Economy & Budget
July 13, 2026
West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Helsing invests $50M in Eastern Panhandle facility

The European defense-technology company plans 60 high-paying jobs and a facility capable of producing up to 2,000 drones per month.

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Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $50 million investment by European defense-technology company Helsing in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle.

The project is expected to create 60 jobs averaging about $125,000 per year and establish production capacity for as many as 2,000 drones per month.

Morrisey credited West Virginia's speed-to-build approach, workforce, and welcoming business climate for helping the state win the project.

Originally published by West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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