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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UK rushes naval laser weapon, as major tank upgrade hits snag
The British government in its Spring Statement in March announced plans to spend at least 10% of the Ministry of Defence equipment budget on new tech.
Sweden pledges $1.6 billion in new Ukraine aid, including air defense
Defense Minister Pål Jonson said the "very serious situation" in Ukraine requires more help from allies.
Russia seen ready for big troop move year after Ukraine truce: Dutch
The Dutch threat assessment appears even more acute than warnings from German and Danish intelligence reports.
Denmark signals plan to join European air refueling pool, buy tankers
Refueling fighter aircraft en route is a prerequisite for Denmark to fly missions far from home, in the Arctic and Northern Atlantic, officials said.
EU’s 2030 defense plan pushes for more joint spending at home
The plan for now excludes the U.K., Turkey and the U.S., though officials in Brussels are planning fresh overtures at Britain in defense cooperation.
Thales to deliver sonar suite for future Dutch submarine fleet
The French-based company considers the deal a door opener for future exports in a growing submarine market.
Europe’s top missile maker MBDA boosts output 33% amid record orders
MBDA is the only Western company besides American firms capable of producing “the full range of complex weapons,” the CEO said.
Europe’s very own missile for piercing air defenses is years away
Nations may have to wait for a new capability to suppress long-range enemy air defenses until at least 2033.
