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Strategic Analysis of the European Airborne Tactical Datalinks MarketPublished by: Frost & Sullivan Published: Feb. 27, 2007 - 154 Pages Table of Contents
AbstractThis Frost & Sullivan research service titled Strategic Analysis of the European Airborne Tactical Datalinks Markets provides comprehensive market forecasts and a detailed analysis of market opportunities. The study also includes a description of the competitive environment and provides clients with strategic intelligence and recommendations. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following technologies: Link 16, Joint Range Extension, MIDS-LVT, MIDS-JTRS, JTIDS and systems integration.Need to Achieve NATO Interoperability Requirements Drives Growth in the European Airborne Tactical Datalinks Markets The European market for Tactical Datalinks (TDLs) is currently expanding rapidly as military forces seek to achieve NATO interoperability requirements. Recent operations have again proven the utility of Link 16, to the point where new and exciting markets have emerged. NATO’s expansion in 1999 and 2004 has meant that former Warsaw Pact countries are already procuring this system in significant numbers and in the course of time, more countries will adopt this key technology. However, given the importance attached to attaining Link 16 and the intensity of the upgrade progress currently underway, the market is expected to slow down considerably after 2010. Despite serious challenges, TDLs are an essential capability for all NATO members wishing to actively participate in multi-national operations. Without the interoperability achieved through Link 16, military forces will effectively be relegated to support operations. "The requirement for situational awareness and multi-national interoperability has led to explosive growth in the European TDL market in recent years," notes the analyst of this research service. "Going forward, the use of TDLs will be considered an essential key user requirement on an increasingly diverse number of platforms in the air, on the ground and at sea." By improving the effectiveness and interoperability of coalition forces, TDLs have ensured that this market has a secure future. Need of the Hour: Diversifying Geographic Scope of Business Recent operations have cemented the utility and effectiveness of equipping modern aircraft with TDLs. As European militaries attempt to adapt to the challenges of modern coalition warfare and reach their network centric warfare goals, TDLs will continue to be a highly important capability and an extremely competitive market. However, despite the prolific growth of the markets till date, there are significant challenges that must be overcome to maintain growth in an area limited by the size of European air forces after the Cold War budget cuts. As the European states reach the stage where the majority of their air force have attained the capability, the spending on TDL is likely to diminish. Accordingly, the competitive environment is expected to intensify between manufacturers with strong technical capabilities. "It will become increasingly important to diversify the product and service range to provide an integrated support package in order to overcome the challenges facing the market," explains the analyst. "The expected slow-down in expenditure on TDLs after 2010 will increase competition for smaller contracts and the provision of training and maintenance services is likely to become a key point of differentiation." Besides, TDL suppliers will have to widen the geographic scope of their business and seize emerging opportunities in eastern Europe as well as Scandinavia to ensure continued growth. Equally important, however, is the need to gain access to key European markets where market spending is expected to increase once new platforms such as the Joint Strike Fighter are procured post 2012. Get Full Details About This Report >> |
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