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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Going Danish: How a small Nordic country is aiding Ukraine’s defense
Copenhagen has spearheaded a support mechanism that prizes equipment made by Ukrainian companies.
Netherlands to buy Rheinmetall anti-drone cannons in $1.35 billion buy
The ability to protect deployed troops against drones is considered a prerequisite for land combat operations in the future.
KNDS, Rheinmetall, Thales move ahead on next-generation tank project
A shareholder agreement among contractors moves the envisioned Eurotank closer to actual work getting done on the program.
Ukraine to hand combat units $60 million monthly for new drones
Ukraine has been a crucible for drone innovation as it fights off Russia’s invasion.
France slams ‘unacceptable’ Russian targeting of Baltic patrol flight
A French Atlantique 2 aircraft patrolling international airspace over the Baltic was targeted by the fire-control system of a Russian S-400 launcher.
Norway, France vow closer defense ties as Naval Group eyes frigate biz
France is on Norway’s shortlist to supply five or six frigates in what would be the biggest Norwegian defense investment ever.
Denmark flies home more F-35s for patrols to buffer upgrade delays
Denmark has a total 27 aircraft on order, and the plan is for the F-35 to gradually take over all the tasks from the F-16s in coming years.
NATO intercepts of Russian aircraft stable in 2024 over prior year
The alliance keeps jets on duty around the clock to scramble in case of suspicious or unannounced flights.
