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Destinus completes flight test of Ruta Block 2 validating new launch architecture for scalable long-range strike capability [VIDEO]
Destinus has completed a flight test of its Ruta Block 2 precision deep-strike system, marking a key milestone in long-range strike development.
Quantum Systems and Destinus form partnership to integrate reconnaissance data and strike systems for European operations
Quantum Systems and Destinus have announced a strategic partnership to integrate reconnaissance, engagement coordination and strike systems into a unified operational framework.
Rheinmetall and Destinus to establish joint venture for scalable missile production in Europe from 2026
The German defence company Rheinmetall and Destinus have agreed to form a joint venture focused on missile systems.
Shield AI and Destinus complete two-month integration of Hivemind autonomy on the Hornet platform in Spain flight tests
Shield AI and Destinus have completed a rapid autonomy integration campaign on the Destinus Hornet platform, successfully validating flight tests in Segovia, Spain.
Dutch firm Destinus unveils Ruta Block 2 cruise missile developed from system already used by Ukraine
The Dutch defence company Destinus has presented the Ruta Block 2, a lightweight cruise missile developed as an evolution of an earlier version already used by Ukraine.
Destinus secures €50 million Commerzbank financing, bringing total capital raised to nearly €400 million
Destinus has secured a €50 million commercial bank financing facility from Commerzbank, marking its first such facility and supporting the next phase of industrial expansion across Europe.
Shield AI and Destinus partner to integrate Hivemind across platforms for Ukraine and European defence
Shield AI and Destinus have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Hivemind, Shield AI's mission autonomy software, across Destinus' aerial platforms.
Destinus acquires Daedalean to strengthen AI capabilities in autonomous flight systems
Destinus Group BV has announced a binding agreement to acquire Swiss aviation AI specialist Daedalean AG for CHF 180 million (approximately USD 225 million).
Destinus and Grupo Oesía Sign agreement on RUTA long-range missile
The initial focus of the partnership will be the 'RUTA' long-range missile, the first Low-Cost Missile (LCM) drone developed by Destinus.
Destinus acquires Aerialtronics’ assets to strengthen European UAV capabilities
Destinus, a leading European aerospace and defence technology company, has acquired key assets, technology, and personnel from Aerialtronics, a Dutch specialist in multicopter UAV platforms.
Destinus tests hydrogen propulsion
European start-up Destinus has conducted tests of an unmanned demonstrator of the Jungfrau technology (Destinus-1) with hydrogen-powered afterburners.