German drone manufacturer Helsing GmbH has launched a platform that uses artificial intelligence to help military units process battlefield data more quickly, positioning itself as a new European challenger to US-based Palantir (PLTR).

In a statement released on Wednesday, the startup said its Clarity software can help armed forces handle massive volumes of data, including streams of sensor signals, detect potential military targets, and provide information about suitable weapons.

Helsing emphasized that the software platform is "developed in Europe, built in Europe, and under European control," with the goal of serving governments across the continent that are increasingly uneasy about relying on US tools for critical functions.

France is in the process of migrating its domestic intelligence agency away from Palantir products to homegrown tools.

"All armed forces need an intelligence capability that can keep up with the pace of combat," said Gundbert Scherf, co-founder and co-CEO of Helsing, in the statement.

Helsing said the software is trained on military data as well as AI-generated data, and runs on customers' own infrastructure. Clarity also includes mechanisms to ensure that human operators review evidence, select targets, and authorize the use of weapons.