A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
In remarks earlier this week, Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet revealed plans to make the F-35 optionally piloted in a “relatively modest time frame.” In addition to autonomizing the fighter, …
Lockheed’s Pilot-Optional F-35 Pitch Signals Demand for Autonomous Fighters Read More
BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc., based in Rockville, Maryland, has been awarded a $7.97 million contract modification to provide continued support for the U.S. Navy’s nuclear-armed Sea-Launched Cruise …
BAE Systems Secures Contract to Support Sea-Launched Cruise Missile Program Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments During the first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine since the 2022 invasion, …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (May 23) Read More
Earlier this month, news broke that a trio of South Korean companies had teamed to make an ambitious offer to the Canadian armed forces. The deal: CAN20 to 24 billion …
South Korea Pitches $18 Billion Submarine & Arms Deal to Canada Amid US Tensions Read More
Following its initial development contract last year, Mack Defense has secured a follow-on award to produce two prototype vehicles for the next phase of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Medium Tactical …
Mack Defense and ND Defense Advance in Marine Corps MTT Prototype Competition Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Ahead of his visit to Turkey this week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky challenged …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (May 16) Read More
Routinely overlooked, anti-radiation missiles continue to play a key role in modern warfare. Had Russia conducted an extensive suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) operation at the start of its …
Anti-Radiation Missile Market Grows as More Countries Develop Own Weapons Read More
As the past month has shown, regular, urgent pronouncements and directives from government agencies, especially in the U.S., are becoming a common feature of the Counter-Drone development effort. Meanwhile, recent …
April’s C-UAS Pulse: Policy, Procurement, and Cutting-Edge Trials Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Despite a 72-hour ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin, both Russia and …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (May 9) Read More
Following a record-breaking month of F-35 deliveries, Lockheed Martin is on track to reach the upper end of its annual delivery target of 170 to 190 aircraft. During a January …
Lockheed Martin On Pace For Record F-35 Deliveries In 2025 Read More