A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by Richard Pettibone, Forecast International. In the current aerospace environment, Aero Vodochody finds itself in a difficult position. For many years, the company was centered on one product type, military …
Aero Vodochody Looks to Aerostructures Market for Growth Opportunities Read More by Dan Darling, Forecast International. When Narendra Modi’s center-right National Democratic Alliance (NDA) proved victorious in India’s elections a year ago, the win seemed to herald a new era for …
India’s Center-Right Government Unveils New Defense Budget – and It’s Less than Expected Read More by Dan Darling, Forecast International These are interesting times for Europe – and in particular for Greece. While leaders of European Union member countries worry about the recidivist tendencies of …
Austerity, Populism and Greek Defense Read More by Richard Pettibone, Forecast International With Russia continuing its aggression in Ukraine, the world has responded with sanctions. As a result, the country’s aviation industry has been stymied in its …
Sanctions Impact Russia’s Irkut; MC‑21 Soldiers On Read More By Dan Darling, Forecast International Recent statements made by senior Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD) officials to local media regarding a potential $20 billion procurement of 126 new-build French Dassault …
Is the Indian Rafale Purchase Really Dead? Read More by Richard Pettibone, Forecast International Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is the dominant aerospace contractor in India, as well as one of Asia’s largest aerospace companies. Employing more than 34,450 technicians, …
HAL Continues Its Slow Push Toward Self-Sufficiency Read More McKesson Corp is the only non-aerospace and defense oriented firm in the top ten this year. The company is a healthcare provider specialist. Source: http://www.usaspending.gov/
Top Ten Federal Contractors for FY 2014 Read More By Stuart Slade, Forecast International Over the next 10 years, at least 133 new submarines are projected to enter service worldwide, according to Forecast International’s 2015 edition of “The Market …
Chinese Construction Drives Submarine Revival Read More By Nicole Auger, Forecast International As Saudi Arabia and the international community mourn the death of Saudi Arabian King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, we are reminded of his reign and what …
Challenges Await Saudi Arabia’s King Salman in the Wake of King Abdullah’s Death Read More