A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
As the war in Ukraine nears the two-year mark, the frontlines have been defined by increasing stagnancy as the Ukrainian counteroffensive collides with Russia’s fortified defensive lines. With progress reduced …
More With Less: Ukrainian Strategy in the Battle of the Black Sea Read More
In May 2023, the U.S. rejected Thailand’s bid to procure Lockheed Martin F-35A aircraft, citing production constraints and inadequate existing infrastructure on the receiving end. While partially true, other evidence …
F-35 – A Litmus Test for U.S. Alliance Strength Read More
Imagery of Near-Complete Chinese Military Naval Station in Cambodia. Image – Black Sky On July 24, BlackSky Technology, Herndon, Virginia, published a series of satellite images showing the rapid development …
China Extends Its Grasp Read More
Earlier this month, Ocius Technology delivered the fifth and final Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessel (USV) ordered by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Ocius, a public unlisted company working out of the University …
Australia Steps Up Ocean Surveillance with USVs Read More
Weapons sales have long been a part of security partnerships around the world. The closer the relationship, the more advanced and complex the equipment that can be shared. Sellers may …
China, U.S. Seek to Strengthen Influence through Sub Deals Read More
The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has made loitering technologies a priority in its efforts to support counter-violent extremist organization (C-VEO) operations and strategic competition. During SOF week in Tampa, …
SOCOM Steps Up Drive For Loitering Capabilities Read More