Aerospace Defence and Security

19 Nov 2021  |  Global

Military Cyber CONOPS Growth Opportunities

New Product Development Based on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence is Driving the Shift in CONOPS

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Digitization is transforming every aspect of the defense industry, from back-end office operations to the training of military personnel. Cyberwarfare has become common, and cyberspace has turned into a battlefield for major geopolitical and social issues, with different nations using it to gather intelligence or engage in shadow diplomacy. Cybe...

Lethal miniature aerial munition systems (LMAMS), also referred to as “kamikaze” drones, have been in existence for decades. It is generally believed that the first LMAMS were developed and used by the Israeli Defense Forces in an anti-radiation role starting in the 1980s. Considered the first purpose-built loitering munition, Israeli Aerospace...

Revenue from retail and related activities forms the majority share of non-aeronautical revenue for both airports and airlines. There are significant differences in the retail environment of airports and airlines. However, some common trends, like new technology implementation and new business models, can be seen across both segments. The COVID...

The COVID-19 pandemic forced lockdowns and border closures, which subsequently curtailed global travel. Industry revenue in fiscal year (FY) 2020–2021 amounted to $328 billion—the nominal equivalent to revenue generated in FY 2000–2001. Due to grounded aircraft and cancelled flights, the reasons for the shift in passenger behavior, government...

The successful space flights conducted by Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin in July 2021 mark the beginning of commercial services for sub-orbital space tourism. Hundreds of people have pre-booked sub-orbital flights, which indicates demand for the service. However, despite being operational, the actual demand that could materialize will depend on th...

Commercial aviation contributes about 3% of all CO2 emissions globally. With the number of passengers constantly increasing and the number of aircraft forecasted to almost double by 2050, this percentage is expected to rise significantly. Industry stakeholders are working to reduce emissions by moving to alternative energy sources and using sustain...

03 Nov 2021  |  Global

Global Digitalization in Defense Growth Opportunities

Increased Adoption of Advanced Technologies and New Business Models Driving Future Growth Potential

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Like the commercial sector, COVID-19 has accelerated digitalization in the military domain, as evident from the many military organizations currently considering and adopting digital technologies exponentially. This is compounded by rising geopolitical concerns from state and non-state actors, which can only be countered by the strategic advantage ...

The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating effect on the global aviation industry. Passenger traffic plummeted to 66% in 2020 from 2019 levels. The recovery of the industry to 2019 levels is expected only towards the end of 2023 or early 2024. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have faced significant challenges. The two market leaders, Airbus and...

The global space industry has been expanding with the entry of new participants and non-space companies that are extending their roles to cater to both the upstream and the downstream segments. The upstream segment is expanding exponentially and is seeing successful launches by low earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation operators as well as plan...