A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
On May 3, the U.S. Army awarded Raytheon Company of Richardson, Texas, a $45.4 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (W56KGY-23-D-0005) for project manager support of Cross-Domain Enterprise All-Source User Repository (CENTAUR) intelligence …
Raytheon Gets a Re-Up for Support of U.S./Ally CENTAUR Intelligence Sharing Network Read More
When, in the wake of a shocking string of criminal massacres, Mexican President Felipe Calderon first deployed the Mexican armed forces to combat organized crime on the country’s streets in …
The Future of Mexican Security Sector Reform Read More
With a total of four Arihant class ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) planned, an Indian sea-based deterrent force is now an established reality. These submarines are being supported by large-scale investment …
India Levels Up in Nuclear Submarines Read More
Loitering munitions are making a name for themselves in Ukraine. These weapons are taking a heavy toll on Russian and Ukrainian troops and equipment. Loitering munitions are changing warfare, …
Loitering Munitions Will Change Warfare – Until Air Defense Catches Up Read More
Variants of the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) should be produced steadily over the next several years to meet the strong demand for battlefield simulation technology for a wide …
Demand for Training Simulation Systems Drives Thriving Market Read More
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has denied a protest filed by Sikorsky Aircraft Corp challenging the U.S. Army’s award of the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) weapon system …
GAO Denies Sikorsky Protest of FLRAA Contract Award Read More
Last year’s FY23 defense budget request received significant pushback from Congress. The administration originally requested $773 billion for the Pentagon and projected a defense budget of $801 billion in FY24, …
A Look Inside the Pentagon’s FY24 Acquisition Budget Request Read More
On April 4th, the U.S. Air Force, on behalf of an unnamed Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customer, awarded L-3 Communications Integrated Systems LP of Greenville, Texas, a $71.9 million cost-plus-fixed-fee …
USAF FMS Partner Kicks Out the JAMMS Read More
After decades of what can only be classified as basic neglect following the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union, U.S. naval warfare has been …
Reality Check on U.S. Navy Modernization Plan Read More
The recent collision between a U.S.-operated MQ-9 Reaper unmanned air vehicle (UAV) and a Russian Air Force Su-27 Flanker fighter over the Black Sea has once again perked interest in …
The Black Sea Smackdown: Everything You Need to Know about the MQ-9 Reaper UAV Read More