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United States Future Combat Systems MarketsPublished by: Frost & Sullivan Published: Oct. 16, 2006 - 111 Pages Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary 1. Introduction 2. Summary of Major Findings 2. Total Market Overview 1. Overview 1. Research Methodology 2. Market Engineering Measurements 2. Market Dynamics 1. Market Drivers a. Prolonged Combat Operations b. Network-Centric Operations Doctrine c. Capabilities Based Planning (CBP) Doctrine 2. Market Restraints a. Immature Technologies b. Budgetary Deficits c. Intense Competition 3. Strategic Recommendations 4. Revenue Forecasts 3. Non-Line-of-Sight Launch System Market 1. Overview 1. Technology Application 2. Market Analysis 4. Intelligent Munitions Systems Market 1. Overview 1. Technology Application 2. Market Analysis 5. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market 1. Overview 1. Introduction 2. Class I Unmanned Aerial Vehicle 3. Class II Unmanned Aerial Vehicle 4. Class III Unmanned Aerial Vehicle 5. Class IV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle 6. Market Analysis 6. Unmanned Ground Vehicle Market 1. Overview 1. Introduction 2. Armed Robotic Vehicle 3. Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle 4. Multifunctional Utility/Logistics and Equipment (MULE) 5. Market Analysis 7. Unattended Ground Sensor Market 1. Overview 1. Technology Application 2. Market Analysis 8. Manned Ground Vehicles Market 1. Overview 1. Introduction 2. Mounted Combat System 3. Infantry Carrier Vehicle 4. Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon 5. Non-Line-of-Sight Mortar 6. Reconnaissance and Surveillance Vehicle 7. Command and Control Vehicle 8. Medical Vehicle 9. Recovery and Maintenance Vehicle 10. Common Subsystems 11. Active Protection System 12. Market Analysis 9. System-of-Systems Network Market 1. Overview 1. Introduction 2. Market Analysis 10. Future Warrior Market 1. Overview 1. Introduction 2. Market Analysis 11. Complementary Technologies Market 1. Overview 1. Joint Tactical Radio System 2. Warfighter Information Network-Tactical 12. Database of Market Participants 1. Market Participants 1. Database of Key Industry Participants 13. Acronyms and Decision Support Databases 1. List of Acronyms 1. Acronyms 2. Decision Support Databases 1. DSD I 2. DSD II 3. DSD III 4. DSD IV List of Figures Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 AbstractThe Army’s Future Combat Systems (FCS) program intends to develop and field a number of new, high-tech systems designed to increase battlefield effectiveness. In 2002, the U.S. Army awarded The Boeing Company and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to act as the Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) for Future Combat Systems. To overcome issues related to the acquisition of FCS, the Army identified and made adjustments to the program, in July 2004. Criticism of the FCS program has also been voiced regarding issues around the LSI acquisition strategy. The program continues to move forward despite the mentioned issues.Research Overview The Frost & Sullivan research service titled United States Future Combat Systems Market provides an analysis of the U.S. Army's planned acquisition of a vast array of modern networked systems designed to replace and augment many current combat elements. In this research service, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following technologies: unmanned aerial systems, unmanned ground systems, armored vehicles, ground sensors, and improved munitions. Market Sectors Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research: By Application:
Future Combat Systems (FCS) The Promise of Greater Battle Effectiveness Designed to increase battle effectiveness, the U.S. Army’s Future Combat Systems (FCS) program intends to develop and field a number of new, highly-integrate battlefield systems. The program consists of 18 components that communicate and interact in a cooperative network referred to as System-of-Systems. In addition, eight variants of a common manned armored vehicle are intended to augment or replace the Army’s aging fleet of Abrams M-1, Bradley fighting vehicles and howitzers while four distinctly different unmanned aerial systems (UAS) will perform a number of functions based on the mission type. An entire family of improved munitions is expected to increase safety and reduce logistical requirements associated with the recovery of traditional mine fields, another unique development is the missile launchers that can be delivered to a remote location and controlled by remote fire control commands. Despite such promise, there are significant issues such as immature technologies that restrain the development of FCS systems. According to a government accounting office review of 54 separate Department of Defense (DoD) programs, only 15.0 percent of them started system design and demonstration with mature technology. "Those programs that started with mature technologies, averaged 9.0 percent cost growth and a seven-month schedule delay, while those that did not have mature technologies averaged 41.0 percent cost growth and a 13-month schedule delay," explains the analyst of this research service. "Taking note of these statistics, the U.S. congress is exerting pressure on the services to modify the acquisition process and FCS is subject to that modification." Prolonged Combat Operations Drive the Market for FCS Systems With the U.S. Army’s engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan, military equipment is wearing out after almost six years of constant use. The DoD and the army have to balance the costs of resetting legacy equipment to maintain combat effectiveness against the cost of procuring FCS. A reset will be needed before FCS is fully capable but the larger question is how much to reset and which components. The maintenance costs of ground assault vehicles such as Bradley, Abrams tanks, and Stryker is increasing rapidly and these factors help the Army justify the program. Yet tempering the Army's desire is Congress’ reluctance to fully fund manned ground systems for lack of technology maturity and cost overruns. Even if manned ground systems do not go forward in the short term, excessive wear and tear on all combat equipment such as radios, unmanned systems, and other aircraft is providing a case for the planned acquisition of FCS capable systems. For the most part, the FCS program continues to move forward despite a few major challenges. "The overall FCS market is in the development stage; industry suppliers and systems integrators need to make the case that their solutions are viable alternatives to costly legacy programs. That would hold true for FCS components as well as the up coming massive refit," says the analyst. "Communicating with congressional constituents, raising awareness through strategic marketing and gathering support will have long lasting results if conducted in a sensitive and meaningful manner." Get Full Details About This Report >> |
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