A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
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 in …
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It seems mergers and acquisitions are a key part of L3 Technologies‘ DNA. The long-storied firm has a dynamic history of changing its portfolio over the decades through numerous acquisitions …
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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 cost …
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The business jet market continues to hover on the verge of recovery. A number of key indicators are trending upward, including economic growth, corporate profits, flight activity, and business and …
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As it celebrates its 100th birthday in 2019, Aero Vodochody is entering a period of revitalization. Under the guidance of CEO Giuseppe Giordo, formerly of Leonardo (née Alenia Aermacchi), the …
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As the U.S. Navy begins its 2019 Force Structure Assessment, the consensus is that the service will hold steady at plans to increase the fleet to 355 ships. This size …
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Airbus is looking forward to, and at the same time dreading, some upcoming changes in its operations and markets in 2019. A new CEO is taking the helm, and it …
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Arconic is having a rough time following its spin-off from Alcoa. But maybe, just maybe, things may be getting better as the company posts profits for the first time since …
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Remember 2017, when General Electric did not have a good year? It just had a worse one, but there may be light at the end of the tunnel.
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The long running Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) competition has come to a close with incumbent GE Aviation claiming victory over a Honeywell/Pratt & Whitney team. The Army selected GE …
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