Ruta Block 3 is designed for strategic deep strike with a range of more than 2,000 kilometres. Rheinmetall said the missile can carry a warhead of up to 250 kilograms.
The system is intended for high-value and hardened targets at depth. It is launched exclusively from standard containers, which can be carried on vehicle platforms, including Rheinmetall HX trucks, and used in maritime applications.
Rheinmetall said Ruta Block 3 can reach firing readiness in around two minutes. The objective is NATO qualification, which would make the missile available to NATO and EU member states.
“Together we are advancing NATO qualification on an accelerated path, embedded in existing programs for European defense ministries. This allows us to rapidly provide European armed forces with a ready-to-deploy, certified and fully European effector,” says Roman Köhne, Head of Division Weapon and Ammunition, Rheinmetall.
The joint venture is based on a signed Term Sheet. Rheinmetall said the final shareholders’ agreement is close to signature.
Within the joint venture, Destinus contributes its technology. Rheinmetall adds industrial scale to support production.
Joint production begins with Kryla and Ruta Block 2. Kryla is described as a compact, cost-efficient cruise missile with a 50-kilogram warhead for massed saturation strikes.
Kryla can be launched from containers and from common rocket artillery launchers. Rheinmetall said this immediately adds a cruise missile capability to existing MLRS launcher fleets.
Ruta Block 2 carries a 250-kilogram warhead. It is designed for high target effect against high-value and hardened targets and is launched exclusively from containers.
“We are firmly committed to launch from standard sea containers. This gives our customers maximum flexibility: our systems can be deployed across virtually any land and sea platform and through existing logistics chains – concealed and brought to firing readiness in the shortest time,” says Mikhail Kokorich, Founder and CEO of Destinus.
The joint offering covers Kryla, Ruta Block 2 and Ruta Block 3. Rheinmetall described the portfolio as precision deep strike from a fully European value chain.
Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems will establish its own facility in Germany for final assembly, integration and testing. The company said the site is intended to support logistical independence.
Initial delivery readiness is planned for 2026. Under the planned division of work, Destinus will supply the technological core components of the missiles, while Rheinmetall will provide energetic components, including warheads and booster rocket motors.
