A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
BY AUDREY DECKER, Staff Writer, Defense One The estimated lifetime cost to operate and maintain the Pentagon’s F-35s just took a big jump, even though the U.S. military is flying …
The F-35 Program is Costing More and Doing Less, GAO Says Read More
California-based defense startup Anduril has unveiled the prototype Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XL-AUV) for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The initiative is a collaborative effort that includes the …
Anduril’s Ghost Shark XL-AUV Makes its Australian Debut Read More
Total global defense spending grew at its fastest pace in the last decade from 2022 to 2023, as governments respond to security crises unfolding around the world. Combined military …
Global Defense Spending Annual Snapshot – Part 1 Read More
While the geopolitical focus of Washington policymakers currently appears firmly directed towards Ukraine and Gaza, the recent meeting between the leaders of Japan and the U.S. reinforced a growing security …
Joint Leader Statement Underlines Tighter U.S.-Japan Embrace Read More
On early Sunday morning, Tehran launched over two hundred drones and missiles toward Israel in response to an Israeli airstrike in Damascus, Syria on April 1, 2024. Below is an …
From Damascus Strike to Drone Barrage: A Timeline of Rising Tensions Between Iran and Israel Read More
Canada issued a new defense policy that calls for an increase in defense spending for new equipment and to bolster the military’s presence in the Arctic and abroad. However, the policy …
New Canadian Defense Policy Promises Increased Spending but Leaves Some Questions Unanswered Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Should Donald Trump win re-election to the presidency, his administration would push Kyiv …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (April 12) Read More
Sea Air Space Panel Offers Updates on AUKUS Program Since its announcement in September 2021, the Australia, United Kingdom, U.S., or AUKUS trilateral security pact has sparked interest and promised …
AUKUS: Trilateral Security Agreement Update – Sea Air Space 2024 Read More
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has declared his country’s intention of acquiring the Rafale jet fighter from France’s Dassault Aviation. The announcement – made while Vucic was on a two-day visit …
Serbia’s Potential Rafale Acquisition Signifies More Than Just a Fighter Decision Read More
The Serbian government is close to signing a contract for the purchase of French-made fighter jets. This week, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic made a visit to France, where he held …
Serbia Close to Signing Rafale Deal Read More