A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
On March 3rd, the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced the participation of U.S military assets and personnel in a joint operation launched against organized criminal entities in Ecuador alongside …
SOUTHCOM Supports Operations in Ecuador Read More
Chinese Project 093B (Shang III) Submarines – Source: Chinese Government Media Last week, the U.K.’s International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) think tank issued a landmark report concluding that between …
Production and Power: China Outpaces U.S. in Nuclear Submarine Construction Read More
Following several weeks of speculation, the German government and shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) announced the conclusion of a preliminary agreement on Tuesday, Feb. 3, to build three MEKO A-200 …
ThyssenKrupp Receives Frigate Order Amid Germany’s F-126 Woes Read More
After over a decade of rule characterized by pervasive economic and political tumult that generated an exodus of millions of citizens and the country’s deepening diplomatic isolation, on January 3rd …
Venezuela: The Day After Read More
Throughout this past year, Dassault and Airbus have been locked in an increasingly public battle over the direction of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a program to deliver a …
New Year Bringing Big Changes to FCAS Fighter Program Read More
Hot on the heels of Ukraine’s negotiations for the Saab Gripen fighter jet, Kyiv has now inked a letter of intent with France that could see the eastern European country …
Ukraine, France Announce Rafale LOI Read More
Soon after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, the U.S. and E.U. moved to freeze Russia’s access to its central bank reserves held in their financial systems, …
E.U. Eyes Frozen Russian Funds for Ukraine Read More
As many as 19 Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace in the early morning hours on September 10, prompting Poland to scramble F-16s to react to the breach. Working together …
Poland, NATO Allies Shoot Down Russian Drones Violating Airspace Read More
Japanese media revealed on July 6 that Japan plans to transfer its Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines, potentially marking the first such export in modern Japanese history. Media reports …
Japan Closes In On First Major Warship Export Read More
A fragile ceasefire appears to be holding between Iran and Israel following a period of escalating violence, culminating in a covert U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. In the days …
Tentative Ceasefire Takes Hold Following Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Read More