A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The major reorganization of Siemens in response to the hostile business environment of the last five years is now well underway. The key to this realignment is the spinoff of …
Siemens Reorganization Effort Continues Apace Read More
With Boeing showing a probable near-term loss, plants closing, and the FAA still sitting tight with its order on grounding the 737 MAX, the common belief of many investors is …
Forecast International Sees New Perspective On Boeing and Airbus Competition Read More
Gulfstream’s unveiling in October 2019 of its new G700 business jet transformed the competitive dynamics in the ultra-long-range niche of the business jet market, and significantly strengthens the company’s position …
G700 Strengthens Gulfstream’s Position in Ultra-Long-Range Segment Read More
At the moment, there are 17 cruise ships at sea, prohibited from entering port due to onboard COVID-19 infections among the passengers and crew. More significantly, these ships have more …
Could COVID-19 End Flags of Convenience? Read More
With global economic slowdowns – and a few near-total shutdowns – the impacts of COVID-19 are developing on a day-to-day basis. Air travel has been the unfortunate poster child of …
COVID-19 Impact on the Retrofit & Modernization Market Read More
The merger of Raytheon and United Technologies Corp (UTC) is now complete, creating a $74 billion defense giant in the process. The new Raytheon Technologies is now third in terms …
Raytheon Technologies Begins Operations Read More
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. According to Reuters, Airbus is contemplating a large A320 production cut due to the fallout of COVID-19. Airlines are currently scrambling to preserve …
COVID-19 European Status: Airbus Contemplating Large A320 Production Cut Read More
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 has yet to be fully …
Leonardo Dealing with COVID-19 Crisis Read More
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. As COVID-19 cases now surge in the United States, the severe effects and restrictions have been a part of daily life in Europe …
COVID-19 Status and Impact on Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing and Air Travel in Europe Read More
For this Forecast Roundtable, host Matthew Beres sits down with Derek Bisaccio, Eurasia, Middle East and Africa Analyst, to discuss the effect of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the military …
Effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic on Middle Eastern, African (MENA), and Eurasian Military Markets. Read More