Overview
- The companies announced a strategic partnership to develop AI-enabled combat air systems by upgrading Helsing’s CA-1 uncrewed aircraft.
- HENSOLDT will supply radar, optronics, self-protection and electronic-warfare sensors along with its MDOcore software for multi-domain data fusion.
- Helsing will integrate its Centaur AI pilot on CA-1, with company statements saying the aircraft will support autonomous mission execution and secure onboard information processing.
- The partners say first joint demonstrations are being prepared in the coming months, while prior disclosures targeted CA-1 operational readiness in roughly four years with no cost details provided.
- Separately, Helsing and HENSOLDT are working with Norway’s Kongsberg on a European ISTAR satellite constellation targeted for 2029.