A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
As the past month has shown, regular, urgent pronouncements and directives from government agencies, especially in the U.S., are becoming a common feature of the Counter-Drone development effort. Meanwhile, recent …
April’s C-UAS Pulse: Policy, Procurement, and Cutting-Edge Trials Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Despite a 72-hour ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin, both Russia and …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (May 9) Read More
Following a record-breaking month of F-35 deliveries, Lockheed Martin is on track to reach the upper end of its annual delivery target of 170 to 190 aircraft. During a January …
Lockheed Martin On Pace For Record F-35 Deliveries In 2025 Read More
Staying ahead in the dynamic defense industry requires a clear understanding of where the Pentagon is investing its resources. That’s why we’re inviting you to an exclusive webcast on Tuesday, …
Unlock Pentagon Spending Insights: Join Our Webinar Tuesday May 13! Read More
The White House made headlines recently by declaring its FY26 defense budget request would break the trillion-dollar mark, but the president’s claims don’t quite hold up to scrutiny. While the …
A Trillion-Dollar Defense Budget That Isn’t Read More
After months of tense wrangling, the U.S. and Ukraine formally signed a natural resource development agreement on April 30, establishing plans for a future partnership that will help Ukraine with …
Minerals and the War Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The United States has announced it will no longer mediate peace talks between …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (May 2) Read More
Canada’s federal election delivered a win for Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party, which secured 169 seats, just shy of the 172 needed to form a majority government. …
Carney Wins as U.S. Trade War Reshapes Canadian Politics Read More
In April, the U.S. Space Force (USSF) formally accepted its latest satellite jamming technology, called Meadowlands, from L3Harris following a successful System Verification Review. Its arrival marks a wider U.S. …
The Open Systems Turn: ‘Meadowlands’ and Flexible Defense Acquisition Read More
Governments around the world are scrambling to acquire hypersonic missiles, seen as the “must-have” weapon for winning future wars. Russia has used its Kh-47 Kinzhal hypersonic missile in combat against …
Hypersonic Weapons Programs Face Scrutiny After ARRW and HALO Setbacks Read More