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 (several hundred/month); €269M initial Bundeswehr contract Feb 2026; Japan initial agreement May 2026; accuracy criticized in WELT/Bloomberg reporting, disputed by Helsing

Key Specs

Range

Up to 100 km

Top speed

~220 km/h (136 mph)

Ukraine delivery rate

Several hundred per month (Jan 2026)