A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Congress has repealed a requirement for the U.S. Air Force to develop a conventional variant of the Long-Range Standoff (LRSO) air-launched cruise missile. A nuclear LRSO is currently under development …
Congress Repeals Requirement for Conventional Long-Range Standoff Weapon Read More
A new defense policy bill Congress released this week gives the green light to establishing a new Space Force as the sixth Armed Service of the U.S. The new service will fall …
U.S. Defense Policy Bill Establishes Space Force Read More
As expected, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a short-term spending bill on the evening of November 21 to avoid a government shutdown. The continuing resolution (CR) funds the federal government …
Stopgap Spending Bill Keeps U.S. Government Running Through December 20 Read More
The White House is reportedly preparing to announce a withdrawal from the Open Skies treaty, a pact that allows unarmed observation flights over the 34 signatories (North Atlantic Treaty Organization …
U.S. Reportedly Preparing to Withdraw from Open Skies Treaty, Impacting OC-135 Replacement Read More
The U.S. Congressional Budget Office has released its annual assessment of the Navy’s shipbuilding plan. The latest report covers the service’s FY20 budget request and long-term spending plans. The Navy’s …
CBO Releases Analysis of U.S. Navy’s FY20 Shipbuilding Plan Read More
The Senate passed a continuing resolution on September 26 by a vote of 82-15. The House already passed the bill on September 19 by a vote of 301-123. The bill …
Senate Delivers Continuing Resolution to President’s Desk Read More
BAE Systems was awarded a $2.7 billion contract from the U.S. Navy for Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II full-rate production Lots 8-12. This award procures WGU-59/B units to …
BAE Systems Awarded $2.7 Billion APKWS Guided Rocket Contract Read More
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense advanced its FY20 funding bill on September 10. The legislation provides $694.9 billion for the Department of Defense, which is $20.5 billion above the …
Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee Advances FY20 Funding Bill Read More
BAE Systems has been awarded a $269 million contract modification by the U.S. Army for Bradley production. Work under the contract will continue through March 31, 2021. The Army is …
U.S. Army Awards BAE Systems $269 Million Bradley Contract Read More
The U.S. Navy has issued a draft Request for Proposals for its Large Unmanned Surface Vessel program. A final RFP is anticipated in the fourth quarter of FY19. “The LUSV …
U.S. Navy Issues Draft Solicitation for Large Unmanned Surface Vessel Read More