A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. More than six months have passed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine commenced on February 24. With no end to the war in …
Is HIMARS a Game-Changer in the War in Ukraine? Read More
Saudi Arabia has taken delivery of its first TOS-1 multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) from Russia. A pair of images emerged on social media on April 9, 2019, appearing to show …
TOS-1A Seen in Saudi Arabia Read More
Azerbaijan procured both the Polonez multiple-launch rocket system and LORA missile complex. In a news release, the Azeri presidency revealed the acquisition of Belarus’ Polonez and Israel’s LORA. Azerbaijan had …
Azerbaijan Receives New Missile Systems Read More Ukrainian militants have revealed a new self-propelled multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), apparently produced locally. This month, the Donetsk Peoples Republic (DNR), a separatist movement controlling part of eastern Ukraine, …
Ukrainian Militants Present New Rocket Launchers Read More Ukraine is testing its Vilkha rocket-guidance system. New state testing of the Vilkha was carried out this month, as Ukraine prepares to put the rocket-guidance system into production for procurement …
Ukraine Testing Vilkha Rocket System Read More Azerbaijan is reportedly purchasing the Polonez multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS). Kommersant reported on April 18, 2018, that Belarus will move forward with Polonez MLRS deliveries to Azerbaijan, with the first …
Azerbaijan Will Procure Polonez MLRS Read More Saudi Arabia has been approved for a purchase of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system. The State Department announced on October 6, 2017 that it had approved …
Saudi Arabia Approved for THAAD Buy Read More In a video and photo release, the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense revealed new systems that Azerbaijan has acquired. The Azeri armed forces are currently engaging in a military exercise, as …
Azerbaijan Acquires DANA SpH, RM-70 MLRS Read More Algeria is seemingly a buyer for the 220mm TOS-1A multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS). Video footage uploaded in early August of the previous month’s Majd 2017 military exercises showed a TOS-1A …
Algeria Acquires TOS-1As Read More Russia will develop a new heavy flamethrower system to replace the TOS-1A. Russian media reported on July 22, 2017 that the Russian research and production association Splav is working on …
Russia Planning TOS-1A Replacement Read More