A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Reports in Indian media indicate that a 10-year, $3 billion lease of a Russian Akula class submarine is set to be inked this week under an intergovernmental agreement between New …
India Set to Lease Russian Nuclear Submarine under $3 Billion Deal Read More
The Russian defense industry will upgrade a number of the Su-30SM’s onboard systems to be standardized with that of the Su-35.
Su-30SM Upgrade to Boost Commonality with Su-35 Read More Middle Eastern countries have shown interest in the Pantsyr-ME surface-to-air missile system, according to Russian officials.
Russia Markets Pantsyr-ME to the Middle East Read More Following two years under the Trump administration, it’s safe to say that relations between Washington and Europe are as raw and tense as at any time since the end of …
Transatlantic Drift Read More The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Russia over an urgent procurement of additional MiG-29 jet fighters. The discussed purchase would involve 21 additional MiG-29s to …
Indian Air Force Negotiating for Additional Russian MiG-29s Read More
State trials of the Poliment-Redut naval air-defense system have concluded.
Russian Naval Air Defense System Completes State Trials Read More
The Russian defense industry can develop a ground-based version of the Kalibr cruise missile by the end of 2019.
Russia Can Create Ground-Based Kalibr by End of Year Read More The unrest in the Donbass region of Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea have chilled relations between Ukraine and Russia. In terms of turbines, the current troubles have had far-reaching …
Troubled Waters: Russian and Ukrainian Marine Turbines Read More The Russian defense industry will begin working on the development and production of intermediate-range missiles following the U.S. decision to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.
Russia Announces Development of Intermediate-Range Missiles Read More The Uzbek government has reportedly entered negotiations with Russia on the potential purchase of the Yak-130 advanced jet trainer.
Uzbekistan Enters Negotiations for Yak-130 Buy Read More