A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by Matthew Beres, Airborne Retrofit & Modernization Analyst, Forecast International. BAE Systems recently announced the development of semi-autonomous software under the Distributed Battle Management program. The DBM program of the …
BAE Systems’ Semi-Autonomous Software Speeds Combat Decisions in Contested Environments Read Moreby C. Zachary Hofer, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. It’s official. The U.S. Air Force has taken formal steps to implement its stated intention to abandon the JSTARS Recap program. In the …
JSTARS Replacement Program Canceled Yet Again Read Moreby Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. In a move aimed at gaining even more critical mass in its information technology services, General Dynamics has agreed …
General Dynamics Expands IT Offerings with $9.6 billion CSRA Buy Read Moreby Andrew Dardine, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Like a prizefighter needing a sparring partner between bouts, next-generation fighter aircraft and their operators require constant testing and training. They simply …
Electronic Warfare Simulation: Making Today’s Fighter Jets Ready for Real World Engagement Read Moreby C. Zachary Hofer, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Aselsan, one of Turkey’s largest defense electronics companies, has formed a business partnership with Rocketsan and defense industry research development institute TUBITAK SAGE …
Turkey’s Aselsan to Develop National Long-Range Defense System Read Moreby Matthew Beres, Airborne Retrofit & Modernization Analyst, Forecast International. GDC Middle East was recently awarded a contract by Sierra Nevada Corporation to upgrade two King Air 350 aircraft to …
Recent Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Retrofits Read Moreby C. Zachary Hofer, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. During Dubai Airshow 2017, held from November 12-16, Thales and the UAE armed forces announced their intention to sign a contract to modernize …
UAE’s Potential Mirage 2000-9 Upgrade Expected to Include RDY-3 Radar and TALIOS Pod Read MoreBy Richard Sterk, Defense Electronics Analyst, Forecast International. The older generation Eledone (technology- based) sonars such as the TSM-2233 are being phased out by newer sonars like the S-Cube and …
S-Cube the Sonar of Choice for New Submarines Read Moreby Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. While new aircraft orders have slowed lately, the production of commercial aircraft is exceptionally vibrant. Airbus and Boeing are maintaining …
UTC Aerospace Systems Even More Formidable With Rockwell Collins Read Moreby C. Zachary Hofer, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Production of Harris Corp’s ALQ-99 airborne tactical jammer is expected to end in 2018, following the production of 34 units from 2017 through …
Production of ALQ-99 Jammer Wrapping Up, but Sizable O&M Support Expected Read More