Aerospace Defence and Security

This research service discusses the market trends, market drivers and restraints, and impact of the drivers and restraints. It provides revenue projections and an overview of key market participants in the global mass transport security market. The major mass transport elements covered in this research study are bus and train stations, buses and ro...

The US Department of Homeland Security bears a heavy burden budgeting for its lengthy list of agencies. Sequestration and a sluggish economy have made Secretary Janet Napolitanos job even more difficult. Some of the major funding requirements include new cutters, patrol boats, and an ice breaker for the Coast Guard, along with funds to keep airfra...

As the DoD's discretionary spending continues to decrease, upgrading and/or remanufacturing helicopters has gained favour over developing entirely new rotorcraft systems. However, a modest global economic recovery following the great recession and a limited supply of used airframes have resulted in a significant increase in new US civil helicopter...

Department of Defense (DoD) spending on healthcare for military personnel and retirees has, of late, received significant criticism. Due largely to Congressional actions, healthcare costs have been climbing, and three successive Secretaries of Defense have identified these costs as the most significant item beyond their control. This research servi...

With inspection technologies playing a crucial role in manufacturing industry, need for high quality and streamlined production processes propels advances in the industry. Development of advanced measurement technologies in diverse production environment are driven by the need to improve production efficiency to deliver high quality products at aff...

The increasing emphasis on lightweight products has led companies to seek alternative for lightweight materials. The focus of organizations is oriented towards joining of materials, as it is turning out to be a challenging task. The automotive industry has shown strong interest in multimaterial joining technologies, as it enables them to reduce fue...

The predominant issue across diverse industry verticals, with respect to product safety, continues to be traceability. The ability to seamlessly collect information throughout the supply chain while enabling real-time intelligence on product movement, placement, and conditions is delivering higher value to customers. Regulatory compliance requireme...

This research service focuses on the US Department of Defense (DoD) budget spending categories, including: research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E), procurement, operations and maintenance (O&M), and services. Contract activity for the US DoD for the year 2012 is also included. The US DoD 2014 Budget is comprised of spending plans for...

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...