German defense technology startup Helsing has introduced the SG-1 Fathom, an autonomous underwater drone powered by the Lura AI system. The drone is engineered for extended maritime surveillance, supporting the protection of subsea cables and pipelines while enabling scalable and cost-effective fleet operations for navies.

German defense company Helsing has proposed a radical shift in NATO’s defense strategy with an AI-powered “drone wall” along its eastern flank. Co-CEO Gundbert Scherf calls for smart combat and surveillance drones to replace outdated Cold War-era thinking. The plan highlights rapid deployment, satellite integration, and expanded applications across air and sea defense systems.

Helsing, a leading European defense tech company, is producing 6,000 AI-powered HX-2 strike drones for Ukraine. These drones boast electronic warfare resilience and swarm intelligence, but the rise of AI-driven autonomous weapons raises ethical and security concerns. Helsing promotes responsible AI governance, but the debate on autonomous warfare continues.