A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Ukraine and key European nations insisted on involvement in any peace talks after …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (February 14) Read More
Greenland has been in the news a lot lately. The world’s largest island – and least densely populated region on earth – is home to under 60,000 people. Ice covers …
The Great Greenland Gambit Read More
Algerian state television reported this week that Algeria has purchased Su-57 fighter jets from the Russian defense industry, making the country the first export customer for the jets. Pilots are …
Russia to Export Su-57E in 2025 Read More
The FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed into law in December, sidestepped calls from some lawmakers for the policy bill to increase the Pentagon’s topline budget, but the legislation …
Key Takeaways from the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act Read More
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