A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent. The Pilatus PC-24 is a twin-engine light/medium-light business jet currently in the late stages of development and testing. The aircraft builds on Pilatus’s almost …
Pilatus Expands into Jets, with New PC-24 Set to Enter Service at Year-End Read Moreby Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. L3 Technologies – one of the world’s most dynamic aerospace and defense firms – is not shy about moving quickly …
L3 Technologies Transformed through the Art of the Deal Read Moreby Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. With the April 26 launch of its first indigenous aircraft carrier, China has signaled its resolve to build a first-rate navy …
China’s Long March toward Global Naval Presence Symbolized in New Carrier Read Moreby Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. While the June 2016 Brexit vote may have been a setback for the ultimate European experiment, the results seemingly run counter to …
The Future of the EJ200 Rests on One Platform: The Eurofighter Typhoon Read Moreby C. Zachary Hofer, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Brazilian companies Savis and Bradar announced the signing of a cooperation agreement to evaluate joint business development for defense applications …
With Rockwell Collins in the Mix, Can Brazilian Firms Penetrate the International Airborne Defense Electronics Market? Read More
by Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. As political change sweeps across the U.S. and the U.K, defense – following several years of governmental austerity – appears …
BAE Systems Adapting to the Times Read Moreby William Ostrove and Shaun McDougall, Forecast International Military Market Analysts Recent reports in the Argentine press indicate that the country has plans to purchase over $2 billion worth of …
No, Argentina Will Not Be Spending $2 Billion on Military Equipment Read MoreBoeing 737 MAX Orders Rolling in as Airbus Order Drought Persists by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent. Boeing and Airbus delivered 74 and 62 commercial jets in March 2017, respectively, …
Airbus and Boeing: March Orders and Deliveries In; Healthy Backlogs Going Forward Read Moreby Andrew Dardine, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. The ALQ-213 electronic warfare management system (EWMS) is a key self-protective component on increasing numbers of aircraft. The system – which integrates …
The ALQ-213 – A Key Component Protecting a Growing Variety of Aircraft Read Moreby Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. On March 31, Polish Minister of Defense Antoni Macierewicz announced the submission of a revised request for information (RFI) to the …
Poland Leaning Towards Patriot Buy But Hurdles Remain Read More