Netherlands-based Destinus Group BV has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Switzerland’s AI aviation solutions company Daedalean AG. 

In a statement, Destinus said the deal will enable the integration of “state-of-the-art AI into Destinus’s core products, significantly enhancing the company’s technological strength.” Further, the company said, the agreement is “pivotal for Destinus’ strategy to broaden artificial intelligence solutions for unmanned flight systems in civil and defense markets.”

Destinus stated that “the AI solutions developed by Daedalean will enhance human operators’ effectiveness and support decision-making in managing flight systems and drone swarms” and “improve tactical insight and significantly boost mission adaptability, resilience, and operational effectiveness.

Tim Moser, Co-founder and CTO of Destinus, said, “Integrating Daedalean’s innovative solutions and exceptional team will accelerate our strategy to develop, certify, and launch intelligent UAV systems for defense and civil markets.”

According to the statement, Destinus acquired Daedalean “for CHF 180 million (approximately USD 225 million) in a combined cash-and-stock transaction.” The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2025.

Source: Destinus