A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
BlueHalo has successfully conducted a live fire testing of its Next-Generation Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) Missile (NGCM), designated Freedom Eagle-1 (FE-1). In January, at Yuma Proving Ground, three Controlled Test …
BlueHalo FE-1 C-UAS Missile Progresses Towards 2025 Demonstration Read More
Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH recently showcased the Kodiak armored engineer vehicle at a commanders’ conference for the Polish military engineer corps. The demonstration took place in late February at the Ostrowo …
Rheinmetall Demonstrates Kodiak Armored Engineer Vehicle in Poland Read More
KNDS and Texelis announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to begin exclusive negotiations for KNDS France to acquire Texelis’ Defense business. The proposed acquisition would …
KNDS to Acquire Texelis Defense Business Read More
The German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) has approved the formation of a joint venture between Germany’s defense systems producer Rheinmetall AG and Leonardo S.p.A., an Italian aerospace and defense company. …
Rheinmetall and Leonardo JV Receives Approval, to Focus on Italian Army Programs Read More
Sweden has embarked on a significant military modernization program, highlighted by a SEK17.2 billion ($1.54 billion) investment in its tank fleet. This substantial deal with KNDS Deutschland will see the …
Sweden to Significantly Enhance its Tank Forces Read More
Germany has approved the purchase of four additional Type 212CD submarines from thyssenkrupp Marine System (TKMS) in a deal valued at EUR4.7 billion ($4.92 billion). In addition, Norway has indicated …
German Government Orders Four More Type 212CD Submarines Read More KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall, through their joint venture ArGe D-LBO (Working group for digitalizing land-based operations), was awarded a EUR1.98 billion ($2.07 billion) contract from the German Federal Office of …
German Army Embarks on €3.2 Billion Digital Transformation with KNDS and Rheinmetall Read More
Portugal has awarded a contract to Turkish defense company STM for the construction of two Auxiliary Oiler Replenisher and Logistics Ships (AOR+) for the Portuguese Navy. STM’s proposal was chosen …
Portugal Selects Turkish Firm STM to Build Two Advanced Logistics Ships Read More
The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has announced a $780 million deal with Israel Shipyards to acquire five advanced ‘Reshef’ missile ships. Approved by the Ministerial Procurement Committee and the …
Israel Approves $780 Million Deal for New Navy Missile Ships Read More
Nammo has begun construction on a new munition production facility in Raufoss. This expansion will increase the company’s production capacity for artillery ammunition and rocket engines. The project is part …
Nammo Begins Construction of New Ammunition Plant in Norway Read More