A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
By Douglas Royce, Forecast International Airbus Helicopters has decided to make Turbomeca’s Arrano turboshaft the exclusive engine for its new twin-engine X4 helicopter, currently in development in France to replace …
Turbomeca’s Arrano Named Exclusive Engine on X4 Helo Read More by Douglas Royce, Forecast International Japan’s Setouchi Holdings is buying Quest Aircraft, the maker of the Kodiak single-engine turboprop. The new deal will provide an influx of capital to Quest …
Setouchi’s Quest Aircraft Buy Could Lead to New Models Read More by Richard Pettibone, Forecast International Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is the dominant aerospace contractor in India, as well as one of Asia’s largest aerospace companies. Employing more than 34,450 technicians, …
HAL Continues Its Slow Push Toward Self-Sufficiency Read More McKesson Corp is the only non-aerospace and defense oriented firm in the top ten this year. The company is a healthcare provider specialist. Source: http://www.usaspending.gov/
Top Ten Federal Contractors for FY 2014 Read More By Raymond Jaworowski, Forecast International Former UTC executive Alain Bellemare has been named the new president and chief executive officer of Bombardier Inc. Bellemare has also become a member of …
Bombardier Hires Outside CEO, Announces New Financing Plan Read More By Bill Ostrove, Forecast International Over the past few years, there has been growing concern in some circles that export restrictions have held U.S. manufacturers back. With the recent economic …
Changing U.S. Export Laws Affect Satellite Production Going Forward Read More By Stuart Slade, Forecast International Speaking before the Surface Navy Association, U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus announced that the Navy would rename the modified Littoral Combat Ships it plans to …
Navy Secretary Uses the F-Word Read More By Richard Pettibone, Forecast International The 2014 tallies are now in, and Boeing has held onto its lead in deliveries with 723 aircraft completed, compared to Airbus’ 629. However, for …
Boeing Holds Delivery Title Again in 2014 While Defense Declines Read More By Stuart Slade, Forecast International Over the next 10 years, at least 133 new submarines are projected to enter service worldwide, according to Forecast International’s 2015 edition of “The Market …
Chinese Construction Drives Submarine Revival Read More By Nicole Auger, Forecast International As Saudi Arabia and the international community mourn the death of Saudi Arabian King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, we are reminded of his reign and what …
Challenges Await Saudi Arabia’s King Salman in the Wake of King Abdullah’s Death Read More