A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) self-propelled howitzer (SPH) program represents a significant effort to modernize its heavy artillery. Over the years, the PRC has continuously developed and improved its …
BRIEFER: People’s Liberation Army Self-Propelled Howitzers Read More
The extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle (XLUUV) segment is emerging as the fastest-growing sector of the defense undersea drone market. Navies worldwide are scrambling to turn research and prototyping efforts into …
Extra-Large Undersea Drones: A Global Snapshot Read More
KNDS and Texelis announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to begin exclusive negotiations for KNDS France to acquire Texelis’ Defense business. The proposed acquisition would …
KNDS to Acquire Texelis Defense Business Read More
In a show of shipbuilding force, the Indian Navy commissioned three separate vessels at once on Jan. 15, in a ceremony at the state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders in Mumbai. The …
Indian Navy’s Triple Commissioning Signals Ambitious Future Read More
A bilateral dispute between the United States and Colombia over the terms of migrant deportation flights reached a tentative diplomatic resolution Sunday night after a flurry of escalatory negotiations brought …
Colombia Accepts US Military Deportation Flights After Standoff Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Donald Trump warned of high tariffs and additional sanctions on Russia if Vladimir …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (January 24) Read More
The German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) has approved the formation of a joint venture between Germany’s defense systems producer Rheinmetall AG and Leonardo S.p.A., an Italian aerospace and defense company. …
Rheinmetall and Leonardo JV Receives Approval, to Focus on Italian Army Programs Read More
ND Defense (formerly Navistar Defense) was awarded a $17.2 million contract to build a Medium Tactical Truck (MTT) prototype for the Marine Corps. The MTT is intended to replace the …
Marine Corps Launches Phase II of Medium Tactical Truck Program Read More
In January 2025, the Swedish Armed Forces unveiled a new drone-swarming program, developed by defense giant Saab. This cutting-edge software empowers soldiers to control up to 100 uncrewed aircraft …
Drone Wars: Developments in Drone Swarm Technology Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The US and UK have ramped up sanctions on Russia, aiming to cripple …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (January 17) Read More