A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $1 billion contract modification to continue its support for the U.S. Navy’s Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic weapons program, the Department of Defense announced. …
Lockheed Martin Awarded $1 Billion U.S. Navy Contract for Hypersonic Missile Work Read More
BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc., based in Rockville, Maryland, has been awarded a $7.97 million contract modification to provide continued support for the U.S. Navy’s nuclear-armed Sea-Launched Cruise …
BAE Systems Secures Contract to Support Sea-Launched Cruise Missile Program Read More
Routinely overlooked, anti-radiation missiles continue to play a key role in modern warfare. Had Russia conducted an extensive suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) operation at the start of its …
Anti-Radiation Missile Market Grows as More Countries Develop Own Weapons Read More
Governments around the world are scrambling to acquire hypersonic missiles, seen as the “must-have” weapon for winning future wars. Russia has used its Kh-47 Kinzhal hypersonic missile in combat against …
Hypersonic Weapons Programs Face Scrutiny After ARRW and HALO Setbacks Read More
Since returning to the White House, the Trump administration has voiced its desire for an Iron Dome for America that would, in essence, reprise for the U.S. what the …
A Backgrounder on Trump’s Golden Dome for America Read More
Once the war with Ukraine ends, Moscow will face an uncertain future in the surface-to-air missile (SAM) system market. Among the many lessons of the Russo-Ukrainian War is that governments …
Russia May Face Uncertain Future in Air Defense Market Read More
The U.S. Army has decided not to pursue a new interceptor missile to replace the venerable Patriot air defense missile, according to Maj. Gen. Frank Lozano, program executive officer for …
U.S. Army Scraps Program to Replace Patriot Interceptor Read More
“This time, for sure, the tank is dead.” Despite the repeated predictions of the tank’s demise, the anti-armor missile market continues to thrive. The ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War has once again …
Russo-Ukrainian War Fuels Demand for Anti-Tank Missiles Read More
The U.S. Air Force recently awarded Lockheed Martin a sole-source $3.2 billion firm-fixed-price, undefinitized contract for procurement of AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff (JASSM) missiles and AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM). …
Lockheed Martin Awarded $3.2 Billion USAF Missile Contract Read More
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed off on four weapons programs on April 26, comprising procurement of SM-3 missiles, a new air-to-air missile, frigates, and a Close-In Weapon …
South Korea Approves SM-3 Buy, Plus New Air-to-Air Missile and Fourth Batch of Frigates Read More