$34.37 Billion Fighter Aircraft Market Continues to Grow, While Burgeoning Market for Military Satellite Communications Equipment to Reach $9.7 Billion by 2022

FARMINGTON, Conn., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) estimates worldwide military spending will reach $1.7 trillion in 2012, an increase of over 12% from 2011. The United States represents over 40% of all global military spending, with planned investments of over $700 billion, followed by China, Russia, the UK, and France. Representing 2.5% of worldwide GDP, military spending is one of the largest markets for business in the world, and one of the most stable.

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Global Information Inc is pleased to announce the immediate availability of new market research reports on several of the many segments of military industry, reports that offer businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, suppliers, governments, and watch-dogs a detailed look at the current state of military spending around the globe, as well as extremely insightful market analytics, drivers, and forecasts for the coming decade.

Government and Military Satellite Communications

In the ninth edition of its Government and Military Satellite Communications report, NSR projects that long term revenue for military satellite communications has potential to reach $9.7 billion by 2021. Despite near term uncertainty driven by troop withdrawals and budgetary challenges, government and military demand for commercial satcom services appear to be solid in the long term. In fact, the commercial industry will supply 68% more satellite capacity to government and military users over the next decade.

NSR's annual Government and Military Satellite Communications report continues to be the most influential industry-guide on assessment of government & military satellite markets. With more added value and unique analysis, this new NSR report provides the most detailed quantitative analysis of any report within the industry. The report provides a complete and comprehensive analysis of in-service units, revenues, and transponder and capacity demand in the new HTS market for eight regions of the world. It further provides segmentation such as comms-on-the-move (COTM), comms-on-the-pause (COTP), fixed VSATs, narrowband and transponder bulk leasing for the period 2011-2021.

An executive summary and free sample pages from the full report are available at http://www.giiresearch.com/report/ns222819-government-military-satellite-communications-8th.html

The Military Fighter Aircraft Market 2012-2022

Visiongain's latest defense report values the market for fighter jets at $34.37 billion in 2012. Fighter jets are the crown jewels of any military; both expensive and highly desirable. All major armed forces around the world are expected to invest in some way into their fighter aircraft capability over the coming decade, meaning that although the F-35 will grab the most headlines, significant procurement of both 4th and 5th generation platforms will drive what is truly a global defense market.

The 329-page report contains 296 tables, charts and graphs that use visual representation in order to clarify trends and market projections within the Military Fighter Aircraft Market. Visiongain provides global and 4 regional forecasts and analysis for the period 2012-2022. In addition, the report assesses the 25 leading national Military Fighter Aircraft Markets for the forecast period 2012-2022 (as well as an analysis of the 'Rest of the World' market). The report provides profiles of 34 leading companies operating within the market, along with inventory breakdowns of the leading 100 national Air Forces' in the world.

An executive summary and free sample pages from the full report are available at http://www.giiresearch.com/report/kt250700-military-fighter-aircraft-market.html

Global Aerospace and Defense Market 2011-2015

TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Aerospace and Defense market to grow at a CAGR of 2.48 percent over the period 2011-2015. Key vendors dominating this market space include The Boeing Co., European Aeronautic Defence, and Space Co., General Dynamics Corp., and Lockheed Martin Corp. One of the key factors contributing to growth in the global aerospace and defense market is the increasing share of defense budget. The Global Aerospace and Defense market has also been witnessing increasing order backlog. However, complex regulatory requirements could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

An executive summary and free sample pages from the full report are available at http://www.giiresearch.com/report/infi250531-global-aerospace-defense-market.html

Smart Weapons - Global Markets and Technologies - 2013-2020

The global market for smart weapons is expected to top $46 billion by 2020. Smart Weapons are attracting ever increasing procurement and RD&E funds, as there virtually is no significant military organization and branch that is not looking into ways to integrate them into its arsenal.

MiG's new, multi-scenario forecast examines, analyzes and predicts the evolution of Smart Weapon technologies, markets and outlays (expenditures) over the next eight years - 2013-2020. The report also examines global regulatory and political trends that are led by international aviation organizations like the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the strong influence these policies are having on these markets and technologies.

An executive summary and free sample pages from the full report are available at http://www.giiresearch.com/report/mig248833-smart-weapons-global-markets-technologies.html

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