A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by Stuart Slade, Senior Naval & Marine Power Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Canada’s decision to select the BAE Systems/Lockheed Martin bid for the Canadian patrol frigate replacement has sent shock-waves …
Type 26 Now Rivals FREMM as Major Frigate Program Read More
A319neo completes maiden flight as joint 737 MAX technical review commences. by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Boeing and Airbus delivered 23 and 70 commercial jets in April …
Airbus and Boeing Report April 2019 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) is still working to improve its profitability, which has been flat for the past three years. Much of this decline is due to the effects of …
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Works Its Way Through the Doldrums Read More
The 1,275 F-5/T-38 aircraft in the worldwide fleet have, on average, been in service for more than 41 years. Although these aircraft would not logically appear to be top …
F-5/T-38 the Focus of Multiple International Upgrade Programs Read More
After what can politely be called a difficult year, Denel is undertaking an ambitious turnaround plan, which will likely decide the fate of the company. The company arrived at …
Denel at Inflection Point in Its Survival Read More
The C4I market direction will be driven by contemporary defense concerns such as cyberspace and the progressive mainstreaming of new innovations in technology. While older systems are receiving sustainment services, …
Demand for Cybersecurity Means Explosive Growth in World C4I Market Read More
by Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. For the first time, combined-cycle power plants (CCPPs) have surpassed coal-fired power plants in power generation in the U.S. Installed combined-cycle capacity now stands …
Combined-Cycle Plants Surpass Coal-Fired Generation in the U.S. Read More
By Ray Jaworowski, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. SyberJet Aircraft appears to be nearing initial flight of its new SJ30i light business jet. The company is applying final touches to the …
SyberJet SJ30i and SJ30x to Take On Light Jet Market Read More by Stuart Slade, Senior Naval & Marine Power Systems Analyst, Forecast International. The first ballistic missiles to be deployed on board warships were installed on diesel-electric submarines of the Soviet …
The Return of the SSB Read More
The anger of the Trump administration over European allies NATO expenditures appears to have had an effect, helping to push Thales results higher. After years of reduced defense spending …
Thales Benefits from Increased Defense Spending as it Wraps Gemalto Deal Read More