A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Earlier this month, news broke that a trio of South Korean companies had teamed to make an ambitious offer to the Canadian armed forces. The deal: CAN20 to 24 billion …
South Korea Pitches $18 Billion Submarine & Arms Deal to Canada Amid US Tensions Read More
Following its initial development contract last year, Mack Defense has secured a follow-on award to produce two prototype vehicles for the next phase of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Medium Tactical …
Mack Defense and ND Defense Advance in Marine Corps MTT Prototype Competition Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Ahead of his visit to Turkey this week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky challenged …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (May 16) Read More
Routinely overlooked, anti-radiation missiles continue to play a key role in modern warfare. Had Russia conducted an extensive suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) operation at the start of its …
Anti-Radiation Missile Market Grows as More Countries Develop Own Weapons Read More
As the past month has shown, regular, urgent pronouncements and directives from government agencies, especially in the U.S., are becoming a common feature of the Counter-Drone development effort. Meanwhile, recent …
April’s C-UAS Pulse: Policy, Procurement, and Cutting-Edge Trials Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Despite a 72-hour ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin, both Russia and …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (May 9) Read More
Following a record-breaking month of F-35 deliveries, Lockheed Martin is on track to reach the upper end of its annual delivery target of 170 to 190 aircraft. During a January …
Lockheed Martin On Pace For Record F-35 Deliveries In 2025 Read More
Now On Demand! Staying ahead in the dynamic defense industry requires a clear understanding of where the Pentagon is investing its resources. What’s rising to the top of the Pentagon’s …
Unlock Pentagon Spending Insights Read More
The White House made headlines recently by declaring its FY26 defense budget request would break the trillion-dollar mark, but the president’s claims don’t quite hold up to scrutiny. While the …
A Trillion-Dollar Defense Budget That Isn’t Read More
After months of tense wrangling, the U.S. and Ukraine formally signed a natural resource development agreement on April 30, establishing plans for a future partnership that will help Ukraine with …
Minerals and the War Read More