A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The Canadian government has submitted a letter of request through the United States government’s Foreign Military Sales for the potential procurement of up to 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol …
Canada Moves a Step Closer to Buying P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft Read More
Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand recently traveled to the U.S. to meet with Boeing officials to discuss military programs, and reports suggest topics included the potential sale of 14 P-8A …
Canada Considering P-8A Purchase from Boeing Read More
For a comprehensive view of the impact of the B-21 Raider, Conference Appropriations Bill Air Force Aircraft Funding is a good place to start. B-21 Raider funding is ramping up …
Meet the B-21 Raider Read More
The war in Ukraine has had a significant impact on U.S. munitions stockpiles, and lawmakers are taking action to make it easier for the Pentagon to replenish those munitions. Washington …
Congress Gives Go-Ahead for Multiyear Munitions Buys Read More
The FY23 National Defense Authorization Act released by Congress this week recommends adding $4.7 billion to the FY23 budget for Navy shipbuilding programs, which would lift the shipbuilding account to …
Defense Policy Bill Adds Third Destroyer, Boosts Amphib Funding Read More
The White House has asked Congress to approve an additional $37.7 billion in aid for Ukraine. The package includes $21.7 billion in security assistance that would flow through the Pentagon, …
White House Seeks Additional $38 Billion for Ukraine Read More
So far this year, four defense committees in Congress have put their own unique spin on the FY23 defense budget while taking the administration’s request and other funding recommendations into …
How FY23 Defense Legislation Will Impact DoD Acquisition Programs Read More
The U.S. on Thursday announced a $675 million security assistance package for Ukraine, marking the 20th time the Biden administration has utilized drawdown authority to transfer existing U.S. equipment into …
U.S. Aid Continues to Flow into Ukraine Read More
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday released a public version of his 2022 Navigation Plan (NAVPLAN) that includes details of the Navy’s desire for a fleet of 373 battle …
New Details Emerge about U.S. Navy’s Desired Fleet Size Read More
U.S. shipbuilding spending is about to drastically increase, with a projected budget of $30.1 billion for the next five years as opposed to the $24.1 billion spent in the past …
U.S. Shipbuilding Budget Exceeds $30 Billion Read More