A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The Pentagon says fighting remains intense in the Donbas region as Russian forces conduct a …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (Week 44 – December 16) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The U.S. Army is planning to ramp up production of 155mm artillery ammunition over the …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (Week 43 – December 9) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The Moscow Times reported that Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has called for the deployment …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (Week 42 – December 2) Read More
Vows to cut gas imports from Russia by two-thirds before end of 2022 by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced a reckoning over …
Europe and Natural Gas: EU Unveils Ambitious Plan to Reduce Energy Imports from Russia Read More
The launch of Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, represents a test for Europe. Will the comfortable, economically developed countries that formed the backbone of the European …
The Great European Defense Reset Now Begins Read More
More Nations Showing Interest in Lockheed’s Fifth-Generation Fighter as Headwinds Emerge in Switzerland and the United Kingdom by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Recently, the Finnish Ministry of Defense …
The Road Ahead for the F-35 in Europe Read More
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. In a speech on October 2, European Council President Charles Michel declared that “2022 will be the year of European defense,” indicating that …
European Council President Calls for Greater Strategic Autonomy; Declares 2022 “Year of European Defense” Read More
With Aero Vodochody successfully refocused on its training aircraft operations, owner Penta decided the time was ripe to divest. In mid-2020, a joint venture firm led by Hungarian businessman Andras …
Aero Vodochody Continues Trainer Focus Under New Owners Read More
A little over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the aviation industry remains under pressure – a status that is likely to linger for some time to come. Air traffic, …
MTU Aero Engines Sees MRO Recovery In 2021 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