A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Facing a renewed Russian push towards Kharkiv, NATO allies are increasingly allowing Ukraine …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (May 31) Read More
In science fiction, self-replicating and autonomous robots are popular villains. The “replicators” of the Stargate SG1 TV show destroy anything that obstructs their search for raw materials. Fred Saberhagen’s Berserker …
Pentagon’s Replicator Program Aims to Overwhelm Enemies with Drones Read More
The Government of Canada has awarded a major contract to SkyAlyne, a partnership between CAE and KF Aerospace, to deliver the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program. This 25-year, CAD11.2 billion …
Canada Announces $11.2 Billion Deal to Modernize Aircrew Training Under FAcT Program Read More
In January, the archipelago nation of Nauru severed diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favor of formal relations with China, reducing the number of countries recognizing Taipei’s sovereignty to eleven. Nauru’s …
Nauru’s Diplomatic Shift Signals Increasing Chinese Dominance in the Indo-Pacific Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Ukraine’s new mobilization law went into effect Saturday as Kyiv tries to bolster …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (May 24) Read More
Indra is part of a European team developing the next generation of counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS). This collaborative effort, funded by the European Union (EU) through the European Defence Industrial …
Indra Assisting Development of Next-Generation Anti-Drone Systems for Europe Read More
Leonardo’s LINAPS artillery pointing system has secured new contracts from the UK and Italian Ministries of Defence. The Italian Army is set to receive 39 LINAPS systems, specifically designed to …
Leonardo LINAPS Keep British & Italian Artillery On-Target with New Orders Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments President Joe Biden signed a bill banning imports of enriched uranium from …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (May 17) Read More
U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks’ May 6th Replicator announcement signals that the Navy’s effort to fast-track small uncrewed surface vessel (sUSV) acquisitions and fleet integration is well underway. The …
Tomorrow’s Seascape: DoD’s Replicator sUSV Element Begins to Take Shape Read More
The U.K. Royal Navy intends to purchase up to six new-build multirole support ships (MRSSs) as well as provide its future Type 26 and Type 31 frigates with ship-to-shore land-attack …
British Royal Navy to Purchase Six Multirole Support Ships, Bolster National Shipbuilding in Process Read More