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04 Jul 09. The paradigm shift in defence doctrine that saw the transformation of European defence into an expeditionary force, has allowed satellite communication (SATCOM) to become the primary means of integrating platforms and forces under one umbrella. European MODs are vigorously acquiring SATCOM capability since it is increasingly recognised as a force multiplier in the new European defence posture. As a result, the European defence strategic communication market is poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8 per cent from 2009 to 2018, defying the economic downturn. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.aerospace.frost.com), European Defence Strategic Communication Market Assessment, estimates that the market will earn revenues of $1.08 billion in 2009 and reach $2.37bn by 2018. This growth is attributable to the rapidly spreading tenet that SATCOM is a key enabler of networked communication, which is fundamental to Network-centric Warfare (NCW). “The market is showing signs of rising demand for higher frequencies and wider bandwidths,” notes Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Major Sabbir Ahmed (retd). “Networking imperatives for far-flung deployments, improved sensors including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as well as personnel needs to communicate with their families back home, have all generated a massive increase in bandwidth demand for smooth transmission of voice, data, video and images. This can only be achieved with greater investment in higher frequencies like EHF and AEHF and related SATCOM terminals, among others.” The gradual integration of communication means with elements of situational awareness such as navigation, identification and sensors is the trend of the day. Communications-on-the-move (COTM) terminals have already demonstrated the embodiment of integrated communication and navigation systems, and have the potential to integrate other elements of situational awareness over time. “In the near future we can expect to see every mine-resistant-ambush-protected (MRAP) platform fitted with one such integrated COTM terminal” predicts Ahmed.
Jul 09. The Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Market 2009-2019
defense report. Our market study reviews leading UAV programmes and products, with the prospects and outlook for providers of UAV systems and technologies. Those pilot-less aircraft are taking on important battlefield and security roles, becoming crucial to missions and other operations. Pending new rules, a significant civil UAV market is also poised to flourish. The high priority assigned to UAVs has made those products and systems relatively resistant to the global economic downturn. This report discusses that market in detail, explaining its characteristics and potential from 2009 onwards. Our forecast period, 2009-2019, reveals an overall rise in UAV spending as militaries embrace UAV systems and incorporate new policies. Which UAV submarkets have the greatest value and will experience the highest growth? Which countries will spend most on UAVs over the next decade, and how much? How are UAV manufacturers adapting to meet increasingly-demanding military requirements? This report will provide you with the information that you need to understand current trends and future possibilities. In particular, we discuss the global outlook for the following UAV submarkets:
• Small UAVs
• Tactical UAVs
• Endurance UAVs
• Unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs)
• Civil UAVs.
The main benefits from your purchasing this report:
• You will gain an understanding of the current market for UAVs worldwide
• You will examine major UAV programmes being undertaken in leading markets
• You will receive sales forecasts for the global UAV market from 2009 to 2019
• You will receive sales forecasts for 12 leading national markets in Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific from 2009 to 2019
• You will receive analyses for strengths and weaknesses of the UAV sector from 20