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Ruta

by DestinusNL

Give Ukraine and European armies long-range strike in large numbers at a fraction of the cost of classic cruise missiles, from factories in Europe.

DeployStage 4 of 5

Block 1 in Ukrainian use; Block 2 flight-tested April 2026, ramping up; 2,000 km Block 3 tests 2027.

Updated 22 Jun 2026Checked 11 Oct0 updates this week

Milestones

Next · Block 2 production ramp-up
  1. Ruta Block 1 in use by Ukrainian forces2023Complete.
  2. Rheinmetall joint venture announced13 Apr 2026Complete.
  3. Block 3 (2,000 km class) programme accelerated18 May 2026Complete.
  4. Ruta Block 2 flight test with in-line booster and folding wingsApr 2026Complete.
  5. 1,000th T150 jet engine builtJun 2026Complete.
  6. Block 2 production ramp-upTarget 2026Current milestone.
  7. Block 3 flight testing beginsTarget 2027Not yet reached.

Most important updates

Upcoming

  1. 2026Block 2 production ramp-up (next)
  2. 2026Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems joint venture formed (target second half of 2026)
  3. 2027Block 3 flight testing begins
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