.0 hit rate

88% (15 of 17 rounds), Pabrade training area, Lithuania