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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Europe ponders how to ready industry for war, without being at war
European leaders have been reluctant to adopt the dramatic rhetoric of French President Emmanuel Macron, who has called for a shift to a “war economy."
In rain and mud, French artillery unit shows lessons from Ukraine war
The demonstration showed how France’s 35th Parachute Artillery Regiment is trying to adapt to a drone-dominated battlefield.
France updates submarine-launched nuclear missile amid arms race
The third and latest version of the M51 has new nuclear warheads as well as improved range, accuracy and capability to penetrate enemy defenses.
KNDS sees ‘excellent’ chances to win US Army artillery competition
The French-German vendor is banking on U.S. artillerymen remembering the Caesar howitzer from joint operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
KNDS sees timing of potential stock-exchange listing for June 2026
No final decision has been made, but the move would be timed around the Eurosatory defense show in Paris, a company spokesman told Defense News.
French Army chief Schill sees Europe facing empires, vassals, war
France and Europe must out-innovate themselves quickly out of uncomfortable choices, the general said at a presentation of his new book in Paris.
Denmark to buy more F-35 jets, ships in $13.7 billion spending plan
The government will start discussions with the F-35 Joint Program Office on details of the acquisition, including possibilities for accelerated delivery.
NATO to kick off annual nuclear deterrence exercise with more aircraft
This year's edition of Steadfast Noon, which comes at a time of heightened nuclear tension, will involve 71 aircraft from 14 countries.
India to buy UK-made Thales multirole missiles in £350 million deal
The U.K. has been eyeing a larger share of the Indian armament market.
European arms industry growth to beat 10% a year, Redburn forecasts
Rising military budgets already led to a “material jump” in order backlog that is yet to be fully reflected in financial results and profit outlooks.
