A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Spain’s Ministry of Defense signed a contract with local shipbuilder Navantia on April 23 covering construction for a new class of five F-110 multimission frigates. The EUR4.317 billion ($4.83 billion) …
Spanish Ministry of Defense Inks F-110 Frigate Contract with Navantia Read More
Armenia will receive its Su-30SM fighter jets by early next year. While on a visit to Russia this week, Armenian Defense Minister David Tonoyan told reporters that the Su-30SM – …
Armenia to Receive Su-30SMs in Early 2020 Read More
by Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. For the first time, combined-cycle power plants (CCPPs) have surpassed coal-fired power plants in power generation in the U.S. Installed combined-cycle capacity now stands …
Combined-Cycle Plants Surpass Coal-Fired Generation in the U.S. Read More
By Ray Jaworowski, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. SyberJet Aircraft appears to be nearing initial flight of its new SJ30i light business jet. The company is applying final touches to the …
SyberJet SJ30i and SJ30x to Take On Light Jet Market Read More
Pakistan and Iran intend to create a joint force to fight militancy on their border. Reuters reported on April 22, 2019, that Pakistan and Iran will create a joint quick …
Pakistan, Iran Aim to Establish Joint Reaction Force Read More
Romania intends to purchase five additional secondhand F-16s from Portugal as per a statement by Romanian Defense Minister Gabriel Les. Romania already purchased 12 F-16s from Portugal in 2013 as …
Romania Plans to Buy Additional ex-Portuguese Air Force F-16s Read More The Azeri Ministry of Defense confirmed the delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft from Pakistan. On April 22, 2019, the Azeri Ministry of Defense released a video report showing pilots …
Azerbaijan Shows Off New Super Mushshaks Read More by Stuart Slade, Senior Naval & Marine Power Systems Analyst, Forecast International. The first ballistic missiles to be deployed on board warships were installed on diesel-electric submarines of the Soviet …
The Return of the SSB Read More
The anger of the Trump administration over European allies NATO expenditures appears to have had an effect, helping to push Thales results higher. After years of reduced defense spending …
Thales Benefits from Increased Defense Spending as it Wraps Gemalto Deal Read More By Ray Jaworowski, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. The Egyptian Air Force is the first non-Russian operator of the Kamov Ka-52 combat helicopter. By the end of 2018, the service had …
Russian Ka-52 Doing Well Domestically, More Export Sales Likely Read More