- Initially, the agreement will focus on the long-range missile ‘RUTA’, developed by Destinus and already operational, which incorporates 100% Spanish technology in its guidance, navigation and control system, developed by UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía.
- This system is a crucial tool for deterrence and dominance in modern multi-domain combat.
Madrid, May 13, 2025 – Destinus, a European aerospace and defense disruptive technology company focused on the development of autonomous flight vehicles, high-speed systems and advanced defense software solutions, and Grupo Oesía, a multinational company dedicated to dual-use digital and industrial engineering, have signed a strategic technological collaboration agreement for the joint development, production and commercialization of a long-range defense system, currently operational in real scenarios and with a high Spanish industrial component.
The agreement will focus, in its first phase, on the “RUTA” long-range missile. This is the first Low-Cost Missile (LCM) drone developed by Destinus, designed to operate in highly contested scenarios. The system incorporates an advanced guidance, navigation and control (GNC) system, developed by UAV Navigation-Oesia Group, which has been validated in real combat conditions, including environments with denied GNSS or under jamming and spoofing attacks.
‘RUTA’ offers autonomous flight capabilities, target referenced navigation, terminal optical guidance and coordinated swarm operations, enabling the execution of complex synchronized attack maneuvers to saturate or deceive modern defense systems. The platform flies at a cruise speed of Mach 0.8, has a range of up to 500 km and a final impact accuracy of 15 square meters (CEP).
Grupo Oesía, through its company UAV Navigation -specialized in GNC systems for unmanned aerial vehicles- is responsible for the design, integration and validation of the GNC system equipped with the missile, developed and manufactured in Spain. This system, based on proprietary technology and highly reliable components, enables autonomous take-off, precise low-altitude flight, coordinated swarm operations and final attack on the target with high precision, even in highly contested environments and without GNSS signals. Its robustness and effectiveness have been proven in real combat conditions.
The system, already deployed in actual combat operations, has demonstrated high operational value through its accuracy, range, tactical flexibility and ability to integrate with other platforms. Its advantages include cost and rate competitiveness, reduced risk to our troops and rapid response to emerging 21st century threats.
This partnership, supported by the Spanish Ministry of Defense within the framework of cooperation mechanisms with NATO, will enable the system’s capabilities to be expanded and adapted to the needs of the Spanish Armed Forces, as well as its expansion in EU and international markets.
In addition, this collaboration reinforces the commitment of both companies to technological sovereignty and the participation of Spanish industry in high-tech defense programs. It also includes a significant expansion of the participation of Spanish companies in the development of key components and subsystems, consolidating a national technological ecosystem of international scope.
The president and CEO of Grupo Oesía, Luis Furnells, pointed out that this project “demonstrates the advanced technology of UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía, working with a European leader like Destinus in the field of dual-purpose and multipurpose drones.” In addition, said Furnells, “it represents a further step in our already strong relationship with Destinus and positions us as Tier 1 of a leading systems provider in the sector.”
In his speech, the president of the Spanish technology multinational stressed that “it represents a step towards greater strategic autonomy and a more robust national defense industry, as it will provide our Ministry of Defense and the Army with a fully proven operational capability and national sovereignty at the service of European strategic autonomy.”
Mikhail Kokorich, founder of Destinus, noted that “such a partnership makes it possible to quickly deliver advanced solutions that respond to the needs identified in recent military conflicts.” He added that “defense industries must learn to adapt quickly to ensure Europe’s security amid growing threats.”
Placido Marquez, CEO of Destinus Spain: “This collaboration with the Oesia Group represents a perfect fit between our strategy of vertical integration and collaboration with partners of international scope to offer high-level air systems. It is a model that we could extend to other players.”
About RUTA, he says: “This system is proving to be an outstanding piece of engineering for European defense, and we hope that its future developments can be aligned with the needs of Spanish defense.”