Defence Tech Startups Anduril and Helsing Disrupt Industry, Fuel AI Arms Race
Summary
Disruptive AI defence tech startups Anduril and Helsing ignite an arms race, attracting $7bn in venture capital as global military spending skyrockets, challenging traditional prime contractors with cutting-edge autonomous systems and rapidly rising valuations.
Key Points
- Defence rivals Anduril and Helsing lead the trend of nations looking beyond traditional prime contractors for AI and autonomous defence tech
- Global military spending soars, driving a venture capital investment frenzy in defence tech reaching $7bn so far in 2025
- Anduril and Helsing compete head-to-head in products, markets, and partnerships as they rapidly increase valuations