A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Even by the already busy ticker of news regarding the advancement of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) technology, recent weeks have seen an intense flurry of reported events related to the …
A March of Progress for Counter-UAS Technology Read More
Canada has announced plans to purchase a new Arctic over-the-horizon radar (A-OTHR) system from BAE Systems Australia for more than CAD 6 billion ($4 billion). The system, known as the …
Canada Buying $4 Billion Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar from Australia Read More
The demand for ground military vehicle protection worldwide has increased dramatically in recent years with the steadily growing threat of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or more commonly, drones. At an …
New Counter-Drone Capability and New Markets Raise Profile of Advanced Vehicle Protection System Read More
A recent arms sale announced by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has highlighted the rising demand for GPS anti-jamming technology. The approved Foreign Military Sale, revealed on January …
Rising Demand for GPS Anti-Jamming Technology Read More
The U.S. State Department recently approved a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Egypt of M1A1 Abrams tank refurbishment, support, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $4.6 billion. The …
Massive Abrams Tank Refurbishment Sale to Egypt Features Advanced Electro-Optical Sensors Read More
Beyond actually developing innovative technologies, advancing the U.S. Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) effort means conducting nearly constant training exercises and test and evaluation events. As the geopolitical scene …
Multi-Nation Training Efforts and Real World Use Help Advance $9.5 Billion JADC2 Effort Read More
Last month, L3Harris won a $587.3 million, five-year contract from the U.S. Navy for the EA-18G-based, Next Generation Jammer Low-Band program. The order advances production of test articles and fleet …
Half-Billion Contract to L3Harris Highlights Next Generation Jammer Advancement Read More
With the rapid, global rise in the development of counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) technology, and the emergence of countless systems offering unique solutions, a handful of these are rising to …
U.S. Interest Helps Raise Profile of Active Counter-Drone System Read More
As the worldwide threat of improvised explosive devices has not only remained strong but has evolved with new technological advancements, the demand for long-running, workhorse systems like the Joint Counter …
Evolving Threats Helps Push Strong Demand for Counter-IED Technology Read More
The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is making significant strides in bolstering its Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) capabilities with the development of a Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon …
UK Developing Drone Killing Radio Weapon Read More