A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
For decades the South China Sea has been the site of simmering disputes over ownership of the many small reefs, shoals and islands that dot the approximately 1.4 million sq-mi …
Philippine-Chinese Tensions Escalate Over Disputed Shoal Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The U.S. has said it is prepared to train additional Ukrainian soldiers if …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (May 3) Read More
In this part of the Global Annual Defense Spending Snapshot series, Forecast International analysts examine defense spending trends in regions representing 13% of the global defense landscape — Africa, Latin …
Global Defense Spending Annual Part 3 – Africa, Latin America & The Middle East Read More
Aware of the increasing stresses to its strategic environment, Australia is moving forward with its largest shipbuilding investment since the Second World War. The aim is to replenish and expand …
Australia’s Ambitious Warship Building Plan Raises Questions Read More
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed off on four weapons programs on April 26, comprising procurement of SM-3 missiles, a new air-to-air missile, frigates, and a Close-In Weapon …
South Korea Approves SM-3 Buy, Plus New Air-to-Air Missile and Fourth Batch of Frigates Read More
Defense Ministers for France and Germany have signed-off on an industrial workshare agreement to develop a future battle tank ground combat system. Formalized on April 26, the agreement will see …
France and Germany Formalize Agreement to Develop Future Main Battle Tank Read More
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has been selected to replace the US Air Force’s “Doomsday” planes. Under a $13 billion contract, SNC will replace the service’s aging fleet of four E-4B …
Sierra Nevada Awarded $13 billion to Build New ‘Doomsday’ Plane Read More
The United States is moving towards the deployment of advanced robotic combat aircraft. The defense media is producing a plethora of articles saying the future of aerial warfare is unmanned. …
Do Human Fighter Pilots Dream of Robotic Escorts? Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Following approval by both houses of Congress, President Biden quickly signed a $95 …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (April 26) Read More
The Croatian Air Force has received the first batch of Dassault Rafale fighter jets under a 2021 contract. The six jets arrived at an airbase close to the capital, Zagreb, …
Rafale Fighter Jets Delivered to Croatia Read More