Destinus

Robert Wall outlines why European defense startup Destinus is adding a counter-rocket interceptor to its portfolio.

European defense startup Destinus is adding a counter-rocket interceptor to its portfolio with plans to have the system customer-ready in 2028, CEO Mikhail Kokorich says.

European defense companies established a consortium to develop an exoatmospheric interception capability to deal with medium- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles.

Rheinmetall and Destinus plan to accelerate the fielding of the 2,000-km-class (1,080 nm.) Ruta Block 3 cruise missile as part of the brewing partnership.

Destinus is preparing the next step in its push to become a full-fledged rival to the likes of MBDA by designing rockets not just for the battle in Ukraine today, but for conflict tomorrow.

Destinus advances missile testing for European deep-strike needs.

Dutch defense startup Destinus says it has begun flight trials of key features of its Ruta Blk. 2 deep-strike weapon.

Rheinmetall is further deepening its push into the missile sector through an agreement with Dutch defense technology company Destinus.

Guy Norris takes a look at the hypersonic demonstrator from Destinus, a Swiss startup which aims to create hydrogen-powered hypersonic air travel.

Destinus has flown a subscale prototype configured with a hydrogen-fueled afterburner.