A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
By Matthew Beres, Forecast International. Welcome to the Forecast Roundtable Podcast. Forecast Roundtable brings together expert analysts, industry professionals, and government officials to discuss the latest issues in the aerospace and …
The European Defense Environment: Part 1 Read Moreby C. Zachary Hofer, Electronics Analyst, Forecast International. The announcement that Germany would pursue the lease of Heron TP (Eitan) unmanned air vehicles for an interim medium-altitude, long-endurance requirement could …
Germany’s UAV Selection Is Likely Boon for Israeli Sensor Manufacturers Read More
By Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. It was a long time coming, but the Holy Grail of defense industry consolidation between France and Germany is about …
Nexter and Krauss-Maffei to Create European Land Systems Giant Read More by Larry Dickerson, Missile Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Germany has decided to purchase the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS), according to reports from Deutsche Welle. This is a joint …
Germany Selects MEADS, MoD Confirmation Awaited Read More By Dan Darling, Forecast International. Changes to its fiscal balance sheet and the broader security horizon for Europe have prompted Germany to rethink its approach to defense investment going forward, …
After Meeting Budget-Balancing Objective, Germany Plans to Increase Defense Spending Read More