A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Recent, major radar acquisitions by European nations have shown a spotlight on an increasingly important program, the Thales-led SMART-L family. In September 2023, Eurosam and Thales signed a contract for …
European Air Defense Needs Drive Strong Demand for SMART-L Radar Read More
The U.S. State Department’s recent approval of a Foreign Military Sale to Poland of Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance (ASRR) aerostat systems, is not only a big step in providing …
Aerostat Radar Approval for Poland Helps Lift Burgeoning CJADC2 Program Read More
Late last month, Leonardo DRS announced the delivery of its 1,000th Solaris laser system component for the U.S. Army’s Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) anti-missile system. According to the company, the …
New Milestone Highlights Multi-Billion Dollar IR Countermeasures Program Advancement Read More
The U.S. Navy’s Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) program will see steady annual funding through the decade of around $150 million to help carry out the vital mission of countering current …
Growing Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Threat Spurs U.S. Navy $1.5 Billion R&D Program Read More
As the recent, attempted missile attack on a U.S. Navy vessel in the Gulf of Aden has demonstrated, defense of ships at sea and the personnel who serve them, is …
U.S. Navy Boosts Anti-Air Warfare Improvement Effort with $928 Million Investment Read More
As demonstrated in news reporting, on an almost daily basis, advanced battlefield surveillance systems are indispensable in not only maintaining critical tracking information and situational awareness but also in providing …
Strong Worldwide Demand for an Eye in the Sky Read More
Over $9 billion will be spent into the next decade on the Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) program, a sweeping R&D effort of the U.S. Air Force, Army, and …
New Tech and Cyber Threats Drive Sweeping $9 Billion JADC2 Development Effort Read More
The U.S. State Department has formally approved a Foreign Military Sale to Poland of the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) and related equipment for an …
U.S. Approval of IBCS Sale to Poland Likely to Boost CJADC2 Efforts Read More
Leonardo’s recent announcement from DSEI that the company has been awarded a new contract for vehicle camera systems helps reinforce the company’s position as key provider of advanced, tactical vehicle …
With Latest Vision System Order, Leonardo Expands Position as Key Vehicle Electronics Supplier Read More
This past February, an advanced self-protection system for helicopters, in development for over 10 years, reached a transformative milestone. Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system achieved Initial Operational …
Advanced Helicopter Self-Protection System Reaches New Heights Read More