A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The Canadian government is in discussions with a pair of unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturers to refine requirements for a new fleet of armed medium-altitude, long-endurance drones. The new aircraft are …
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Raytheon has won the U.S. Army’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) competition, and will deliver a new radar to replace the existing MPQ-65A Patriot radar. As the …
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The U.S. is withdrawing approximately 1,000 troops from northeast Syria following a Turkish incursion into the region. Many of the U.S. troops are heading to Iraq, and a small number …
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The White House is reportedly preparing to announce a withdrawal from the Open Skies treaty, a pact that allows unarmed observation flights over the 34 signatories (North Atlantic Treaty Organization …
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The U.S. Congressional Budget Office has released its annual assessment of the Navy’s shipbuilding plan. The latest report covers the service’s FY20 budget request and long-term spending plans. The Navy’s …
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The Senate passed a continuing resolution on September 26 by a vote of 82-15. The House already passed the bill on September 19 by a vote of 301-123. The bill …
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BAE Systems was awarded a $2.7 billion contract from the U.S. Navy for Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II full-rate production Lots 8-12. This award procures WGU-59/B units to …
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The Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter achieved a Milestone C decision from the U.S. Air Force, paving the way for the start of low-rate initial production. The Air Force plans …
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The Canadian Department of National Defence has launched an initiative to develop new capabilities to protect satellites. The effort has been dubbed “Shields Up,” a reference to the popular Star …
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The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense advanced its FY20 funding bill on September 10. The legislation provides $694.9 billion for the Department of Defense, which is $20.5 billion above the …
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