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 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.
Netherlands picks Israel’s Rafael to supply upgraded anti-tank systems
Requirements for the new system include increased targeting range and non-line-of-sight firing capability, according to the ministry.
Serbia to buy 12 Rafale fighter jets in nod to European industry
The contract for nine single-seater Rafales and three two-seaters is worth €2.7 billion (US$3 billion), according to French media.
Ukraine’s F-16s doing a ‘good job,’ Netherlands military chief says
The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with 24 of the jets, with no limits on how the arms can be used beyond compliance with humanitarian law.
UK to build F-35-sized ‘silent hangar’ to test jamming, electronic war
The anechoic hangar is due to open in 2026 and will be one of the biggest in Europe, far bigger than existing facilities in Britain.
Norway inquires about HIMARS purchase from Lockheed Martin
Norway has requested to buy 16 of Lockheed Martin’s M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems.
Rheinmetall to buy South African engineering firm to meet ammo demand
Germany’s Rheinmetall is boosting its plant-engineering business to meet growing demand for ammunition factories.
Dassault says Rafale jet production ramp-up hit by supply chain snags
“We have signed contracts for the Rafale, so we have to deliver on time,” CEO Eric Trappier said.
New UK government orders review of ‘hollowed out’ armed forces
The U.K. must contend with security threats emanating from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, the thinking behind the analysis goes.
Ariane 6 launch returns in-house space access to Europe’s armed forces
The new rocket has an order book for 30 launches, according to Caroline Arnoux, head of the Ariane 6 program at Arianespace.
