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Defense & Aerospace Technology Report [Oct 28, 25] Helsing's Dr. Jennifer McArdle
Update: 2025-10-28
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On this month’s innovation conversation to highlight key topics in the countdown to the Apex technology and innovation conference Jan 27-28, 2026, in Washington, sponsored by Clarion Defence, Dr. Jennifer McArdle, the US director of Helsing Inc — the American arm of the European startup — joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the company’s rapid evolution since its founding in 2021; it’s self-learning AI technology that taught itself how to fly and execute air combat that was tested in a Gripen fighter by Saab as well as the Europa collaborative combat aircraft; lessons from the Ukraine war including development of the HX-2 aerial vehicle in partnership with frontline troops; the SG-1 Sea Glider autonomous underwater vehicle; the future of autonomy and human oversight over AI-enabled systems; the company’s distributed manufacturing approach and role in the surging production worldwide; and its growth strategy. To learn more about the Apex conference, sponsorship and attendance opportunities please visit apexdefense.org
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