A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
With its latest budgetary earmark announced on February 1, India’s defense establishment can expect another year of limited military modernization. The FY25-26 allocation is set at INR6.81 trillion ($77.8 billion), …
India’s Defense Budget Rise Insufficient to Meet Strategic Requirements Read More
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