Aerospace Defence and Security

Sensor technology has been the key enabler for various applications related to automation, monitoring, and testing. Developments in sensors have always been geared at addressing industry-specific challenges. Sensors are enabling next-generation consumer-centric applications. Information collection is the key in realizing the concept of Internet of...

This study is an update of the 2014 report on defence contractors. There are slight changes in the top 15 companies selected to reflect their performance in 2014; the quantitative analysis has been done from 2005-2014. The study focuses on defence businesses and contractors, while also considering the non-defence activities of these companies. Glob...

This research service takes a look at the global force protection market. Short-term interventions with limited commitment of land forces are expected to be the norm for western countries. Modernisation of militaries is being reflected in strategies which emphasise the need for an increased number of light and mobile force elements. This can be see...

When analysing the Global Military Land Vehicles Market 20132022, Frost & Sullivan has sought to elucidate future revenues split between new procurements (platform and modernisation acquisitions) and support-in-service (maintenance and other platform support services) to highlight potential market opportunities to be found beyond new platform sale...

This global study on the helicopters market covers two main segments: platforms and support in service. Throughout, these segments have been examined across three different end users, including military, parapublic, and commercial end users. Each of these end-user segments exhibit specific trends and challenges, based on budget capacities, regulati...

Dual-use technology has the potential to generate new revenues for the defence contractors, which house a multitude of technologies within their portfolios and R&D programmes. However, dual-use is not always a clear concept, it needs to be identified, defined, and understood so companies can make the most of it. In this paper, with an aim to facili...

The research service indicates that despite the global economic crisis, the military naval vessels and SIS market is relatively immune from the austerity measures that have been implemented in many countries. North America continues to be the biggest market for military naval vessel suppliers. However, the highest percentage growth for the market w...

The market for fixed-wing aircraft used by the military has been consistently growing in the overall defense market. Since defense budgets are now facing significant turmoil in North America and Europe, the market for fixed-wing aircraft will be under considerable downward pressure. The exits of several key manufacturers and the entries of new man...