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’s Macron doesn’t rule out sending troops to Ukraine

European leaders are weighing five new initiatives to help Ukraine, with some steps requiring "some elements of deployment," the French president said.

Patria teams up with local firms for Germany’s new armored troop ride

The Finnish company is touting German industry participation in the Fuchs-replacement offer, responding to lawmakers's concerns over a foreign design.

Saab, Kongsberg post record orders as Europe boosts defense spending

European countries have realized they must spend more on defense to deter Russia, according to Saab's chief executive.

Netherlands considers creating tank battalion, but needs funding

Furthermore, such a decision would be up to the next government.

Netherlands halts F-16 sale to US firm, will send to Ukraine instead

The jets will help Ukraine supress Russian air-defense systems and may ease the strain on the country’s own air defenses by intercepting cruise missiles.

France orders €1.1 billion of cannons, vehicles and helicopters

France has budgeted €413 billion euros for the armed forces in its 2024-2030 military programming law, a 40% increase over the previous period.

Italy orders four SAMP/T new-generation air defense systems

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created urgency among European countries to beef up air defense, as well as replace systems donated to Ukraine.

Europeans set up corridor for rushing NATO troops eastward

Germany, the Netherlands and Poland are planning a pilot project for ferrying troops and equipment across the continent in the event of a crisis.

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