A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
On June 25, leaders of 31 nations belonging to the NATO Alliance gathered in The Hague to reaffirm their commitment to each other, paper over differences, and try to ignore …
The Hague Summit Declaration and NATO’s New Spending Targets Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments U.S. President Donald Trump was set to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (August 15) Read More
Israel’s recent air war with Iran ended over six weeks ago and military analysts are still dissecting its successes, failures, and tactical innovations. The Wall Street Journal featured a deep …
Israel-Iran Air War: Lessons from a Brief but Intense Conflict Read More
The global aerospace and defense landscape is more complex than ever. To navigate it successfully, you need more than just headlines—you need perspective. That’s why we are excited to launch …
Announcing ‘Market Insights with Dan Darling’: Your New Edge in Defense Intelligence Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments A recent Gallup poll indicates that most Ukrainians now favor a negotiated end …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (August 8) Read More
A Boeing F-15EX Eagle II on the flight line at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan in June. Image – 2nd Lt. Elise Wahlstrom via DVIDS. Recent second-quarter reports from …
Fighter Deliveries at 2025 Mid-Year Show Pressures for U.S. Primes Read More
On August 5, the Australian government announced its decision to adopt Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class frigate design to fulfill the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) requirement for a new class of six …
Silent Currents: The Strategic Significance of Australia’s Frigate Choice Read More
Australia’s Department of Defense announced this week that, after a close race, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) had emerged victorious in its bid to fill the country’s General Purpose Frigate (GPF) …
Mitsubishi Wins Landmark Deal to Supply Mogami Frigates to Australia Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments At a UN Security Council meeting, a U.S. diplomat announced that President Trump …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (August 1) Read More
Leonardo S.p.A. has signed a binding agreement to buy Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) from Iveco Group for an enterprise value of EUR1.7 billion ($1.96 billion), a move the Italian aerospace conglomerate says …
Leonardo to Acquire Iveco Defence Vehicles in €1.7 Billion Deal, Becomes Land-Systems “Prime” Read More