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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France to test its own AI-powered battlefield command in June NATO exercise
The French Army has developed its own large-language model for staff officers, called Berthier, named after Napoleon’s chief of staff.
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.
EU rail push to eastern flank still snarled by rules: French general
Military officials in Europe have struggled to cut through the red tape that hinders fast transportation of troops and equipment across the continent.
