A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Congress has passed the third continuing resolution of the 2024 fiscal year, which will keep the government operating at FY23 levels until lawmakers are able to finalize a complete budget …
Congress Extends Pentagon Budget Deadline to March 8 Read More
On Oct. 13, 2022, Germany and 14 NATO allies signed a non-binding letter of intent to pursue the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), an integrated air-defense and anti-missile system. The …
Germany Forges Path To Leadership Through The European Sky Shield Initiative Read More
2023 marked a significant year in the development and application of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). The defense sector saw several milestones in technological achievements and the historic use of UUVs …
UUVs: Three areas to watch in 2024 Read More
Budget delays persist in Washington, and lawmakers are now working on a third stopgap spending measure to prevent a partial government shutdown Friday. A new continuing resolution was unveiled Sunday …
U.S. Defense Spending Bill Faces Additional Delays Read More
The Belarusian government has drafted a new military doctrine that, for the first time, accounts for the usage of nuclear weapons. The new doctrine will reflect the rapid change in …
Belarusian Military Doctrine Updated for Nuclear Weapons Read More
The Ethiopian Air Force has taken delivery of new combat aircraft and drones, commissioning them into service at an event this week. Images from the ceremony showed a pair of …
Ethiopia Receives Su-30 Fighter Jets Read More
As long as there are people there will be corruption. A lot of things people do are awful low (name that movie quote). War provides corrupt individuals with irresistible opportunities …
Corruption, Not the U.S., is the Peoples’ Liberation Army’s Greatest Challenge Read More
Airbus Helicopters has agreed to acquire Aerovel and its signature Flexrotor system to bolster its unmanned aerial capabilities. This strategic move bolsters Airbus’ presence in the tactical UAS market, offering …
Airbus Helicopters Adds Aerovel to Unmanned Aerial System Portfolio Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto told parliament this week in reference to …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (January 12) Read More
The Canadian government has chosen General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada as the preferred bidder for the Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM) program, a major initiative to upgrade the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) …
Canada Selects Winner for Logistics Vehicle Modernization Project Read More