A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Recent months have produced a blur of activity in the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) market segment, most notably with developments related to the Air Force’s CCA or drone loyal wingman …
U.S. CCAs: Breaking Down the Field 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 longest government shutdown in history has finally ended, but what does that mean for the Pentagon’s FY26 budget? It took well over a month for lawmakers to resolve the …
After the Shutdown: What Comes Next for the Pentagon’s FY26 Budget? Read More
The one near certainty of the C-UAS story is that there will probably never be a single, universal solution to address all the varieties of threats that hostile drone operators …
Counter-Drone Goes Mobile, and More October C-UAS Developments Read More
The landscape of defense contracting in FY2024 was shaped by a mix of geopolitical urgency, technological evolution, and industrial adaptation. As the Pentagon sharpened its focus on strategic competition with …
Top 100 Defense Contractors 2024 Read More
Our latest video and white paper take a deep dive into the Top 100 U.S. defense contractors for FY2024 and the Top Ten Programs driving FY2026 spending. From record Pentagon …
Inside the FY2026 Defense Landscape: Who’s Winning and What’s Next Read More
If Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being developed in a financial bubble, and if this bubble bursts, several defense-related trends may be set into motion. First, defense contractors selling AI products …
The AI Bubble in Defense: What to Expect in a Burst 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
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA has announced plans to restructure its operations by creating two independent, publicly listed companies, aimed at sharpening strategic focus across its business segments. Under the proposal, Kongsberg …
Kongsberg Sharpens Focus on Defense, Spins Off Maritime Business Read More
What good is a large inventory of tanks, armored vehicles and tactical trucks if they are rarely available or meet their mission requirements? That’s the question the U.S. Army – …
The U.S. Armed Services Have a Vehicle Serviceability Problem on Their Hands Read More