DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) & Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) Worth $1.27 Billion In 2010

Defense News: DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) & Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) Worth $1.27 Billion In 2010

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MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Visiongain's new report, "Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) in the Energy Market 2011-2021," to their collection of Transportation & Shipping market reports. For more information, visithttp://www.marketresearch.com/product/display.asp?ProductID=6014762.

"Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) in the Energy Market 2011-2021" examines in depth one of the most powerful and exciting areas in the offshore oil and gas industry; an industry which is seeing a profound movement towards deep sea development. ROVs and AUVs are a vital component of subsea work, especially where great depths and extreme environments create challenging conditions. Based on our research, the global ROV and AUV market in the energy sector was worth $1.27bn in 2010. The report analyzes, quantifies and forecasts the expected growth in the global and regional ROV and AUV markets over the period 2011-2021.

This report covers recent big contracts, progression in politically sensitive areas and the knock-on effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The report analyzes a wealth of data and introduces a clear breakdown of where the market will develop based upon diverse factors and insight, anticipating how and why the market will evolve from 2011 onwards.

The report also provides a comprehensive assessment of applications of ROVs and AUVs in the energy industry and considers emerging technologies and likely future developments.

How much will the ROV and AUV sector in the energy market increase over the period 2011-2021? How much will individual regions spend on ROVs and AUVs between 2011 and 2021? Who are the leading companies in the ROV and AUV industry? Which market will be the largest in 10 years time? Which geographical regions will see the most impressive growth over the next ten years? Which technologies are likely to succeed? These critical questions and many more are definitively answered in this comprehensive report.

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Research and Markets: 2010 U.S. Small Arms Manufacturing Industry Report

Defense News: DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/eb30c4/2010_u_s_small_ar) has announced the addition of the "2010 U.S. Small Arms Manufacturing Industry Report" report to their offering.

The U.S. Small Arms Manufacturing Industry report, published annually, contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts and demographics. The report features 2010 current and 2011 forecast estimates on the size of the industry (sales, establishments, employment) nationally and for all 50 U.S. States and over 900 metro areas. New to the report this year are: financial ratios, number of firms and payroll estimates. The report also includes industry definition, 5-year historical trends on industry sales, establishments and employment, a breakdown of establishments, sales and employment by employee size of establishment (9 categories), and estimates on up to 10 sub-industries, pistols, rifles, machine guns, and shotguns.

Please note, this report offers statistical information only and does not include an analysis of the figures.

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Research and Markets: Asia Pacific Land Defense Systems Market Outlook - Ageing Systems Driving the Need for Upgrades and Replacements

Defense News: DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/40b626/asia_pacific_land) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Asia Pacific Land Defense Systems Market Outlook" to their offering.

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Asia Pacific Land Defense Systems Market Outlook provides an in-depth analysis of the market drivers and restraints, industry structure, and competitive environment, besides dealing with the challenges and issues faced by market participants. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: armored vehicles, artillery, missiles, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) technologies, and firearms.

Market Overview

Ageing Systems Driving the Need for Upgrades and Replacements in the Asia Pacific Land Defense Systems Market

The growing need to implement modern technologies to replace ageing equipment has boosted prospects for the Asia Pacific land defense systems market. Threats in the form of illegal trafficking, piracy, and terrorism are rampant across the region, and it is vital for countries to be properly equipped to thwart these attacks. Ageing defense systems have increased the importance of military upgrades and replacements in this region. Both local and foreign defense contractors have opportunities to showcase modern land defense systems to better equip countries in Asia Pacific and augment defense mechanisms. Modern land defense technology is expected to drive the market for highly capable, reliable, and cost-efficient systems to protect against foreign and domestic threats. "Network-centric warfare (NCW) is one of the factors triggering military modernization and a more network-oriented military defense structure," notes the analyst of this research service. "With the world shifting toward NCW, priorities are placed in information superiority over enemy forces, providing an advantage early in battle." Interoperability between different land defense systems will offer Asia Pacific countries the advantage of situational awareness and ramp up defense capabilities.

Although market prospects look upbeat, high procurement costs are deterring smaller nations from upgrading their land defense systems. Next-generation land defense systems easily cost up to millions and thus, are very expensive for developing countries, which are yet to make their procurement decisions. These systems are increasing in cost as the research and development costs involved are exorbitant. With developed countries looking to produce their own capabilities in this segment, the funding for technological improvements will continue to rise, increasing the price and costs for end users. High investments in the development of these land defense systems are limiting the growth of the local land defense systems industry, and most countries are still acquiring systems from foreign companies. Having a good relationship with targeted countries will provide better understanding of the needs and requirements of the respective governments in terms of defense procurement practices. Through these relationships and strategic alliances with local companies, a good competitive strategy can be worked out to improve a country's capability to develop indigenous land defense systems without depending on western expertise.

Going forward, communication systems, radars, and ISR systems are expected to see growth in the land defense systems market together with other market segments such as armored vehicles, missiles, artillery, and firearms. Information superiority, situational awareness, and network-centric systems are the key factors in modern defense tactics, which also determine the direction of future military land defense systems upgrade and procurement programs. Participants in this space must intensify research and development effort to unleash more reliable and cost-effective products. Moreover, strategic alliances must be established with local business partners to facilitate market penetration. Apart from improving chances of local presence, such initiatives would also promote system interoperability.

Market Sectors

Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:

• Armored vehicles
• Artillery
• Missiles
• Command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR)
• Firearms

Technologies

The following technologies are covered in this research:

• Radar
• Battle tanks
• Rifles
• SAM
• Anti-tank weapons

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

• 1.1 Market Overview
• 1.2 Market Analysis
• 1.3 Major Research Findings

2. Land Defense Systems Market Outlook

• 2.1 Market Overview and Definitions
• 2.2 PESTEL Analysis
• 2.3 Macro Industrial Influences

3. Market Engineering Measurements

• 3.1 Industry Challenges
• 3.2 Market Drivers and Restraints
• - 3.2.a Market Drivers
• - 3.2.b Market Restraints
• 3.3 Competitive Structure

4. Land Defense Systems Analysis

• 4.1 Land Defense Systems Analysis
• 4.2 Land Defense Systems (Australia)
• 4.3 Land Defense Systems (Malaysia)
• 4.4 Land Defense Systems (Singapore)

5. Conclusion

• 5.1 Key Success Factors
• 5.2 Strategic Recommendations

6. Decision Support Database

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/40b626/asia_pacific_land.

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Research and Markets: Thermal Conductivity 29/Thermal Expansion 17: Proceedings of the 29th International Thermal Conductivity Conference

Defense News: DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/530eb0/thermal_conductivi) has announced the addition of the "Thermal Conductivity 29/Thermal Expansion 17: Proceedings of the 29th International Thermal Conductivity Conference and 17th International Thermal Expansion Symposium" report to their offering.

This is the 2008 volume in the ITCC/ITES book series on thermal conductivity, devoted to thermal conductivity performance in many types of engineered materials. The book comprises 52 original papers specially selected and edited from the ITCC 29/ITES17 conference, held in June 2007 at the University of Alabama, with support from the Southern Research Institute. New areas covered in this book include thermoelectrics, nuclear and aerospace materials, including the James Webb Space Telescope.

• Selected and fully refereed presentations on thermal conductivity
• Thermal conductivity for composites, nanomaterials, ceramics, metals and more
• Sensors, measurement, and modeling
• Insulation, bulk materials, plastics, particles, thin films, nuclear, and aerogels

Key Topics Covered:

CHAPTER 1 - PLENARY SESSION

CHAPTER 2 - BUILDING INSULATION MATERIALS

CHAPTER 3 - ALLOYS, CERAMICS AND COMPOSITES

CHAPTER 4 - PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS

CHAPTER 5 - FILMS AND COATINGS

CHAPTER 6 - FIBROUS AND AEROGEL MATERIALS

CHAPTER 7 - FLUID CHAPTER 8 - EXPERIMENTAL MATERIALS

CHAPTER 9 - THERMAL MODELING

CHAPTER 10 - THERMAL EMISSIVITY

CHAPTER 11 - THERMAL EXPANSION

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Research and Markets: RQ-7 and US Army Tactical UAS: Requirements, Scenarios and Outlook

Defense News: DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and

Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/1d5bef/rq7_and_us_army_t) has announced the addition of the "RQ-7 and US Army Tactical UAS: Requirements, Scenarios and Outlook" report to their offering.

The 47-page research note provides three U.S. Army acquisition scenarios: two for the RQ-7 UAS and another for an evolving rotary-wing unmanned system. We initiated this research based upon multiple, independent inquiries, with the knowledge that RQ-7 is still in a delivery phase, said G2 Solutions Research Director Ron Stearns. During our research Army announced the cancellation of the Future Combat Systems Class IV UAS, with many in industry wondering how funds would be reallocated, which missions would be prioritized and how these systems would work together. G2 Solutions believes that within this forecast Army will require a tactical UAV with payload, range and endurance greater than what RQ-7 or system enhancements will be able to provide.

The RQ-7 scenarios depict a partial recapitalization, and a full-system recompete, although both assume a certain level of standardization and backfit/reuse. The rotary-wing UAS assumes a much larger platform optimized for missions such as resupply, communications, ISR and others. Each forecast includes revenues flowing to: the UAV, ground control, sensors as well as components/support. Depending upon the forecast emphasis, these program elements will vary greatly, Stearns said. Look for a high Technical Readiness Level (TRL) platform to be fielded quickly, in an effort to manage risk perceptions and move capability quickly to theater.

The forecast provides visibility from 2013 to 2025, with acquisition revenues peaking in the 2018-2021 timeframe with close to half of all-scenario revenues accounted for. The report draws upon U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) publications, ranging from Unmanned System Roadmaps to the recently-released Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) in order to plot organizational shifts over time. Operations tempo and an increasing thirst for tactical persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) will continue to place tactical unmanned systems at the forefront of mission prosecution.

Key Topics Covered:

• Executive Briefing
• Overview and Intent
• Operations Tempo, ISR Challenges Affect UAS
• Performance Demands
• Background
• RQ-7: Status and DoD Plans
• Army FCS Class IV UAV Cancellation Brings Greater
• Emphasis for RQ-7
• Task Force ODIN Further Validates
• Manned/Unmanned Persistent ISR Approach
• RQ-7/TUAS Mission Growth
• RQ-7/TUAS Expanding System Demands (1)
• RQ-7/TUAS Expanding System Demands (2)
• RQ-7/TUAS: Next Generation Enhanced
• Capabilities
• RQ-7/TUAS: Next Generation Anticipated
• Attributes
• RQ-7/TUAS: Acquisition Challenges
• RQ-7: Can it Bridge the Gap?
• Title Slide: RQ-7/TUAS Scenarios and Competitors
• RQ-7 Army TUAS Competitive Environment Radar
• Screen.
• RQ-7/Army TUAS Scenario Revenues (2013-2025)
• RQ-7/Army TUAS Scenario: RQ-7 Open Recompete plus
• FCS Class IV Replacement (2013-2025)
• RQ-7/Army TUAS Scenarios: All Aircraft Acquisition
• Forecasts (2013-2025)
• + many more

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/1d5bef/rq7_and_us_army_t

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Research and Markets: U.S. Military Helicopter Market - Afghanistan / Iraq Wars and the Global War on Terror

Defense News ~ DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/085cdb/u_s_military_heli) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "U.S. Military Helicopter Market" to their offering.

This research service shares an overview and outlook for the military helicopter market in the United States.

Military Helicopter Market: Key Industry Challenges (U.S.), 2010-2014

Maintenance of Aging Equipment

• - Keeping aging equipment in peak performance will continue to be a challenge for the military. Both the Afghanistan and Iraq wars have presented a tremendous challenge to the military. Aircraft losses and ageing equipment will be a challenge for the U.S. military throughout the forecast period.

Sustaining Procurement

• - A major challenge for all U.S. Armed Forces branches will be to maintain current and future fleet programs. Continued growth is expected in the military market, but procurement is expected to be challenged by the economic downturn and program delays.

Military Helicopter Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2010-2014

1. Afghanistan/ Iraq Wars and the Global War on Terror

2. Major Military Program Initiatives

3. Military Heavy-Lift Requirements

Military Helicopter Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2010-2014

1. New Budget Requests

2. Congressional Earmarks

3. Program Delays and Cancellations

Analysis of Market Drivers

Afghanistan/ Iraq War and Global War on Terror

• - The global war on terrorism will continue driving the rotorcraft market, especially in Afghanistan. Higher helicopter usage, extreme operational conditions, an aging fleet and aircraft losses will be major drivers throughout the forecast period.

Major Military Program Initiatives

• - Program initiatives such as the USMC order for an additional xxx MV-22 platforms, the U.S. Armys ARH program, the Air Forces CSAR-X Program and the turbine vertical take-off and landing unmanned air vehicle (VTUAV) market will continue pushing the market forward.

Military Heavy-Lift Requirements

• - Heavy lift requirements are expected to continue driving the military market. Next generation heavy-lift helicopters such as the Marine Corps CH-53K now in development as well as the MV-22 now in full-rate production are expected to result in market growth over the next number of years.

Analysis of Market Restraints

Congressional Earmarks

• - The DOD has provided congress a list of needed military programs and platforms, as well as unneeded programs and platforms. However, congress continues to ignore DoD requests to eliminate unneeded platforms with earmarks that waste funds on unnecessary aircraft.

Program Delays and Cancellations Program delays will continue to restrain military progress. The ARH program won by Bell in 2005 was cancelled in 2008 with the VH-71 presidential helicopter cancelled in 2009.

Analysis of Market Trends

Increased Flexibility and Capability in Combat

• - This is the most important trend since the war on terrorism. The helicopter allows penetration to the forward edge of the battle area, and goes beyond the front lines to attack the enemy at its rear.

High Technology Performance & Improvement

• - Military helicopters need to be autonomous, well protected, well armed, and integrated with day / night adverse weather sensors and weapons, this is today's market trend. U.S. military platform upgrades include new high tech efficient engines, glass cockpits, enhanced navigational and communication systems, and integrated electronic warfare systems.

Non-Operational Task

• - A significant trend for the U.S. Navy is a helicopter to undertake non-operational tasks including replenishment and personnel transport at sea.

Helicopter Improvements and Upgrades

• - A decline in U.S. military spending has led the military services to upgrade and modernize existing fleets rather than investing in new helicopter purchases. It is unlikely that many new helicopters will be developed by U.S. manufactures. The current trend is to upgrade and improve older design models.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction

2. Executive Summary

3. Market Dynamics

4. Military Helicopter Overview

6. Appendix

7. About Frost & Sullivan

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/085cdb/u_s_military_heli

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