A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
In what is set to be the largest merger of the decade, Raytheon and United Technologies Corp (UTC) are steadily moving toward their goal, capping a period of dramatic M&A …
Raytheon Technologies Set to Become New Aerospace and Defense Conglomerate Read More
The U.S. Army has awarded a contract for the rapid prototyping and fielding of a mobile directed energy weapon. The prototype system will consist of 50-kilowatt lasers mounted on a …
U.S. Army Awards Contract for M-SHORAD Directed Energy Stryker Prototypes Read More
Following an extensive evaluation process, the German Navy has selected the NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) as its preferred platform to replace its 1980s-vintage Westland Mk 88A Sea Lynx helicopters …
Germany Selects NH90 ASW Variant for Sea Lynx Helicopter Replacement Read More
Japan’s government plans to bring 20 large, unmanned aerial helicopters into service with the Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) as a force-multiplying means to monitoring China’s maritime expansion and operations around …
Japan Plans to Add Unmanned Helicopters to Maritime Self-Defense Force Capabilities Read More
The U.S. State Department has approved a government-to-government Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request by Thailand for 60 Stryker infantry carrier vehicles (ICVs). The necessary certification of the proposed sale was …
Sale of Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles to Thailand Cleared by State Department Read More
A budget agreement has been reached that will adjust federal spending limits in FY20 and FY21, providing the Department of Defense with budget stability for the next two years. The …
U.S. Budget Agreement Secures Defense Topline for Two Years Read More
The Netherlands will procure up to eight or nine additional F-35 combat aircraft to bolster its planned buy of 37 fighters, according to Defense Minister Ank Bijleveld. The precise figure …
Netherlands to Buy Additional F-35s Read More
Saab is certainly a company that can punch above its weight. With a limited home market for support, the company has had to look abroad for growth. As it seeks …
Saab Rides High on T-X Win, Gripen Outlook; Kockums Not So Much Read More
Ukrainian troops have tested the latest batch of BTR-3DA armored personnel carriers (APCs) delivered from the defense industry. In a statement, Ukrainian defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom announced that the Ukrainian armed …
Ukrainian Troops Test New Batch of BTR-3DAs Read More
The House passed its version of the FY20 defense authorization bill along party lines by a vote of 220-197. The bill provides a $733 billion topline for national security programs, …
House Passes Defense Policy Bill 220-197 Read More