A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The Russian Northern Fleet has conducted test-firing of the Tor-M2DT surface-to-air missile system, at the Kapustin Yar shooting range. The Tor-M2DT pairs the Tor-M2 system with the DT-30 tracked chassis …
Russian Northern Fleet Tests Tor-M2DT SAM Read More
Two oil tankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, following an attack last month that damaged four tankers in the same area. Both tankers sustained significant damage. …
Oil Tankers Attacked in the Gulf of Oman Read More
The Russian military will acquire nearly 100 Mi-28NM attack helicopters. A military source told RIA Novosti on June 11 that the Defense Ministry can be expected to procure 98 Mi-28NMs …
Russia to Procure Nearly 100 Mi-28NMs Read More
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. On June 5, the Danish Social Democratic Party and its supporting faction of social-liberal and left-wing parties won a majority of seats …
Liberal Government Defeat in Danish General Election Unlikely to Alter Defense Spending Plans Read More
The United Arab Emirates has reportedly finalized a contract for the procurement of at least two Gowind corvettes. On June 7, French publication La Tribune reported that the UAE had …
UAE Reportedly Moves Forward with Gowind Corvette Buy Read More Russian arms exports since the start of 2019 have totaled nearly $6 billion, according to Rosoboronexport chief executive Alexander Mikheyev. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on June …
Russian Arms Sales at $6 Billion in First Half of 2019 Read More
The Saudi government is moving forward with a ballistic missile program, leveraging support from China, according to a new report. U.S. media outlet CNN claimed in a report on June …
Report: Saudi Arabia Advancing Missile Program with Chinese Help Read More
The Russian military has tested a new missile interceptor at the Sary-Shagan testing range in Kazakhstan. In a statement, the Defense Ministry said, “The air and missile defense crew of …
Russian Military Tests New Missile Interceptor Read More
The government of New Zealand unveiled its latest budget on May 30 for the 2019-2020 fiscal year (which runs from July 1 through June 30), with defense in line for …
New Zealand Set for Defense Spending Hike Read More
The Iranian government attempted to buy the S-400 surface-to-air missile system, but was rebuffed, according to a report. On May 30, Bloomberg reported that Tehran had made a request to …
Iran Reportedly Sought to Procure S-400 SAMs Read More