A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
With the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow just around the corner the usual question begins to emerge: What will be the hot topics, the major focuses during airshow week? Prior to …
Farnborough Airshow Week: A Preview from the Defense Angle Read More
With the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow approaching next week, global aerospace and defense firms are gearing up to present their innovations on the world stage. One such effort, sure to …
Competing Visions for NATO’s NGRC Enterprise Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Sources told CNN and other media outlets on Thursday that U.S. and German …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (July 12) Read More
Hanwha Aerospace signed a contract with Romania to supply 54 K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPH) and 36 K10 Ammunition Resupply Vehicles (ARV). Signed on 9th July by Hanwha Aerospace and the …
Romania Boosts Artillery Firepower with K9 Howitzers from Hanwha Aerospace Read More
In response to China’s growing aggression in the South Pacific – specifically the South China Sea – the U.S., in May 2023, approved future sales of its Surveillance Towed …
SURTASS & New T-AGOS Class Surveillance Ship Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Kyiv for the first time in over …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (July 5) Read More
Canada began construction of its future surface combatant, which has been named the River class destroyer. Canada plans to buy 15 warships, which will be variants of the Type 26 …
Canada Begins Construction of New Surface Combatant Read More
A recent failed coup attempt in Bolivia has sparked outrage, concern and a conflict of narratives, as some observers doubt the origin of the uprising. Swirling allegations in a country …
Bolivia’s Controversial Coup Attempt Underscores Internal Tensions Read More
In a landmark deal, Rheinmetall has been awarded the largest order in its history for military trucks by the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). The framework contract allows for the delivery …
Rheinmetall Lands Record EUR3.5 Billion Bundeswehr Order for Up to 6,500 Military Trucks Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The International Criminal Court (ICC) has targeted high-ranking Russian officials with arrest warrants. …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (June 28) Read More