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 approves first-ever funding for joint weapons, ammo procurement
Air defense weapons, armored vehicles and 155mm artillery ammunition are on the bloc's shopping list.
UK to build F-35-sized ‘silent hangar’ to test jamming, electronic war
The anechoic hangar is due to open in 2026 and will be one of the biggest in Europe, far bigger than existing facilities in Britain.
Norway inquires about HIMARS purchase from Lockheed Martin
Norway has requested to buy 16 of Lockheed Martin’s M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems.
Rheinmetall to buy South African engineering firm to meet ammo demand
Germany’s Rheinmetall is boosting its plant-engineering business to meet growing demand for ammunition factories.
Dassault says Rafale jet production ramp-up hit by supply chain snags
“We have signed contracts for the Rafale, so we have to deliver on time,” CEO Eric Trappier said.
New UK government orders review of ‘hollowed out’ armed forces
The U.K. must contend with security threats emanating from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, the thinking behind the analysis goes.
Ariane 6 launch returns in-house space access to Europe’s armed forces
The new rocket has an order book for 30 launches, according to Caroline Arnoux, head of the Ariane 6 program at Arianespace.
MBDA, Kongsberg snub Swiss tender for medium-range air defense system
Germany's Diehl remains the only vendor in the running, offering its Iris-T system, which Berlin has previously donated to Ukraine.
Denmark to bring home F-35 jets from Arizona amid upgrade delays
International customers are wary of delays resulting from Lockheed Martin's TR-3 aircraft upgrade rippling through their delivery schedules.
Safran, MTU team up to power Europe’s next-gen military helicopter
A 50/50 joint venture will work on a “100% European engine” to power a military helicopter set to enter service by 2040, the companies announced.
