A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
The Greek government is weighing a possible purchase of up to four Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk maritime multirole helicopters per an announcement on February 12. #Greece looks to procure MH-60R …
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The Indian Ministry of Defence issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the procurement of 111 Naval Utility Helicopters (NUHs) for the Indian Navy on February 12. This large-scale initiative …
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Welcome to the Forecast Roundtable Podcast. Forecast Roundtable brings together expert analysts, industry professionals, and government officials to discuss the latest issues in the aerospace and defense markets. Produced at …
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India’s federal government presented its fiscal year 2019 Union Budget to Parliament on February 1, with an eye on the upcoming April-May electoral cycle. Tucked within this latest budget was …
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VIDEO – South Korea’s Defense Ministry unveils its latest five-year budgetary blueprint.
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The Austrian government has ring-fenced over EUR300 million ($343 million) under a special budget intended for the purchase of up to 15 new helicopters. The helicopters being procured will include …
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Following years of waffling, Spain has pulled the trigger on its option for a second-batch order of NH90 helicopters under a €1.38 billion ($1.57 billion) after receiving cabinet approval of …
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Spain’s Socialist government signed off on an investment package worth €7.331 billion ($8.306 billion) on December 14 that covers defense and security programs within a multi-year period culminating in 2032. …
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by Shaun McDougall, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. The Democrats took control of the U.S. House of Representatives following Tuesday’s midterm elections, setting the stage for what could be a prolonged battle …
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The Belgian government has signaled its intent to modernize and recapitalize its long-neglected military capability with funding worth nearly €9.2 billion ($10.45 billion) directed towards defense investments. The fiscal commitment …
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