A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
When Russia launched its multi-front invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the Kremlin anticipated a swift decapitation operation to dismantle the country’s government and military within weeks. Years later, …
How Ukraine’s Ground Robots Are Rewriting the Rules of War Read More
BAE Systems unveiled its Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon System (MDACS) at the Association of the United States Army’s LANPAC Symposium on May 15, 2026, offering a potential solution to the crippling …
Has BAE Systems Cracked The Air Defense Cost Gap? Read More
The TArgeting Long-Range Identification Optronic System, or TALIOS, is an electro-optical, dual-use laser designation pod for targeting and reconnaissance. It is produced by French defense firm Thales as the successor …
The TALIOS Targeting Pod: Features and Prospects Read More
German defense industrial giant Rheinmetall has submitted a non-binding bid to acquire German Naval Yards Kiel (GNYK), a key shipyard on the Baltic Sea coast. The bid, announced by company …
Rheinmetall’s GNYK Bid Raises Stakes in German Naval Shipbuilding Race Read More
Since the start of military operations against Iran, U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft have been participating in multiple missions, launching from the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Gerald …
A Multi-Billion Dollar “Ghost” and the Rise of Electronic Attack Read More
Mythos Preview Makes Its Debut On April 7th, American artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic shared news that it had developed a new model, “Mythos Preview.” It claims that Mythos supersedes …
Anthropic’s “Mythos” Strikes Fear in the Hearts of Cyber Defenders Read More
Over the coming weeks, the big story for counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) procurement and operations will likely remain the U.S./Israeli joint attack on Iran and how military forces and neighboring …
With War in the Middle East, Counter-Drone Responds Read More
Leonardo has completed its acquisition of Iveco Group’s defence division for approximately EUR1.6 billion ($1.84 billion), finalizing a deal that gives the Italian aerospace and defence conglomerate full ownership of …
Italy Consolidates Defense Industry as Leonardo Absorbs Iveco’s Military Vehicle Business Read More
Rheinmetall AG recorded consolidated sales of €9.9 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, representing a 29% increase over the €7.7 billion reported in the previous year. Operating profit for the …
European Rearmament Push Drives Rheinmetall Sales and Record Defense Backlog in 2025 Read More
Embraer Defense & Security and Valkyrie Aero are expanding the mission capabilities of the A-29 Super Tucano by integrating artificial intelligence to counter unmanned aerial systems. The partnership incorporates Valkyrie’s …
Embraer Adds AI to A-29 Super Tucano to Target Shahed-Class Drone Threats Read More