Ukraine to receive 6 thousand HX-2 strike drones this year

German company Helsing will produce 6,000 HX-2 strike drones for the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

The company announced this on its website.

This order follows a preliminary order for 4,000 HF-1 strike drones, which are currently being delivered to Ukraine in partnership with the Ukrainian industry.

Presented in late 2024, HX-2 is an electrically propelled X-wing precision munition with up to 100 km range.

It is designed to engage armored vehicles, artillery, and other military targets, including buildings.

The drone weighs 12 kg and is equipped with four electric motors in the tail section, reaching a maximum speed of 220 kilometers per hour. According to Helsing, this kamikaze drone has a range of up to 100 kilometers.

The declared total weight of the HX-2 implies that the drone is equipped with a warhead weighing several kilograms.

The developers state that by using artificial intelligence technology, the kamikaze drone has high autonomy in the face of electronic warfare and can effectively engage enemy targets.

Also, several HX-2 drones can be combined into a flock to perform a combat mission.

This is possible due to the integration of drones into the Altra control system from the same Helsing company, which allows one operator to control several drones simultaneously.

To mass-produce HX-2 drones, Helsing has opened its first factory in southern Germany – the exact location is not disclosed.

According to the company, the initial monthly production capacity is more than 1,000 HX-2 combat drones. This means that all 6,000 drones planned for Ukraine should be delivered this year.