A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by C. Zachary Hofer, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. On behalf of Jordan, the U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin of Syracuse, New York, a not-to-exceed $41.7 million, firm-fixed-price, …
Jordan Fills the Gaps, Purchasing and Enhancing Venerable FPS-117 and TPS-77 Radars Read More
by Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. As it deals with a global defense downturn and the possible return of sequestration in the U.S., Lockheed Martin has …
Lockheed Martin Goes All In on Defense Read More By Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. With a protracted downturn anticipated in defense, Sikorsky was put on the block in early 2015 as its parent company, …
Lockheed Sharpens Focus on Defense Platforms with Sikorsky Acquisition Read More by Bill Ostrove, Space Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Over the next 10 years, the top five commercial communications satellite manufacturers will be MDA, Airbus Defence and Space, Boeing, Thales, and Lockheed …
MDA Tops List of Commercial Communications Satellite Manufacturers Read More By Ray Jaworowski, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. On the opening day of the Paris Air Show, United Technologies Corp (UTC) revealed that it has decided to proceed with a …
UTC Moves Ahead With Sikorsky Divestiture Read More by Bill Ostrove, Space Systems Analyst, Forecast International. The U.S. Air Force’s fifth and sixth Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) reconnaissance satellites will be based on updated versions of Lockheed Martin’s A2100 …
Fifth and Sixth SBIRS Satellites Get an Update Read More by C. Zachary Hofer, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Although the Canadian Forces’ efforts to replace their aging Fixed Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) aircraft were formalized in 2004, advancements …
The Canadian FWSAR Program and Its Diverse Surface-Search Radar Candidates 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 Moreby Bill Ostrove, Space Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Military planners in the U.S. and NATO expect the demand for satellite bandwidth to remain high, even with the drawdown of forces in …
Militaries Must Balance Growing Demand for Satellite Capacity with Shrinking Budgets Read More by Nicole Auger, Forecast International. United States President Barack Obama has released military aid to Egypt that was suspended after the 2013 overthrow of the nation’s first democratically elected president …
U.S. Lifts Block on Military Aid to Egypt Read More