A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by Matthew Beres, Airborne Retrofit & Modernization Analyst, Forecast International. Europe and North America both experienced devastating wildfires in 2017, part of a current trend that pits suburban sprawl against …
Babcock International Awarded Contract by Italy for Airborne Firefighting Service Read More
A Russian official has confirmed an Uzbek order for Mi-35s. Speaking to reporters at the ArmHiTec exhibition, the deputy head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, Vladimir Drozhzhov, stated, …
Uzbek Order for Mi-35s Confirmed Read Moreby C. Zachary Hofer, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. An official Argentine government report indicates that during her visit to the country in mid-March, Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović and her counterpart, Argentine …
Is Croatian Interest in Argentine Border Control Radars Real or Just Politi-Speak? Read More Russia is marketing the latest version of the Buk, called the Viking. The Viking air-defense missile system (ADMS), the export version of the Buk-M3, is now officially being advertised to …
Russia Marketing the Buk-M3 for Export Read More The U.S. has not seen an indication that Iraq is seeking to acquiring the S-400 from Russia. Speaking to media, U.S. Brig. Gen. Andrew Croft said that the U.S. has …
U.S. Sees No Indication of Iraq S-400 Purchase Read Moreby Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. With its restructuring a resounding success, Spirit AeroSystems is investing in growing its core operations to meet demand. As Spirit …
Spirit AeroSystems Set to Expand Fabrication and Defense Portfolio Read More A Qatari order for more Dassault Rafale fighter jets has come into effect. In a statement on March 27, 2018, Dassault Aviation announced that a Qatari order for a dozen …
Qatar Option for Rafales Comes Into Effect Read Moreby Matthew Beres, Airborne Retrofit & Modernization Analyst, Forecast International. SR Technics recently announced a partnership with Invert Robotics to implement a robotics solution that will enhance its aircraft maintenance …
MRO Robotics Enhancing Aircraft Inspections Read Moreby Derek Bisaccio, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. On March 15, 2018, four Central Asian leaders met at an important summit in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, to discuss regional …
Turkmenistan’s President Snubs Central Asian Summit Read Moreby Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. Airbus had quite the tumultuous year, with corruption investigations, aircraft delivery delays due to engine issues, doubts over the A380’s …
Airbus Navigates through a Challenging Year and Lands with a More Stable Outlook Read More