Fateh Submarine to Enter Iranian Navy in September
Iran will soon put into service a new submarine. IHS Jane’s, citing the Iranian Ministry of Defense, reported on August 9, 2017 that Iran’s first Fateh class submarine will be …
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Bavar 373 to be Operational Next Year
Iran’s indigenous long-range air-defense system, the Bavar 373, will be operational sometime during the next Iranian year. Speaking to media on July 5, 2017, the Commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia …
Read More Iran Will Soon Receive Karrar Tanks
Iran will soon take delivery of serially-produced versions of the Karrar main battle tank. Iranian Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kiomars Heidari told Tasnim News Agency in an interview published …
Read MoreEmirati Regional Military Footprint Continues to Grow
by Derek Bisaccio, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. “The Federation preserves our identity and enhances our capabilities. It is a strong shield for protecting the security and stability of the Arabian Gulf …
Read MoreGulf Allies See Friend in Trump Administration
by Derek Bisaccio, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. U.S. President Donald Trump’s first 100 days saw a flurry of activity on both the domestic and foreign fronts as the new president seeks …
Read More Russia, Iran to Boost Air-Defense Capabilities
One day after U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles struck a Syrian airbase, the Deputy Commander of the Russian Aerospace Forces stated that the share of modernized weaponry in the possession of …
Read MoreInternational Air Forces Relying on F-5 Fleets to Maintain Battle Readiness
by Matthew Beres, Airborne Retrofit & Modernization Analyst, Forecast International. The past year has seen a significant surge worldwide to upgrade legacy fighters. Despite a rapidly aging worldwide fleet with …
Read MoreAirbus, Boeing Report December and Full-Year 2016 Aircraft Orders and Deliveries
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent. Airbus Delivers 111 Jets in Wild Year-End Rally, Logs 321 Net Orders Boeing and Airbus delivered 67 and 111 commercial jets in December 2016, …
Read MoreIncoming Trump Administration Will Consider Its Options on Iran Deal
by Derek Bisaccio, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. On November 8, the United States went to the polls to elect a successor to President Barack Obama, whose second term ends in January. …
Read MoreRussia Deploys Bombers to Iranian Air Base
by Derek Bisaccio, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. In a significant development for the conflict in Syria and for the Middle East generally, Russia has deployed a number of bombers to an …
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