A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The U.K.’s successful testing of quantum atomic clocks aboard submarines provides validation for further research in quantum integration in underwater environments. These trials are not only advancing GPS-independent navigation but …
The Future of Submarine Tracking Through Quantum Research and the AUKUS Partnership Read More
As Russia slogs along with its largely stalemated invasion of Ukraine, leaning on additional help in the form of drones and munitions from sources such as Iran and North Korea …
The Bottom of the Barrel: Russia and China’s Battle for the Lower-Tier Defense Export Market Read More
Hot on the heels of Ukraine’s negotiations for the Saab Gripen fighter jet, Kyiv has now inked a letter of intent with France that could see the eastern European country …
Ukraine, France Announce Rafale LOI Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency (NABU) has launched an investigation into an alleged $100 million …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (November 14) Read More
The longest government shutdown in history has finally ended, but what does that mean for the Pentagon’s FY26 budget? It took well over a month for lawmakers to resolve the …
After the Shutdown: What Comes Next for the Pentagon’s FY26 Budget? Read More
The one near certainty of the C-UAS story is that there will probably never be a single, universal solution to address all the varieties of threats that hostile drone operators …
Counter-Drone Goes Mobile, and More October C-UAS Developments Read More
The landscape of defense contracting in FY2024 was shaped by a mix of geopolitical urgency, technological evolution, and industrial adaptation. As the Pentagon sharpened its focus on strategic competition with …
Top 100 Defense Contractors 2024 Read More
Our latest video and white paper take a deep dive into the Top 100 U.S. defense contractors for FY2024 and the Top Ten Programs driving FY2026 spending. From record Pentagon …
Inside the FY2026 Defense Landscape: Who’s Winning and What’s Next Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Czech politician Andrej Babiš is slated to return as prime minister after concluding …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (November 7) Read More
If Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being developed in a financial bubble, and if this bubble bursts, several defense-related trends may be set into motion. First, defense contractors selling AI products …
The AI Bubble in Defense: What to Expect in a Burst Read More