German AI and drone manufacturer Helsing secured 1.8 billion US dollars in a new Series D financing round, marking its largest capital raise to date. Lead investors include Canadian pension fund CCP Investments, JP Morgan Chase, and J.P. Morgan Asset Management, alongside the NATO Innovation Fund, Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, and Project A. The Munich-based firm will deploy the capital to advance AI-powered drone and defense systems for European and North American security sectors. This round surpasses previous Series B and Series D raises, enabling massive investment in production, AI infrastructure, and international partnerships. Helsing now holds a valuation of 15.3 billion euros, making it Germany’s most valuable startup and a central player in the defense drone boom.