A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Loitering munition drones – also referred to as ‘kamikaze’ drones – have made their mark in the war in Ukraine, with both combatants heavily employing the UAVs to strike …
Georgian-Polish Plant Launching Kamikaze UAV Production Read More
The Polish draft budget for FY24 released by the Ministry of Finance indicates a sharp year-on-year increase for the country’s defense budget. The proposed earmark reflects a rise from the …
Poland Proposes Double-Digit 2024 Budgetary Increase for Defense Read More
In what would prove to be yet another step in the process toward deepening Poland-South Korea defense ties, the Polish government is looking to join South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae combat …
Add the KF-21 Boramae to Poland’s South Korea Shopping Wish-List Read More
The U.S. State Department has granted approval of a potential $10 billion government-to-government Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Poland. Poland’s request covers …
Poland Cleared for Potential $10 Billion HIMARS Acquisition Read More
On January 15, South Korea and the UAE signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) to deepen bilateral defense ties. The first called for continuation of efforts in joint investment and …
South Korea’s Defense Industrial Green Shoots Continue to Spread Afar Read More
Following up on an earlier Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request for M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks, a second purchase solicitation by Poland for a potential buy has been given the …
Second Polish M1A1 Abrams Foreign Military Sales Request Approved by State Department Read More The effective use of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) by Ukraine against invading Russian forces continues to generate interest – and budding orders – for Lockheed Martin. …
Add Lithuania to the List of Eager HIMARS Buyers Read More
Negotiations for an expected 300-unit purchase of South Korean K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers (MRLs) have wrapped up, and a contract should be signed this week, according to Poland’s defense …
Poland Readies Buy of South Korean Multiple Rocket Launchers Read More
In an effort to accelerate its broad military modernization initiative, the government of Poland has reached an agreement with South Korea for the supply of self-propelled howitzers (SPHs), main battle …
Poland Agrees to Massive Arms Package with South Korea Read More
Poland intends to buy the Leonardo AW149 multimission helicopter in the near future according to a statement from Minister of National Defense Mariusz Balszczak on June 13. The purchase will …
Poland Plans AW149 Multirole Helicopter Purchase Read More