Thales and Destinus expand partnership on NATO air defence, counter-drone interceptors and long-range strike production
Thales and Destinus have signed a strategic cooperation agreement covering counter-UAS systems, long-range strike and ground-based air interception.
GBAD: Destinus develops Vorexon missile interceptor for critical-site defence against artillery rockets and shells
Destinus has previewed Vorexon, a concept-stage ground-based interceptor for selective point defence. The system is aimed at artillery rockets and selected artillery shells.
Destinus and TNO plan Dutch joint venture to scale radar seeker technology for European air defence interceptors
TNO and Destinus have announced plans to establish a joint venture for the further development, scaling and production of an advanced radar seeker.
Destinus completed 1,000th T150 turbojet engine in Europe as Ruta cruise missile propulsion production moved to industrial scale
Destinus completed its 1,000th T150 turbojet engine in 2026, marking a production milestone for the European defence company.
Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems outlines European cruise missile priorities with Ruta Block 3 and initial production
Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems set out its programme priorities at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris.
Shield AI and Destinus demonstrate Hivemind autonomous strike and teaming capabilities on Hornet interceptor in Spain
Shield AI and Destinus have demonstrated autonomous collaborative strike capabilities on the Destinus Hornet interceptor system.
Destinus and Rheinmetall advance RUTA Block 3 programme for European long-range strike production
Destinus has announced the accelerated start of the RUTA Block 3 programme, a 2,000 km-class long-range precision strike system intended to expand the operationally validated RUTA family.
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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.