A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Two security bills that passed in the lower house of Japan’s legislature, the National Diet, on July 16 elicited a strong …
Japan’s Lower House Passes Defense Bills Amidst Protest, Shifting Regional Security Environment Read MoreBy Andrew Dardine, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. The U.S. Navy’s Combat Systems Integration effort is poised to reap $219 million in funding over the next 10 years. This RDT&E …
Lawmakers Request $219 Million for U.S. Navy Combat Systems Integration Read More Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. As part of its effort to resurrect a submarine capability after 64 years of dormancy, the Royal Thai Navy has selected a …
Cost, Politics Prove Decisive Factors in Royal Thai Navy’s Submarine Selection Read More by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. The surprising triumph of the Conservative Party in the British elections last May certainly did not herald a new dawn for …
Deficit-Conscious Government to Trim Britain’s Defense Budget by 1.5 Percent Read More by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Spain’s government signed off on an additional EUR856.6 million ($975+ million) in defense spending at a convening of the ruling cabinet …
Spain Tops-Up Defense Budget as Legacy Program Costs Linger Read More by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. The center-right Australian government of Prime Minister Tony Abbott unveiled its latest budget on May 12. The budget, delivered by Treasurer …
Australian Government Unveils 2015-2016 Defense Budget Amidst Economic Uncertainty Read More by Bill Ostrove, Space Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Over the next 10 years, the launch industry will be greatly shaped by how the United States pursues its ambitious space exploration goals. …
Ambitious Human Spaceflight Plans Driving the Launch Industry Read More by Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. The Czech Republic Ministry of Defense unveiled plans on April 28 for the expansion of its armed forces from the current …
Czech Defense Ministry Plans Troop Increase as Efforts to Stymie Military Erosion Get Underway Read More By Greg Giaquinto, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Over the next 10 years, the U.S. Navy will spend about $149 million on its Fleet Communications R&D program. Driving this funding is …
Smooth Sailing Expected for U.S. Navy Fleet Communications Program Read Moreby Shaun McDougall, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Ottawa has announced a plan to provide the military with sustained annual budget growth of three percent beginning in 2017, providing …
Canada’s Effort to Boost Defense Spending May Be Too Little, Too Late Read More