DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b8b968/global_defense_ind) has announced the addition of the "Global Defense Industry Key Trends, Emerging Geo-Political Equations, Strategic Insights & Industry Outlook 2011" report to their offering.
The global defense industry seems to be at crossroad of sorts with the spending cuts underway across almost the entire western hemisphere as a fallout of domestic economic pressures while the emerging nations on the other hand witness a rapid rise in economic strength giving way to & driving a spurt in overall defense spending amid a complex & uncertain geo-political environment still coming to terms with the unexpected political events as well as situations in Egypt as well as Libya and assessing the implications for the global oil supply while simultaneously grappling with a multitude of issues & challenges.
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of key global strategic events as well as current & emerging geo-political situations & equations and brings forth a strategic perspective on the potential implications & ramifications for the Global Defense Industry. In addition, the report analyzes & presents strategic insights into key trends, issues & challenges as well as key driving & restraining forces that are likely to shape the industry's future growth trajectory.
The report will be especially useful for:
- Strategic Planning & Decision-Making Process
- Overview of Defense Spending for Key Nations & Regions 2000-2009
- Gaining a Strategic Perspective on Key Geo-Political Events, Situations as well as Equations
- Strategic Insights into Key Industry Trends as well as Key Driving & Restraining Forces
- Analysis of Key Issues as well as Challenges for the Global Defense Industry
- Gaining Insights into Key Driving & Restraining Forces for Key Growth Segments & Domains
- Succinct Analysis of Business & Strategic Outlook for 10 Key Global Industry Players
- Strategic Industry Outlook
The report would be essential for those having strategic interest in the Global Defense Industry & will be especially useful for key decision makers, top management of companies, suppliers, vendors, current & potential investors, industry & company analysts & those associated with the industry.
The report is comprehensive yet succinct & compact at the same time; built on the Microsoft PowerPoint platform; thus enabling & ensuring prompt and informed decision making.
Key Topics Covered:
Introduction
Defense Spending Overview 2000-2009:
- Global
- Regional
- Key Nations
Global Defense Industry Force Field Analysis:
- Key Driving Forces
- Key Restraining Forces
Key Industry Trends:
- Key Industry Players Realign Strategic Orientation & Portfolio amid defense spending cuts
- Increasing focus on hardware exports to international, especially, emerging markets
- Changes in Defense Priorities leading to changes in overall Program & Capabilities Mix
- Energy Efficiency & Security become key focus areas globally
- Increasing Trend towards Joint Pursuit of Defense Programs amongst Allies leveraging Commonality & Economies of Scale
- Establishing & Expanding International Presence amongst Key Priorities for Industry Players
- Rising threat from Improvised Explosive Devices to drive growth in investment towards enhanced troop protection level in armoured vehicles
- Significant investment underway towards Ballistic Missile Defense capabilities in the Western Hemisphere
- Termination of several programs across U.S. & Western Europe as priorities change
- Increasing Need for Hardware Refurbishment, Upgrade & Outright Replacement for Ageing Platforms in the U.S.
- Increasing Industry Trend towards the Development & Procurement of Joint Service Platforms
- Spurt in targeted & domain-specific M&A likely in the U.S. & Western European markets
- Significant global industry investment towards development of next-generation ISR capabilities
Current & Emerging Geo-Political Equations:
- Economic stagnation in the Western Hemisphere
- BRIC Block's Economic Rise
- US - Russian START Treaty & Global Implications
- Middle-East - Political Flashpoint & the potential regional Domino effect
- Rapid Chinese Militarization & Investment towards Capability Building onset of shift in regional balance of power
- Russia's growing clout in Eastern Europe & implications for Allies
- US bid to further extend global influence as well as increase Military Hardware Sales
- India's growing regional influence
- Iran & North Korea The two unanswered questions
- Terrorism to remain a major global threat & drive investment towards national security
- Pakistan The Ticking Bomb & the U.S. strategy
- Energy Security a Key Global Challenge
- NATO's Strategic Realignment
- US bid to Collaborate with Allies on Regional Security
- Tightening Environmental Regulations Kyoto Protocol
Key Industry Issues & Challenges:
Key Growth Segments & Domains Force Field Analysis:
- UAV/UAS
- Armoured Vehicles
- Rotary wing Aircrafts & Helicopters
- ISR Systems & Capabilities
- Ballistic Missile Defense
- Cyber-Security
- Internal & Infrastructure Security
- Strategic & Tactical Airlift
Business & Strategic Outlook - 10 Key Global Industry Players:
- The Boeing Company
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- General Dynamics Corporation
- Raytheon Company
- BAE Systems
- EADS
- Thales Group
- Dassault Aviation
- Finmeccanica S.p.A.
Strategic Industry Outlook
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