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German start-up Helsing plans cheaper weapons to intercept drones
German defence start-up Helsing is developing two drone-interception systems using air-defence missiles and jet-powered projectiles.
The Munich-based company says the weapons are intended to destroy Iranian Shahed drones and faster Russian Geran drones.
Helsing argues that cheaper ways to stop fast drones are needed because existing solutions cost more.
The company is one of Europe’s most valuable defence start-ups.
It expects one system to be ready in the second half of next year.
Handelsblatt says test flights are due in the coming days.
The project adds Helsing to Germany’s competition to develop systems that can defend against attack drones.
Helsing is developing two new systems to intercept Iranian Shahed drones.
The Munich-based start-up says the guided weapons are intended to be significantly cheaper than existing solutions.
Test flights were expected in the days after the report published on October 26, 2026.
Helsing also says new, low-cost systems are needed to counter faster Russian Geran drones.
A system is expected to be ready in the second half of 2027.
- Who
- Helsing, a Munich-based defence start-up.
- What
- It is developing two new drone-interception systems, including guided weapons.
- When
- The reports were published on October 26 and 27, 2026. Test flights were expected in the following days.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- To destroy Shahed drones with systems that are significantly cheaper than existing solutions, and to counter faster Russian Geran drones.
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Handelsblatt reported that Helsing was developing two interception systems and that test flights were expected in the following days.
Helsing expects to have a system ready.
- Systems in development
- Two
- Target drones
- Iranian Shahed drones
- Expected test flights
- In the days after October 26, 2026
- Expected system readiness
- Second half of 2027
- Company location
- Munich
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