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BRIEFER: Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) – U.S. Army

September 8, 2023September 12, 2023 - by Jon Hemler

The primary objective of the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program is to produce a next-generation scout aircraft to replace the previously retired Bell OH-58 Kiowa Warrior. FARA …

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Defense / Military Electronics

Advanced Helicopter Self-Protection System Reaches New Heights

September 7, 2023September 11, 2023 - by Andrew Dardine

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 …

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Forecast International Celebrates 50 Years of Defense Industry Forecasting

September 5, 2023August 31, 2023 - by Forecast International

For five decades, Forecast International (FI) has done what was often seen as the impossible — take the guesswork out of defense and aerospace forecasting. Read on to learn more …

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Asia / Defense / Region

South Korean Government Plans 4.5 Percent Rise for 2024 Defense Budget

August 29, 2023September 1, 2023 - by Daniel Darling

The South Korean government has approved a Defense Ministry request to raise the topline defense budget by 4.5 percent nominally year-on-year in 2024. The government intends to submit the budget …

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Defense / Military Aircraft

Indonesia Inks Memorandum of Understanding for F-15EX Purchase

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 - by Daniel Darling

During a visit to Boeing’s St. Louis factory,  Indonesia’s Minister of Defense, Prabowo Subianto, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire up to 24 F-15EX combat aircraft. From Boeing …

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Defense / Naval Systems

With Silent Power Comes Unspoken Responsibility

August 22, 2023August 17, 2023 - by Richard Sterk

The operation of a ballistic missile nuclear submarine (SSBN) fleet is the price of admission to the “top table” of national prestige and influence.  A great power operates SSBNs; if …

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Defense

Anti-Armor Missile Market Forecast to Climb to Over $16 Billion in War’s Wake

August 15, 2023August 11, 2023 - by Larry Dickerson

“The tank is dead.  Long live the tank.”  There has been no shortage of foolish ideas throughout history, and many such utterances will come in the future.  Future conflicts would …

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Defense

Fighting in Ukraine Boosts Interest in NASAMS

August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 - by Larry Dickerson

The Russo-Ukrainian War has been effective in showcasing the capability of certain weapon systems.  Case in point, the NASAMS, developed by Raytheon and Kongsberg. This medium-range air defense system uses …

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Defense / Featured

Follow the Money: Global Defense Spending Markets and Trends

August 4, 2023August 10, 2023 - by Forecast International

Forecast International analyst Dan Darling and Defense One editor Marcus Weisgerber discuss the state of the global defense industry. Video – Defense One “Follow the money” is a famous quote …

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Defense / Featured

Insider Insights: Key Defense Industry Trends and Projections

August 3, 2023August 7, 2023 - by Forecast International

Rising geopolitical tensions, active military conflicts, and new innovations have ensured that the defense industry is constantly evolving. To help navigate this intricate landscape, we asked GovExec defense expert David …

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