A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Despite a turbulent last few months for Boeing–marked by a criminal fraud charge and its malfunctioning Starliner spacecraft–the company’s defense arm has had a remarkably productive summer thanks to foreign …
Boeing’s Late-Summer Rotorcraft Push Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments President Vladimir Putin has set a “red line” for the U.S. and its …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (September 27) Read More
Babcock International Group, in partnership with Supacat, has been awarded a new contract to build an additional 53 High Mobility Transporter (HMT) Jackal 3s for the British Army. Designed by …
British Army Orders 53 More Jackal 3 High Mobility Transporters Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The ongoing 2½-year war between Ukraine and Russia has resulted in an estimated …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (September 20) Read More
BY AUDREY DECKER, Staff Writer, Defense One KC-46, P-8 facilities affected in what was already expected to be another down quarter, company officials say. Boeing’s defense programs are caught in …
Boeing workers strike will hit Pentagon programs Read More
Last month, L3Harris won a $587.3 million, five-year contract from the U.S. Navy for the EA-18G-based, Next Generation Jammer Low-Band program. The order advances production of test articles and fleet …
Half-Billion Contract to L3Harris Highlights Next Generation Jammer Advancement Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Both the United Kingdom and the United States might lift current restrictions on …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (September 12) Read More
The Dutch Ministry of Defense issued a new white paper on military development last week, urging further funding for new procurement and personnel. The paper, which follows a similar missive …
Dutch Ministry of Defense Publishes New Defense White Paper Read More
Japan’s Ministry of Defense has submitted a budget request of ¥8.54 trillion ($59.76 billion) for fiscal year 2025 (FY25). The requested total marks a 7.5 percent increase over the current …
No Going Back: Japan Continues to Hike Defense Spending Read More
The U.S. Army’s search for a longer-range howitzer remains in motion. The service initially planned to integrate a long-range cannon with the M109 Paladin self-propelled howitzer but scrapped the effort …
The Search for Range: How the U.S. Army is Rethinking Howitzers Read More