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The Russian and Indian governments signed the S-400 surface-to-air missile contract in rubles. Speaking in Havana, Cuba, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said of the S-400 agreement, “The contract …
Russia Sells S-400s to India in Rubles Read Moreby Bill Ostrove, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Brazilian right-wing congressman Jair Bolsonaro has won a runoff election to become Brazil’s next president. Bolsonaro defeated opponent Fernando Haddad with 55.1 percent …
Jair Bolsonaro Will Be Brazil’s Next President Read More Russia will sell two frigates to India under an agreement completed last week. Speaking to The Economic Times, sources that following price negotiations, Russia and India finished a deal for …
Russia to Export Two Frigates to India Read More by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. With deterrence against a Russian incursion along its Baltic flank a paramount strategic concern of NATO, military mobility has emerged …
NATO Military Mobility in Europe Remains Key Focus of Alliance Read More Following a meeting of the National Space Council on October 23, the White House has officially unveiled its recommendations regarding the creation of a Space Force. The proposal includes six …
White House Makes Formal Space Force Recommendations Read More Belarus’ 558 Aviation Repair Plant has completed the overhaul of an Uzbek MiG-29, Trend News Agency reported on October 25, 2018. The news agency noted that the aircraft received a …
Belarus Completes Overhaul on Uzbek MiG-29 Read MoreBy Matthew Beres and Dan Darling, Forecast International. Welcome to the Forecast Roundtable Podcast. Forecast Roundtable brings together expert analysts, industry professionals, and government officials to discuss the latest issues …
Forecast Roundtable – The Killing of Jamal Khashoggi Read More The U.S. Air Force has awarded United Launch Alliance a $152.4 million contract for launch services using a Delta IV Heavy. The launch will support the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) …
Delta IV Heavy Selected to Carry NRO Satellite At Surprisingly Low Price Read More Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), which assists the prime minister in policy, has approved the sale of JF-17 fighter jets to Nigeria. The Express Tribune reported on October 24, 2018, …
Pakistani Agency Approves Nigeria JF-17 Deal Read Moreby Shaun McDougall, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. President Donald Trump has called on department secretaries to deliver 5 percent cuts for their upcoming FY20 budget requests, opening the door for a …
Trump Opens the Door to Defense Spending Cuts as Sequestration Looms Read More