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INDEPENDENT RESEARCH / EST. 2026
STILLWATERRESEARCH
Independent investigations into companies, ideas and the forces shaping what comes next.
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Companies / 9 November 2026
Helsing
Helsing began as a defence software company in Munich. It now builds strike drones and has bought aircraft and underwater vehicle manufacturers. This investigation follows the people, money and public contracts behind that shift.
Insights / 9 November 2026Why Helsing is called Helsing
The name traces back to Hellsicht, an earlier start-up founded by Helsing co-founder Niklas Köhler.
Companies / 9 November 2026Palantir Technologies
Palantir turns fragmented data into operational decisions. Follow the contracts, financial results and public records to see what its software does, where institutions depend on it and what remains unknown.
Companies / 9 November 2026Anduril Industries
Anduril sells battlefield software, drones and missiles and plans to make submarine components. Follow the money, the machines and the political relationships to see where its power comes from and what the evidence can prove.
Insights / 9 November 2026Why Anduril is called Anduril
The defence company takes its name from Aragorn’s sword in The Lord of the Rings.
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