A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by Bill Ostrove, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. While Argentina does not face the same level of internal and external threats that some other Latin American countries do, defense …
Argentina’s Defense Spending to Climb, Even as Government Tackles Deficit Read Moreby Derek Bisaccio, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. On August 3, The Washington Post reported that the United States had decided to withhold hundreds of millions of dollars in military assistance to …
United States Withholds Military Reimbursement Funding for Pakistan Read Moreby Bill Ostrove, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Overall, Peru is a nation at peace. Although Peru has a history of warfare with its neighbors, the country has largely …
Peru Maintains Vigilance, Continues Participation in International Missions Read Moreby Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. On the evening of Friday July 15, an event occurred in Turkey that during the four decades prior to the …
The Turkish Military Coup That Wasn’t Read Moreby Derek Bisaccio, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Ahead of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s trip to Moscow, The Washington Post published a leaked copy of an apparent U.S. proposal to …
United States and Russia Edge Closer to Cooperation in Syria Read More
by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. A dormant joint project between Russia and India for the development of a fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) once again has a …
Stalled India-Russia Fifth-Generation Fighter Project Back on Front Burner as Indian Defense Ministry Seeks to Patch Dwindling IAF Capacity Read Moreby Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Despite the turbulence endured by the British currency since the surprise result of last month’s referendum on the United Kingdom’s membership …
Despite Currency Volatility, U.K. Forges Ahead with Core Capability Acquisitions Read Moreby Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. With demand for commercial aerospace components booming, Kawasaki Heavy Industries is adding another two factory lines to its operations. These …
KHI Expands Operations to Tap Into Backlog at Boeing and Airbus, Opens Line in U.S. Read More by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Norway’s center-right, government-led Ministry of Defense unveiled the country’s latest long-term defense plan (titled “Capable and Sustainable”) on June 17. The …
Norway’s New Long-Term Defense Plan Focuses on Military Readiness with One Eye on Russia Read MoreWelcome to the Forecast Roundtable Podcast. Forecast Roundtable brings together expert analysts, industry professionals, and government officials to discuss the latest issues in the aerospace and defense markets. Produced at the …
Forecast Roundtable – Brexit Impact on Aerospace and Defense Markets Part 2 Read More