CA-1 Europa Autonomous Uncrewed Combat Aerial Vehicle

A NEW CHAPTER IN AIR DOMINANCE
CA-1 Europa is an autonomous fighter jet in the three-to-five ton class under development at Helsing and its subsidiary Grob Aircraft. Combining the Centaur AI software and mission stack with Grob's proven capability in aircraft design and manufacturing, CA-1 represents a clean-slate approach to air dominance. Helsing is working with leading partners in the European aerospace ecosystem to build the aircraft, with a focus on scalability and a resilient supply and logistics chain.
MULTI-ROLE MASS PRODUCABLE
CA-1 Europa is tailored to the requirements of intelligent mass. The platform combines a mass-produceable airframe with powerful but affordable payload and advanced AI for situational awareness and mission execution. It is configured to complete missions as a single asset or as part of a swarm.
AI AT THE CORE
CA-1 is engineered for fully autonomous operations in contested and denied environments. Leveraging Helsing's Centaur AI pilot stack and advanced mission systems, the platform will deliver precise effects across a range of mission profiles. Its modular architecture is designed to enable rapid capability evolution and integration of emerging threats.
FLEXIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE MASS
CA-1 Europa will be deployable in large numbers for extended, high-tempo engagements. Designed to offer affordable, high-end force projection, the platform is optimised for dispersed logistics and operations from improvised locations with minimal infrastructure. The modular air frame allows for rapid integration of new sensors, self-protection systems, electronic war fare equipment and effector capabilities.
SOVEREIGN
With its focus on sovereign software architecture and hardware design, manufacturing and supply chain, CA-1 combines the strength of the European aerospace ecosystem with the continent's deep talent in AI and software engineering. CA-1 will deliver advanced combat capability while strengthening strategic autonomy and supply chain security.
  1. RoleMulti-mission
  2. OperationAutonomous
  3. Weapons BayInternal
  4. ScaleAffordable mass
  5. LogisticsDispersed operations
AI And Software Components

CA-1 Europa development integrates three advanced AI systems addressing critical capability gaps in contested airspace:

Centaur AI for Autonomous Combat
Reinforcement-learning AI agent achieving human-level air combat performance with superior decision-making speed and tactical execution.

Cirra for Electronic Warfare
Deep learning-based EW system countering adaptive, software-defined IADS emitters, restoring EW superiority.

Symphony for Mission Operations
AI platform orchestrating coordinated operations across distributed assets, enabling real-time intelligence fusion and mission adaptation.