Aerospace Defence and Security

This market insight provides a competitive assessment of global companies that are well-positioned to take advantage of the commercial UAS market and discusses the following topics: competitive advantages for top companies in each region, developmental achievements and/or innovations that signal a companys advanced technological capabilities, and ...

The world of air traffic management is about to undergo a significant change. The traditional radar based air traffic control environment will soon be replaced by a system based on automated position and flight data reporting by the aircraft themselves. The effort is global with variations by country and by technology. In the US, the constructio...

The demand for ISR video analytics and the processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED) of it has increased significantly in recent years. A key factor to this demand is the amount of sensors and platforms that provide full motion video (FMV) that has increased from a few dozen systems a decade ago to thousands today. ISR video analytics has ...

This research service focuses on the US Department of Defense (DoD) special operations command (SOCOM) budget spending. Included in this service are research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E); procurement; operations and maintenance (O&M); and services. Contract activity for the DoD SOCOM for 2012 is also included. The DoD SOC 2014 Budg...

As the Department of Defense's discretionary spending continues to decrease, unmanned aerial systems will still be in high demand, mainly as tools for persistent intelligence gathering. However, even though demand is shrinking in the US military, it is increasing within global militaries as well as in the commercial market. The US Department of D...

US Battle Management Systems (BMS) are critical assets that serve as the eyes and ears of commanders in the field. Systems range from exotic command centers with numerous video screens and computer hardware to specialized airborne platforms equipped with tools that integrate and distribute information to operators on the battlefield. This research ...

This research describes the global market for aircraft cabin interiors. Supporting research data was collected from industry records for delivery of new aircraft; contracts for modifications; and contracts for maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Data was verified by conversations with industry participants. Market segmentation includes: cabin compo...

This research service focuses on the US Department of Defense (DoD) command and control, communications, computers, intelligence, and surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) budget spending. Included is an analysis of research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E), procurement, operations and maintenance (O&M), and services. Contract activi...

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...