A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The COVID-19 pandemic cast global markets into a period of uncertainty as it moved across the globe in early 2020. The impact of the virus is just beginning to be …
Aerospace and Defense COVID-19 Coverage Read More
Canada has agreed to order up to 16 Boeing P-8As as part of a new CAD10.4 billion ($7.7 billion) program to replace the country’s fleet of elderly Lockheed CP-140 Aurora …
Canada Signs $5.9 Billion Deal for Boeing P-8A Poseidon Patrol Aircraft Read More
Four contractors have been selected for DARPA’s Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) project. The Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) project is a joint DARPA/U.S. Special Operations Command effort …
DARPA Selects Four Contractors for SPRINT Program Read More
France is looking to conclude sales of fighter jets to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, according to a report in French media. La Tribune reported on November 26 that French President Emmanuel …
France Pitches Rafale to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The U.S. will host a two-day Defense Industrial Base Conference on December 6th …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (November 24) Read More
The Uzbek government has published images of new military drones put on display for President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s recent visit to the Surxondaryo region. On November 16, President Mirziyoyev toured a …
Uzbekistan Shows Off Recent Drone Acquisitions Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The E.U. is drafting its 12th round of sanctions against Russia over its …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (November 17) Read More
Congress passed a new continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown tonight, but the legislation locks the Department of Defense at reduced funding levels into early 2024. The unique spending …
Congress Kicks the Can on FY24 Appropriations, Prolonging DoD Funding Shortfalls Read More
In May 2023, the U.S. rejected Thailand’s bid to procure Lockheed Martin F-35A aircraft, citing production constraints and inadequate existing infrastructure on the receiving end. While partially true, other evidence …
F-35 – A Litmus Test for U.S. Alliance Strength Read More
by Andy Oppenheimer, Military Periscope As the world faces another full-scale war in the Middle East, and the Ukraine conflict continues with little sign of conclusion, lurking beneath the international …
A New Nuclear Arms Race? Read More
Particularly after its most recent war with Azerbaijan, Armenia has found itself isolated, lacking support from treaty ally Russia but without great options to replace Moscow as security guarantor. France, …
By Way of Poti Read More