A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has announced a $780 million deal with Israel Shipyards to acquire five advanced ‘Reshef’ missile ships. Approved by the Ministerial Procurement Committee and the …
Israel Approves $780 Million Deal for New Navy Missile Ships Read More
U.S. lawmakers released the final version of the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) this past Saturday, omitting a significant funding boost recommended by the Senate Armed Services Committee earlier …
Defense Authorization Bill Abandons Senate’s Proposed Topline Increase Read More
Nammo has begun construction on a new munition production facility in Raufoss. This expansion will increase the company’s production capacity for artillery ammunition and rocket engines. The project is part …
Nammo Begins Construction of New Ammunition Plant in Norway Read More
The F-35 program, which faced significant challenges recently, is showing signs of recovery. After a period of delivery delays, including TR-3 software issues, which resulted in “training-only” jets and subsequent …
Lockheed Martin F-35 Gains Production Contract Momentum Read More
The integration of autonomous military systems across air, land, and sea is revolutionizing modern warfare, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and firepower. In the skies, Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) provide superior …
Autonomous Systems of Impact In Modern Warfare Read More
The Norwegian Ministry of Defence announced plans to initiate discussions with France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States regarding a potential strategic partnership to acquire new frigates. This …
Norway Seeks International Partnership for Next-Gen Frigates Read More
At a time when U.S. shipbuilding, both commercial and military, is facing sizeable delays and struggles in production, some U.S.-based dockyards are working to buck the trend of laggard growth. …
Metal Shark Capitalizes on Growing Demand for Small Craft Read More
Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) has signed a preliminary agreement with Leonardo to supply components for future contracts within the new Leonardo-Rheinmetall joint venture. IDV will contribute 12-15 percent of the …
Iveco Defence Vehicles to Supply Components for Leonardo-Rheinmetall JV Read More
Beyond actually developing innovative technologies, advancing the U.S. Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) effort means conducting nearly constant training exercises and test and evaluation events. As the geopolitical scene …
Multi-Nation Training Efforts and Real World Use Help Advance $9.5 Billion JADC2 Effort Read More
By Derek Bisaccio and Jon Hemler Infographics by Jorge Morejon Production of Poland’s FA-50PL fighters by Korea Aerospace Industries is ongoing. Image – Lockheed Martin On the wave of increased …
Poland’s Military Pursues a New Era of Airpower Read More