A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is preparing to launch a competitive procurement process to replace its aging Hawk T1 and T2 advanced jet trainers, a decision formalized by Defence …
Global Contenders Emerge for UK’s Next Generation Jet Trainer Read More
BY AUDREY DECKER, Staff Writer, Defense One The Air Force’s new T-7A pilot training jet won’t be ready for initial operations until 2028, documents show, putting the program another year …
Air Force’s T-7 Trainer Delayed Another Year Read More
Saab is certainly a company that can punch above its weight. With a limited home market for support, the company has had to look abroad for growth. As it seeks …
Saab Rides High on T-X Win, Gripen Outlook; Kockums Not So Much Read More
The Azeri Ministry of Defense confirmed the delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft from Pakistan. On April 22, 2019, the Azeri Ministry of Defense released a video report showing pilots …
Azerbaijan Shows Off New Super Mushshaks Read More by Douglas Royce, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. Demand for the Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour engine comes from a single application: BAE System’s Hawk jet trainer. The order book for the …
Adour Engine Production May Be Suspended in 2019 and 2020 Read More Pilatus is a very traditional Swiss manufacturer focused on craftsmanship that embodies the “made in Switzerland” reputation for quality. Unlike many aerospace manufacturers, Pilatus remains insular despite the high …
Switzerland’s Pilatus Continues to Build on Reputation for Quality, Well-Crafted Aircraft Read MoreBy Ray Jaworowski, Senior Aerospace Analyst, and Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. On September 27, Boeing and Saab emerged as the winning team in the U.S. Air Force’s T-X advanced jet …
USAF T-X Win Could Be Just the Start for New Boeing/Saab Aircraft Read More Turkmenistan appears to be evaluating new purchases of military hardware, especially aircraft. Over the weekend, RDS News reported that new military aircraft had been seen in Turkmenistan, following a “sudden …
Turkmenistan Considers New Aircraft Procurement Read More Azerbaijan has signed an agreement with Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) on the purchase of 10 Super Mushshak trainer aircraft. PAC announced in a press release on July 27, 2017 that …
Azerbaijan Purchases Super Mushshaks Read MoreBy Ray Jaworowski, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. Now that the U.S. Air Force has awarded the Long Range Strike-Bomber (LRS-B) contract to Northrop Grumman, and the inevitable protest of …
T-X: Next Big USAF Aircraft Contest Read More