A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by Markus Elken, Defense Analyst, Forecast International. Boeing’s CH-47 Chinook, in service since the Vietnam War, is currently the U.S. Army’s only heavy-lift cargo helicopter. With such a long and …
CH-47 Block II Upgrade: State of the State Read More
by Thomas Dolzall, Defense Analyst, Forecast International. On September 10, the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) under the Japanese Ministry of Defense announced that it had selected the three …
Japan Lines Up Contenders for Its New Armored Personnel Carrier Read More
Both Companies Report Weak Orders & Deliveries – 737 MAX Technical Review to Release Observations, Findings, and Recommendations Soon. by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Boeing and Airbus …
Airbus and Boeing Report August 2019 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
By Ray Jaworowski, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. Data generated by Forecast International through its innovative Platinum Forecast System 4.0 indicate that several planned new-start acquisition programs will kick-start demand in …
Asia to Lead Light Military Rotorcraft Market Over the Next 15 Years Read More
U.S. Manufacturers Deliver 380 Aircraft – Down 48 Units from Q2 2018 by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) reports that manufacturers showed …
World General Aviation Aircraft Shipments Up 2.8% in Second Quarter 2019 Read More
by Andrew Dardine, Military Electronics Analyst, Forecast International. After years of planning and development, the ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) is now steadily transitioning to full production and deployment. The …
The Future Is Now for the Next Generation Jammer Read More
by Larry Dickerson, Missile Systems Analyst, Forecast International. The SPIKE anti-armor weapon is one of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems‘ most successful missiles. Over 30,000 missiles are on order from 32 …
IDF Largest SPIKE Missile Customer, But Europe a Fertile Ground for Orders Read More
by Douglas Royce, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. The Airbus A320 family of narrowbody airliners is now the only application for the APS 3200 auxiliary power unit. Pratt & Whitney …
Airbus A320 Family Production Increases, Driving Demand for APS 3200 APUs Read More
In today’s podcast, the Forecast Roundtable continues its discussion regarding rising tension between the U.S. and Iran. Senior International Military Markets analyst Daniel Darling speaks to Forecast International analysts Matthew …
Forecast Roundtable – Tensions Rising with Iran, Part 2 Read More
Boeing Conducts 500th 737 MAX Test Flight – Targets Early Q4 Return to Service by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Boeing and Airbus delivered 19 and 69 commercial …
Airbus and Boeing Report July 2019 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More