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Destinus Group BV has completed the acquisition of Zürich-based Daedalean AG for CHF 180 million (approximately USD 225 million). The acquisition positions Daedalean as a core hub for AI engineering within Destinus, focusing on autonomy research and advanced perception technologies.

Daedalean will continue developing AI solutions for civilian aviation, such as safety-critical autonomy and pilot assistance, while also accelerating defense applications, including GNSS-denied navigation, advanced seeker technologies, and autonomous decision-making for defense platforms. The acquisition enhances Destinus' capacity to provide European AI capabilities in autonomous systems and supports national defense and civil aviation modernization. Bas Gouverneur, former CEO of Daedalean, becomes Chief Military Program Officer, and Brontë Hamilton joins as Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial strategy during Destinus' expansion.