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Stalled India-Russia Fifth-Generation Fighter Project Back on Front Burner as Indian Defense Ministry Seeks to Patch Dwindling IAF Capacity

July 14, 2016November 12, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. A dormant joint project between Russia and India for the development of a fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) once again has a …

Defense / Europe / Geopolitics

Despite Currency Volatility, U.K. Forges Ahead with Core Capability Acquisitions

July 12, 2016November 12, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Despite the turbulence endured by the British currency since the surprise result of last month’s referendum on the United Kingdom’s membership …

As Boeing Celebrates 100th Anniversary, Aerospace and Defense Community Gathers in Farnborough

July 11, 2016November 12, 2019 - by Forecast International

By Bill Ostrove, Space Systems and Military Markets Analyst, and Raymond Jaworowski, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. As the Farnborough International Air Show 2016 kicks off, an exciting week is …

AVIC’s Helicopter Offerings Cover the Civil & Military Spectrums

July 8, 2016November 12, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Carter Palmer, Helicopter Systems Specialist, Forecast International. The recent agreement signed by Russian Helicopters and China’s Avicopter to develop a heavy-lift rotorcraft bolsters the already long-standing ties between the …

Naval Systems / Power Systems

Smooth Sailing Ahead for Rolls-Royce MT30 Marine Engine

June 28, 2016November 12, 2019 - by Forecast International

by 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 …

Defense

Non-European Mortar Market: Taking European Designs In A Different Direction

June 27, 2016November 12, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Dean Lockwood, Military Vehicles & Ordnance Analyst, Forecast International. Like its European counterpart, the international market for mortars remains generally static. As the large number of World War II-era …

Asia / Geopolitics

‘Make in India’ Initiative Could Get a Jolt After Government Relaxes Defense FDI Requirements

June 22, 2016November 12, 2019 - by Forecast International

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 …

Military Aircraft / Power Systems

AL-31F Engine Production on the Decline

June 20, 2016November 12, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. The venerable Sukhoi 27 family has had a long history with Russian forces, along with about a dozen other operators in the …

Defense / Geopolitics / North America

Deciphering Congressional Budget Markups with Forecast International’s Online Budget Tool

June 2, 2016November 15, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Shaun McDougall, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. The United States has what is probably the most transparent defense budget process in the world. The Pentagon releases an annual budget request that …

Military Aircraft / Power Systems

GE F404/414 Engine Will Prosper in Super Hornet’s Absence

May 31, 2016November 12, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. As production of the Boeing F-18E/F Super Hornet winds down in the coming years, one would assume production of its F404/414 engine …