A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
by Derek Bisaccio, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. The news of the disappearance and killing of The Washington Post writer Jamal Khashoggi has put a spotlight on the United States’ …
Examining U.S. Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia Read Moreby Bill Ostrove, Space Systems Analyst, Forecast International. The U.S. Air Force has awarded three companies a combined $2.3 billion in contracts to help fund the development of new launch …
USAF Awards $2.3 Billion to Develop New Launch Vehicles Read Moreby Thomas Dolzall, Defense Analyst, Forecast International. The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) opened its annual meeting in Washington, DC, on October 8. The three-day exposition brings together …
AUSA 2018 Wrap-Up Read MoreBy Richard Sterk, Defense Electronics Analyst, Forecast International. Until somewhat recently, space was a peaceful domain where orbital and flying craft were unprotected, but adversaries are now developing systems to …
It’s a Mess Up There! Read Moreby Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. Ongoing conflicts and terrorism have increased the focus on defense systems for low-intensity conflicts, homeland security and cyber warfare – areas …
Elbit Systems Gains Critical Mass with New Acquisitions Read MoreBy Ray Jaworowski, Senior Aerospace Analyst, and Carter Palmer, Power Systems Specialist, Forecast International. On September 27, Boeing and Saab emerged as the winning team in the U.S. Air Force’s T-X advanced jet …
USAF T-X Win Could Be Just the Start for New Boeing/Saab Aircraft Read Moreby Shaun McDougall, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. The U.S. Air Force is finally getting a new helicopter to replace its aging UH-1N Huey fleet. The venerable Huey will be replaced by …
Boeing/Leonardo MH-139 Wins Air Force Huey Replacement Program Read Moreby Derek Bisaccio, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Earlier in September, a curious development took place in Spanish-Saudi bilateral relations. On September 4, Spain announced that it had terminated the …
Spain Halts, Renews Saudi Arms Deal Read Moreby Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. After years of difficulty, Bombardier has made some bold moves under its five-year restructuring plan, begun in 2015. The most …
Bombardier Looks to Future After CSeries Read MoreBy Ray Jaworowski, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Forecast International. The helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) sector has been one of the bright spots for civil rotorcraft manufacturers at a time when the industry …
Emergency Medical Services Helping Drive Civil Helicopter Market Read More