A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. While new aircraft orders have slowed lately, the production of commercial aircraft is exceptionally vibrant. Airbus and Boeing are maintaining …
UTC Aerospace Systems Even More Formidable With Rockwell Collins Read More
by C. Zachary Hofer, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Until recently, Poland’s Wisla medium-range air defense contest appeared to be locked up, with the Raytheon Patriot and its re-engineered 360° …
Poland’s Wisla Air Defense Competition Could Prove Lucrative for Embattled MEADS Read Moreby Bill Ostrove, Space Systems Analyst, Forecast International. On the morning of February 15, 2017, ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (designated PSLV-C37) launched the 714-kilogram Cartosat-2 Series Satellite and 103 …
PSLV Launch with 104 Payloads Opens New Opportunities for Small Satellites Read More by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. The Indian Ministry of Defense – acting upon the Navy’s formal requirement for 57 multirole carrier-based fighters (MRCBFs) – has issued …
Indian Navy on the Hunt for Multirole Carrier-Borne Fighters Read Moreby Bill Ostrove, Space Systems Analyst, Forecast International. United Launch Alliance (ULA) has announced a new website that enables customers to shop for launch services and sets standard price transparency. …
New ULA Website Marks New Era in Launch Industry Transparency and Competition Read More By Ray Jaworowski, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. Forecast International expects that 4,791 medium/heavy military rotorcraft will be produced from 2016 through 2025. The value of this production, as calculated …
World Medium/Heavy Military Rotorcraft Market on the Decline Read Moreby Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. Rolls-Royce is solidifying its position in the naval power generation market with new, state-of-the-art applications for the company’s MT30 marine engine. The …
Smooth Sailing Ahead for Rolls-Royce MT30 Marine Engine Read More by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. The Union government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has opted to ease foreign direct investment (FDI) requirements in India’s defense industry …
‘Make in India’ Initiative Could Get a Jolt After Government Relaxes Defense FDI Requirements Read Moreby Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. In a highly anticipated decision, Australia’s center-right government opted for a French design to meet its Sea 1000 Future Submarine requirement. …
Australia Opts for French Design in Future Submarine Competition Read Moreby Douglas Royce, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. The Citation Longitude is a new, super-midsize business jet currently in development. Cessna’s product line is centered on the light end of …
Citation Longitude to Expand Cessna’s Reach Read More