A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments In the face of continued Russian attacks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (January 3) Read More
The U.S. State Department recently approved a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Egypt of M1A1 Abrams tank refurbishment, support, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $4.6 billion. The …
Massive Abrams Tank Refurbishment Sale to Egypt Features Advanced Electro-Optical Sensors Read More
In 2024, the U.S. Air Force and State Department authorized over $30 billion in contracts and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) focused on precision-guided munitions (PGMs). These agreements included seven critical …
U.S. Sees Surge in Small Diameter Bomb Acquisitions Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico traveled to Moscow this week for discussions with …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (December 27) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Vladimir Putin expressed willingness to compromise on Ukraine and engage in talks with …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (December 20) Read More
Germany has approved the purchase of four additional Type 212CD submarines from thyssenkrupp Marine System (TKMS) in a deal valued at EUR4.7 billion ($4.92 billion). In addition, Norway has indicated …
German Government Orders Four More Type 212CD Submarines Read More
KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall, through their joint venture ArGe D-LBO (Working group for digitalizing land-based operations), was awarded a EUR1.98 billion ($2.07 billion) contract from the German Federal Office of …
German Army Embarks on €3.2 Billion Digital Transformation with KNDS and Rheinmetall Read More
Portugal has awarded a contract to Turkish defense company STM for the construction of two Auxiliary Oiler Replenisher and Logistics Ships (AOR+) for the Portuguese Navy. STM’s proposal was chosen …
Portugal Selects Turkish Firm STM to Build Two Advanced Logistics Ships Read More
Over a decade after protests sprung up against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2011, rebel forces, long on the back foot of the conflict, have accomplished the unthinkable and toppled …
Syria at a Crossroads After Assad’s Stunning Collapse Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Several European policy chiefs said Ukraine’s eventual path to membership in NATO is …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (December 13) Read More