A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments A recent Gallup poll indicates that most Ukrainians now favor a negotiated end …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (August 8) Read More
A Boeing F-15EX Eagle II on the flight line at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan in June. Image – 2nd Lt. Elise Wahlstrom via DVIDS. Recent second-quarter reports from …
Fighter Deliveries at 2025 Mid-Year Show Pressures for U.S. Primes Read More
On August 5, the Australian government announced its decision to adopt Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class frigate design to fulfill the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) requirement for a new class of six …
Silent Currents: The Strategic Significance of Australia’s Frigate Choice Read More
Australia’s Department of Defense announced this week that, after a close race, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) had emerged victorious in its bid to fill the country’s General Purpose Frigate (GPF) …
Mitsubishi Wins Landmark Deal to Supply Mogami Frigates to Australia Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments At a UN Security Council meeting, a U.S. diplomat announced that President Trump …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (August 1) Read More
Leonardo S.p.A. has signed a binding agreement to buy Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) from Iveco Group for an enterprise value of EUR1.7 billion ($1.96 billion), a move the Italian aerospace conglomerate says …
Leonardo to Acquire Iveco Defence Vehicles in €1.7 Billion Deal, Becomes Land-Systems “Prime” Read More
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is preparing to launch a competitive procurement process to replace its aging Hawk T1 and T2 advanced jet trainers, a decision formalized by Defence …
Global Contenders Emerge for UK’s Next Generation Jet Trainer Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The Verkhovna Rada passed a law targeting the independence of two anti-corruption institutions …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (July 25) Read More
Not long ago, it was fashionable to deride Artificial Intelligence (AI) as merely another example of Natural Stupidity. Recent technical advancements have made the sentiment unpalatable. No one wants to …
Intelligent Partnership in War: DARPA’s Neuro-Symbolic AI Program Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments President Donald Trump announced a new push to arm Ukraine and threatened Russia …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (July 18) Read More