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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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A handful of Blue Bear drones are seen in a field during artificial intelligence and autonomy testing among AUKUS partners in April 2023.

Survival of the quickest: Military leaders aim to unleash, control AI

At a Paris summit on artificial intelligence, defense officials from around the world ponder what's in store for artificial intelligence in warfare.

4 weeks ago

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.

3 months ago

Germany to supply Ukraine with IRIS-T systems in $1.4 billion package

The package also includes drones and drone-defense systems, demining vehicles, satellite communications and electronic warfare equipment.

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Rudy Ruitenberg

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Survival of the quickest: Military leaders aim to unleash, control AI

At a Paris summit on artificial intelligence, defense officials from around the world ponder what's in store for artificial intelligence in warfare.

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.

Germany to supply Ukraine with IRIS-T systems in $1.4 billion package

The package also includes drones and drone-defense systems, demining vehicles, satellite communications and electronic warfare equipment.

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