A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by Nicholas Dawson, Forecast International. The countries in West Africa have serious issues to contend with. Not only do the people have to live in fear of terror attacks, hostage …
Crisis in Western Africa: The Rise of Coups Read More
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. In a speech on October 2, European Council President Charles Michel declared that “2022 will be the year of European defense,” indicating that …
European Council President Calls for Greater Strategic Autonomy; Declares 2022 “Year of European Defense” Read More
by Nicholas Dawson, Forecast International. Lebanon is experiencing one of the worst economic collapses in recent history. The currency has lost more than 90 percent of its value; an estimated …
The Lebanese Economic Crisis: How It Happened; the Challenges that Lie Ahead Read More
by Nicholas Dawson, Forecast International. August 15, 2021, is the day that brought the war in Afghanistan full circle. As the American troops were steadily preparing to leave, the Taliban …
An Analysis of the Government Proposed for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Read More
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. On September 7, aerospace components and parts maker TransDigm Group withdrew its preliminary, non-binding 900p/share (GBP7.0 billion / $9.7 billion) offer to acquire …
Clear Path for Parker Hannifin as TransDigm Group Withdraws $9.7 Billion Offer to Acquire Meggitt Read More
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. On August 2, British aerospace and defense company Meggitt announced that it has accepted an offer to be acquired by Parker Hannifin, a …
British Aerospace & Defense Company Meggitt Agrees to $8.8 Billion Takeover by Parker Hannifin Read More
Year of Recovery Continues for Commercial Jet Makers – 737-10 Successfully Completes First Flight by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Boeing and Airbus delivered 79 and 172 commercial jets …
Airbus and Boeing Report Second Quarter 2021 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. For years, Croatia has been in the process of modernizing its air force by replacing older Soviet-era aircraft with both new and secondhand …
Rafale Fighter Jet Acquisition: A Major Leap Forward for the Croatian Air Force Read More
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. According to a government report submitted to the German parliament, new European partners are expected to join the Franco-German Main Ground Combat System …
Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) – Status and Path Forward Read More
The overall market for civil aircraft retrofit and modernization is, of course, directly tied to capacity. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the airline industry in ways it has never been …
Civil Retrofit & Modernization Recovery Led by Cargo Conversions Read More