Defense

Dual-use technology has the potential to generate new revenues for the defence contractors, which house a multitude of technologies within their portfolios and R&D programmes. However, dual-use is not always a clear concept, it needs to be identified, defined, and understood so companies can make the most of it. In this paper, with an aim to facili...

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 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 research service indicates that despite the global economic crisis, the military naval vessels and SIS market is relatively immune from the austerity measures that have been implemented in many countries. North America continues to be the biggest market for military naval vessel suppliers. However, the highest percentage growth for the market w...

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...

Turkeys unique geo-strategic position, as the most eastern member state of the NATO, continues to influence the countrys defence procurement policies, and Turkeys defence budget continues to rise. In order to encourage domestic defence production, the Turkish defence market will be increasingly difficult for foreign companies to penetrate, conse...

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...

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...