A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The standing of the Freedom class (LCS 1) in the naval world may best be summarized by saying that while it turned into a somewhat satisfactory class of ship, it …
U.S. Littoral Combat Ship Freedom Class Variant: Cheaper to Give Away Than Fix or Even Junk? Read More
President Biden promised to respond to an attack in northeastern Jordan that killed three U.S. troops and wounded at least another 34 close to the Syrian border. Of those injured, …
President Biden Promises Response to Attack that Killed Three U.S. Troops in Jordan Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments On Wednesday, a Russian Il-76 carrying dozens of Ukrainian POWs crashed in Belgorod …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (January 26) Read More
During its earnings call for the fourth quarter of 2023, Lockheed Martin detailed its 2023 financial results and its plans for deliveries of its F-35 fighter aircraft in 2024. The …
Lockheed Martin Details 2024 F-35 Delivery Plans Read More
by David Hutchins and Shaun McDougall The Biden administration unveiled its inaugural National Defense Industrial Base Strategy earlier this month, outlining the military’s plans to bolster the domestic supply base …
Briefer: National Defense Industrial Strategy Read More
The Russian combat drone Okhotnik-B may finally be wrapping up testing, enabling it to enter serial production, according to Sergei Semka, vice-governor of the Novosibirsk Oblast where the drones will …
Russian Stealth Combat Drone Nearing Production Read More
Northrop Grumman received a low-rate initial production (LRIP) contract from the Air Force to build the B-21 Raider according to Defense Undersecretary for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante. During a …
Air Force B-21 Stealth Bomber Approved for Low-Rate Production Read More
The U.S. Department of Defense’s official nomenclature equipment identification system is formally known as the Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS), although it is more commonly called the “AN” designation …
U.S. Military AN Nomenclature Made Easy Read More
BY AUDREY DECKER, Staff Writer Defense One The B-21 Raider flew a test sortie from Edwards Air Force Base on Wednesday, marking another milestone in the development of the Pentagon’s …
Air Force Confirms B-21 Flight Testing Underway at Edwards AFB Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Switzerland to discuss his concept of a …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (January 19) Read More