A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The U.S. Army is seeking industry input for a next-generation autonomous breaching vehicle that could reduce risk to troops in warzones. The service recently released a Request for Information (RFI) …
U.S. Army Eyes New Autonomous Breaching Vehicle with ‘BaDGER’ Program Read More
In a pivotal step for European defense modernization, four major defense companies—KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales—have formally established the MGCS Project Company GmbH (MPC). The new entity, …
MGCS Project Company GmbH Officially Launched by KNDS, Rheinmetall, and Thales Read More
As of March 2025, the United States remains the world’s largest arms exporter, accounting for 43% of global arms exports. But even as demand for American-made defense equipment surges amid …
Trump Tariffs Hammer U.S. Artillery Market Despite Export Dominance Read More
Hanwha plans to establish an arms factory in Romania’s Dambovita county within two years, aiming to create a regional hub for the production, maintenance, and repair of its K9 and …
Hanwha to Build Arms Factory in Romania, Targeting European Hub Read More
Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH recently showcased the Kodiak armored engineer vehicle at a commanders’ conference for the Polish military engineer corps. The demonstration took place in late February at the Ostrowo …
Rheinmetall Demonstrates Kodiak Armored Engineer Vehicle in Poland Read More
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) self-propelled howitzer (SPH) program represents a significant effort to modernize its heavy artillery. Over the years, the PRC has continuously developed and improved its …
BRIEFER: People’s Liberation Army Self-Propelled Howitzers Read More The German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) has approved the formation of a joint venture between Germany’s defense systems producer Rheinmetall AG and Leonardo S.p.A., an Italian aerospace and defense company. …
Rheinmetall and Leonardo JV Receives Approval, to Focus on Italian Army Programs Read More
Sweden has embarked on a significant military modernization program, highlighted by a SEK17.2 billion ($1.54 billion) investment in its tank fleet. This substantial deal with KNDS Deutschland will see the …
Sweden to Significantly Enhance its Tank Forces Read More KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall, through their joint venture ArGe D-LBO (Working group for digitalizing land-based operations), was awarded a EUR1.98 billion ($2.07 billion) contract from the German Federal Office of …
German Army Embarks on €3.2 Billion Digital Transformation with KNDS and Rheinmetall Read More
Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) has signed a preliminary agreement with Leonardo to supply components for future contracts within the new Leonardo-Rheinmetall joint venture. IDV will contribute 12-15 percent of the …
Iveco Defence Vehicles to Supply Components for Leonardo-Rheinmetall JV Read More