German defence firm Helsing is preparing to unveil new AI targeting software amid growing European concerns over reliance on U.S. technology, while Britain has pledged $121 million to strengthen surveillance of Russian submarines.
The German firm is seeking to challenge U.S. defence technology companies such as Palantir, positioning its software as a European alternative.
Britain announced on Tuesday that it would invest $121 million (£90 million) in drones, sensors and artificial intelligence systems to help the Royal Navy track Russian submarines in the North Atlantic and protect critical infrastructure.
Announcing its Berlin launch, Helsing said it was “crucial that we be able to conduct precise reconnaissance, make the right decisions in the face of uncertainty, and act with precision on the battlefield, with autonomy and without dependencies: from Europe and for Europe”.
The war in Ukraine has demonstrated how AI can accelerate battlefield decisions by rapidly analysing vast amounts of data collected by drones, satellites and other sensors.
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to withdraw from NATO, intensifying European concerns over dependence on Washington and control of sensitive data. The uncertainty has fuelled resistance to Palantir, a major U.S. defence software and data analytics company.
Palantir developed Maven Smart System, one of the best-known military AI platforms, which has been adopted by the U.S., NATO commands and several alliance members.
The company maintains that its customers retain full operational control of their software and insists there is no “kill switch” that would allow it to disable the systems remotely.
European concerns deepened last month after restrictions on the speed of Ukraine’s Starlink terminals disrupted Kyiv’s efforts to intercept Russian drones, forcing the cancellation of some operations.
In June, the Trump administration sought to prevent non-U.S. residents from accessing Anthropic’s most advanced AI models, Mythos and Fable, citing national security concerns. Anthropic subsequently suspended access to the models worldwide.
Although the restrictions were lifted later that month, European lawmakers warned that the incident exposed Washington’s ability to exercise a “kill switch” over critical technologies.
Germany has already ruled out purchasing Palantir’s Maven system for its armed forces for the time being. Instead, the country plans to introduce its own AI-powered military system in 2027, with full deployment expected by 2028.
Alongside Europe’s push for greater technological independence, Britain is strengthening its ability to detect Russian submarine activity.
The $121 million (£90 million) investment will support a network of autonomous systems equipped with advanced sensors, creating an integrated surveillance capability to improve submarine detection and monitoring.
Western officials have warned of increased Russian activity near critical undersea infrastructure, raising concerns about the security of vital communications and energy networks.
In April, Britain said it had sent military vessels to deter Russian submarines operating in and around British waters for more than a month. London warned Moscow that any attempt to damage undersea cables or pipelines would have“serious consequences”. Russia denied the allegations.
NATO allies have intensified monitoring of subsea infrastructure in recent years, reflecting the strategic importance of cables and pipelines. Undersea cables carry most global internet traffic and underpin international financial transactions.
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