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FI Global Intelligence

FI Global Intelligence is Forecast International’s flagship platform—your secure, all-in-one gateway to the most comprehensive aerospace, defense, and power systems intelligence available.

Built for strategic planners and decision-makers, it delivers continuously updated data, forecasts, and analysis across every major global market.

Deep Forecasting Coverage

Up to 15 years of forward-looking market forecasts and 10 years of historical data.

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Filter by date range, platform, category, geography, company, and currency.

Continuously Updated Intelligence

Market segment analyses and system-level reports refreshed regularly, with interim updates issued for major developments.

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Access authoritative profiles spanning systems, platforms, technologies, and modernization priorities.

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Available for individual users, teams, or enterprise-wide access.

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Secure, always-on platform combining Forecast International’s proprietary datasets with intuitive tools for fast, confident decision-making.

FI Global Intelligence Modules At-A-Glance

aviation systems
  • Airborne Retrofit & Modernization Forecast
  • Civil Aircraft Forecast
  • Military Aircraft Forecast
  • Rotorcraft Forecast
Space Systems
  • Space Systems Forecast – Launch Vehicles & Crewed Platforms
  • Space Systems Forecast – Satellites & Spacecraft
naval systems
  • Naval Warfare Systems Forecast
  • Naval Vessels Forecast
power systems
  • Aviation Gas Turbine Forecast
  • Industrial & Marine Turbine Forecast (Gas & Steam)
weapons systems
  • Military Vehicles Forecast
  • Missile Forecast
  • Ordnance & Munitions Forecast
  • Unmanned Vehicles Forecast – Airborne Systems
defense technologies
  • Airborne Electronics Forecast
  • C5I Forecast
  • Electronic Systems Forecast
  • Electronic Warfare Forecast
  • Electro-Optical Systems Forecast
  • Land & Sea-Based Electronics Forecast
  • Radar Forecast
companies, contractors, us budget
  • Defense & Aerospace Companies, Vol I –North America
  • Defense & Aerospace Companies, Vol II – International
  • International Contractors
  • U.S. Defense Budget Forecast Database
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    • The IMM report for each country comprises three segments: Data, Market Overview, and Force Structures. The Data segment provides full coverage of a nation’s national and military budgets and discusses the geopolitical factors that will impact the country’s military market. A key feature is a five-year defense spending forecast. The Market Overview reviews a country’s military programs – from aircraft to warships – and provides details on plans for future procurement. Force Structures provides a detailed listing of all military manpower and hardware in the nation’s inventory, including missiles, UAVs, military vehicles, aircraft, warships, and more.
    • IMM – Asia, Australia & Pacific Rim
    • IMM – Eurasia
    • IMM – Europe
    • IMM – Latin America & Caribbean
    • IMM – Middle East & Africa
    • IMM – North America

    FI Global Intelligence Module Descriptions

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    Aviation (Civil & Military)

    Our premier Aerospace Systems Market Intelligence Services provide 10- or 15-year unit and value production forecasts for worldwide civil and military aircraft, both fixed- and rotary-wing, plus the outlook for airborne R&M. The services, updated monthly, provide complete coverage of the major programs, players and trends. Product also features Market Segment Analyses that place the programs detailed in the individual reports in the context of a broader competitive market.

    The product, authored by Thomas Dolzall, provides comprehensive coverage of airborne retrofit and modernization activities for a portfolio of more than 60 global aircraft programs. Through extensive research and expert analysis, clients are provided with an unprecedented window into the R&M market. Each report features complete data on fleet sizes, average fleet ages, key operator nations, and a litany of ongoing and speculative retrofit programs in four key segments: Electronics, Airframe, Propulsion and Armament.

    Reports include in-depth coverage of military fixed-wing aircraft, large commercial transports, business jets, regional aircraft, and a variety of military and civilian rotorcraft. From Service Life Extension Programs for the Lockheed Martin C-130H to seat replacement efforts for the Airbus A320, the Airborne R&M product covers it all.

    An annual subscription includes 60+ individual reports, plus three Market Analyses covering the R&M markets for:

    • Military Fixed Wing Aircraft Retrofit & Modernization
    • Civil Fixed Wing Aircraft Retrofit & Modernization
    • Rotorcraft Retrofit & Modernization

    Also included are nine appendices, including a listing of modernization programs by platform and a table detailing planned U.S. military aircraft modification funding.

    Our Civil Aircraft Forecast covers the rivalry between Airbus and Boeing in the large airliner sector; the increasingly consolidated regional aircraft sector, now dominated by Bombardier, Embraer, and ATR; and the shifting dynamics within the business jet market as aircraft such as the Bombardier Global 8000, Cessna Hemisphere, and Gulfstream G800 enter service. Also detailed in this service, are the various market factors propelling the general aviation/utility segment as Textron Aviation, Cirrus, Diamond, Piper, and a host of others battle for sales and market share.

    An annual subscription includes more than 65 individual reports, most with a 15-year unit production forecast and 10 years of historical data, providing you with a complete 25-year data spectrum. Product comes complete with four Market Segment Analyses, covering the markets for:

    • The Market for Large Commercial Jet Transports
    • Regional Transport Aircraft
    • Business Jet Aircraft
    • General Aviation/Utility Aircraft

    Also included are seven appendices providing complementary historical production data, a listing of airliner orders and options, consolidated production statistics tables, and other pertinent complementary data.

    Authored by Douglas Royce and Jon Hemler, Military Aircraft Forecast reports on fixed-wing military aircraft of all types – fighters, military transports, military trainers, and special mission aircraft – worldwide. Full coverage of leading programs such as the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), the Dassault Rafale, the Saab Gripen, the Airbus A400M, the Beechcraft T-6, the Embraer Super Tucano, the Pilatus PC-21, and the Boeing KC-46A, among others.

    An annual subscription includes 50 individual reports, most with a 15-year unit production forecast and 10 years of historical data, providing you with a complete 25-year data spectrum. Product comes complete with four Market Segment Analyses, covering the markets for:

    • Military Fighter Aircraft
    • Military Transport Aircraft
    • Military Fixed-Wing Trainer Aircraft
    • Special Mission Military Aircraft

    Authored by Jon Hemler and Douglas Royce, Rotorcraft Forecast provides comprehensive coverage of the worldwide rotorcraft market, incorporating both civil and military segments. Included platforms range from light pistons and turboshafts such as Airbus H125 to heavy-lift helicopters such as the Sikorsky CH-53K. Also included are signifigant commercial and military tiltrotor programs, as well as supplemental reports that break out forthcoming or limted systems int he light and medium/heavy rotorcraft sectors.

    An annual subscription includes nearly 60 reports, most with a 15-year unit production forecast. Four Market Segment Analyses explore the trends and dynamics impacting the various segments of the rotorcraft market, and discuss longer-term programs such as the U.S. military’s Future Vertical Lift project. These Market Segment Analyses cover the markets for:

    • Military Rotorcraft
    • Commercial Rotorcraft

    Completing this product are appendices providing consolidated production statistics, historical production data, archived reports, and other pertinent complementary information.

    An annual subscription to this group library comes complete with four Market Intelligence Services containing 235+ individual reports, 13 Market Segment Analyses, 4 Excel spreadsheets containing overall market unit and value production data, and 32 appendices. This library includes all four market intelligence services above including the Airborne Retrofit & Modernization Forecast, Civil Aircraft Forecast, Military Aircraft Forecast, and Rotorcraft Forecast. Group library costs include a pre-discount.

    Features:

    • Program Review – A review of program milestones and significant recent developments.
    • Production Forecasts – Choose either a 10-year or a 15-year unit and value of production forecast of the probable market by designation/system/program, broken out by year.
    • FI Global Intelligence®– 15-year forecasts presented with 10-years of historical production allow client to select a spectrum of up to 25 years of data.
    • Forecast Rationale – Details the reasoning used by the Analyst to derive the numerical forecast.
    • Timetable – A synopsis of key historical events that have shaped the program, plus anticipated dates of future milestones.
    • Technical, Performance & Pricing Data – Multi-sourced data is provided in U.S. & International standard measurements, as applicable.
    • Variants – Detailed descriptions of all system variants and their differences and similarities.
    • Upgrades – Provides the status of retrofit and modernization programs under way or planned (where applicable).
    • Contracts – Government/industry contracts that impact sales and production of the subject platform or system.
    • Funding – For military programs, specific funding appropriated/authorized for RDT&E & production (when available).
    • Worldwide Distribution – How many have been sold worldwide, and to whom.
    • Contractors – Primes and subcontractors. Contains contact information (address, phone, fax, Web, email) and system/component manufactured.

    The Aviation Systems Group Library Guides Your Decision-Making by Providing:

    • In-depth overviews of principal market motivators and constraints.
    • Coverage of the competitive landscape, coupled with strategic insights.
    • News on recent developments and on the challenges facing the industry.
    • Regional highlights.
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    Space Systems

    This library includes two Space Systems Market Intelligence Services, one covering launch vehicles and the other, satellites and spacecraft. The Launch Vehicles product features programs on reusable and expendable launch vehicles, and human spaceflight vehicles. The Satellites & Spacecraft service covers systems ranging from microsatellites to large COMSATs. Both volumes provide global coverage on the major players and market trends, and contain individual reports with 10- or 15-year production or funding forecasts. Completing the books are Market Segment Analyses on Orbital Launch Vehicles (Launch Vehicles service) and Military Satellites, Civil & Commercial Remote Sensing Satellites, and Commercial Communications Satellites (Satellites & Spacecraft service).

    Authored by Carter Palmer, the Launch Vehicles & Crewed Platforms service covers reusable and orbital launch vehicles, and human spaceflight vehicles. The service provides an in-depth analysis of current workhorses like the Ariane 5, Falcon 9, and PSLV, as well as developmental systems like the Chinese Commercial Launch Vehicles, RFA ONE and Rocket Lab Neutron. 

    Looking forward, the transport of Earth-orbiting satellites will continue to be the main source of revenue for the launch market.

    An annual subscription includes approximately 50 individual reports, most with a 15-year unit production or funding forecast. Product comes complete with a Market Segment Analysis, covering the market for:

    • Orbital Launch Vehicles

    Completing this product are seven appendices, including a launch history table broken out by launch date, payload name and other factors, and consolidated production statistics tables.

    Authored by Carter Palmer, the Satellites & Spacecraft product covers communications, remote sensing, scientific, and navigation spacecraft. Individual reports detail the markets for commercial networks like Intelsat and military systems such as the Next-Gen OPIR constellation. Satellites covered range in size from small CubeSats to large platforms like the Boeing-702 and Lanteris 1300. The service also features emerging tech reports such as On-Orbit Refueling and Space Debris Mitigation Measures.

    An annual subscription includes 85+ individual reports, most with a 15-year unit production forecast. Product comes complete with four Market Segment Analyses, covering the markets for:

    • Commercial Communications Satellites
    • Military Satellites
    • Civil & Commercial Remote Sensing Satellites

    What’s more, this product includes a U.S. Government Space Budget Overview that breaks out U.S. DoD RDT&E and Procurement funding in visually appealing graphics for easy comprehension.

    This product also includes seven appendices, including consolidated production statistics tables and an inventory of operational satellites and spacecraft.

    An annual subscription to this group library comes complete with two Market Intelligence Services containing 135+ individual reports, 4 Market Segment Analyses, 2 Excel spreadsheets containing overall market unit and value production data, and 14 appendices. Group library costs
    include a pre discount. The Space Systems Group Library includes: Space Systems Forecast – Launch Vehicles & Crewed Platforms & Space Systems Forecast – Satellites & Spacecraft.

    The Space Systems Group Library Guides Your Decision-Making by Providing:

    • In-depth overviews of principal market motivators and constraints.
    • Coverage of the competitive landscape, coupled with strategic insights.
    • News on recent developments and on the challenges facing the industry.
    • Regional highlights.
    PRODUCT FEATURES
    • Program Review – A review of program milestones and significant recent developments.
    • Production Forecasts – Choose either a 10-year or a 15-year unit and value of production forecast of the probable market by designation/system/program, broken out by year.
    • FI Global Intelligence®– 15-year forecasts presented with 10-years of historical production allow client to select a spectrum of up to 25 years of data. 26 modules to choose from.
    • Forecast Rationale – Details the reasoning used by the Analyst to derive the numerical forecast.
    • Timetable – A synopsis of key historical events that have shaped the program, plus anticipated dates of future milestones.
    • Technical, Performance & Pricing Data – Multi-sourced data is provided in U.S. & International standard measurements, as applicable.
    • Variants – Detailed descriptions of all system variants and their differences and similarities.
    • Upgrades – Provides the status of retrofit and modernization programs under way or planned (where applicable).
    • Contracts – Government/industry contracts that impact sales and production of the subject platform or system.
    • Funding – For military programs, specific funding appropriated/authorized for RDT&E & production (when available).
    • Worldwide Distribution – How many have been sold worldwide, and to whom.
    • Contractors – Primes and subcontractors. Contains contact information (address, phone, fax, Web, email) and system/component manufactured.
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    Naval Systems

    FI’s Naval Systems Market Intelligence Services cover two distinct markets: anti-submarine warfare and warships. The Anti-Submarine Warfare Forecast provides market analysis of the sensors and weaponry used in the detection and prosecution of submarines, while the Warships product covers the full range of worldwide warship programs, including reports on key naval weapons and unmanned surface and subsurface vehicles.

    The Naval Vessels Forecast, authored by David Hutchins covers the key submarine, aircraft carrier, surface combatant, amphibious warfare, and auxiliary ship programs that will dominate the warship industry over the next decade and beyond. It details the market impact of numerous key programs, including the Franco-Italian FREMM class frigate, the Arleigh Burke class destroyer, and the SSN-774 Virginia class submarine. This forecast also includes key unmanned surface vessels and unmanned underwater vehicles. Each report features the vessel’s forecasted production, estimated cost, major contractors and component suppliers, variants, relevant contracts awarded, full design history, and a wealth of informatoin on the vessel’s performance and operational capabilties.

    An annual subscription includes 75+ individual reports, most with a 15-year unit production forecast. Product comes complete with two Market Segment Analyses covering the markets for:

    • Submarines
    • Naval Surface Combatants

    Also included are nine appendices, including consolidated production statistics, an overview of surface warfare and undersea warfare that presents a closer and more detailed look at the technologies and developments in these key operational environments, a listing of U.S. Navy ships currently in construction, and other pertinent complementary data.

    The Naval Warfare Systems Forecast, authored by David Hutchins and Thomas Freebairn, covers the key systems and technologies used in naval warfare. This includeds major anti-submarine warfare systems, sonars, torpedoes, mine warfare systems, and naval weapon systems. Each report features the systems’s forecasted production, estimated cost, major contractors and component suppliers, variants, relevant contracts awarded, full design history, and a wealth of information on the system’s performance and operational capabilities.

    An annual subscription includes 70+ individual reports, each with a 15-year unit production forecast. Product comes complete with three Market Segment Analyses covering the markets for:

    • Airborne ASW Sensors
    • Undersea Sonar Systems

    Also included are four appendices, including consolidated production statistics and other pertinent complementary data.

    Our Naval Systems Market Intelligence Services provide 15-year unit and value production forecasts for naval warfare systems and naval vessels. These products provide complete global coverage of the major players and details on market trends, plus Market Segment Analyses detailing the top programs in each segment.

    An annual subscription to this group library comes complete with two Market Intelligence Services containing 145+ individual reports, 3 Market Segment Analyses, 2 Excel spreadsheets containing overall market unit and value production data, and 7 appendices. This library includes our Naval Warfare Systems Forecast and our Naval Vessels Forecast. Group library costs include a pre-discount.

    The Naval Systems Group Library Guides Your Decision-Making by Providing:

    • In-depth overviews of principal market motivators and constraints.
    • Coverage of the competitive landscape, coupled with strategic insights.
    • News on recent developments and on the challenges facing the industry.
    • Regional highlights.
    PRODUCT FEATURES
    • Program Review – A review of program milestones and significant recent developments.
    • Production Forecasts – Choose either a 10-year or a 15-year unit and value of production forecast of the probable market by designation/system/program, broken out by year.
    • FI Global Intelligence®– 15-year forecasts presented with 10-years of historical production allow client to select a spectrum of up to 25 years of data. 26 modules to choose from.
    • Forecast Rationale – Details the reasoning used by the Analyst to derive the numerical forecast.
    • Timetable – A synopsis of key historical events that have shaped the program, plus anticipated dates of future milestones.
    • Technical, Performance & Pricing Data – Multi-sourced data is provided in U.S. & International standard measurements, as applicable.
    • Variants – Detailed descriptions of all system variants and their differences and similarities.
    • Upgrades – Provides the status of retrofit and modernization programs under way or planned (where applicable).
    • Contracts – Government/industry contracts that impact sales and production of the subject platform or system.
    • Funding – For military programs, specific funding appropriated/authorized for RDT&E & production (when available).
    • Worldwide Distribution – How many have been sold worldwide, and to whom.
    • Contractors – Primes and subcontractors. Contains contact information (address, phone, fax, Web, email) and system/component manufactured.
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    Power Systems

    Two Market Intelligence products provide 10- or 15-year unit and value production forecasts. Aviation Gas Turbine Forecast covers the world’s major civil and military aircraft engines, including turbofans, turboshafts, turboprops, turbojets, and auxiliary power units. Industrial & Marine Turbine Forecast covers the global market for mechanical drive engines, microturbines, electrical power generation engines, marine engines, and steam turbines for combined-cycle installation. These products provide complete coverage of the major players and market trends, plus Market Segment Analyses detailing the top programs in each segment. We also offer online database products detailing the worldwide inventories of commercial and military aircraft and engines and a unique online database of installed industrial & marine turbine engines.

    Aviation Gas Turbine Forecast, authored by Douglas Royce, covers the world’s major civil and military aircraft engines, including turbofans, turboshafts, and turboprops. It also covers the worldwide markets for auxiliary power units and turbojets. Gain comprehensive insight into the CFM LEAP, Pratt & Whitney PW1000G family, GEnx, GE90, and Rolls-Royce Trent. Our analysis extends to a wide range of turbofans for regional, business, and military aviation, including the Pratt & Whitney F135 and GE Aerospace F404/414 family. Beyond turbofans, we provide detailed coverage of turboprops—including the PW100 family and the ubiquitous PT6A—as well as turboshafts from Safran, Pratt & Whitney Canada, GE Aerospace, and others. The product also features forecasts for major turbojet and auxiliary power unit (APU) programs. 

    An annual subscription includes 80+ individual reports, most with a 10-year unit production forecast. Product comes complete with five Market Segment Analyses covering the markets for:

    • Aviation Turbofan Engines
    • Aviation APU Engines
    • Aviation Turboprop Engines
    • Aviation Turboshaft Engines
    • Aviation Turbojet Engines

    Also included are seven appendices providing consolidated production statistics, a table providing 10 years of aviation gas turbine historical production, and other pertinent complementary data.

    Industrial & Marine Turbine Forecast (Gas & Steam), authored by Carter Palmer, covers turbines ranging from 100 kW to 750 MW in power. Each report comes complete with tech data, prime and affiliated contractor listings, descriptions of engine variants, and news on notable contracts. Covers leading programs such as the LM2500, the GE Model 9000, the Mitsubishi 501/701, the Rolls-Royce MT30, the Solar Titan, the Rolls-Royce MT7, and the Siemens SGT-8000H/SGT6-8000H, SGT400, and SGT800. Also features reports on Capstone microturbines.

    In an energy-hungry world, power generated by industrial and marine gas turbines will continue to increase, yet the demands of reducing pollution and conserving resources make this service an essential source of intelligence on this rapidly evolving technology. This product features detailed coverage of simple- and combined-cycle power generation turbines, mechanical drive equipment used in the oil and gas industry, and marine propulsion units, providing unique insight into the market trends that dominate the I&M sector and the operational requirements that drive those trends.

    An annual subscription includes 70 individual reports, most with a 15-year unit production forecast. Includes five Market Segment Analyses covering the markets for:

    • Gas Turbine Electrical Power Generation
    • Microturbine Electrical Power Generation
    • Gas Turbine Mechanical Drive Engines
    • Gas Turbine Marine Engines
    • Steam Turbines for Combined-Cycle Installation

    Also included are eight appendices, including a breakout of consolidated production statistics, a directory of I&M turbine manufacturers and packagers, and other pertinent complementary data.

    An annual subscription to this group library comes complete 150+ individual reports, 10 Market Segment Analyses, 3 Excel spreadsheets containing overall market unit and value production data, and 15 appendices. Group library costs include a pre-discount.

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    Weapons Systems

    Our Weapons Systems Market Intelligence services provide 10- or 15-year unit and value production forecasts for airborne, ground-based, and sea-based weapons. These products feature global coverage of the major players and details on market trends, plus Market Segment Analyses detailing the top programs in each segment.

    This service provides long-range market forecasts for tracked, wheeled and unmanned ground vehicles, as well as tanks. Diverse ystems featured in this product include the M1 Abrams, Leopard 2, Boxer, Amphibious Combat Vehicle, CV90 and Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT), among others.

    An annual subscription includes 50+ individual reports offering forecast coverage of more than 90 vehicle programs. Product comes complete with four Market Segment Analyses, covering the markets for:

    • Tanks
    • Tracked Vehicles
    • Wheeled Vehicles
    • Unmanned Vehicles

    Also included are six appendices, including 10-year consolidated production data.

    The Missiles product provides global long-range forecasts for a wide range of missiles, including air-to-air, air-to-surface, surface-to-air, surface-to-surface, anti-ship, anti-tank, and anti-radiation systems. Air defense systems such as the Patriot, S-400, ASTER, Sea Ceptor, and Mistral make up the single largest segment of this overall market.

    An annual subscription includes 147 individual reports, most with a 15-year unit production forecast. Product comes complete with five Market Segment Analyses, covering the markets for:

    • Anti-Tank Missiles
    • Surface-to-Air Missiles
    • Anti-Ship Missiles
    • Air-to-Air Missiles
    • Strike Missiles

    Also included are five appendices, including consolidated production statistics, a missile inventory sorted by user country, and a list of useful websites.

    The Ordnance and Munitions product covers systems in use with militaries across the globe, including self-propelled and towed artillery systems, multiple-launch rocket systems, airborne ordnance, and munitions and ammunition. Some of the weapons covered include 155mm howitzers such as Caesar, K9 Thunder, M109 Paladin, M777 Lightweight Howitzer, as well as the M142 Himars, M270 MLRS, AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon, and many others.

    The following weapons are just a sampling of the systems covered in this volume: the CAESAR 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer, the L/70 Anti-Aircraft Artillery System, the M270 MLRS, the BLU-109/B, and the GBU-10 Series Paveway Laser-Guided Bomb.

    An annual subscription includes approximately 80 individual reports, most with a 10-year unit production forecast. Product comes complete with two Market Segment Analyses, covering the markets for:

    • Self-Propelled Artillery Systems
    • Man-Portable Anti-Armor and Bunker Buster Weapons

    Also included are six appendices, including 10-year consolidated production data.

    The Unmanned Vehicles Forecast – Airborne Systems product provides coverage of airborne unmanned vehicles, from small reconnaissance platforms to large high-performance Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles. Also included are VTOL systems and profiling of signifigant nascent and developing programs across various mission sets.

    An annual subscription includes approximately 95 individual reports, most with a 15-year unit production forecast. Three Market Segment Analyses identify trends and dynamics and issustrate manufacture positioning, covering the markets for:

    • Unmanned Airborne Targets and Decoys
    • Combat Aerial Vehicles
    • Airborne ISR

    Also included are five appendices, including consolidated production statistics and a detailed inventory of the world’s unmanned airborne systems broken out by country.

    An annual subscription to this group library comes complete with four Market Intelligence Services containing 340+ individual reports, 9 Market Segment Analyses, 5 Excel spreadsheets containing unit and value production data, and 31 appendices. Group library costs include a pre-discount.

    The Weapons Systems Group Library Guides Your Decision-Making by Providing:

    • In-depth overviews of principal market motivators and constraints.
    • Coverage of the competitive landscape, coupled with strategic insights.
    • News on recent developments and on the challenges facing the industry.
    • Regional highlights.
    PRODUCT FEATURES
    • Program Review – A review of program milestones and significant recent developments.
    • Production Forecasts – Choose either a 10-year or a 15-year unit and value of production forecast of the probable market by designation/system/program, broken out by year.
    • FI Global Intelligence®– 15-year forecasts presented with 10-years of historical production allow client to select a spectrum of up to 25 years of data. 26 modules to choose from.
    • Forecast Rationale – Details the reasoning used by the Analyst to derive the numerical forecast.
    • Timetable – A synopsis of key historical events that have shaped the program, plus anticipated dates of future milestones.
    • Technical, Performance & Pricing Data – Multi-sourced data is provided in U.S. & International standard measurements, as applicable.
    • Variants – Detailed descriptions of all system variants and their differences and similarities.
    • Upgrades – Provides the status of retrofit and modernization programs under way or planned (where applicable).
    • Contracts – Government/industry contracts that impact sales and production of the subject platform or system.
    • Funding – For military programs, specific funding appropriated/authorized for RDT&E & production (when available).
    • Worldwide Distribution – How many have been sold worldwide, and to whom.
    • Contractors – Primes and subcontractors. Contains contact information (address, phone, fax, Web, email) and system/component manufactured.
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    Defense Technologies

    FI’s Defense Technologies Systems Market Intelligence Services cover the full range of defense-related systems and programs in the radar, communications, electro-optical, and electronic warfare markets, presenting a comprehensive market outlook for current equipment as well as new systems being developed as the modern battlefield moves toward a technology-based warfare approach with network-centric capabilities.

    Tracking major U.S. and international programs, the Airborne Electronics Forecast provides the latest market analysis on leading radar, self-protection, communications, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems. Long-range forecasts are provided for such high profile programs as the AAQ-28 Litening, and AAQ-40 targeting pods, the AAS-52 Multispectral Targeting System, the ARC-210 airborne radio, and the BOL countermeasures program. New reports on emerging technology are also added frequently. Supplemental programs are also featured. 

    An annual subscription includes 110+ individual reports. Most provide 15-Year Production Forecasts (both unit and value forecasts broken out by year), all accessible alongside 10 years of historical data in FI Global Intelligence for a complete 25-year market spectrum. Product comes complete with three Market Segment Analyses covering the markets for: 

    • Airborne Radar Systems
    • U.S. Military Airborne Communications Systems
    • Airborne Electro-Optical Systems

    Also included are six appendices, including consolidated production statistics, archives, and other pertinent complementary data.

    This service provides coverage of the commnand, control, communications, computer, cyber and intelligence programs that equip and enhance battlespace connectivity for today’s armed forces. Market-leading programs featured include long-standing, multi-service ventures, as well as development efforts on the cutting edge of technology.  Major programs include Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2), the Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS), Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T), and the Bowman tactical radio program. New reports on emerging technology are also added frequently.  

    An annual subscription includes over 95 individual reports. Most include 15-Year Production Forecasts (both unit and value forecasts broken out by year), all accessible alongside 10 years of historical data in FI Global Intelligence for a complete 25-year market spectrum. Product comes complete with two Market Segment Analyses covering the markets for:

    • C5I
    • Multimission Communications Systems

    Also included are five appendices including consolidated production statistics, archives, and other pertinent complementary data.

    The Electronics Systems Forecast gathers select programs from Radar, C5I, Electronic Warfare, and other defense electronics market sectors to provide an overview of the standout efforts. The service features coverage of such leading efforts as the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS), the Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program, and the Family of Advanced Beyond line-of-sight Terminals (FAB-T) program. An annual subscription includes approximately 65+ individual reports, Most include 15-Year Production Forecasts (both unit and value forecasts broken out by year), all accessible alongside 10 years of historical data in FI Global Intelligence for a complete 25-year market spectrum.

    • U.S. Defense Electronics

    Also included are five appendices, including consolidated production statistics, archives, and other pertinent complementary data.

    This service provides coverage of electronic attack, missile and radar warning systems, self-protection suites, and signals intelligence programs, as well as such vanguard RDT&E efforts as infrared countermeasures and counter-drone technology. Notable programs and systems, covering land, sea, and airborne domains include the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ), the Common IR Countermeasures (CIRCM) system, the Praetorian Defensive Aids Suite, the SLQ-32, Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program, and the TROPHY Active Protection System.

    An annual subscription includes 75+ individual reports, Most include 15-Year Production Forecasts (both unit and value forecasts broken out by year), all accessible alongside 10 years of historical data in FI Global Intelligence for a complete 25-year market spectrum. Product comes complete with three Market Segment Analyses covering the markets for:

    • Decoys Dispensers
    • Electronic Attack Systems
    • Electronic Support Measures

    Also included are five appendices, including consolidated production statistics and other pertinent complementary data.

    This service provides timely information and long-range forecasts for such high-profile Electro-Optical technology as night vision, thermal imaging, and laser targeting systems, as well as fast-growing and evolving segments such as battlefield simulation technology and directed energy developmental programs. Among leading programs covered are the Surface Navy Laser Weapons System, WESCAM-15, the MIRADOR naval fire control systems, and the PAS-13 Thermal Weapon Sight. New reports on emerging technology are also added frequently. 

    An annual subscription includes some 68 individual reports, most Most include 15-Year Production Forecasts (both unit and value forecasts broken out by year), all accessible alongside 10 years of historical data in FI Global Intelligence for a complete 25-year market spectrum. Product comes complete with two Market Segment Analyses covering the markets for:

    • Airborne Electro-Optical Systems
    • Land and Sea-Based Electro-Optical Systems

    Also included are five appendices, including consolidated production statistics, archives and other pertinent complementary data.

    The Land & Sea-Based Electronics Forecast provides select coverage of command and control, navigation, sonar, radar, communications, and fire control systems equipping tactical vehicles and naval vessels worldwide as well as RDT&E efforts into net-centricity and undersea warfare. Representative programs in this service include, the Improved Target Acquisition System (ITAS),  L3 KEO Non-Penetrating Periscopes, the TACTICOS Combat Management System, and the TPS-80 G/ATOR radar. New reports on emerging technology are also added frequently. Supplemental programs are also featured. 

    An annual subscription includes 150+ individual reports, most with a 15-year unit production forecast. Product comes complete with three Market Segment Analyses covering the markets for:

    • Land-Based Radar Systems
    • Multimission Communications Systems
    • Naval Radar Systems

    Also included are four appendices, including consolidated production statistics, archives and other pertinent complementary data.

    Covering airborne, land-based, and sea-based systems currently in development and production, the Radar service provides the latest intelligence and long range forecasts for a diverse set of programs. Featured systems include the land-based 3DELRR air search radar, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s APG-81 fire control radar, IFF secondary radars such as the APX-125, and the sea-based SPY-6 Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR), and progrmas like the Shared Early Warning System (SEWS). Supplemental programs are also featured. 

    An annual subscription includes approximately 80 individual reports, most with a 15-year unit production forecast. Product comes complete with three Market Segment Analyses covering the markets for:

    • Airborne Radar Systems
    • Naval Radar Systems
    • Land-Based Radar Systems

    Also included are four appendices providing historical production data, consolidated production statistics tables, and other pertinent complementary data.

    Our Defense Technologies Market Intelligence Services provide 10- or 15-year unit and value production forecasts for the full range of radar, communications, electro-optical and electronic warfare systems in use by today’s militaries or currently in development. These products feature
    complete global coverage of the major players and details on market trends, plus Market Segment Analyses detailing the top programs in each segment. An annual subscription to this product comes complete with 7 Market Intelligence Services containing hundreds of individual
    reports, Market Segment Analyses, Excel spreadsheets containing unit and value production data, and 35 appendices.

    This library includes: Airborne Electronics Forecast, C5I – Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber & Intelligence Forecast, Electronic Systems Forecast, Electronic Warfare Forecast, Electro-Optical Systems Forecast, Land & Sea-Based Electronics Forecast, and the Radar Forecast.

    PRODUCT FEATURES:

    • Contractors – Primes and subcontractors. Contains contact information (address, phone, fax, Web, email) and system/component manufactured.
    • Program Review – A review of program milestones and significant recent developments.
    • Production Forecasts – Choose either a 10-year or a 15-year unit and value of production forecast of the probable market by designation/system/program, broken out by year.
    • FI Global Intelligence®– 15-year forecasts presented with 10-years of historical production allow client to select a spectrum of up to 25 years of data.
    • Forecast Rationale – Details the reasoning used by the Analyst to derive the numerical forecast.
    • Timetable – A synopsis of key historical events that have shaped the program, plus anticipated dates of future milestones.
    • Technical, Performance & Pricing Data – Multi-sourced data is provided in U.S. & International standard measurements, as applicable.
    • Variants – Detailed descriptions of all system variants and their differences and similarities.
    • Upgrades – Provides the status of retrofit and modernization programs under way or planned (where applicable).
    • Contracts – Government/industry contracts that impact sales and production of the subject platform or system.
    • Funding – For military programs, specific funding appropriated/authorized for RDT&E & production (when available).
    • Worldwide Distribution – How many have been sold worldwide, and to whom.
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    Companies, Contractors &
    U.S. Defense Budget

    These five services present the market outlook for every major defense & aerospace company worldwide, detailed contact information for international contractors, and 5-year forecasts for every line item in the U.S. Defense Budget.

    This service, authored by Richard J. Pettibone, this service offers an exhaustive examination of the North American defense industrial base. We track the trajectory of over 100 primes and subsidiaries through 40+ focused reports, going beyond simple news to dissect program milestones, M&A activity, and financial performance.

    The service provides a 360-degree view of the market—detailing organizational structures, product launches, and the competitive landscape. Whether you are following platform giants like Boeing and Lockheed Martin, analyzing the supply chain pivotal to their success—including Honeywell, Moog, and Parker Hannifin—or assessing the impact of next-generation disruptors like Anduril and Palantir, this is your essential resource for sharp, current, and credible market intelligence.

    Each report features the following:

    • Sales and net income trends
    • A listing of corporate headquarters and facilities
    • A roster of the company’s executive personnel
    • A corporate overview – new products and services, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures
    • Financial results/corporate statistics
    • Details on program activity
    • A prime award summary, plus a listing of U.S. contract awards

    Each report also features a Strategic Outlook that examines the company’s strengths and weaknesses and presents an outlook on future opportunities.

    Completing this product are six appendices, including a Directory of Major North American Defense and Aerospace Companies and a Directory of International Defense and Aerospace Companies, among other pertinent complementary data.

    This service, authored by Richard J. Pettibone, delivers a sharp, comprehensive view of the global defense industrial landscape, tracking more than 90 major companies and subsidiaries primarily across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Through 50+ focused reports, we break down program milestones, mergers, emerging joint ventures, and strategic moves shaping international defense markets. Each report maps corporate structures, follows product pipelines, and cuts through regional competitive dynamics with clear, actionable analysis.

    From OEM powerhouses like Airbus, AVIC, BAE Systems, and Rheinmetall to leading Tier I and Tier II contractors—including Rolls-Royce, Hanwha, Rafael, RUAG, and IHI Corporation—this volume is your essential resource for global defense market intelligence.

    Each report features the following:

    • Sales and net income trends
    • A listing of corporate headquarters and facilities
    • A roster of the company’s executive personnel
    • A corporate overview – new products and services, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures
    • Financial results/corporate statistics
    • Details on program activity

    Each report also features a Strategic Outlook that examines the company’s strengths and weaknesses and presents an outlook on future opportunities.

    Completing this product are four appendices, including a Directory of Major North American Defense and Aerospace Companies and a Directory of International Defense and Aerospace Companies, among other pertinent complementary data.

    Nearly 7,000 individual aerospace & defense contractors are cataloged, broken out by major market segment such as Aviation, Defense Technologies, Naval, Power, Space, and Weapons. Further, this product, authored by Richard J. Pettibone, cross-references more than 2,000 firms by specific components and subcomponents.

    This online service, updated continuously, is developed from Forecast International’s proprietary database – a culmination of decades of data collection and refinement. It is available in MS® Excel format, with quarterly updates through the annual subscription period.Product information is delineated into the following data fields:

    • Contractor Website
    • Program
    • Contractor
    • Manufacturer Type
    • Major Designation
    • Component
    • Contractor Address
    • Contractor Email Address

    The Managed by, Shaun McDougall, the U.S. Defense Budget Forecast is a streamlined database providing fast and easy access to the Pentagon’s entire acquisition budget. The product features sorting and data visualization options, and presents historical and outyear funding through an online interface with downloadable Excel spreadsheets. This is the go-to service for anyone familiar with the grind of wading through the massive DoD budget.

    A new update to this online interactive product allows users to view 10 years’ worth of Procurement or Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) funding at a time, comprising five years of historical data alongside the Pentagon’s Future Years Defense Program. Historical FYDP datasets are also available, providing final spending data back to 2012. The new feature update also makes it even easier to identify procurement trends by displaying quantity details over time. These 10-year datasets can be downloaded in Excel, allowing users to conduct further analysis or custom data manipulation.

    The database includes analytical tools that are capable of identifying the winning and losing programs in the Pentagon’s annual budget request, grouping related line items that are scattered throughout the budget to reveal total program acquisition costs, and ranking programs within the budget by value. The latest version of the database includes a new filter that enables these sorting options by market segment, which is particularly useful for identifying opportunities and trends in the difficult-to-navigate research & development budget.

    The service also provides real-time tracking of every line item in the Pentagon’s acquisition budget throughout the congressional markup process, delivering a clear picture of how legislative decisions will impact program funding. We also expedite your research by offering quick access to program-level justification documents.

    A compilation of 4 Market Intelligence Services.

    The Companies, Contractors & & U.S. Defense Budget services included within this library provides in-depth descriptions of more than 120 national force structures spread across six major regions. Features of the service include detailed manpower summaries for sea, land, and air forces, as well as military equipment inventories. The Defense budget for each country is also examined and a forecast is provided for each.

    The Companies, Contractors & U.S. Defense Budget Group Library brings together four core services covering global contractors, international and North American defense companies, and U.S. defense spending. It includes a directory of nearly 7,000 contractors, over 90 company reports, and the interactive U.S. Defense Budget Forecast Database with 5-year forecast and 5- year historical and real-time updates—providing a clear, data-driven look at the organizations and budget forces shaping global defense.

    PRODUCT FEATURES

    • Program Review – A review of program milestones and significant recent developments.
    • Production Forecasts – Choose either a 10-year or a 15-year unit and value of production forecast of the probable market by designation/system/program, broken out by year.
    • FI Global Intelligence®– 15-year forecasts presented with 10-years of historical production allow client to select a spectrum of up to 25 years of data.
    • Forecast Rationale – Details the reasoning used by the Analyst to derive the numerical forecast.
    • Timetable – A synopsis of key historical events that have shaped the program, plus anticipated dates of future milestones.
    • Technical, Performance & Pricing Data – Multi-sourced data is provided in U.S. & International standard measurements, as applicable.
    • Variants – Detailed descriptions of all system variants and their differences and similarities.
    • Upgrades – Provides the status of retrofit and modernization programs under way or planned (where applicable).
    • Contracts – Government/industry contracts that impact sales and production of the subject platform or system.
    • Funding – For military programs, specific funding appropriated/authorized for RDT&E & production (when available).
    • Worldwide Distribution – How many have been sold worldwide, and to whom.
    • Contractors – Primes and subcontractors. Contains contact information (address, phone, fax, Web, email) and system/component manufactured.
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    International Military Markets (IMM)

    The IMM report for each country comprises three segments: Data, Market Overview, and Force Structures. The Data segment provides full coverage of a nation’s national and military budgets and discusses the geopolitical factors that will impact the country’s military market. A key feature is a five-year defense spending forecast. The Market Overview reviews a country’s military programs – from aircraft to warships – and provides details on plans for future procurement. Force Structures provides a detailed listing of all military manpower and hardware in the nation’s inventory, including missiles, UAVs, military vehicles, aircraft, warships, and more.

    The Asian continent and Pacific Rim remains the world’s most robust defense spending growth market. This region’s competing interests for resources, territory, or offshore exclusive economic zones serve as catalysts for rising military and security spending, resulting in ever-growing acquisitions and military modernization demands. As global economic power continues shifting from West to East, so too does military power. Besides comprising potential flashpoints for peer-on-peer conflict, the region is confronting great power competition, high seas piracy, and internal security pressures. International Military Markets – Asia, Australia & Pacific Rim takes into account the myriad factors behind the conflicts, partnerships and loose alliances forming in the region, providing a broad market perspective.

    This service provides a country-by-country examination of the region’s military capabilities, equipment requirements, and inventories. The individual country reports are structured to condense a vast range of information into concise segments. Governmental and political structures, political and economic trends, national and defense budgets, force structures, military planning requirements, recent and future procurements, the security environment, threat assessments, and military postures – all are detailed in this volume.

    An annual subscription features coverage of 19 countries, plus a Market Segment Analysis that presents a broad overview of the region’s five-year military market. Completing the service are three appendices providing complementary data, an Excel spreadsheet providing five-year defense spending forecasts, and an Excel spreadsheet identifying Weapon Systems by Country, Region and Category.

    For ease of use, each country report in International Military Markets – Asia, Australia & Pacific Rim is broken into three sections, as follows:

    Our new, streamlined Data reports on individual countries make it easy to quickly find the intelligence you need. A graphic presentation of the country’s competitive strengths and weaknesses is coupled with charts and graphs on the military market that condense complex data into visually appealing graphics. Recent and projected defense spending info, a breakout of security assistance funding, recent sales activity, and complementary details on the national budget – all are plotted for quick identification of future opportunities.

    The Market Overview reports review each country’s military programs – from aircraft to warships – and provide details on plans for future procurement.

    The Force Structures reports provide a detailed listing of all military hardware in the nation’s inventory, including aircraft, missiles, UAVs, military vehicles, warships, and more.

    With a geographic purview that includes the states of the former Soviet Union as well as Afghanistan and Pakistan, Eurasia represents a multifaceted security environment characterized by energy politics and conflict flashpoints. Eurasia serves as a convergence point for Russia’s assertive foreign policy, growing Chinese influence, latent Islamic fundamentalism, and U.S. and European efforts to ensure access to burgeoning energy markets. International Military Markets – Eurasia, authored by Derek Bisaccio, offers analytical insight into the complex geopolitical and economic realities of these emerging markets.This service provides a country-by-country examination of the region’s military capabilities, equipment requirements, and inventories. The individual country reports are structured to condense a vast range of information into concise segments. Governmental and political structures, political and economic trends, national and defense budgets, force structures, military planning requirements, recent and future procurements, the security environment, threat assessments, and military postures – all are detailed in this volume.

    An annual subscription features coverage of 13 countries, plus a Market Segment Analysis that presents a broad overview of the region’s five-year military market. Completing the service are three appendices providing complementary data, an Excel spreadsheet providing five-year defense spending forecasts, and an Excel spreadsheet identifying Weapon Systems by Country, Region and Category.

    For ease of use, each country report in International Military Markets – Eurasia is broken into three sections, as follows:

    Our new, streamlined Data reports on individual countries make it easy to quickly find the intelligence you need. A graphic presentation of the country’s competitive strengths and weaknesses is coupled with charts and graphs on the military market that condense complex data into visually appealing graphics. Recent and projected defense spending info, a breakout of security assistance funding, recent sales activity, and complementary details on the national budget – all are plotted for quick identification of future opportunities.

    The Market Overview reports review each country’s military programs – from aircraft to warships – and provide details on plans for future procurement.

    The Force Structures reports provide a detailed listing of all military hardware in the nation’s inventory, including aircraft, missiles, UAVs, military vehicles, warships, and more.

    This service, provides a country-by-country examination of the region’s military capabilities, equipment requirements, and inventories. The individual country reports are structured to condense a vast range of information into concise segments. Governmental and political structures, political and economic trends, national and defense budgets, force structures, military planning requirements, recent and future procurements, the security environment, threat assessments, and military postures – all are detailed in this volume.

    With Europe today dominated by two multinational pillars – the European Union and the NATO Alliance – the continent continues evolving in an often elusive quest for greater cohesion. Despite the mostly peaceful integration of the first two decades following the end of the Cold War, Europe today confronts distinct military shortcomings and dwindling power projection at a time of great stresses along its outer borders.

    An annual subscription features coverage of 35 countries, plus a Market Segment Analysis that presents a broad overview of the region’s five-year military market. Completing the service are three appendices providing complementary data, an Excel spreadsheet providing five-year defense spending forecasts, and an Excel spreadsheet identifying Weapon Systems by Country, Region and Category.

    For ease of use, each country report in International Military Markets – Europe is broken into three sections, as follows:

    Our new, streamlined Data reports on individual countries make it easy to quickly find the intelligence you need. A graphic presentation of the country’s competitive strengths and weaknesses is coupled with charts and graphs on the military market that condense complex data into visually appealing graphics. Recent and projected defense spending info, a breakout of security assistance funding, recent sales activity, and complementary details on the national budget – all are plotted for quick identification of future opportunities.

    The Market Overview reports review each country’s military programs – from aircraft to warships – and provide details on plans for future procurement.

    The Force Structures reports provide a detailed listing of all military hardware in the nation’s inventory, including aircraft, missiles, UAVs, military vehicles, warships, and more.

    Defense spending in Latin America is being driven by the fight against illegal traffickers and transnational organized criminal groups. The fight against these groups has overwhelmed local and national police in the region, forcing militaries to respond to the threat. At the same time, Latin American governments must balance security needs against inconsistent economic growth. That has kept defense budgets stable over the past few years.

    This service, authored by Thomas Dolzall, provides a country-by-country examination of the region’s military capabilities, equipment requirements, and inventories. The individual country reports are structured to condense a vast range of information into concise segments. Governmental and political structures, political and economic trends, national and defense budgets, force structures, military planning requirements, recent and future procurements, the security environment, threat assessments, and military postures – all are detailed in this volume.

    An annual subscription features coverage of 20 countries, plus a Market Segment Analysis that presents a broad overview of the region’s 5-year military market. Completing the service are three appendices providing complementary data, an Excel spreadsheet providing five-year defense spending forecasts, and an Excel spreadsheet identifying Weapon Systems by Country, Region and Category.

    For ease of use, each country report in International Military Markets – Latin America & Caribbean is broken into three sections, as follows:

    Our new, streamlined Data reports on individual countries make it easy to quickly find the intelligence you need. A graphic presentation of the country’s competitive strengths and weaknesses is coupled with charts and graphs on the military market that condense complex data into visually appealing graphics. Recent and projected defense spending info, a breakout of security assistance funding, recent sales activity, and complementary details on the national budget – all are plotted for quick identification of future opportunities.

    The Market Overview reports review each country’s military programs – from aircraft to warships – and provide details on plans for future procurement.

    The Force Structures reports provide a detailed listing of all military hardware in the nation’s inventory, including aircraft, missiles, UAVs, military vehicles, warships, and more.

    The Middle East and Africa are two of the world’s most crucial areas in terms of conflicts, regional security, and critical natural resources. As these regions’ security challenges intensify, so, too, does the desire for sovereign defense capabilities. International Military Markets – Middle East & Africa, takes you inside the myriad developments in these two regions to offer a clear perspective on the geopolitical factors that will shape their futures.This service provides a country-by-country examination of the region’s military capabilities, equipment requirements, and inventories. The individual country reports are structured to condense a vast range of information into concise segments. Governmental and political structures, political and economic trends, national and defense budgets, force structures, military planning requirements, recent and future procurements, the security environment, threat assessments, and military postures – all are detailed in this volume.

    An annual subscription features coverage of 34 countries. The Service also includes two Market Segment Analyses that present a broad overview of each region’s five-year military market. Completing the service are three appendices providing complementary data, an Excel spreadsheet providing five-year defense spending forecasts, and an Excel spreadsheet identifying Weapon Systems by Country, Region and Category.

    Completing the service are two appendices providing complementary data, and an Excel spreadsheet identifying Weapon Systems by Country, Region and Category.

    For ease of use, each country report in International Military Markets – Middle East & Africa is broken into three sections, as follows:

    Our new, streamlined Data reports on individual countries make it easy to quickly find the intelligence you need. A graphic presentation of the country’s competitive strengths and weaknesses is coupled with charts and graphs on the military market that condense complex data into visually appealing graphics. Recent and projected defense spending info, a breakout of security assistance funding, recent sales activity, and complementary details on the national budget – all are plotted for quick identification of future opportunities.

    The Market Overview reports review each country’s military programs – from aircraft to warships – and provide details on plans for future procurement.

    The Force Structures reports provide a detailed listing of all military hardware in the nation’s inventory, including aircraft, missiles, UAVs, military vehicles, warships, and more.

    The U.S. represents the largest defense market in the world, and the dynamic budget environment in Washington makes tracking every dollar count. International Military Markets – North America, authored by Shaun McDougall, provides critical analysis of political, economic, and budgetary uncertainties that could impact military acquisition programs in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Includes detailed overviews of defense spending trends, ongoing military programs, future requirements, and the force structures of each country.This service provides a country-by-country examination of the region’s military capabilities, equipment requirements, and inventories. The individual country reports are structured to condense a vast range of information into concise segments. Governmental and political structures, political and economic trends, national and defense budgets, force structures, military planning requirements, recent and future procurements, the security environment, threat assessments, and military postures – all are detailed in this volume.

    An annual subscription includes reports on the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Completing the volume are seven appendices that present U.S. Procurement (P1)/RDT&E (R1) Budget Data, the Pentagon report “Program Acquisition Costs by Weapon System,” the Department of Homeland Security Budget, and other pertinent complementary data. Also included is an Excel spreadsheet identifying Weapon Systems by Country, Region and Category.

    For ease of use, each country report in International Military Markets – North America is broken into three sections, as follows:

    Our new, streamlined Data reports on individual countries make it easy to quickly find the intelligence you need. A graphic presentation of the country’s competitive strengths and weaknesses is coupled with charts and graphs on the military market that condense complex data into visually appealing graphics. Recent and projected defense spending info, a breakout of security assistance funding, recent sales activity, and complementary details on the national budget – all are plotted for quick identification of future opportunities.

    The Market Overview reports review each country’s military programs – from aircraft to warships – and provide details on plans for future procurement.

    The Force Structures reports provide a detailed listing of all military hardware in the nation’s inventory, including aircraft, missiles, UAVs, military vehicles, warships, and more.

    A compilation of Forecast International’s six International Military Market (IMM) services. This library provides a regionally based country-by-country examination of the military capabilities, equipment requirements, and inventories of more than 120 countries.

    The International Military Markets Group Library brings together Forecast International’s six regional IMM services, offering country-by-country assessments of the military capabilities, equipment needs, and inventories of 120+ nations. Each country report combines streamlined Data summaries, Market Overviews of ongoing and planned military programs, and detailed Force Structures listings covering major platforms and systems. The library also includes six regional Market Segment Analyses, 21 complementary appendices, and Excel files identifying weapon systems by country, region, and category—providing a clear, comprehensive view of global defense markets.

    PRODUCT FEATURES
    • Program Review – A review of program milestones and significant recent developments.
    • Production Forecasts – Choose either a 10-year or a 15-year unit and value of production forecast of the probable market by designation/system/program, broken out by year.
    • FI Global Intelligence®– 15-year forecasts presented with 10-years of historical production allow client to select a spectrum of up to 25 years of data.
    • Forecast Rationale – Details the reasoning used by the Analyst to derive the numerical forecast.
    • Timetable – A synopsis of key historical events that have shaped the program, plus anticipated dates of future milestones.
    • Technical, Performance & Pricing Data – Multi-sourced data is provided in U.S. & International standard measurements, as applicable.
    • Variants – Detailed descriptions of all system variants and their differences and similarities.
    • Upgrades – Provides the status of retrofit and modernization programs under way or planned (where applicable).
    • Contracts – Government/industry contracts that impact sales and production of the subject platform or system.
    • Funding – For military programs, specific funding appropriated/authorized for RDT&E & production (when available).
    • Worldwide Distribution – How many have been sold worldwide, and to whom.
    • Contractors – Primes and subcontractors. Contains contact information (address, phone, fax, Web, email) and system/component manufactured.

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