A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Under a restructuring plan begun almost five years ago, Bombardier has radically narrowed its aerospace focus to business jets and aerostructure production. Three major divestitures have transformed the Canadian company …
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The Space Race was a back and forth struggle to expand the horizons of humankind. The competition involved two contenders, the United States and the Soviet Union. To this day, …
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by Douglas Royce, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. At the beginning of 2019, Boeing planned to increase production of the 737 from 52 aircraft per month to 57 per …
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Saab is certainly a company that can punch above its weight. With a limited home market for support, the company has had to look abroad for growth. As it seeks …
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By Ray Jaworowski, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. Data from Forecast International’s Platinum Forecast System® 4.0 indicate that 30,171 large commercial jet transports will be produced in the 15-year period from …
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by Andrew Dardine, Military Electronics Analyst, Forecast International. The Compass Call electronic countermeasures program will receive steady funding over the next several years for ongoing procurement of mission equipment, RDT&E …
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Forecast International projects that the U.S. defense electronics market will be worth at least $148.774 billion over the timeframe 2019-2028. From civil disobedience to full-scale military intervention involving all-out war, …
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Pilatus is a very traditional Swiss manufacturer focused on craftsmanship that embodies the “made in Switzerland” reputation for quality. Unlike many aerospace manufacturers, Pilatus remains insular despite the high cost …
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by Douglas Royce, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. Airbus will terminate production of its flagship A380 widebody in the wake of a decision by Emirates airline to cancel 39 of …
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