A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
PLA Rocket Force units participating in a parade for the PRC’s 70th anniversary in Beijing. Source – People’s Republic of China As China enters its 15th Five‑Year Plan (2026–2030), Beijing …
Analysis of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and Its Expected Impact on China’s Military Modernization Read More
General Atomics depiction of the Common Hypersonic Glide Body prototype. Image – General Atomics Hypersonic weapons are reshaping modern military competitions. As the U.S. advances its capabilities, understanding the structure, …
An Overview of Current U.S. Hypersonic Missile Developments Read More
The U.K.’s successful testing of quantum atomic clocks aboard submarines provides validation for further research in quantum integration in underwater environments. These trials are not only advancing GPS-independent navigation but …
The Future of Submarine Tracking Through Quantum Research and the AUKUS Partnership Read More
The proposed U.S.-ROK partnership for the new Next Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS) program could mark a strategic shift in expanding U.S. naval presence in the Indo-Pacific. Facing challenges in shipbuilding …
NGLS Program Puts South Korea’s Advanced Shipbuilding Front and Center for US Navy Read More