A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, coupled with rising tensions in Asia over Taiwan and Korea, are fueling an increase in defense spending. This has resulted in a boost …
Top 100 Defense Contractors 2023 Read More
U.S. lawmakers passed yet another stopgap spending bill that would avert a partial government shutdown this weekend. The deadline to pass a final FY24 budget was pushed to March 8 …
Congress Delays FY24 DoD Budget Again, Raising Fears of a Year-Long Continuing Resolution Read More
Switchblade 300 is a back-packable and rapidly deployable loitering munition system for use against beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) targets. Image – AeroVironment, Inc.Loitering munitions, often dubbed “kamikaze” or “suicide drones,” are a …
The Evolving Landscape of Loitering Munitions Read More
The U.S. is facing yet another potential government shutdown at the end of the week. The government is already operating under its third continuing resolution of the year, which keeps …
Another Budget Deadline Approaches in Washington Read More
Azerbaijan’s Air Force may be taking steps to fill a long-standing requirement for fighter aircraft. On February 22, Azernews reported that Azerbaijan’s Air Force inked a $1.6 billion deal with …
Azerbaijan JF-17 Rumors Resurface Read More
By PATRICK TURNER, Science & Technology Editor, Defense One Though the United States and European allies have ramped up artillery shell and ammunition production in recent months, it still doesn’t …
The West is Underestimating Ukraine’s Artillery Needs Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The United States estimates Russia has spent up to $211 billion on its …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (February 23) Read More
The U.S. State Department’s recent approval of a Foreign Military Sale to Poland of Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance (ASRR) aerostat systems, is not only a big step in providing …
Aerostat Radar Approval for Poland Helps Lift Burgeoning CJADC2 Program Read More
On February 08th, the United States Army sent shockwaves through the rotorcraft industry via a bundle of major announcements pertaining to the future force structure profile of the service’s vast …
FARA Cancellation Upends Rotorcraft Retrofit Outlook Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy embarked on a diplomatic mission to Europe on Friday, …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (February 16) Read More