Defence Tech / Artificial Intelligence / Autonomous Systems

Helsing — $1.8 billion for European defence AI at an $18 billion valuation — Daily News July 13, 2026

01:41 • 13/07/2026

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About this episode

Helsing has closed a $1.8 billion Series E at an $18 billion valuation. The round, substantially larger than reports circulated in May, brings US venture firms, major banks and institutional investors into the German defence technology company.

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Startups mentioned

Helsing

Founded in Munich in 2021, Helsing is a European defence-tech company combining AI, operational software and proprietary manufacturing across strike drones, underwater systems and autonomous aircraft. Its 2026 Series E valued the company at $18 billion.

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