Dutch startup Destinus secures €50 million in bank financing to lead the Bliksem EXO project for Europe's missile defence. This funding will enhance their capabilities in developing advanced interception systems.
PRIVATEJul 14, 2026
Amount Raised
€50 Million
Round Type
Venture
KatwijkManufacturingInformation TechnologySoftwarePrivacy And Security
Description
Destinus has been appointed consortium lead for the Bliksem EXO, a multinational project aimed at developing Europe's first upper-layer missile defence. This follows their recent €50 million bank financing secured in late-2025. The project involves collaboration with major industry partners such as Airbus and MBDA. Work is set to begin in August 2026.
Company Information
Company
Destinus
Location
Katwijk, South Holland, Netherlands
About
Destinus is a vertically integrated European developer of autonomous flight systems for defense applications. Our expertise includes unmanned aircraft, advanced turbojet propulsion, flight software, and trustworthy AI solutions, enabling operations from subsonic to supersonic, and, in the future, hypersonic speeds.
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KatwijkManufacturingInformation TechnologySoftwarePrivacy And Security