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A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.

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Geopolitics

U.S. Considers Arming Ukraine

July 25, 2017January 16, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

The U.S. is considering sending military weapons to Ukraine, according to the U.S. special representative for Ukraine, Kurt Volker. Speaking to the BBC, Kurt Volker said that the U.S. government …

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Geopolitics

Russia Discussing Sales to Egypt, Algeria, and Turkey at MAKS 2017

July 18, 2017January 16, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

Russia will discuss arms deals with several Middle East and North Africa customers at the MAKS 2017 International Air Show, held this week near Moscow. The Director of the Federal …

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Geopolitics

U.K. Says Saudi Arms Sales Lawful

July 10, 2017January 16, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

In a major win for Riyadh, U.K. judges ruled that British arms sales to Saudi Arabia are lawful, rejecting criticism of the sales. The Secretary of State for International Trade …

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Geopolitics

U.S. Senator Moves to Block Future GCC Arms Sales Amid Gulf Row

June 27, 2017January 16, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

Amid a diplomatic spat between a number of countries in the Persian Gulf as well as Egypt, U.S. Senator Robert Corker (R-TN) announced in a letter to the U.S. State …

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Geopolitics

Senate Democratic Leader Opposes Saudi PGM Sale

June 13, 2017January 16, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

On June 12, 2017, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY), the Senate Minority Leader, announced that he will vote against a proposed sale of precision-guided munitions (PGMs) to Saudi Arabia. The …

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Defense / Europe / Geopolitics

EU Taking Steps to Bring Harmony to Its Discordant Defense Market

June 8, 2017November 13, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International.   After years of talk with little to show for it, the governments of Europe are finally moving forward with long-held …

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Defense / Geopolitics / Middle East

Gulf Dispute Reaches Boiling Point

June 5, 2017November 13, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Derek Bisaccio, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Early on June 5, a number of Arab countries announced in concert their decision to sever ties with Gulf State Qatar. The …

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Defense / Europe / Geopolitics / Military Aircraft / Missiles

Switzerland Begins Plotting Future Air Defense Solutions

June 5, 2017November 13, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Switzerland’s long-term air-defense plans are beginning to come into view following the unveiling by the Swiss Department of Defense, Civil Protection …

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Geopolitics / Latin America

Headwinds are Building Against Future Growth in Mexican Defense Spending

June 2, 2017November 13, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Bill Ostrove, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. The fight against drug cartels and organized crime remains the primary driver of defense spending by Mexico. Since 2006, the nation’s …

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Defense / Geopolitics / Middle East

Emirati Regional Military Footprint Continues to Grow

May 25, 2017November 12, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Derek Bisaccio, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. “The Federation preserves our identity and enhances our capabilities.  It is a strong shield for protecting the security and stability of the Arabian Gulf …

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