German AI-powered HX-2 combat drones deployed by Ukraine on the front line

German defense startup Helsing is supplying thousands of HX-2 combat drones equipped with artificial intelligence to Ukraine, funded by the German government. The article follows a Ukrainian combat mission deploying these drones on the front line, examining their effectiveness in electronic warfare environments where Russian jamming poses significant challenges. The drones feature AI-assisted targeting, swarm capabilities, and resistance to electronic countermeasures. Helsing has also secured contracts to supply the German Bundeswehr, marking a shift in European defense procurement toward advanced autonomous systems.