A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by Derek Bisaccio, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov steps out of a truck and, after posing for pictures, takes aim at several targets, first with a …
Turkmenistan Wary of Afghan Border Read Moreby Stuart Slade, Senior Naval Systems Analyst, Forecast International. With the original group of Dolphin-class submarines designed to have a hull life of 30 years and a design initiation-to-commissioning cycle …
Dolphins in Trouble Read Moreby Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. Over the past few years, Hanwha of South Korea has transformed itself into a major defense firm. Founded during the …
Hanwha Focuses on Aerospace and Defense Operations Read More
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 …
EU Taking Steps to Bring Harmony to Its Discordant Defense Market Read Moreby 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 …
Gulf Dispute Reaches Boiling Point Read Moreby 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 …
Switzerland Begins Plotting Future Air Defense Solutions Read Moreby 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 …
Headwinds are Building Against Future Growth in Mexican Defense Spending Read Moreby 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 …
Emirati Regional Military Footprint Continues to Grow Read Moreby Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. Despite some recent management troubles, Denel remains stable. The company plays a key role in the self-sufficiency of South Africa’s …
Denel Taps New Markets, Seeks New Partners at Home and Abroad Read Moreby Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. With the April 26 launch of its first indigenous aircraft carrier, China has signaled its resolve to build a first-rate navy …
China’s Long March toward Global Naval Presence Symbolized in New Carrier Read More