Netherlands to produce 700 Ruta Block 1 cruise missiles for Ukraine

The Netherlands is reportedly initiating production of 700 Ruta Block 1 cruise missiles for Ukraine, with a claimed range of 300 km. Concurrently, Dutch firm Destinus and Germany's Rheinmetall are reportedly developing a RUTA Block 3 variant with a claimed 2,000 km range and 250 kg warhead, building on the Block 1 platform. These claims remain largely unverified by official sources, and technical specifications for both systems are not publicly documented.