A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. Under the aegis of Ukraine’s state-owned defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom, Antonov is rapidly becoming the focal point of the country’s aviation …
Antonov Becomes Cornerstone of New Ukrainian Aircraft Corp Read Moreby Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. A single Israeli-built Kfir fighter was purchased in 1995. That lone aircraft represents all that remains of Sri Lanka’s operational jet …
As Combat Aircraft Fleet Atrophies, Sri Lanka Seeks New Fighters Read Moreby Derek Bisaccio, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. In a significant development for the conflict in Syria and for the Middle East generally, Russia has deployed a number of bombers to an …
Russia Deploys Bombers to Iranian Air Base Read Moreby Bill Ostrove, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. While Argentina does not face the same level of internal and external threats that some other Latin American countries do, defense …
Argentina’s Defense Spending to Climb, Even as Government Tackles Deficit Read Moreby Stuart Slade, I&M Systems Analyst, Forecast International. The startling thing about the marine gas turbine market is that only three companies maintain a significant market presence. Since gas turbines …
GE Leads Marine Gas Turbine Market, But Rivals Challenge Position Read Moreby Derek Bisaccio, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. On August 3, The Washington Post reported that the United States had decided to withhold hundreds of millions of dollars in military assistance to …
United States Withholds Military Reimbursement Funding for Pakistan Read Moreby J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent. Airbus comfortably won the orders race at the Farnborough International Air Show with 279 orders and commitments, ahead of Boeing’s 182. Both companies stated …
Airbus Beats Boeing at Farnborough – Closes Gap in Orders Race Read Moreby Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. Along with the orders for new aircraft that poured in at last month’s Farnborough Air Show, selections were also made, where available, …
KC-390 Key to Long-Term V2500 Engine Production Read More
By Ray Jaworowski, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. Forecast International expects that 4,791 medium/heavy military rotorcraft will be produced from 2016 through 2025. The value of this production, as calculated …
World Medium/Heavy Military Rotorcraft Market on the Decline Read Moreby Bill Ostrove, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Overall, Peru is a nation at peace. Although Peru has a history of warfare with its neighbors, the country has largely …
Peru Maintains Vigilance, Continues Participation in International Missions Read More