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Ukraine pauses HX-2 drone orders after field trial setbacks; only 25% launch success rate reported
Ukraine temporarily halted additional orders for Helsing's HX-2 after field trials by the 14th Regiment revealed a 25% launch success rate, attributed to catapult system failures and missing AI components. Helsing contested the figures, noting that October trials with German and British militaries achieved near 100% hit rates.
- 25% launch success rate in Ukrainian field trials
- Problems: catapult failures and missing AI components for autonomous guidance
- Drones susceptible to electronic jamming near front lines
- October 2026 trials with German and British forces showed near-perfect performance