A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Since the reimposition of 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum by President Donald Trump in early 2025, the U.S. shipbuilding industry has found itself at a critical juncture. Originally …
Ripple Effects: Steel Tariffs and U.S. Naval Shipbuilding Read More
Germany has approved the purchase of four additional Type 212CD submarines from thyssenkrupp Marine System (TKMS) in a deal valued at EUR4.7 billion ($4.92 billion). In addition, Norway has indicated …
German Government Orders Four More Type 212CD Submarines Read More
September and October have been experiencing a flurry of contract awards and contract modification increases for the United States Navy’s Virginia class submarine program. Below are two of the latest …
U.S. Virginia Class Submarine Program Sees Flurry of Contract Activity Read More
A common enough saying amongst sailors that still exists today is that undersea warfare essentially boils down to two things, the predator – submarines – and the prey – targets. …
Undersea Warfare – Predator and Prey Read More
The Dutch government has opted for a future submarine solution from French naval prime Naval Group per an announcement by State Secretary for Defense Christophe van der Maat on March …
Netherlands Selects Naval Group to Meet Future Submarine Needs Read More
On October 4, 2023, steel was first cut for Brazil’s future nuclear attack submarine Alvaro Alberto in a ceremony held by the Brazilian Navy and the Brazilian state-owned company Itaguai …
Construction Starts on Brazil’s First Nuclear Submarine Read More
The operation of a ballistic missile nuclear submarine (SSBN) fleet is the price of admission to the “top table” of national prestige and influence. A great power operates SSBNs; if …
With Silent Power Comes Unspoken Responsibility Read More
The Royal Canadian Navy is pushing the government to support a program to build up to 12 new submarines, according to a report from the Ottawa Citizen. The government is …
Royal Canadian Navy Wants 12 New Submarines Read More
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday released a public version of his 2022 Navigation Plan (NAVPLAN) that includes details of the Navy’s desire for a fleet of 373 battle …
New Details Emerge about U.S. Navy’s Desired Fleet Size Read More
The Netherlands’ defense minister, Henk Kamp, has informed the Dutch Parliament that a major defense project to replace the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) fleet of Walrus class submarines will miss …
Timeline for the Netherlands’ Walrus-Class Submarine Replacement Program Pushed Out Read More