Top 100 Defense Contractors 2020
The following is a list of the Top 100 U.S. Department of Defense prime contractors in fiscal year 2020 ranked by total contract funds awarded. In FY20, the DoD awarded …
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Japan’s AEGIS Ashore Deployment Suspension Raises Questions
Japan’s abrupt decision to suspend deployment of U.S.-produced AEGIS Ashore missile defense systems amid cost and technical concerns came as a bit of a surprise. Announced by Defense Minister Taro …
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Top 100 Federal Contractors FY19
The General Services Administration’s U.S. Federal Procurement Data System – Next Generation released its annual Top 100 Federal Contractors report – Fiscal Year 2019. The top 100 federal contractors accounted …
Read More Japan Leaves Door Open to U.K. Partnership in Its F-X Fighter Program
Japan remains open to partnership on its F-X Future Fighter program with both the United States and the United Kingdom, per a statement by its Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency …
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India Signs Off on U.S. Helicopter Deals Worth $3 Billion
The Indian and U.S. governments inked a pair of helicopter deals worth $3 billion during President Donald Trump’s visit. The two agreements cover a purchase of six AH-64E Apaches for …
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Erdogan’s Calculated Gamble in Syria
Following a phone conversation between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump on October 6, Turkey launched a major combat operation – dubbed “Peace Spring” – into …
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Turkey, the Syrian Kurdish Question and Operation Peace Spring — Part 2
In today’s podcast, the Forecast Roundtable team continues the discussion of the implication of U.S. President Donald Trump’s order for American forces to redeploy away from the Syrian border with …
Read More Turkey, the Syrian Kurdish Question and Operation Peace Spring — Part 1
In today’s podcast, the Forecast Roundtable team discusses the implication of U.S. President Donald Trump’s order for American forces to redeploy away from the Syrian border with Turkey, how that …
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S-400 Training for Turkish Air Force Underway
Operational training for Turkish Air Force personnel on the S-400 missile defense system has begun in Gatchina, Russia, per a tweet by Turkey’s Defense Ministry on September 4. Uzun Menzilli …
Read More Forecast Roundtable – Tensions Rising with Iran, Part 2
In today’s podcast, the Forecast Roundtable continues its discussion regarding rising tension between the U.S. and Iran. Senior International Military Markets analyst Daniel Darling speaks to Forecast International analysts Matthew …
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