A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
It seems mergers and acquisitions are a key part of L3 Technologies‘ DNA. The long-storied firm has a dynamic history of changing its portfolio over the decades through numerous acquisitions …
L3 Harris Merger Moves Toward Completion Read More
by Douglas Royce, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. Airbus announced a year ago that A330 production would fall to only 50 aircraft in 2019. It made this decision just before …
Backlog for Current Airbus A330ceo Models Will Continue to Fall Read More by Andrew Dardine, Military Electronics Analyst, Forecast International. The Compass Call electronic countermeasures program will receive steady funding over the next several years for ongoing procurement of mission equipment, RDT&E …
With New Platform in the Wings, Key Air Force EW Program Continues to Fly High Read More
Forecast International projects that the U.S. defense electronics market will be worth at least $148.774 billion over the timeframe 2019-2028. From civil disobedience to full-scale military intervention involving all-out war, …
U.S. Defense Electronics Market Valued at Nearly $150 Billion Over Next Ten Years Read More Pilatus is a very traditional Swiss manufacturer focused on craftsmanship that embodies the “made in Switzerland” reputation for quality. Unlike many aerospace manufacturers, Pilatus remains insular despite the high …
Switzerland’s Pilatus Continues to Build on Reputation for Quality, Well-Crafted Aircraft Read More by Larry Dickerson, Missile Systems Analyst, Forecast International. The Lockheed Martin precision-guided Joint Air-to-Surface Missile (JASSM) made its official combat debut in 2018 during an attack on Syrian chemical warfare …
Lockheed Martin Sees Considerable Export Potential for JASSM Series Read More
The business jet market continues to hover on the verge of recovery. A number of key indicators are trending upward, including economic growth, corporate profits, flight activity, and business and …
Dassault Builds Bizjet MRO Capacity While Rafale Increases Production Read More
Both Companies Report Weak Orders as Airbus Decides to Cease A380 Production by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. A special note: Due to popular demand, our decision to …
Airbus and Boeing Report February 2019 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More by Dean Lockwood, Military Vehicles & Ordnance Analyst, Forecast International. Serial production of the GAZ/VPK-2975 and GAZ/VPK-2330 series of vehicles is ongoing for domestic procurement by the Russian Army and …
Russian Military Has Shifted Tigr Armored Vehicle Procurement Primarily to Upgraded Tigr-M Model Read More The tensions between rivals Russia and Ukraine have strained relations between the two nations. Prior to the unrest in the Donbass and the annexation of Crimea, the Russians and Ukrainians …
Sea Launch: A Lesson in Cooperation Read More