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, Norwegian F-35s to guard Ukraine supply lines in Poland
The jets will operate under direct NATO command following a transfer of authority for the duration of the deployment.
Netherlands to boost North Sea surveillance to deter seabed threats
Seabed warfare has become a hot topic for European nations ever since last year’s attack on the Nord Stream gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea.
US unveils international force to defend Red Sea. Here’s what we know.
Several nations have announced their contributions to Operation Prosperity Guardian, a new multinational security initiative in the Middle East.
Germany orders artillery shells for Ukraine for over $400 million
One order is from a French ammo vendor, in keeping with a German pledge to award urgent contracts to companies of partner nations.
Norway to provide more air defense systems to Ukraine
Due to the urgent need for more systems, Norway will supply equipment from its own reserves.
Ukraine allies provide ships to ward off Russia in the Black Sea
Sea mines pose a major risks to maritime trade routes on which Ukraine's economy depends.
Ukraine’s long shadow: Four factors shaping European defense in 2024
There is a sense of urgency in the face of Russia’s assault on Ukraine and the fallout for the continent.
Netherlands wants to join Europe’s OCCAR joint armament project
The organization manages a portfolio of 17 projects including the A400M air lifter, the FREMM multi-mission frigate and the Eurodrone.
Germany to supply Ukraine with IRIS-T systems in $1.4 billion package
The package also includes drones and drone-defense systems, demining vehicles, satellite communications and electronic warfare equipment.
Netherlands budgets $2.2 billion in military aid for Ukraine
The aid will be provided through commercial procurement, in the form of supplies from stockpiles and through cooperation with international partners.
MBDA restarts anti-tank mine production as Ukraine war depletes stocks
The PARM contains a shaped charge that can be effective at a distance and can be triggered by a fiber-optical sensor or remote control.
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