Persistent ISR: Market Analysis and Outlook

G2 Solutions
October 1, 2008
SKU: GTS2013900
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The 65-page research note AB080, defines, quantifies and forecasts unmanned persistent ISR, with a production forecast running from 2009- 2019. G2 Solutions examined hundreds of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) that are military in nature, in service or expected to enter service during the forecast period.

In total, 34 UAS and/or future programs are summed to arrive at the $44.4 billion total market acquisition figure.

Many high-profile UAS-inclusive programs will be awarded and move to production/delivery in the 2009-2019 timeframe.

These include, but are not limited to: Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS), Future Combat Systems (FCS), Watchkeeper, SkyWarrior, STUAS/Tier II and the United States Air Force Next Generation UAS.

A number of international sales and service-specific UAS purchases also contribute to this forecast.

Not surprisingly, the integration of a strike capability is both a major program and cost driver, and militaries will increasingly be tasked with balancing these two capabilities.