Jul 27, 2026 10:55 AM
Dutch defense firm Destinus is taking a more targeted approach to point defense, focusing its intercepts on projectiles headed for critical military and infrastructure assets rather than engaging every threat.
Dutch defense firm Destinus is taking a more targeted approach to point defense, focusing its intercepts on projectiles headed for critical military and infrastructure assets rather than engaging every threat.
Its answer is Vorexon, a ground-based interceptor concept that can travel at speeds exceeding Mach 2 (2,470 kilometers/1,535 miles per hour) and engage targets more than 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) away.
The weapon can be launched from fixed or mobile multi-round canister launchers, allowing flexible deployment across a range of operational environments.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: Destinus Gives Air Defenders a Mach 2+ Interceptor That Knows What to Ignore
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