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’s long-range strike project nears choice of lead contractors
A French parliamentary report describes Europe's effort catch up on conventional deterrence.
European Defence Fund funnels money to drones, hypersonic defense, AI
Ukraine’s defense industry was able to participate in EDF projects for the first time.
French Navy rams explosive drone boat into cargo vessel in live test
The test explosion on April 26 will allow to France to perfect remotely-operated naval munition systems, including their guidance and pyrotechnics.
Netherlands to buy anti-torpedo weapon, tracked armor, new rifle
Total spending on the planned projects will be at least €1.45 billion (US$1.65 billion), based on the lower end of the budget range for each project.
Denmark to invest around $615 million to renew Navy, Home Guard fleets
Danish defense leaders are crafting a new naval fleet plan meant to support impending NATO capability goals.
In first, British Army uses radio-wave weapon to knock out drone swarm
The system zapped multiple drone targets simultaneously with near-instant effect, according to a government statement.
Switzerland to buy 4 or 5 IRIS-T air-defense systems from Diehl
Armasuisse tested Hensoldt’s TRML-4D radar for the new medium-range air-defense system between March 31 and April 11.
Dassault CEO strikes dark tone on Europe’s sixth-gen fighter progress
Trappier's view contrasts with that of Airbus, which cited "strong progress" in a statement.
