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Military Periscope, is the world’s easiest-to-use, up-to-date open-source military database, providing authoritative information on global armed forces, weapons systems, defense companies, militant organizations, and more — all in one place.

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How It Works

Military Periscope provides a searchable, structured database of open-source defense intelligence, updated continuously to reflect new developments and emerging data across forces, systems, and defense companies. Originally developed by the United States Naval Institute in 1986, Military Periscope is now part of the Forecast International portfolio, expanding its reach and integration across advanced defense intelligence platforms.

7,500+ Weapons Systems

Weapons, Systems & Platforms

Access complete, illustrated descriptions of 7,500+ weapons systems and platforms, including:

  • Aircraft
  • Artillery, guns, missiles, rockets, and bombs
  • Land systems and naval platforms
  • Sensors, electronics, and more

Each system provides reference-level detail for technical and operational context.

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165+ ARMED FORCES

Comprehensive Global Coverage

Military Periscope consolidates defense-related open-source data into a structured, searchable platform used by analysts, researchers, and decision-makers worldwide. Coverage includes more than 165 countries across all regions of the world.

Nations’ Armed Forces

Explore detailed information on:

  • Air, ground, naval, strategic, special warfare, and paramilitary forces
  • Orders of battle
  • Equipment inventories
  • Deployment plans, programs, and defense budgets
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150+ Defense Companies

Defense Companies

Get in-depth information on 150+ leading defense primes and their subsidiaries, including:

Organizational structures
Product offerings
Competitive positions and partnerships

This resource supports market research and industry analysis.

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Militant Organizations Archive

Explore a historical archive of international militant organizations, including details on:

  • Activities and objectives
  • External affiliations and timelines

Note: this content is archived and no longer actively updated.

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150+ Defense Companies

News, Reports & Insight

Stay informed with curated defense news, analysis, and special reports through In Our Sights and Military Periscope’s curated news feed:

Daily global military developments
Budget, procurement, and deployment news
Expert reports on strategy and weapons programs
In Our Sights Newsletter
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Trusted by Defense Users Worldwide

Military Periscope’s open-source military intelligence supports a wide range of organizations, including:

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  • National governments
  • Defense and intelligence agencies
  • Military libraries and commands
  • Defense contractors
  • Educational institutions
  • News and media organizations
  • Embassies and individual subscribers

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Start your 7-day free trial and explore select data from:
Nations’ armed forces
Weapons systems
Defense companies

You’ll also receive the In Our Sights newsletter and special reports on current global defense developments.

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