Post on 31-Jul-2015
Research PREVIEW for
US DoD Unmanned Aerial Systems Market
Demand for Upgrades and Support
Services Lend Wing to US DoD
Unmanned Aerial Systems Market
Key Highlights
• High altitude, long endurance (HALE) vehicles are the largest UAS segment
with a 2015 budget request of $2.50 billion.
• The top 5 DoD UAS market participants contributed 84.8 percent of total
market revenue.
• The DoD will continue to emphasize the importance of acquiring UASs that
provide multi-mission capabilities.
• US-based UAS market participants will form more partnerships with foreign
competitors.
Source: Frost & Sullivan
Drivers and Restraints
Defense contractors are still struggling with the
move toward interoperability and open architecture
for controlling and operating UAS.
Processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED)
of sensor data from UASs continues to be a
challenge for the DoD.
DoD budget reductions and continued scrutiny of
contract cost overruns will reduce market
investments.
1-2 years 3-4 years 5+ years
The number of ongoing world crises and their
potential to quickly escalate drives the continued
and increasing need for UAS capabilities.
The continuing need for persistence and maritime
use is driving both the development of new
platforms and upgrades to existing platforms.
Manned/unmanned teaming (MUM-T) is driving the
need for upgraded systems in both manned and
unmanned aircraft.
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Impact: High Medium Low Source: Frost & Sullivan
Total DoD UAS Market: Key Market Drivers and Restraints, US, 2014—2019
Executive Summary — CEO’s Perspective
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While US demand for military UASs is
decreasing, global demand is increasing.
Trade restrictions continue to hamper the
ability of US companies to compete globally.
3 Competition in the global market for military
UASs is increasing as more foreign
companies develop highly capable systems.
4 Included in full research access.
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There will be very few new start UAS
procurement programs. Growth will be seen
in the market for support systems and
upgrades.
Source: Frost & Sullivan
The Full Analysis Features the Following Content
Section Slide Number
Executive Summary 5
Market Overview 11
Total Market -
• Drivers and Restraints 19
• Forecasts and Trends 34
• Market Share and Competitive Analysis 51
CEO’s 360 Degree Perspective 62
Group 5/HALE Segment Breakdown 64
Group 4/MALE Segment Breakdown 68
Group 3/Tactical Segment Breakdown 72
Group 2/SUAS Segment Breakdown 76
Group 1/MUAS Segment Breakdown 79
Targets Segment Breakdown 83
UAS Sensors/Subsystems Segment Breakdown 87
The Full Analysis Features the Following Content
(continued)
Section Slide Number
UAS Support Segment Breakdown 93
The Last Word 97
Appendix 100
Key Questions the Analysis Answers
Is the DoD UAS market growing, how long will it continue to grow, and at what rate?
What segments, technologies, and services make up the market?
What are the leading market drivers, restraints and challenges?
What are the top programs for the DoD UAS market?
What technologies and services will be emphasized?
What companies are leading the market?
Source: Frost & Sullivan
Total DoD UAS Market: Key Questions the Analysis Answers, US, 2014—2019
Partial List of Companies Interviewed
• Aerovironment
• Aeryon Labs
• Northrop Grumman
• Prioria Robotics
• UAV Solutions
• UMS Group
Source: Frost & Sullivan
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Research Authors
Michael Blades
Senior Industry Analyst
Aerospace & Defense
Wayne Plucker
Research Director
Aerospace & Defense
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