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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EU flagship defense R&D in 2026 covers hypersonic defense, future tank
The bloc's research strategy, backed by €1 billion, includes a secret project aimed at testing a hypersonic glide vehicle demonstrator.
France seeks ‘mutually acceptable’ accord on next-gen fighter progress
Dassault Aviation has repeatedly said wrangling over work share with partner Airbus is causing delays.
Denmark to field long-range strike weapons in bid to deter attacks
In that logic, neutralizing enemy launch capabilities at range will be essential.
Space is the new frontier of war, officials say in change of tone
The new language is a step up from more diplomatic assessments just a year ago.
Rheinmetall to buy Lürssen yard’s naval business to move into warships
NVL adds around €1 billion (US$1.2 billion) in annual sales in the naval domain, compared to Rheinmetall’s 2024 revenue of €9.75 billion.
Denmark picks French-Italian SAMP/T air defense system over Patriot
Denmark announced earlier Friday that it will be purchasing MBDA's SAMP/T system rather than the Patriot system.
BAE braces for biggest-ever order of CV90 combat vehicle in 2026
Finland, Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, Estonia and the Netherlands in June agreed to explore joint procurement of the CV90.
UK to produce Ukraine-designed interceptor drones, supply thousands
The envisioned interceptor has proven “highly effective” against Shahed one-way attack drones, UK Defence Secretary John Healey said.
BAE sees forward-deployed naval drones doing air defense for warships
Armed forces currently face the “horrendous decision” of how close they will allow a drone to approach before picking the optimal countermeasure.
UK, Norway join Patria APC program, with plans for British production
Vendor Patria says it’s received orders for nearly 1,000 6x6 vehicles, and delivered more than 250 through the CAVS program.
