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Richard Pettibone

Manager, Information Services Group, Forecast International

Richard Pettibone is Manager, Information Services Group, at Forecast International. He edits Defense & Security Monitor, covering defense systems and international issues, and Flight Plan, which focuses on commercial aviation and space systems. For over 30 years, Richard has authored the Defense & Aerospace Companies, Volume I (North America) and Volume II (International) services.
Launch

SpaceX Lands Major Launch Contracts from U.S. Space Force

Company awarded $733.6 million to launch nine satellites for NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 missions

  • Richard Pettibone and Carter Palmer, Forecast International
Commercial

Airbus Defence and Space Announces 2,500 Job Cuts Amidst Financial Woes

Struggling with OneSat and A400M setbacks, company seeks to restructure and streamline operations.

  • Richard Pettibone, Forecast International
Commercial

Aerospacelab expands into the U.S. with new manufacturing facility

Belgian manufacturer expands operations in Torrance, California, to meet growing demand for space technology.

  • Richard Pettibone, Forecast International
Commercial

Lockheed Martin Acquires Terran Orbital in $450 Million Deal

The strategic acquisition enhances Lockheed's offerings in satellite manufacturing and services.

  • Richard Pettibone, Forecast International
Commercial

Airbus and Thales in talks to merge satellite businesses

Potential tie-up aims to create European space champion as industry shifts to smaller satellites.

  • Richard Pettibone and Carter Palmer, Forecast International
Defense

Germany's Rheinmetall Expands into Space with Focus on Tactical Intel

Company Sets Sights on Tactical Recon, Invests in SAR Satellite Operator ICEYE

  • Richard Pettibone, Forecast International
Defense

EIB backs Polish defense with EUR300 million for Earth observation satellites

Airbus Defence and Space will produce two S950 Optical satellites for launch in 2028

  • Richard Pettibone, Forecast International
Defense

BAE Systems buys Ball Aerospace for $5.5 billion, expanding defense and space capabilities

Ball Aerospace becomes the new Space & Mission Systems business of BAE Systems, Inc.

  • Richard Pettibone, Forecast International