Dutch defense firm Destinus has completed its 1,000th T150 turbojet engine, marking a key breakthrough in scaling cruise missile propulsion assembly in Europe.

The in – house developed T150 powers the company’s proprietary Ruta B1 and Ruta B2 systems and supports ongoing serial production.

The company said the program strengthens the region’s capacity to manufacture propulsion systems at scale despite being constrained by limited supply.

‘Industrial Capability’
Destinus designed and built the T150 from scratch, establishing a European production line focused on repeatable manufacturing and qualification standards.

The company’s integrated process allows full control over the engine’s design and production, cutting dependence on overseas suppliers that have historically slowed output.

In addition to the Ruta cruise missile development, the T150 line supports other corporate expansion, including work under the Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems joint venture.

The milestone follows the introduction of the Ruta’s latest iteration B3, which features a range of 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) and will be powered by Destinus’ upcoming T220 turbojet.

“Producing one engine is engineering. Producing a thousand is industrial capability,” said Sidney Berndt, Chief Manufacturing Officer at Destinus.

“What you see here… is a European production system that can sustain the production of thousands of missile systems per year.”

• The Defense Post