Rudy Ruitenberg
Rudy Ruitenberg is a Europe correspondent for Defense News. He started his career at Bloomberg News and has experience reporting on technology, commodity markets and politics.
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Dutch say tight defense market leaves €750M of Ukraine aid unspent
The funds will roll over into the country's 2025 defense budget, and will remain earmarked for providing support to Ukraine, officials said.
France kicks off development of wingman drone for Rafale fighter jet
The stealthy wingman drone will be operated directly from the Rafale cockpit, the Armed Forces Ministry said.
Europe launches space mission in defense against city-killer asteroids
The Hera mission will investigate the result of NASA’s asteroid redirection test, in which the U.S. agency rammed a spacecraft into the asteroid Dimorphos.
Netherlands delivers F-16s to Ukraine, provides $440M for drones
After giving warplanes and Patriot air-defense systems to Kyiv, the Dutch government eyes a leading role in cooperating on advanced drones.
Dutch submarine buy from France to spark $1.1 billion in offsets
The Netherlands in March disclosed a budget of €5.65 billion to replace its aging Walrus-class submarines.
EU opens defense innovation hub in Kyiv to boost industry outreach
European leaders want to open new channels for trading expertise and financing with Ukrainian companies.
European militaries rush to catch up on space traffic mapping
“We have no map of space, it’s a drama for the military,” said Col. Ludovic Monnerat, head of space domain for the Swiss Armed Forces.
Dutch Navy to buy armed sidekick ships for its air-defense frigates
Dutch shipyard Damen will build the vessels, with Israel Aerospace Industries supplying interceptors, drones and electronic-warfare equipment.
Rheinmetall unveils UK’s upgraded Challenger 3 battle tank
The Challenger 3 with the Ajax fighting vehicles and Boxer infantry vehicles form the centerpieces of British efforts to modernize land forces.
France and Italy order upgraded SAMP/T air-defense systems
The next-generation upgrade gives the French-Italian system an intercept range of more than 150 kilometers, or 93 miles.
