A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
On September 3, China’s President Xi Jinping hosted a group of foreign leaders attending the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Victory Day parade in Beijing. The event featured the largest military …
Spectacle or Substance? Decoding Xi’s September 3 Military Extravaganza Read More
Japan’s Defense Ministry released its latest Defense White Paper back on July 15, noting from the outset that the country finds itself in the most severe and complex security environment …
In its Latest Defense White Paper, Japan Warns of Stormy Times Ahead Read More
The Republic of Korea Navy (RoK Navy) recently outlined an ambitious vision for the future of its fleet during a seminar at the National Assembly. Central to this plan is …
South Korean Navy’s Fleet Plans are the Wave of the Future Read More
The Spanish Ministry of Defense has confirmed to news outlets that it will not seek to replace any of its combat aircraft fleet with the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter. Instead, …
Spain and the F-35 Read More
On June 25, leaders of 31 nations belonging to the NATO Alliance gathered in The Hague to reaffirm their commitment to each other, paper over differences, and try to ignore …
The Hague Summit Declaration and NATO’s New Spending Targets Read More
Israel’s recent air war with Iran ended over six weeks ago and military analysts are still dissecting its successes, failures, and tactical innovations. The Wall Street Journal featured a deep …
Israel-Iran Air War: Lessons from a Brief but Intense Conflict Read More
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