A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
AI for Cyber Mania If you follow the news – any of it will do – you likely have heard that artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber have joined in a …
Cybersecurity Is a Dance, Not a Fortress: AI for Cyber in U.S. National Security Read More
Forecast International attended this year’s Air & Space Forces Association conference in National Harbor, Maryland, that showcased several new products and emerging market trends. SkyCourier UX Textron Aviation and Merlin …
Trends in UAS at AFA 2026 Read More
The $4.8 billion U.S. Army contract awarded Tuesday to Northrop Grumman for their Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system signals a major expansion of an already critical program. The vital self-protection …
Multi-Billion Dollar Contract Signals Growing Demand for Advanced Countermeasures Read More
When it comes to systems-based drone defense, mobility, adaptability, cost-per-shot value, and combat effectiveness are just some of the factors planners are considering, whether for fast-tracking development of certain technologies, …
Choosing All-of-the Above: New Trends in Layered C-UAS Defense Read More
The U.S. Army has selected Hanwha Defense USA to provide prototype 155mm self-propelled howitzers for its Mobile Tactical Cannon program, awarding the South Korean defense company an agreement worth …
Hanwha Secures First Major U.S. Army Contract to Supply K9 Howitzer Prototypes Read More
In some ways, the early days of Lockheed Martin’s SPY-7 radar – derived from the same architecture as the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) funded and tested by the U.S. …
The SPY-7 Redemption Arc Read More
The U.S. Army has been attempting to replace the M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) for decades with no viable results. The BAE Systems-designed IFV has been in service since …
XM30: The Army’s Bet on the Future of Ground Combat Read More
On July 9, 2026, the Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) 401 released a new handbook designed to help government, industry, and academic audiences develop a common understanding around the basic …
The Pentagon’s New C-UAS Handbook: What’s Inside and Why it Matters Read More
The New York Times is reporting that the new Air Force One, a luxury Boeing 747-8 given to the White House by the Qatari government, was left behind after its …
Countermeasures System Needed for New Air Force One is Standard Issue for Military and Heads of State Read More
PHOENIX, Arizona — Honeywell Aerospace began trading as an independent publicly traded company under the ticker HONA on the Nasdaq on June 29, marking the latest milestone in Honeywell International’s …
Honeywell Aerospace Launches as Standalone Firm Amid U.S. Defense Buildup Read More