A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
A National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) donated by Canada has arrived in Ukraine. The system will help defend military sites and civilian infrastructure against Russian drones, missiles, and aircraft. …
NASAMS Air Defense System Donated by Canada Arrives in Ukraine Read More
The integration of autonomous military systems across air, land, and sea is revolutionizing modern warfare, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and firepower. In the skies, Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) provide superior …
Autonomous Systems of Impact In Modern Warfare Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s peace proposal for the Russia-Ukraine war is “unacceptable,” …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (November 22) Read More
The Norwegian Ministry of Defence announced plans to initiate discussions with France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States regarding a potential strategic partnership to acquire new frigates. This …
Norway Seeks International Partnership for Next-Gen Frigates Read More
The Ukrainian military has begun using Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) for strikes inside Russia, days after the Biden administration lifted the restriction on U.S.-supplied weapons. Sources told the Financial …
Ukraine Conducts First ATACMS Strikes in Russia Read More
Donald Trump’s return to the White House, coupled with Republican control of Congress, is set to reshape U.S. defense policy. While many defense modernization programs will remain on track, a …
What Trump’s Second Term Could Mean for U.S. Defense Policy Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Moscow has denied reports of a phone call between U.S. President-elect Donald Trump …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (November 15) Read More
At a time when U.S. shipbuilding, both commercial and military, is facing sizeable delays and struggles in production, some U.S.-based dockyards are working to buck the trend of laggard growth. …
Metal Shark Capitalizes on Growing Demand for Small Craft Read More
Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) has signed a preliminary agreement with Leonardo to supply components for future contracts within the new Leonardo-Rheinmetall joint venture. IDV will contribute 12-15 percent of the …
Iveco Defence Vehicles to Supply Components for Leonardo-Rheinmetall JV Read More
Beyond actually developing innovative technologies, advancing the U.S. Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) effort means conducting nearly constant training exercises and test and evaluation events. As the geopolitical scene …
Multi-Nation Training Efforts and Real World Use Help Advance $9.5 Billion JADC2 Effort Read More