A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Turkish defense company Otokar announced on Friday that it has been selected to proceed with negotiations for a major sale of armored vehicles to the Romanian Army, as the eastern …
Romania Selects Otokar for Major Armored Vehicle Acquisition Read More
Ireland’s Ministry of Defense announced a topline budget of €1.35 billion ($1.5 billion) for fiscal year 2025 on October 1. The FY25 allocation marks a €100 million ($111 million) rise …
Ireland Announces Record $1.5 Billion Defense Budget for 2025 Read More
The Dutch Ministry of Defense issued a new white paper on military development last week, urging further funding for new procurement and personnel. The paper, which follows a similar missive …
Dutch Ministry of Defense Publishes New Defense White Paper Read More
French-made howitzers will soon be in service with the Armenian Army, adding to a growing list of French military deals with the Caucasus country. On June 18, French Minister of …
Armenia Orders French Howitzers As It Prepares CSTO Exit Read More
Having secured a 5th presidential term in March, Russian President Vladimir Putin is now rolling out his new Cabinet. In accordance with Russian law, the old Cabinet resigned on May …
Putin Shakes Up Defense Ministry Leadership Read More
The Croatian Air Force has received the first batch of Dassault Rafale fighter jets under a 2021 contract. The six jets arrived at an airbase close to the capital, Zagreb, …
Rafale Fighter Jets Delivered to Croatia Read More
Lawmakers finally passed much-delayed foreign assistance legislation over the weekend, including $61 billion in funding for Ukraine-related support, as well as $26 billion for Israel and $8 billion for Taiwan. …
House Approves Ukraine Aid Ahead of Looming Russian Offensive Read More
The Serbian government is close to signing a contract for the purchase of French-made fighter jets. This week, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic made a visit to France, where he held …
Serbia Close to Signing Rafale Deal Read More
The German government is planning to sign contracts in the coming months as part of an effort to modernize the country’s military, starting with the acquisition of new frigates and …
Germany to Sign EUR7 Billion Frigate, APC Contracts Read More
Throughout the first three months of the year, Russia has used its new 3M22 Tsirkon anti-ship cruise missile five times to perform ground strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, the city’s …
Five Russian Tsirkon Strikes on Kyiv This Year Read More