A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
By Dan Darling, Forecast International Recent statements made by senior Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD) officials to local media regarding a potential $20 billion procurement of 126 new-build French Dassault …
Is the Indian Rafale Purchase Really Dead? Read More By Douglas Royce, Forecast International Airbus Helicopters has decided to make Turbomeca’s Arrano turboshaft the exclusive engine for its new twin-engine X4 helicopter, currently in development in France to replace …
Turbomeca’s Arrano Named Exclusive Engine on X4 Helo Read More by Richard Pettibone, Forecast International Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is the dominant aerospace contractor in India, as well as one of Asia’s largest aerospace companies. Employing more than 34,450 technicians, …
HAL Continues Its Slow Push Toward Self-Sufficiency Read More McKesson Corp is the only non-aerospace and defense oriented firm in the top ten this year. The company is a healthcare provider specialist. Source: http://www.usaspending.gov/
Top Ten Federal Contractors for FY 2014 Read More By Stuart Slade, Forecast International Speaking before the Surface Navy Association, U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus announced that the Navy would rename the modified Littoral Combat Ships it plans to …
Navy Secretary Uses the F-Word Read More By Richard Pettibone, Forecast International The 2014 tallies are now in, and Boeing has held onto its lead in deliveries with 723 aircraft completed, compared to Airbus’ 629. However, for …
Boeing Holds Delivery Title Again in 2014 While Defense Declines Read More By Stuart Slade, Forecast International Over the next 10 years, at least 133 new submarines are projected to enter service worldwide, according to Forecast International’s 2015 edition of “The Market …
Chinese Construction Drives Submarine Revival Read More By Rebecca Edwards, Forecast International The Brazilian Navy is planning an extensive modernization program for its aircraft carrier, the São Paulo (A 12). The program is intended to extend the …
Brazil Plans Extensive Modernization for São Paulo Aircraft Carrier Read More By Richard Pettibone, Forecast International As economies slowly improve, Oshkosh’s commercial operations are showing signs of growth, while defense continues its slide. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014, …
Oshkosh Deals with Declining Defense Read More By Dan Darling, Forecast International Switzerland’s Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sports has shot down media rumors that some of the Swiss Air Force F-5 Tiger combat aircraft have …
Swiss Department of Defense Pushes Back on F-5 Sale Rumors Read More