A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. As the crisis in Ukraine unfolded in 2014, risk perceptions stirred across the European continent. Defense policy reassessments skewed depending on …
Prioritization of Defense in Europe Depends upon Geography Read MoreBy Richard Sterk, Naval Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Best described as an umbrella-type program overseen by the U.S. Navy, the Ocean Warfighting Environment Applied Research program covers a wide variety …
A Good Water Fight Requires Research and Planning Read MoreBy Andrew Dardine, Electronics Analyst, Forecast International. On October 28, the U.S. Navy awarded Boeing an $897.5 million contract for the procurement of 15 EA-18G Growler aircraft, plus their airborne …
EA-18G Production Contract a Big Boost for Jamming System Read MoreBy Matthew Beres, Airborne Retrofit & Modernization Analyst, Forecast International. The Eurofighter Typhoon has had quite the roller coaster ride this year. Germany suspended deliveries of the aircraft and grounded …
The Eurofighter Typhoon’s Roller Coaster Ride Read Moreby C. Zachary Hofer, Electronics Analyst, Forecast International. As part of the U.S. Air Force’s ongoing effort to extend the service life of its fighter assets, on October 30, 2015, …
USAF Reinforces Commitment to Renew F-15 Electronics Capabilities Read MoreBy Richard Sterk, Senior Defense Analyst, Forecast International. A U.S. military aero-surveillance system blimp, used primarily for defense, recently went on the offense when it broke from its moorings and …
Runaway Aircraft Takes Out Power Lines, Crash-Lands Read Moreby Ed Nebinger, Forecast International. Forecast International has just released its blockbuster report titled, “The U.S. Aerospace/Defense Industry in World Context, Current Status & Forecast 2016-2029.” Over 450 pages in …
New FI Report on State of the Aerospace/Defense Industry Read Moreby Shaun McDougall, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. The White House and congressional leaders announced a budget deal to increase spending limits for the Department of Defense in FY16 and …
U.S. Budget Deal Provides Relief as Long-Term Uncertainty Lingers Read Moreby Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. Northrop Grumman secured its position as a military aircraft producer when the U.S. Air Force selected it to produce the …
Northrop Grumman Outlook Strengthens with LRS-B Win Read MoreBy Matthew Beres, Airborne Retrofit & Modernization Analyst, Forecast International. You’ve heard it before, a bit of a broken record – often highlighted along with the Rafale multirole fighter roller-coaster …
Old Cat, Old Nukes, New Tricks Read More