Destinus tests new version of its long-range cruise missile system

European defense company Destinus has completed a flight test of its Ruta Block 2 precision deep-strike system, validating a fundamentally redesigned launch architecture that allows the weapon to be stored, transported, and fired from sealed containerized modules. The test confirmed the performance

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European defense company Destinus has completed a flight test of its Ruta Block 2 precision deep-strike system, validating a fundamentally redesigned launch architecture that allows the weapon to be stored, transported, and fired from sealed containerized modules. The test confirmed the performance of two critical enabling technologies: an in-line booster configuration and foldable wings and […]

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