A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
California-based defense startup Anduril has unveiled the prototype Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XL-AUV) for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The initiative is a collaborative effort that includes the …
Anduril’s Ghost Shark XL-AUV Makes its Australian Debut Read More
Total global defense spending grew at its fastest pace in the last decade from 2022 to 2023, as governments respond to security crises unfolding around the world. Combined military …
Global Defense Spending Annual Snapshot – Part 1 Read More
Canada issued a new defense policy that calls for an increase in defense spending for new equipment and to bolster the military’s presence in the Arctic and abroad. However, the policy …
New Canadian Defense Policy Promises Increased Spending but Leaves Some Questions Unanswered Read More
Sea Air Space Panel Offers Updates on AUKUS Program Since its announcement in September 2021, the Australia, United Kingdom, U.S., or AUKUS trilateral security pact has sparked interest and promised …
AUKUS: Trilateral Security Agreement Update – Sea Air Space 2024 Read More
The Serbian government is close to signing a contract for the purchase of French-made fighter jets. This week, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic made a visit to France, where he held …
Serbia Close to Signing Rafale Deal Read More
The German government is planning to sign contracts in the coming months as part of an effort to modernize the country’s military, starting with the acquisition of new frigates and …
Germany to Sign EUR7 Billion Frigate, APC Contracts Read More
Australian shipbuilding giant Austal shot down a takeover offer worth $662 million from South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean. The deal was deemed unlikely to gain approval from regulators due to Austal’s …
Defense Contract Concerns Sink Hanwha Ocean’s Bid for Austal Read More
Indra Sistemas has begun an ambitious plan to become the national champion for Spain’s defense and aerospace and expand beyond its borders within the next decade. Under a new strategy, …
Indra Sets Sights on Spanish Defense Crown, Eyes Growth in Europe and Beyond Read More
BY SAM SKOVE, Staff Writer, Defense One The Army’s towed howitzers, many of which have been sent to Ukraine, are becoming increasingly obsolete, U.S. Army Futures Command head Gen. James …
The future is ‘not bright’ for towed artillery, Army general says Read More
Recent, major radar acquisitions by European nations have shown a spotlight on an increasingly important program, the Thales-led SMART-L family. In September 2023, Eurosam and Thales signed a contract for …
European Air Defense Needs Drive Strong Demand for SMART-L Radar Read More