A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
On June 13, the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) voted 22-3 to advance its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to the Senate floor. Set against a backdrop …
Senate Armed Services Committee Recommends Exceeding Defense Spending Caps by $25 Billion Read More
French-made howitzers will soon be in service with the Armenian Army, adding to a growing list of French military deals with the Caucasus country. On June 18, French Minister of …
Armenia Orders French Howitzers As It Prepares CSTO Exit Read More
On June 1, 2024, the Netherlands made history, becoming the first country to officially assign its F-35A stealth fighters to the nuclear strike role, a significant milestone for NATO’s military …
Netherlands Enhances Nuclear Arsenal with F-35A: A New Era in NATO-Russia Tensions Read More
At Eurosatory 2024, KNDS is showcasing its latest developments in main battle tank technology with the introduction of the Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 and Leclerc Evolution. The Leopard 2 A-RC …
KNDS Unveils Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 Main Battle Tank at Eurosatory Read More
One of Ukraine’s greatest contributions to worldwide warfare observers has been the development and mass usage of uncrewed systems against Russian naval targets. Ukrainian air and naval drones have significantly …
Ukraine’s USVs Write New Rules for Asymmetric Naval Warfare Read More
Talks between KNDS and Leonardo have collapsed without a deal. Launched in December 2023, the discussions aimed to create a powerful European defense alliance. Initial plans, formed under the Italian …
KNDS, Leonardo Talks on European Armored Vehicle Alliance Fail Read More
Rheinmetall Ukrainian Defense Industry LLC, a joint venture between Rheinmetall and UDI, Ukraine’s state-owned defense industry, officially opened its maintenance and repair center in western Ukraine on June 10, 2024. …
Rheinmetall Ukrainian Defense Opens Military Vehicle MRO Center in Western Ukraine Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Singapore over the weekend to publicly ask …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (June 7) Read More
The House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee signed off on a draft of the FY25 defense appropriations bill this week, setting the stage for consideration by the full committee and eventually the …
Draft House Spending Bill Would Reduce Procurement, Increase Investment in Research & Development Read More
As tensions in the Taiwan Strait have escalated in recent years, Taiwan’s 2024 election loomed as a potential landmark event in cross-strait relations. Taiwanese voters took to the polls on …
Taiwanese Presidential Inauguration Sparks Milestone Chinese Military Exercise Read More