A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The Czech government spent over 2.0 percent of GDP on defense in 2024, the country’s Ministry of Defense announced on January 6, bringing the country’s budget into line with the …
Czech Defense Budget Now Over 2 Percent of GDP, MoD Says Read More
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will step down as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party, ending a tenure that lasted nearly a decade. Trudeau has faced …
Justin Trudeau Stepping Down as Prime Minister of Canada Read More
For those watching the U.S. military’s evolving vision for future aircraft programs, DARPA’s ongoing X-plane competition is a must-watch. As the Pentagon shapes its needs for the next generation of …
DARPA’s SPRINT Program is Positioning to Revolutionize Aircraft Design Read More
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