Loitering Munitions - Thematic Research

Loitering Munitions - Thematic Research

Summary

Loitering munitions have a significant affect on the defense industry to its increasing use in conflict, and increasing adoption by global militaries. Loitering munitions are benefitting from increased modularity, as well as the use of AI and more advanced sensor technologies.

This report provides an overview of the loitering munitions market, outlines advances in technology and key programs, and provides insight into current procurement and research trends.

Studies of emerging technological trends and their broader impact on the defense market.

Analysis of the various loitering munitions currently in use, and the historical use of loitering munitions

Scope

  • The key defense challenges that forces and defense sector suppliers face are covered.
  • The investment opportunities for armed forces, suppliers, and institutional investors, across the whole soldier modernization value chain are covered.
  • Highlights from the range different loitering munitions programs currently being undertaken by various defense companies.
Reasons to Buy
  • Determine potential investment companies based on trend analysis and market projections.
  • Gaining an understanding of the market challenges and opportunities surrounding the Soldier Modernization theme.
  • Understanding how spending on loitering munitions will fit into the overall market and which spending areas are being prioritized.


  • Executive Summary
  • Players
    • Table Figure 1: Who are the leading players in the loitering munitions theme and where do they sit in the value chain?
    • Table Figure 2: Robotics value chain
  • Technology Briefing
    • Anatomy of a drone
      • Table Figure 3: Anatomy of a conventional drone
      • Table Figure 4: Anatomy of a quadcopter drone
      • The airframe
      • The propulsion system
      • The flight control system
      • Sensors
      • Payload
    • Key technologies
      • Table Figure 5: The key technology components
      • The microprocessor segment is dominated by Intel and Qualcomm
      • AI is the next frontier for drones
      • Drone swarms
      • 3D technologies are gaining traction
      • AR is becoming a reality in drones, supported by drone OEMs and tech giants
      • SEAD/DEAD role optimization
      • Expendable tactical ISR capability
      • Reduced noise signature
      • Countermeasure resilience
      • Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS)
      • Anti-air loitering munitions
  • Trends
    • Technology trends
      • Table Technology trends
    • Macroeconomic trends
      • Table Macroeconomic trends
    • Regulatory trends
      • Table Regulatory trends
  • Industry Analysis
    • Loitering munitions likely to see continued use in combat, at least in near future
      • AI and AR integration
      • Price
      • Increased endurance and modularity
      • Proliferation
    • Deployment case studies
      • Syria
    • Nagorno Karabakh
    • Operation Cricket Mole 19
    • Iran in Yemen and the seized shipment of 358s
    • Iran and Saudi Arabia
    • Mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
      • Table Mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
    • Timeline
      • Table Figure 6: The loitering munitions story
  • Value Chain
    • Table Figure 7: Value Chain
    • Precision mechanical parts
      • Table Figure 8: The loitering munitions value chain - Precision mechanical parts
    • Electronic Parts
      • Table Figure 9: The loitering munitions value chain - Electronic parts leaders and challengers
    • Propulsion
      • Table Figure 10: The loitering munitions value chain - Propulsion units
    • Primes
      • Table Figure 11: The loitering munitions value chain - Loitering munitions primes
  • Companies
    • Leaders
      • Table Leaders
    • Challengers
      • Table Challengers
  • Sector Scorecards
    • Defense sector scorecard
      • Who's who
        • Table Figure 12: Who does what in the loitering munitions space?
      • Thematic screen
        • Table Figure 13: Thematic screen
      • Valuation screen
        • Table Figure 14: Valuation screen
  • Glossary
    • Table Glossary
  • Further Reading
    • GlobalData reports
      • Table GlobalData reports
  • Our thematic research methodology
    • Table Figure 15: Our five-step approach for generating a sector scorecard
  • About GlobalData
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