A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is preparing to launch a competitive procurement process to replace its aging Hawk T1 and T2 advanced jet trainers, a decision formalized by Defence …
Global Contenders Emerge for UK’s Next Generation Jet Trainer 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
As naval competition picks up in the Indo-Pacific, Australia has launched several initiatives to modernize and expand the Royal Australian Navy (RAN)’s maritime capacities. Complementing the oft-covered trilateral AUKUS deal …
The General Purpose Frigate: An Opportunity for Japan and Australia Read More
The UK and Germany have agreed to co-develop the Boxer RCH 155, a new artillery system to address the British Army’s Mobile Fires Platform (MFP) requirement. The program seeks to …
UK Chooses RCH 155 for Mobile Fires Platform Read More
Jockeying is beginning for rotorcraft manufacturers to build their case for NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability Program (NGRC). The NGRC initiative began in 2022 with partners France, Germany, Greece, Italy, …
NATO’s NGRC Effort Begins to Heat Up Read More
The Canadian government has chosen General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada as the preferred bidder for the Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM) program, a major initiative to upgrade the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) …
Canada Selects Winner for Logistics Vehicle Modernization Project Read More
Airbus Defence and Space and Northrop Grumman have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and foster a strategic partnership in military satellite communications for the UK’s future wideband …
SKYNET Competition Heats Up as Airbus and Northrop Grumman Form Team Read More
The U.S. Army has announced the finalists in its competition to replace the aging Bradley infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). Formerly known as the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV), the service announced that the new …
XM30 Bradley IFV Replacement Detailed Read More
Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand recently traveled to the U.S. to meet with Boeing officials to discuss military programs, and reports suggest topics included the potential sale of 14 P-8A …
Canada Considering P-8A Purchase from Boeing Read More
AM General has succeeded in beating incumbent Oshkosh Defense for an $8.7 billion Joint Light Tactical Vehicle recompete contract. Two other previously identified competitors, GM Defense and Navistar, bowed out …
AM General Beats Oskhosh Defense in JLTV Recompete Upset Read More