A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Algerian state television reported this week that Algeria has purchased Su-57 fighter jets from the Russian defense industry, making the country the first export customer for the jets. Pilots are …
Russia to Export Su-57E in 2025 Read More
Tension flared following a visit by a U.S. delegation to Niger in March, prompting Niger’s military junta to swiftly terminate a pivotal military agreement with the U.S. This decision follows …
Russia Exploits Western Vacuum in Africa’s Sahel Region Read More
The Ethiopian Air Force has taken delivery of new combat aircraft and drones, commissioning them into service at an event this week. Images from the ceremony showed a pair of …
Ethiopia Receives Su-30 Fighter Jets 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
The U.S. has approved a potential sale of attack helicopters to Morocco. On November 20, 2019, the U.S. State Department announced via the DSCA that it had approved a potential …
Morocco Approved for Attack Helicopter Buy Read More
The Nigerian government will hold discussions with the Russian government over the procurement of additional attack helicopters. This week, an aide to Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari told reporters in Abuja …
Nigeria Seeking Additional Attack Helicopters Read More
The Egyptian military is seeking to move forward with an acquisition of South African firm Denel’s Umkhonto, a surface-to-air missile. Mail & Guardian, a South African newspaper, reported last week …
Denel, Egypt in Talks on Umkhonto Deal Read More
Armored vehicles continue to be a key element of South Africa’s arms exports, a government report indicates. The National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC), a government agency overseeing South Africa’s …
Armored Vehicles Top South African Arms Exports Read More
Sudan’s new prime minister aims to reduce the country’s bloated defense budget. In a recent interview with the Associated Press, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok discussed a number of reforms …
New Sudanese Prime Minister Aims for Reduction in Defense Spending Read More
A pair of Xi’an MA60 transport aircraft were spotted in Bangladesh en route to Angola, where the two aircraft will join the Air Force. Delivery of Angola Air Force Xian …
Angola Taking Delivery of Two MA60 Transports Read More