A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
For those watching the U.S. military’s evolving vision for future aircraft programs, DARPA’s ongoing X-plane competition is a must-watch. As the Pentagon shapes its needs for the next generation of …
DARPA’s SPRINT Program is Positioning to Revolutionize Aircraft Design Read More
In 2024, the U.S. Air Force and State Department authorized over $30 billion in contracts and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) focused on precision-guided munitions (PGMs). These agreements included seven critical …
U.S. Sees Surge in Small Diameter Bomb Acquisitions Read More
Over a decade after protests sprung up against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2011, rebel forces, long on the back foot of the conflict, have accomplished the unthinkable and toppled …
Syria at a Crossroads After Assad’s Stunning Collapse Read More
The Middle East’s share of U.S. arms imports has steadily declined, a trend largely influenced by the U.S. policy of ensuring Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge (QME). This legally mandated policy, …
US, Israel, China, and the Shifting Arms Trade in the Middle East Read More
On November 20, U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey announced a slate of decommissioning initiatives aimed at saving £500 million ($623 million) over five years. The equipment slated for retirement, the …
Ahead of Strategic Defense Review, UK Defense Secretary Announces Equipment Cuts 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
Donald Trump’s return to the White House, coupled with Republican control of Congress, is set to reshape U.S. defense policy. While many defense modernization programs will remain on track, a …
What Trump’s Second Term Could Mean for U.S. Defense Policy 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 Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has announced a £2.9 billion ($3.77 billion) hike for the defense budget in fiscal year 2025-2026. The announcement came as the chancellor presented …
Labor Government Pledges More Funding Next Year for U.K. Defense, But Hard Questions Await Read More
Following the largest domestic defense exhibit focused on the U.S. Army, Future Long Range Assault Attack (FLRAA), the service’s upcoming aircraft acquisition program, is gaining momentum. Part of the Army’s …
Three Insights into FLRAA, the Army’s Next-Gen Rotorcraft Read More