Ukraine Pauses Orders for Helsing HX-2 After Reported Frontline Failures

Germany says it will place no new orders until Kyiv signals interest.

Overview

Bloomberg reported the pause based on a German military presentation describing trials by Ukraine’s 14th regiment.
About 25% of HX-2 units launched during tests, with catapult malfunctions cited as the main cause of failed takeoffs.
Delivered drones reportedly lacked AI modules intended to withstand electronic-warfare interference, leaving control links exposed to jamming.
Helsing rejected the report, said it was unaware of any German MoD document, denied launch issues, and cited requests from at least six Ukrainian units.
An independent analyst alleged lobbying and possible corruption around the procurement, a claim that remains unproven.