German Drone Maker Helsing Selects West Virginia for Its First U.S. Manufacturing Facility
German military AI drone company Helsing has announced a $50 million investment to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in West Virginia. The plant will initially focus on producing the HX-2 attack drone. The announcement was made by West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey, signaling a broader push by European defense tech firms to build domestic U.S. production capacity.
Highlights
- Helsing is investing $50 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in West Virginia.
- The plant will initially produce the HX-2 attack drone, Helsing's AI-assisted autonomous flagship product.
- West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey officially announced the investment.
- The move reflects a broader trend of European defense tech firms building U.S.-based production capacity to meet Buy American requirements.
- Helsing has not yet announced a completion timeline or projected headcount for the new facility.
German military AI drone company Helsing has announced plans to establish its first manufacturing facility in the United States, committing $50 million to build the new plant in West Virginia.
According to a statement from West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey, the facility will initially focus on producing the HX-2 attack drone, underscoring Helsing's ambitions to expand its defense supply chain presence across North America.
About Helsing
Founded in Germany, Helsing is a defense technology company specializing in the integration of artificial intelligence into military drone systems. The company has risen rapidly within the European defense market and has been actively deepening cooperation with NATO allies. Its flagship HX-2 attack drone features AI-assisted autonomous flight capabilities.
Strategic Significance of the West Virginia Site
West Virginia has been actively courting defense and aerospace industry investment in recent years, offering a range of incentives to attract manufacturers. Helsing's decision to locate there is expected to generate local employment while marking a broader trend of European defense technology firms accelerating the build-out of U.S.-based manufacturing capacity.
The move also reflects the strategic calculus of allied defense contractors operating amid heightened geopolitical tensions — seeking to produce on American soil in order to reduce supply chain risk and meet U.S. government "Buy American" procurement requirements.
Helsing has not yet disclosed an expected completion date for the facility or the number of jobs it anticipates creating.
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