Kuwait Orders F/A-18
Kuwait has placed an order for F/A-18E/F fighter jets. On March 30, 2018, the U.S. Department of Defense awarded Boeing a $1.2 billion contract for the production of 28 F/A-18 …
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Uzbek Order for Mi-35s Confirmed
A Russian official has confirmed an Uzbek order for Mi-35s. Speaking to reporters at the ArmHiTec exhibition, the deputy head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, Vladimir Drozhzhov, stated, …
Uzbek Order for Mi-35s Confirmed Read MoreIs Croatian Interest in Argentine Border Control Radars Real or Just Politi-Speak?
by C. Zachary Hofer, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. An official Argentine government report indicates that during her visit to the country in mid-March, Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović and her counterpart, Argentine …
Is Croatian Interest in Argentine Border Control Radars Real or Just Politi-Speak? Read More Russia Marketing the Buk-M3 for Export
Russia is marketing the latest version of the Buk, called the Viking. The Viking air-defense missile system (ADMS), the export version of the Buk-M3, is now officially being advertised to …
Russia Marketing the Buk-M3 for Export Read More U.S. Sees No Indication of Iraq S-400 Purchase
The U.S. has not seen an indication that Iraq is seeking to acquiring the S-400 from Russia. Speaking to media, U.S. Brig. Gen. Andrew Croft said that the U.S. has …
U.S. Sees No Indication of Iraq S-400 Purchase Read More Qatar Option for Rafales Comes Into Effect
A Qatari order for more Dassault Rafale fighter jets has come into effect. In a statement on March 27, 2018, Dassault Aviation announced that a Qatari order for a dozen …
Qatar Option for Rafales Comes Into Effect Read MoreTurkmenistan’s President Snubs Central Asian Summit
by Derek Bisaccio, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. On March 15, 2018, four Central Asian leaders met at an important summit in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, to discuss regional …
Turkmenistan’s President Snubs Central Asian Summit Read MoreAirbus Navigates through a Challenging Year and Lands with a More Stable Outlook
by Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. Airbus had quite the tumultuous year, with corruption investigations, aircraft delivery delays due to engine issues, doubts over the A380’s …
Airbus Navigates through a Challenging Year and Lands with a More Stable Outlook Read More Saudi Arabia Received THAAD Discount
Saudi Arabia reportedly receive a discount from the U.S. to purchase the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. On March 21, 2018, Bloomberg News reported in regards to U.S.-Saudi arms …
Saudi Arabia Received THAAD Discount Read MoreRaytheon to Improve B-2 Antennas Under $40 Million Contract Mod
by Matthew Beres, Airborne Retrofit & Modernization Analyst, Forecast International. Raytheon was recently awarded a $39.9 million contract modification to produce an additional two B-2 antenna tool aids. This brings …
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