# Will Helsing's $18 Billion Valuation Reshape Defense Tech?

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Podcast: [GREY Journal Daily News Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/grey-journal-daily-news-podcast-6927761)
Published: 2026-07-13T18:40:25+00:00
Episode link: https://greyjournal.net/news/
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## Resource

CNBC reported that Helsing raised $1.8 billion at an $18 billion valuation, positioning the company as a European counterpart to Anduril. The funding equips Helsing to finance research and development, certifications, field trials, and working capital for milestone based government contracts. Anduril Industries, founded by Palmer Luckey, provides a comparison point for venture backed defense software outcomes. Rising European defense budgets and NATO’s two percent of GDP guideline are shaping demand for software centric systems. Startups face long sales cycles and strict security requirements, often partnering with primes like BAE Systems, Airbus, Thales, Leonardo, and Rheinmetall. The round sets a visible benchmark for late stage defense software valuations in Europe and heightens expectations for delivery capacity and security readiness. Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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