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Helsing Clarity platform
Where things stand
German defence firm Helsing unveiled Clarity on Wednesday, a battlefield software platform built on combat data. Handelsblatt says the company aims to become a Palantir for Europe's armed forces; details of the product are not yet reported.
Helsing is a German defence technology company that builds AI-based software for military use. Palantir, a US firm, dominates the market for data analysis software used by armed forces, and Helsing is positioning itself as a European alternative.
Timeline in detail
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · TechnologyHelsing launches European rival to Palantir's battlefield software
German group Helsing unveiled its Clarity platform on Wednesday, according to the Financial Times. Reuters describes it as Helsing's entry into the market for battlefield software built on combat data, and Handelsblatt says the firm wants to become a Palantir for Europe's armed forces.