Daniel Ek defended this investment in his previous statements:
“In order to protect Europe’s freedom, defense technologies need to be strong and independent.”
Considering the recent geopolitical tensions (Ukrainian War, In -NATO -Balance Search, etc.), this discourse is interpreted as an effort to develop Europe’s alternative to technology addiction to the United States.
Helsing is a startup founded in 2021 and develops artificial intelligence solutions in the field of defense. The main areas where the company focuses:
Analysis of war area images with artificial intelligence, real -time threat detection, autonomous drone systems, artificial intelligence software integrated into military vehicles.
Finally, Helsing signed an important UAV analysis system agreement with a NATO country. This shows that the company has started to play an active role in the field.
Technologies developed by Helsing
Helsing, where Spotify CEO Daniel Ek invests 600 million euros, attracts attention with its rapid development in Europe. Here are the five main technology areas of Helsing:
1. Altra: Multi -Layered Artificial Intelligence Command System
Monitor the whole battlefield; Drone, radar, armored vehicles and artillery systems, such as sensor data visualizes real -time data. While human intervention is supporting critical decisions, artificial intelligence automates regular tasks.
2. HX‑2: Autonomous Strike Drone
Technical Specifications:
100 km range, 12 kg weight, 220 km/h speed
Armored, multiple burden for structural goals
Resistant to electronic attacks; Even if the signal is cut, it can reach the target
“Software – Dimensional” has a drone structure suitable for mass production and can be coordinated in “herd”.
3. HF‑1: Kamikaze Drone without GPS
Target recognition and attack ability without GPS or continuous connection. It was especially used in anti -tank tasks in Ukraine; Now the transition to HX – 2 production level is being done.
4. Submarine Surveillance Drones (“Fathom” + Lura)
Small submarine drones, acoustic signature and artificial intelligence and sea surface or threats underneath for months.
5th Centaur / HX‑2 Artificial Intelligence Jet Pilots
Centaur (Project Beyond): The experimental system used in Saab Grepen E aircraft. Allegedly, the world’s first AI – Unmanned fighter aircraft ”has successfully performed test flights.
