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The future of NATO defense spending is at a crossroads. With security threats evolving and the U.S. administration warning Europe it needs to do more for its own defense, discussions are intensifying around an increase to the defense spending benchmark from 2% to a staggering 5% of GDP. This shift could redefine global security strategies, reshape national budgets, and create new opportunities and challenges for the defense industry.
How can industry leaders and policymakers prepare for the potential transformation of military procurement and investment?
In this exclusive webcast, Forecast International’s experts will dive into NATO’s historical spending trends, assess the feasibility and implications of a 5% benchmark, and provide forward-looking market intelligence. Attendees will gain critical insights into the evolving defense landscape and the strategic decisions that will shape the future of global security.
Speakers


Daniel Darling
Vice President, Market Insights
Forecast International
Dan Darling is Forecast International’s Vice President, Market Insights. In this role, Dan oversees a team of analysts tasked with covering everything from budgeting to weapons systems to defense electronics and military aerospace. Additionally, for over 17 years Dan has, at various times, authored the International Military Markets reports for Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.
Dan's work has been cited in Defense News, Real Clear Defense, Asian Military Review, Al Jazeera, and Financial Express, among others, and he has also contributed commentary to The Diplomat, The National Interest and World Politics Review. He has been quoted in Arabian Business, the Financial Times, Flight International, The New York Times, Bloomberg and National Defense Magazine.
In addition, Dan has made guest appearances on the online radio show Midrats and on The Media Line, as well as The Red Line Podcast, plus media appearances on France 24 and World Is One News (WION).
Education: BS History, Kansas State University.

Derek Bisaccio
Lead Analyst, Defense Markets and Strategic Analysis
Forecast International
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Derek Bisaccio
Lead Analyst, Defense Markets and Strategic Analysis
Forecast International
Derek Bisaccio has had a lifelong interest in politics and all things military. Currently, Derek is the editor of Forecast International's International Military Markets – Middle East & Africa and International Military Markets – Eurasia Market Intelligence products. He was previously a research assistant, with a particular focus on Forecast International's Military Vehicles Forecast. Derek is an avid blogger and regularly contributes to Forecast International's Defense and Security Monitor.
During his college years, Derek was a district intern for a U.S. senator and a U.S. representative. His concentration at Roger Williams was on international relations, with a focus on political structures in the Middle East and Europe.
Education: BA, International Relations, Roger Williams University. Master of Science in Global Studies and International Relations, Northeastern University.

Richard J. Pettibone
Senior Manager Information Services & Government & Industry Analyst
Forecast International
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Richard J. Pettibone
Senior Manager Information Services & Government & Industry Analyst
Forecast International
A military history enthusiast, Richard began at Forecast International as editor of the World Weapons Weekly newsletter. As the Internet grew in importance as a research tool, he helped design the company's Forecast Intelligence Center and currently coordinates the EMarket Alert newsletters for clients. Richard also manages social media efforts, including two new blogs: 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. The two books provide detailed data on major aerospace and defense contractors. He also edits the International Contractors service, a database that tracks all the contractors involved in the programs covered in the FI library. More recently he was appointed Manager, Information Services Group (ISG), a new unit that encompasses developing outbound content for both Forecast International and Military Periscope.
Education: BA, English and History, Western Connecticut State University.
A military history enthusiast, Richard began at Forecast International as editor of the World Weapons Weekly newsletter. As the Internet grew in importance as a research tool, he helped design the company's Forecast Intelligence Center and currently coordinates the EMarket Alert newsletters for clients. Richard also manages social media efforts, including two new blogs: 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. The two books provide detailed data on major aerospace and defense contractors. He also edits the International Contractors service, a database that tracks all the contractors involved in the programs covered in the FI library. More recently he was appointed Manager, Information Services Group (ISG), a new unit that encompasses developing outbound content for both Forecast International and Military Periscope.
Education: BA, English and History, Western Connecticut State University.