A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The British Ministry of Defense expects to move forward with a contract for the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) in 2025, a defense official said at a parliamentary hearing this week. …
U.K. to Order New Medium Helicopter in 2025 Read More
A recent arms sale announced by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has highlighted the rising demand for GPS anti-jamming technology. The approved Foreign Military Sale, revealed on January …
Rising Demand for GPS Anti-Jamming Technology Read More
The V-BAT (also designated MQ-35A) is a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) reconnaissance unmanned aerial system (UAS) developed by Shield AI. As a Group 3 unmanned aircraft, the V-BAT is …
BRIEFER: Shield AI V-BAT Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Russia’s Foreign Ministry urged the U.S. to clarify its stance on ending the …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (February 7) Read More
The Marine Corps recently released its 2025 Aviation Plan, outlining its visions for the future of Marine Aviation. The plan emphasizes a balance between maintaining readiness and investing in modernization …
Marine Corps Unveils 2025 Aviation Plan Read More
Austria’s leading political parties are struggling to come to an agreement on forming a coalition government after last year’s elections, media reported this week. Talks between far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) …
Austrian Political Parties Struggle to Form Government Read More
The U.S. Army recently announced a new self-propelled howitzer (SPH) competition, launching in mid-February. The Army plans to award Phase I contracts to an unspecified number of companies by September …
U.S. Army Announces Self-Propelled Howitzer Competition Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The European Union is looking to fast-track Ukraine’s membership bid into the bloc, …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (January 31) Read More
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) self-propelled howitzer (SPH) program represents a significant effort to modernize its heavy artillery. Over the years, the PRC has continuously developed and improved its …
BRIEFER: People’s Liberation Army Self-Propelled Howitzers Read More
The extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle (XLUUV) segment is emerging as the fastest-growing sector of the defense undersea drone market. Navies worldwide are scrambling to turn research and prototyping efforts into …
Extra-Large Undersea Drones: A Global Snapshot Read More