A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The COVID-19 pandemic cast global markets into a period of uncertainty as it moved across the globe in early 2020. The impact of the virus is just beginning to be …
Aerospace and Defense COVID-19 Coverage Read More
A mere week after the Brazilian Army selected the Iveco-Oto Melara Centauro II fire support vehicle as its preferred solution to fulfill its long-gestating 8×8 armored cavalry vehicle requirement, …
Brazilian Court Suspends Centauro Procurement Read More
Following up on an earlier Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request for M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks, a second purchase solicitation by Poland for a potential buy has been given the …
Second Polish M1A1 Abrams Foreign Military Sales Request Approved by State Department Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russian-Ukraine war. The Moscow Times reported that Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has called for the deployment …
This Week in the Russian-Ukraine War (Week 42 – December 2) Read More
Join Forecast International and GovExec defense experts for this FREE WEBINAR: Since January 2022, the U.S. has invested more than $18 billion in security assistance to Ukraine. Additionally, this is …
FREE Upcoming Webinar: What U.S. Defense Contractors Need to Know About the Russia – Ukraine Conflict Read More
The Brazilian Army has selected the Centauro II produced by a Leonardo and Iveco consortium to fulfill its requirement for armored vehicles. The contract is reportedly worth up to EUR2 …
Brazil Selects Italy’s Centauro as New 8×8 Armored Vehicle Read More
Early in November 2022, the U.S. State Department approved a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the government of Australia of 24 C-130J aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost …
A Leading Electronic Warfare Technology Enhances a Proposed C-130 Sale to Australia Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russian-Ukraine war. In the wake of Russia’s attacks on Ukraine infrastructure, the U.S. is rushing over 200 …
This Week in the Russian-Ukraine War (Week 41 – November 25) Read More
By Carter Palmer and Shaun McDougall Over the next five years, the U.S. Space Force plans to spend $100 billion on acquisition programs. Procurement only accounts for 23.1 percent of that total, …
These Five Programs Are Driving the Space Force’s Acquisition Budget Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russian-Ukraine war. The White House has asked Congress to approve an additional $37.7 billion in aid for …
This week in the Russian-Ukraine War (Week 40 – November 18) Read More
Both Companies Report Strong October Orders by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Boeing and Airbus delivered 35 and 62 commercial jets in October 2022, compared to 27 and 36 …
Airbus and Boeing Report October 2022 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read MoreSign up for the latest blog posts and products sent straight to your inbox.