CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Last week, European defense technology company Helsing announced plans to establish new manufacturing operations in Martinsburg through a $50 million investment expected to create at least 60 new jobs with an average salary of $125,000.
Helsing selected West Virginia after an extensive evaluation of competitive sites across the U.S. The company's new facility will initially manufacture Helsing's combat-proven HX-2 AI-enabled strike drone.
Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, Helsing specializes in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, software-defined defense capabilities, advanced sensors and scalable manufacturing.
The state worked closely with Helsing throughout the site selection process, aligning customized workforce training, strategic logistics and dependable baseload energy to meet the company's operational requirements.
Through West Virginia Advance and Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, the state also developed a specialized workforce training program tailored to the company's manufacturing needs.
