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Destinus

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Destinus is a European aerospace and defence company established in 2021. The firm develops hypersonic flight technology, including hydrogen-powered aircraft and autonomous systems. It also operates as a vertically integrated manufacturer of defence systems, producing cost-asymmetric strike platforms such as cruise missiles and loitering munitions, as well as counter-drone air-defence systems.

The company's technical scope spans airframes, propulsion, avionics, guidance software, industrial manufacturing, hydrogen propulsion, and autonomous flight systems. Multiple prototype demonstrators have been flown to date.

Destinus maintains a presence across several European countries, including the Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, France, Germany, and Ukraine.

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