A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Zorya-Mashproekt, a company in Ukraine that specializes in gas turbine production, has a particular connection to natural gas – particularly Russian natural gas. Zorya manufactures gas turbines for industrial and …
A Thought: Ukraine, Zorya-Mashproekt and All That Gas Read More
GovExec, the leading information services company for government leaders and contractors, today announced the acquisition of Forecast International, the premier provider of subscription-based market intelligence, forecasting, and proprietary research, as …
GovExec Acquires Forecast International Read More
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Boeing and Airbus delivered 99 and 187 commercial jets in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to 59 and 225 deliveries, respectively, in …
Airbus and Boeing Report Q4 and Full-Year 2021 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
by Nicholas Dawson, Forecast International. The Yemen civil war has expanded south to the coastal province of Shabwa. The Houthi rebels have been engaged against the pro-Yemen government in Marib for …
The Yemen Civil War Moves to the Southern Provinces Read More
U.S. coalition forces saw an uptick in attacks against their facilities this week, likely due to the January 3 anniversary of a U.S. airstrike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani …
Explosive Drones and Rockets Target U.S. Coalition Forces in Iraq and Syria Read More
More Nations Showing Interest in Lockheed’s Fifth-Generation Fighter as Headwinds Emerge in Switzerland and the United Kingdom by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Recently, the Finnish Ministry of Defense …
The Road Ahead for the F-35 in Europe Read More
by Nicholas Dawson, Forecast International. The 2021 Dubai Airshow allowed many companies in the aerospace industry to spotlight their newest technology and advancements in the field of aerospace and defense. Countries …
Defense Deals Made at the Dubai Airshow 2021 Read More
It has been a wild ride for one of America’s most storied companies. After struggling for years to get its house in order, the company has announced its plan to …
GE Aviation to Stand Alone as GE Splits into Three Read More
by Nicholas Dawson, Forecast International. Over the past several months, North African neighbors Algeria and Morocco have suffered a near breakdown of diplomatic relations. Algeria has continuously accused Morocco of …
Algeria and Morocco’s Deteriorating Relations: A Brief History and Analysis of Modern Ties Read More
by Nicholas Dawson, Forecast International. As of this writing, the world is going through a major energy crisis. From the United States to Europe, the Middle East, and China, energy …
BYOB: Buy Your Own Barrels [Of Petrol] – The Energy Crisis, OPEC and OPEC+ Read More