A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
A quick examination of recent Egyptian arms contracts, or a look at the country’s military force structures, demonstrates quite clearly that the Egyptian military prefers to remain flexible in its …
Gunboats and Diplomacy Read More
The Egyptian Navy is said to be close to purchasing a pair of European Multi-Purpose Frigate (FREMM) warships from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. On February 4, 2020, French newspaper La Tribune …
Egypt, Italy in Talks on Possible FREMM Buy Read More
Qatar and Fincantieri have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that may see the Gulf country procure further naval vessels from the Italian firm. In a statement on January 24, 2020, …
Fincantieri Announces MoU with Qatar Read More