Torsten Reil’s Post

100,000 HX-2 strike drones – A new paradigm in deterrence? Mass drone warfare is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s unfolding now. The idea that swarms of AI-powered strike drones could act as a deterrent to conventional land invasions is a bold but increasingly credible strategy. ✅ Scalability & Cost-Efficiency – Unlike traditional defense assets, drones can be produced at scale, rapidly deployed, and continuously updated via software-defined warfare. ✅ AI-Driven Autonomy – With enhanced target recognition, swarm coordination, and decentralized decision-making, HX-2 could reshape the cost-benefit equation of military operations. ✅ The Resilience Factor – Instead of a few high-value, vulnerable assets, a distributed network of autonomous strike systems ensures persistent defense coverage. The question isn’t whether autonomous drone swarms will be a core pillar of modern warfare—it’s how fast nations can adapt and integrate them effectively. Helsing is making a statement here: Europe’s defense future is digital, autonomous, and scalable.

Thanks to you Torsten Reil and your Team for building Helsing as a trueGerman innovation to modern warfare. The world has changed politically and technologically as we see from the conflict in Ukraine. We absolutely need to stand on our own feet now in Germany and Europe together. Pressing thumbs for the future!

Have they been tested ?

I find this post a bit misleading, as if a single weapon system would be sufficient. In reality, it’s about the right mix of different tactical options.

Put all eggs in one basket? What would you do against a massive ballistic missile attack or deliberate electronic or kinetic attack against your "drone wall" elements? It must be a part of a whole defense strategy. In Ukraine, drones help stop the Russian advance where and when they are ready to act, but can't defeat them from the areas they seized.

It's time we just looked after ourselves. And we can actually do it. Bravo Helsing!

Specs?

European Union what exactly are we waiting for?

History tell us that there’s no such thing as “once and for all”. Every “measure” lasts until the “countermeasure”.