Ukraine’s ‘Ruta’ Grows Beyond Loitering Role, Emerges as Cruise Missile in New Iteration

Ukraine’s combat-proven “Ruta” missile is stepping beyond its roots as a loitering munition, with its latest version ready to show its new muscle as a cruise weapon.

Developed by Dutch firm Destinus, the Block 2 variant can now strike targets over 450 kilometers (155 miles) away while carrying a 250-kilogram (551-pound) warhead. 

It uses artificial intelligence to switch between guidance modes as it approaches a target, helping it maintain accuracy even in GPS-denied environments.

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