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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British troops test laser weapon as cheap option to fry drones
The British Army’s experimental laser weapon uses advanced sensors and tracking systems to maintain lock on target.
EU’s new defense czar looks to kick rearmament into high gear
Russia is the greatest military threat to the EU and will remain so for “quite a period of time,” Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius said.
Dutch say tight defense market leaves €750M of Ukraine aid unspent
The funds will roll over into the country's 2025 defense budget, and will remain earmarked for providing support to Ukraine, officials said.
EU-wide weapon buying boosts bloc’s defense spending to record in 2023
European Union countries increased defense spending by 10% to a record €279 billion ($293 billion) last year, according to the European Defence Agency.
KNDS, Europe’s biggest tank maker, names Safran veteran Alary as CEO
The company faces competition from rival and partner Rheinmetall, which is pushing a competing offer for the delayed Main Ground Combat System.
Key European defense chiefs want Ukraine aid group to remain active
As is the case with most trans-Atlantic security projects, there’s no telling if the incoming Trump administration will sustain bridges built under Biden.
France, Germany, UK, US make Norway’s billion-dollar frigate shortlist
The envisioned frigate buy will represent Norway’s biggest defense investment ever, surpassing the acquisition of F-35 fighter jets.
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.
