A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Siemens‘ vast turbine portfolio is rivaled only by General Electric in the variety of machines it produces. It seems that with the downturn in the gas turbine market, which began …
Siemens’ Restructuring of Product Line Is a Sign of the Times Read More
by Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. The Arleigh Burke class destroyer has three “flights” (variants), the latest being the third and most advanced. Advanced is a key word here, because …
General Electric to Continue Powering the Arleigh Burke Class Read Moreby Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. Ansaldo Energia has been supplying gas turbines worldwide for decades. Up until now, China has been a small market for the Italian manufacturer. That …
Ansaldo Energia on a Power Trip in the Chinese Market Read Moreby Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. Is there a way, especially in the United States, to harness wind power without encountering the many downsides associated with doing so? To answer …
Hywind: Scotland’s Revolutionary Power Read Moreby Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. Helicopters – Unequalled maneuverability; life-saving capability; powerful and indispensable. The helicopter’s value is undisputed and its utility second to none. Companies like …
Safran Helicopter Engines Hovers Above the Turboshaft Pack Read Moreby Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. Wind and farm, two innocuous words that, when put together, can evoke myriad reactions. From the supportive to the scornful, the views …
Block Island Wind Farm May Mark a New Trend in Renewable Energy Read Moreby Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. On the banks of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg, Russia sits an industrial entity that has shaped power production in the …
LMZ a Major Player in Russia’s Power Machines Read MoreBy Stuart Slade, Gas Turbine Systems Analyst, Forecast International. There is a curious anomaly developing in the power generation industry: While demand for electricity is rising steadily and shows no …
World Power Generation by Gas and Steam Turbines Increasing Steadily, So Why Is the Production Curve Relatively Flat? Read Moreby Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. Greener solutions to energy needs are always in high demand for countries looking to reduce their carbon footprint. Wind and solar power …
Tidal Power a Subsurface, Green Alternative to Fossil Fuels Read Moreby Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. Rolls-Royce is solidifying its position in the naval power generation market with new, state-of-the-art applications for the company’s MT30 marine engine. The …
Smooth Sailing Ahead for Rolls-Royce MT30 Marine Engine Read More