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Comprehensive Market Intelligence Solutions

Forecast International delivers a comprehensive suite of intelligence solutions designed to empower aerospace and defense leaders with clarity, strategic foresight, and accurate decision-making. Our services span advanced analytics, deep sector intelligence, curated market bundles, and expert advisory support—meeting the needs of organizations operating in an increasingly complex global environment.
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FI Global Intelligence

FI Global Intelligence is FI’s flagship product offering continuous, analyst-verified market insight with 15-year forecasts, 10-year history, and customizable filters—delivering real-time intelligence for strategic planning.

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Analyst Verified Forecasts

Built on FI’s proven methodology, combining geopolitical, budgetary, and technical data for unmatched forecast accuracy.

Real-Time Market Intelligence

Stay ahead of global shifts with continuous updates on programs, OEM moves, exports, budgets, and emerging requirements.

Custom
Market Segmentation

Create mission-specific market views with filters by platform, region, timeline, company, or currency—instantly exportable.

Executive-Ready Dashboards

Generate clear visualizations, charts, and Excel outputs designed for briefings, capture planning, and rapid decision-making.

FI Global Intelligence Modules At-a-Glance

aviation systems
  • Airborne Retrofit & Modernization Forecast
  • Civil Aircraft Forecast
  • Military Aircraft Forecast
  • Rotorcraft Forecast
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  • Space Systems Forecast – Launch Vehicles & Crewed Platforms
  • Space Systems Forecast – Satellites & Spacecraft
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naval systems
  • Naval Warfare Systems Forecast
  • Naval Vessels Forecast
Explore naval systems forecasts
power systems
  • Aviation Gas Turbine Forecast
  • Industrial & Marine Turbine Forecast (Gas & Steam)
Explore power systems forecasts
weapons systems
  • Military Vehicles Forecast
  • Missile Forecast
  • Ordnance & Munitions Forecast
  • Unmanned Vehicles Forecast – Airborne Systems
Explore weapon systems forecasts
defense technologies
  • Airborne Electronics Forecast
  • C5I Forecast
  • Electronic Systems Forecast
  • Electronic Warfare Forecast
  • Electro-Optical Systems Forecast
  • Land & Sea-Based Electronics Forecast
  • Radar Forecast
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companies, contractors, us budget
  • Defense & Aerospace Companies, Vol I –North America
  • Defense & Aerospace Companies, Vol II – International
  • International Contractors
  • U.S. Defense Budget Forecast Database
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  • The IMM report for each country comprises three segments: Data, Market Overview, and Force Structures. The Data segment provides full coverage of a nation’s national and military budgets and discusses the geopolitical factors that will impact the country’s military market. A key feature is a five-year defense spending forecast. The Market Overview reviews a country’s military programs – from aircraft to warships – and provides details on plans for future procurement. Force Structures provides a detailed listing of all military manpower and hardware in the nation’s inventory, including missiles, UAVs, military vehicles, aircraft, warships, and more.
  • IMM – Asia, Australia & Pacific Rim
  • IMM – Eurasia
  • IMM – Europe
  • IMM – Latin America & Caribbean
  • IMM – Middle East & Africa
  • IMM – North America
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Unlock the complete aerospace & defense market—forecasts, programs, budgets, and competitive insight in one platform.

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Innovative Solutions for Growth

Additional Services

01. Comprehensive civil & military market intelligence across all major sectors.

Civil & Military Library Products & Services

Our Library Products & Services deliver the deep sector intelligence that powers FI Global Intelligence. With more than 200 continuously updated civil and military market studies, these libraries provide authoritative coverage of global aerospace, defense, space, naval, weapons, power-system, and defense technology markets. Each study includes long-range 10–15-year forecasts, system-level assessments, technical and program data, market segment analyses, and contractor evaluations—offering the rigorous, industry-validated insight organizations rely on for informed strategic planning.

These foundational intelligence resources represent the core of FI’s forecasting capabilities and provide unmatched depth across every major domain of the aerospace and defense industry.

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02. Targeted, domain-specific intelligence bundles for rapid insight.

Market Segment Packages

Market Segment Packages deliver curated intelligence collections tailored to specific mission areas, technology sets, or platform categories. Each package includes market segment analyses, related program reports, and supporting forecast data—offering a focused, cost-effective solution for organizations needing fast, high-level insight without navigating the full library structure.

Perfect for briefings, strategy sessions, investment evaluations, business development, and opportunity analysis.

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03. Specialized datasets supporting global inventory, turbine, and aircraft tracking.

Online Databases

FI’s Online Databases offer detailed, sortable information across multiple technical domains—providing a powerful resource for aftermarket suppliers, program offices, analysts, and operational planners.

Databases Include:
– Military Aircraft & Engine Inventories – 68,000+ aircraft and 121,000+ engine designations
– Industrial & Marine Turbine Installations Database – 14,000+ plants and 37,000+ turbines
– FAA Aircraft Registration Database – Comprehensive U.S. aircraft registry with filterable fields

These datasets enable organizations to understand global fleet composition, age, operator profiles, and modernization opportunities.

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04. Any program, country, or company report in PDF format.

FI Global Intelligence Reports

Forecast International’s Global Intelligence Reports provide targeted, decision-ready insight into the systems, platforms, technologies, and capabilities shaping the global aerospace and defense arena. Delivered in a concise PDF format, each report offers a deep analytical profile of a single program, mission system, technology area, or operational concept—supported by FI’s proven
forecasting methodology.

These reports distill complex technical, industrial, and geopolitical factors into clear, actionable intelligence. Each profile typically includes development and upgrade history, procurement and funding trends, production outlooks, operational employment, competitive systems, and a 10-year market forecast. Topics range from advanced aircraft and missile systems to unmanned platforms, space assets, and emerging capabilities.

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05. Transforming Complex Budget Data Into Actionable Insight

U.S. Defense Budget Forecast

Forecast International’s U.S. Defense Budget Forecast provides a comprehensive, intuitive lens into how the Department of Defense allocates and adjusts funding across major acquisition programs. The platform consolidates historical data, FYDP projections, program quantities, and real-time congressional updates into a single, easy-to-navigate interface, eliminating the need to sort through thousands of pages of budget documents. Powerful filters, program grouping tools, and sortable market-segment views help users quickly interpret funding shifts, track modernization priorities, and uncover emerging opportunities or risks across the defense market. With instant Excel downloads and integrated justification documents, the service streamlines research workflows and equips executives, analysts, and business development teams with the accurate, time-sensitive intelligence needed for confident, data-driven planning.

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06. Where Expert Analysis Meets FI Global Intelligence’s Data Depth

White Papers 

Forecast International produces in-depth white papers and special research publications that distill complex aerospace and defense issues into clear, actionable insights. These reports deliver deeper analytical context on emerging technologies, modernization priorities, competitive landscapes, and long-term market dynamics—expanding on the intelligence found in FI’s core libraries and platform.

Developed by FI’s senior analysts, each white paper provides a focused exploration of key topics shaping global aerospace and defense markets, helping organizations understand critical trends, anticipate change, and make informed strategic decisions.

Ideal for: Executive planning, market positioning, investment evaluation, strategic forecasting, and technology assessments.

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07. The World’s Most Accessible Military Intelligence Platform.

Military Periscope

Developed by the United States Naval Institute in 1986, Military Periscope, has become the world’s easiest-to-use, most up-to-date, open-source military database. Military Periscope is Forecast International’s sister platform featuring detailed coverage of 7,500+ weapon systems, 165+ armed forces, 150+ defense companies, and a continuously updated Militant Organizations Archive, Military Periscope provides unmatched breadth for defense research and capability assessment.

Military Periscope complements FI Global Intelligence by providing rapid-reference profiles and data ideal for quick-turn research, operational planning, and comparative analysis.

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08. Intelligence built for AEROSPACE & defense decision-makers.

FI Membership

Stay ahead of global developments with analyst-curated updates delivered throughout the year.

Choose from:
1. Defense Membership
2. Aerospace Membership

Each Membership Includes:
1. Weekly FI Market Recap – The World Aerospace & Defense Intelligence Letter summarizing the week’s most important geopolitical, military, and defense industry news.
2. Webinars – Exclusive industry deep-dives on major programs, technologies, and market shifts (4 for Defense, 2 for Aerospace)
3. White Papers – Expert analysis from FI Analysts on emerging technologies, modernization priorities, competitive landscapes, and long-term market dynamics. (12 for defense, 6 for aerospace)

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09. Tailored intelligence for your mission, market, and competitive environment.

Consulting Services & Briefings

Forecast International’s Custom Consulting practice provides proprietary research, competitive intelligence, opportunity analysis, and program-level insight designed around your specific goals. Our analysts collaborate directly with clients to deliver deep, mission-aligned assessments and custom forecasting support.
Consulting Capabilities Include:
– Strategic market assessments
– Competitive landscape analysis
– Capture strategy support
– M&A intelligence and teaming insights
– Custom forecast modeling
– Executive briefings and analyst-led workshops

For organizations that require bespoke analysis, deeper insight, or strategic guidance, FI’s analysts provide unmatched clarity and domain expertise.

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10. Real-time expert analysis and newsletter intelligence.

Analyst Insights

Forecast International’s Analysts provide continuous, expert-driven context on the programs, technologies, and global events shaping the aerospace and defense landscape. Through a combination of publications, dedicated web platforms, and curated newsletters, FI delivers timely, authoritative interpretation of emerging trends, market shifts, and competitive developments.
These insight channels complement FI Global Intelligence by transforming long-range data and forecasts into real-time situational awareness and clear narrative understanding.

Defense & Security Monitor (DSM): FI’s flagship analysis site offering in-depth coverage of global defense activity, geopolitical developments, and security trends.

Flight Plan: A dedicated FI publication and weekly newsletter delivering commercial aviation news, fleet activity, and industry outlook from across the civil aviation market.

In Our Sights: A joint FI + Military Periscope newsletter providing curated defense news and analysis.

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Defense & SECURITY monitor
IN OUR SIGHTS

Defense & Security Monitor

From Ukraine to Jalisco How Mexican Cartels Weaponized the Skies

From Ukraine to Jalisco How Mexican Cartels Weaponized the Skies

by Juan Lopez on May 22, 2026 at 3:20 pm

The ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war and the conflict in Iran have highlighted a factor in modern warfare that has become commonplace: drones are here to stay. From Ukraine’s rapid integration of …

A New DAWG in the Fight: The Pentagon’s $54 Billion Bet on Autonomous Warfare

A New DAWG in the Fight: The Pentagon’s $54 Billion Bet on Autonomous Warfare

by Anna Miskelley on May 21, 2026 at 2:13 pm

In 2023, the Pentagon announced the Replicator Initiative with fanfare, aiming to field vast numbers of affordable, expendable drones as a strategic counter to China. However, by 2025, the program …

Barracuda-500M Affordable Cruise Missiles at Scale

Barracuda-500M Affordable Cruise Missiles at Scale

by Lauren Estrada on May 20, 2026 at 5:23 pm

  Ground demonstration of the Barracuda 500M air-breathing autonomous cruise missile. Source: Anduril Anduril has expanded its role within the U.S. missile production ecosystem, emerging as the country’s third solid …

The TALIOS Targeting Pod: Features and Prospects

The TALIOS Targeting Pod: Features and Prospects

by Vincent Carchidi on May 18, 2026 at 2:30 pm

The TArgeting Long-Range Identification Optronic System, or TALIOS, is an electro-optical, dual-use laser designation pod for targeting and reconnaissance. It is produced by French defense firm Thales as the successor …

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Flight Plan

Civil Aviation Insights

Orbits, Budgets, and Absenteeism: The CBO’s Reality Check on Space-Based Interceptors

Orbits, Budgets, and Absenteeism: The CBO’s Reality Check on Space-Based Interceptors

by Carter Palmer on May 20, 2026 at 7:01 pm

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently released the “Potential Costs of a National Missile Defense System” analysis in relation to the Golden Dome for America initiative. The CBO estimates that …

Airbus And Boeing Report April 2026 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Airbus And Boeing Report April 2026 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

by Grant Holve on May 12, 2026 at 6:12 pm

Boeing Continues to Lead Airbus in Year-to-Date Deliveries // Order Surge Bolsters Boeing Backlog // Airbus Maintains Slim Narrowbody Delivery Lead SCAT 737 MAXs. Image – Boeing April 2026 Summary …

April 2026 Commercial Aircraft Production and Projected Airbus & Boeing Deliveries

April 2026 Commercial Aircraft Production and Projected Airbus & Boeing Deliveries

by Grant Holve on May 1, 2026 at 3:26 pm

Widebody Production Gains Drastically Reduce Lead Times /// Narrowbody Lead Times Rise  ATR Final Assemble Line – Image – ATR For the purposes of this article, Forecast International considers an …

Airbus’ Growing Inventory: Why the 2026 Delivery Target is at Risk Despite Growing Production

Airbus’ Growing Inventory: Why the 2026 Delivery Target is at Risk Despite Growing Production

by Grant Holve on April 30, 2026 at 1:13 pm

Forecast International has previously stated that Airbus is tracking well behind its historical delivery cadence relative to its 2026 target of 870 aircraft, a trend that signals increasing execution risk …

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Our Journey

Five Decades of Expertise and Innovation

Since our founding, Forecast International has remained committed to delivering comprehensive market intelligence in the aerospace and defense sectors. Our legacy is built on insights that help clients navigate complexities and achieve their strategic objectives seamlessly.

Our evolution reflects our dedication to adapting to market changes and consistently serving our clients’ needs effectively.

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