A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The White House made headlines recently by declaring its FY26 defense budget request would break the trillion-dollar mark, but the president’s claims don’t quite hold up to scrutiny. While the …
A Trillion-Dollar Defense Budget That Isn’t Read More
After months of tense wrangling, the U.S. and Ukraine formally signed a natural resource development agreement on April 30, establishing plans for a future partnership that will help Ukraine with …
Minerals and the War Read More
Canada’s federal election delivered a win for Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party, which secured 169 seats, just shy of the 172 needed to form a majority government. …
Carney Wins as U.S. Trade War Reshapes Canadian Politics Read More
In a break from tradition, Congress passed a full-year continuing resolution (CR) to fund the Department of Defense for Fiscal Year 2025, a move that provides new-start authority but hinders …
Congress Scales Back Ambitions in Final FY25 Defense Deal Read More
The U.S. Army is seeking industry input for a next-generation autonomous breaching vehicle that could reduce risk to troops in warzones. The service recently released a Request for Information (RFI) …
U.S. Army Eyes New Autonomous Breaching Vehicle with ‘BaDGER’ Program Read More
Europe has been dealing with a case of whiplash since the start of the second Trump administration, as President Donald Trump aims to rewrite the nature of U.S.-Europe relations. Since …
Tariff Tussle Adds Headache to European Defense Spending Plans Read More
At a press event on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump hinted at a defense budget request “in the vicinity” of $1 trillion for Fiscal Year …
Trump Teases $1 Trillion Defense Budget—But What Does That Actually Mean? Read More
As European capitals grapple with Washington’s changing foreign policy priorities under the Trump administration, the continent is increasingly coming to terms with the state of its military readiness, especially in …
ReArm Europe: A Look at the European Commission White Paper Read More
Canada has announced plans to purchase a new Arctic over-the-horizon radar (A-OTHR) system from BAE Systems Australia for more than CAD 6 billion ($4 billion). The system, known as the …
Canada Buying $4 Billion Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar from Australia Read More
The Canadian government is re-evaluating its planned purchase of F-35A fighter jets due to the escalating trade tensions with the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney has directed Defense Minister …
Canada’s F-35 Purchase Under Review Amid Trade War with U.S. Read More