Aerospace Defence and Security

The commercial aircraft market is at record production levels. However, military aircraft, commercial rotary wing aircraft, and business aircraft are all flat to declining markets. Defense budgets globally are under pressure, and the military aircraft market reflects that strain. Growth for most manufacturing companies in these markets will be diff...

• The technology and innovation research service assess advanced sensor technologies for homeland security. Increasing terrorist attacks necessities enhanced security measures and sophisticated sensing technology play a vital role in supporting first responders, security personnel with informed decisions. The research service covers different t...

The aerospace and defense industries have witnessed tremendous change in the past few years. Both sectors have seen a rising use of wearables. In the defense sector wearables are increasingly being used in the form of body-worn sensors for training and combat. Wearables are becoming ubiquitous in aerospace as well in the form of head-mounted displa...

This Aerospace and Defense TechVision Opportunity Engine highlights advancements in submarines. Underwater engineers and shipwrights are developing and deploying advanced subsystems and equipment to enhance the capabilities of submarines in traditional and new roles. Among those innovations described in this TOE are tripling the strike capabilities...

This issue covers advancements in border security technology. Innovations profiled include: Portable high performance multi-gas analyzer by Gasera Ltd. Compact satellite communication solution for tactical UAVs by Cobham plc Portable ground surveillance radar for border security by FLIR Systems Inc. Digital terrain modelling solution by VizExperts ...

This quarterly update of the commercial aircraft production effort reflects adjustments to the ambitious production schedules reported in the last outlook. These changes will have an effect on everyone in the supply chain, but will effect second and third tier suppliers most significantly during the in-progress model changes. This will result in re...

This research service focuses on global defense spending categories such as research, development, testing, and evaluation; procurement; operations and maintenance; and services. Global, regional, and specific program information for 7 regions is included. The global defense vision comprises spending forecasts for 12 technology segments, including ...

The carbon fibers market is expected to grow significantly in the next 5 to 7 years primarily driven by the automotive sector due to regulatory pressure to improve fuel efficiency and reduce the weight of the vehicles. Presently, they are primarily used in the aerospace industry and in high-end cars manufactured by companies such as BMW and Lambo...

This Aerospace and Defense TechVision Opportunity Engine highlights advancements in helicopters, including improvements in visualization, engines, and tracking systems. Aerospace and Defense TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) delves into the technologies and applications that shape both commercial and military aviation and space exploration, rang...