A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by Matthew W. Beres, Forecast International. In January, Air Force Lt. Gen. Bradley Heithold, head of Air Force Special Operations Command, mentioned the use of directed energy weapons, aka lasers, …
Are Hercules Laser Attacks Covered By My Car Insurance? Read More by Greg Giaquinto, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Forecast International estimates that the Pentagon will invest approximately $195 million in its Net Centricity program over the next 10 years. This …
Net Centricity Program to See $195 Million Investment over 10 Years Read More By Derek Bisaccio, Forecast International. Ever since coming to office, United States President Barack Obama has maintained a “dual track policy of engagement and pressure”[i] toward Iran in the hopes …
US Seeks to Reassure Its Allies Over Iran Deal Read More by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. India’s long-standing requirement for 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) – touted as the world’s most expensive at an estimated $20 …
It’s Official: India’s MMRCA Program Is Dead Read MoreBy Richard Sterk, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. The U.S. Navy’s Surface ASW Combat Systems Integration program will likely hold at an average of $23.5 million to almost $29 million …
Sounds Like Some Activity Stirring in Surface Ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems Read More By Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. It was a long time coming, but the Holy Grail of defense industry consolidation between France and Germany is about …
Nexter and Krauss-Maffei to Create European Land Systems Giant Read More By Ray Jaworowski, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. GKN has agreed to acquire Fokker Technologies Group for EUR706 million ($780 million) from the London-based private equity firm Arle Capital Partners. …
GKN to Acquire Fokker in Blockbuster Deal Read Moreby Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International The Philippine government of President Benigno Aquino is pushing a national budget for 2016 that includes a record PHP25 billion ($552 …
As China Worries Grow, Philippine Government Plans 48% Hike in Defense Budget for 2016 Read MoreBy Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. With defense spending in decline, Raytheon has been pursuing international sales, tightening its structure, and pushing into growth opportunities, such …
Raytheon Looking to Cybersecurity, International Markets for Growth Read More by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Two security bills that passed in the lower house of Japan’s legislature, the National Diet, on July 16 elicited a strong …
Japan’s Lower House Passes Defense Bills Amidst Protest, Shifting Regional Security Environment Read More