A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The Russo-Ukrainian War has shattered the perception that Vladimir Putin is the leader of a military superpower. In nearly two years of fighting, Russia has been unable to defeat Ukraine …
How Russo-Ukrainian War Could Undermine Moscow’s Missile Exports Read More
Bolo is a science fiction series that centers on an autonomous tank with hyper-intelligence. While still a future fantasy, the initial steps towards the eventual fielding of such a weapon …
What is Old is New Again: War Spurs Ukrainian Investment in UGVs Read More
The MGM-140 ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) has entered combat, again. This time, the ATACMS is making its first appearance in Ukraine. This is also the first use of this …
Will ATACMS Turn the Tide in Ukraine? Read More
Israel may be facing the heaviest barrage of rockets fired by Gaza-based terrorists in years. Thousands of rockets are hitting indiscriminately over a wide swath of southern Israel. Israel’s Iron …
Israel’s Iron Dome, Can It Endure? Read More
“The tank is dead. Long live the tank.” There has been no shortage of foolish ideas throughout history, and many such utterances will come in the future. Future conflicts would …
Anti-Armor Missile Market Forecast to Climb to Over $16 Billion in War’s Wake Read More
The Russo-Ukrainian War has been effective in showcasing the capability of certain weapon systems. Case in point, the NASAMS, developed by Raytheon and Kongsberg. This medium-range air defense system uses …
Fighting in Ukraine Boosts Interest in NASAMS Read More
Let’s take a roundabout journey. Trust me, I do have a point. Sadly, in this world nothing lasts forever: Saturday morning cartoons, American Bandstand, Tab soda (OK, in the latter …
Commentary: Nothing Lasts Forever . . . Read More
All good things come to an end. The Banana Splits show, March Madness, and summer vacation come to mind. Their time with us is finite. (Tab soda, Earth shoes, and …
HELLFIRE Production Fades Read More
Loitering munitions are making a name for themselves in Ukraine. These weapons are taking a heavy toll on Russian and Ukrainian troops and equipment. Loitering munitions are changing warfare, …
Loitering Munitions Will Change Warfare – Until Air Defense Catches Up Read More
Russia says it is increasing monthly missile production rates. The war in Ukraine is consuming missiles far faster than Moscow had anticipated. Even the large pre-war Russian inventory of tactical …
Can Russia Really Ramp Up Missile Production? Read More