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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European firms plan exo-atmospheric interceptor for 2027 test
Bliksem EXO is meant to defeat ballistic threats including Russia’s intermediate-range Oreshnik missile with separating and maneuvering re-entry vehicles.
Ukraine agrees on plan to acquire 16 Rafale jets, France’s Macron says
Ukraine has agreed on a plan to acquire 16 Rafale fighter jets from France together with the accompanying weapon systems, along with air-defense equipment.
Helsing raises $1.8 billion in Europe’s biggest defense-startup round
Defense technology has been one of the fastest-growing areas of venture capital funding on the back of rising military budgets, and in Europe especially.
Europe’s Hydis project settles on concept for hypersonic interceptor
Europe's push to field a hypersonic-defense interceptor will come down to two competing projects.
Rheinmetall, MBDA to develop laser weapon for German Navy
Rheinmetall and MBDA aim to field an operational laser weapon for the German Navy in 2029.
Thales to buy French underwater-drone maker Exail in $4.5 billion deal
Industry champions in France and Italy move to consolidate their positions in a growing market for unmanned underwater naval equipment.
Tank maker KNDS delays stock listing, citing defense-market volatility
“KNDS and its shareholders will continue to monitor the capital markets conditions closely and stand ready to resume the IPO process," the company said.
In ‘red hot’ counter-drone market, Echodyne CEO sees radar demand boom
Defeating drones starts with detection, and suppliers of relatively small and affordable radars are rushing to meet global demand.
