Aerospace Defence and Security

The global artillery & rockets market will increase expand considerably over the next ten years driven predominantly by the general strategic uncertainty in some regions and the need to replace ageing fleets with modern artillery and rocket systems. Self-propelled howitzers (SPH), especially 155mm systems like the M109 variants and K9, will constit...

This research service focuses on the US Department of Defense (DoD) command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) budget spending. Included in this study are an analysis of research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E); procurement; operations and maintenance (O&M); and a variety of servic...

Technically, composite material has been used in aviation throughout its history. Currently, high-tech composites are on the rise. Over the last decade, the commercial aerospace sector has had two carbon fiber composite aircraft introduced. The Boeing Company delivered the 787 Dreamliner, with Airbus quickly following suite with its new A350 XWB. ...

Auxiliary power units (APUs) are no longer an option on commercial aircraft like they were a few decades ago - they have become a standard. APUs' on-the-ground services include the provision of pneumatic power and electrical energy. A/C pack operation, the powering of self-contained generators within a craft, and emergency system activation - APUs ...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports that passenger traffic is expected to increase by an estimated 5% annually and reach 3.6 billion by 2016. Furthermore, airports around the globe are expanding or being built, which creates opportunities for installation of the latest self-service kiosks. This insight takes a global snapshot...

The Department of Defense (DoD) unmanned aerial systems (UAS) market is currently transitioning from procurement of new systems to providing support and upgrades for existing systems. There will be few new start programs over the next decade, creating intense competition for them between the top UAS companies in the market. This research service is...

This market insight is an overview of the commercial mobile device market for the US Department of Defense and other federal agencies. The government’s desire to leverage commercial technology advances while saving money drives the market. End-user program, trends, and major market participants are included. US federal program of record activity ...

The border control and biometrics market covers border control, eGovernment and law enforcement. It is influenced by ePassports and electronic identification solutions. The main trend boosting the border control segment is making the authentication process more convenient for the customer, without compromising on security level. The market drivers...

The commercial aircraft hydraulic power market consists of the pumps that produce the power, various storage and safety systems, and the controls that provide this power to the operating systems. As such, it is part of an integrated system of systems. The primary focus of this research was the provision of new components into new aircraft. This ...