A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. After years of talk with little to show for it, the governments of Europe are finally moving forward with long-held …
EU Taking Steps to Bring Harmony to Its Discordant Defense Market Read Moreby Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Switzerland’s long-term air-defense plans are beginning to come into view following the unveiling by the Swiss Department of Defense, Civil Protection …
Switzerland Begins Plotting Future Air Defense Solutions Read Moreby Bill Ostrove, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. The fight against drug cartels and organized crime remains the primary driver of defense spending by Mexico. Since 2006, the nation’s …
Headwinds are Building Against Future Growth in Mexican Defense Spending Read Moreby Derek Bisaccio, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. “The Federation preserves our identity and enhances our capabilities. It is a strong shield for protecting the security and stability of the Arabian Gulf …
Emirati Regional Military Footprint Continues to Grow Read Moreby Derek Bisaccio, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. U.S. President Donald Trump’s first 100 days saw a flurry of activity on both the domestic and foreign fronts as the new president seeks …
Gulf Allies See Friend in Trump Administration 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 Moreby Bill Ostrove, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Defense spending in Latin America will remain strong between 2017 and 2021. While allocations will not be as high as in …
Top Eight Countries Dominate Defense Spending in Latin America Read Moreby Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. China has announced its latest military spending earmark for fiscal year 2017 with a topline figure of CNY1.044 trillion ($151 …
China Unveils 2017 Defense Budget Target Read MoreBy Richard Sterk, Defense Electronics Analyst, Forecast International. America’s political landscape experienced a tectonic shift with the November 8, 2016 election of Donald Trump as President of the United States. …
U.S. Defense Electronics Market to Top $135B in Next 10 Years Read MoreBy Richard Sterk, C4I Analyst, Forecast International. In an attempt to prevent a real life Ice Station Zebra incident, the U.S. DoD has pumped money and technology into the Enhanced …
Enhanced Polar System Should Avoid Ice Station Zebra Scenario Read More