Rudy Ruitenberg

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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Netherlands plans four new air-defense frigates

The current Zeven Provinciën-class frigates came into service between 2002 and 2005 and would need to be replaced in the 2030s.

2 days ago

France says any troops in Ukraine would be in non-combat roles

The clarification came after President Macron left open the possibility of deploying European forces to the country in an unspecified capacity.

5 days ago

France orders unmanned submarine demonstrator from Naval Group

The agreement will allow for the development of technologies around energy autonomy, sensor integration and autonomous operation.

Danish air-defense frigate heads to Red Sea as trade is under threat

More warships are arriving in the Red Sea to protect shipping lanes from rocket and drone attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis.

‘Back to the ’80s’ as French navy prepares for new threats

The French navy includes two or three days of drills under “back to the ‘80s” conditions whenever it deploys its carrier strike group.

UK moves to boost warship protections against ballistic missiles

MBDA received contracts worth $515 million to upgrade missile-defense systems so they are effective against a greater range of threats.

US, France to lead artillery coalition for Ukraine

“As the situation on the battlefield shows, there is no substitute for modern artillery,” Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.

Norway’s view on long war in Ukraine drives easing of arms export rule

The policy shift comes as nations in Europe begin planning their long-term Ukraine support strategies.

France to give Ukraine more cruise missiles, plans security pact

The weapons are meant to fill an urgent Ukrainian need for long-range strike capabilities.

Belgium’s Cockerill to buy French armored-vehicle maker Arquus

John Cockerill expects defense revenue of €1 billion (U.S. $1.1 billion) by 2026 from the combination of its defense division with Arquus.

France buys 42 Rafale jets for more than $5.5 billion

The purchase comes as French lawmakers express concerns about the Franco-German project to develop a successor to the fighter.

French Navy defends use of million-euro missiles to down Houthi drones

The terrorists' drones may be cheap, but they could still do major damage to the cargo ships they target in the Red Sea, a French admiral said.

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