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Aviation Systems: Civil & Military
AIRBORNE RETROFIT & MODERNIZATION FORECAST
This service contains 60 reports providing in-depth coverage of R&M markets for Fighter/Attack/Trainer Aircraft, Commercial & Military Transports, Light Aircraft, Military Rotorcraft, and Engines. Reports cover out-of-production aircraft as well as models currently in operation. Also included are three Market Segment Analyses providing unit and value market projections. Nine appendices, including a comprehensive listing of modernization programs by platform, complete the package.CIVIL AIRCRAFT FORECAST
Civil Aircraft Forecast includes 65+ detailed reports covering all facets of the fixed-wing commercial and private aviation industries. Four Market Segment Analyses provide in-depth examination of the markets for Large Commercial Jet Transports, Regional Aircraft, Business Jets, and General Aviation/ Utility Aircraft. Also features seven appendices, including updated consolidated production statistics and a historical production table.MILITARY AIRCRAFT FORECAST
Military Aircraft Forecast provides full coverage of fixed-wing military aircraft of all types in 50 individual reports. Four Market Segment Analyses offer complete overviews of the Fighter, Military Transport, Military Fixed-Wing Trainer, and Special Mission Aircraft markets, including trend analysis, program milestones, and computations of projected market shares of all competitors. Also features 10 appendices, including consolidated production statistics, a 10-year historical production table, inventories, and a listing of aircraft by powerplant.ROTORCRAFT FORECAST
Rotorcraft Forecast includes nearly 60 reports covering the turbine-powered and piston powered rotorcraft markets. Worldwide coverage includes detailed reports on Russian and Chinese rotorcraft. Two Market Segment Analyses explore the dynamics of the Military Rotorcraft market, and Commercial Rotorcraft market. Also contains six appendices, including listings of military and civil rotorcraft inventories, consolidated production statistics, and a 10-year historical production table.
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Space Systems
SPACE SYSTEM S FORECAST - LAUNCH VEHICLES & CREWED PLATFORMS
Space Systems Forecast - Launch Vehicles & Crewed Platforms features nearly 50 reports that cover the worldwide launch vehicle market and crewed platforms, each featuring technical specs, program reviews, and production forecasts. Also included is a Market Segment Analysis covering the prospects for Orbital Launch Vehicles. Seven supporting appendices include consolidated production statistics and a launch history table broken out by launch date, payload name, and other factors.SPACE SYSTEMS FORECAST - SATELLITES & SPACECRAFT
Space Systems Forecast - Satellites & Spacecraft includes 85+ reports presenting global coverage of spacecraft ranging from smallsats to large comsat, along with scientific spacecraft. New reports on emerging programs are added frequently. Features three Market Segment Analyses – The Market for Commercial Communications Satellites, The Market for Military Satellites, and The Market for Civil & Commercial Remote Sensing Satellites. Also
includes a review of the U.S. Government’s Space Budget, along with seven appendices, including consolidated production statistics.
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Naval Systems
NAVAL VESSELS FORECAST
The Naval Vessels forecast features 75+ reports on major submarine, aircraft carrier, amphibious warfare, surface combatant, auxiliary, and unmanned vessels that are slated to dominate the warship industry over the next decade and beyond. Each report features the vessel's forecasted production, estimated cost, major contractors and component suppliers, variants, relevant contracts awarded, full design history, and a wealth of information on the ship’s performance and operational capabilities. This forecast also features analyses of key markets such as submarines, surface combatants, and unmanned vessels.NAVAL WARFARE SYSTEMS FORECAST
The Naval Warfare Systems forecast features 70+ reports on major anti-submarine warfare, sonar, torpedo, mine warfare, and naval weapon systems that are slated to dominate the warship industry over the next decade and beyond. Each report features the system’s forecasted production, estimated cost, major contractors and component suppliers, variants, relevant contracts awarded, full design history, and a wealth of information on the system’s performance and operational capabilities. This forecast also features analyses of key markets such as airborne anti-submarine warfare sensors, sonars, and torpedoes.
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Power Systems
AVIATION GAS TURBINE FORECAST
Aviation Gas Turbine Forecast provides coverage of all major civil and military engine programs worldwide. Each report includes tech specs and estimated pricing, as well as unit and market value forecasts, making this volume the ultimate resource on the full expanse of this market. Contains 80+ reports, each with a production forecast and supporting rationale. Five Market Segment Analyses cover the markets for Turbofans, Turboshafts, Turboprops, Turbojets, and Aviation APUs. Features seven supporting appendices, including consolidated production statistics and a table providing 10 years of aviation gas turbine historical production.
INDUSTRIAL & MARINE TURBINE FORECAST (GAS & STEAM)
Industrial & Marine Turbine Forecast (Gas & Steam) provides the tools required to make strategic decisions in an expanding marketplace – including tech data, prime and affiliated contractor listings, descriptions of engine variants, and news on notable contracts. Reports provide production forecasts for almost 70 programs – from 65 kW to over 500 MW. Includes five Analyses covering the markets for Microturbines, Mechanical Drive, Electrical Power Generation, Marine Power, and Steam Turbines for Combined-Cycle Installation. Features eight appendices, including a breakout of consolidated production statistics and a directory of I&M turbine manufacturers and packagers.
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Weapon Systems
MILITARY VEHICLES FORECAST
Military Vehicles Forecast includes 50+ reports covering more than 90 individual military vehicle programs, plus four individual Market Segment Analyses for Tracked, Wheeled and Unmanned Vehicles, as well as Tanks. Featuring production forecasts with Forecast Rationales and discussions of overall trends, this forecast provides an understanding of the entire global market for military contexts across these diverse segments. Also provides several appendices, including consolidated production statistics, a listing of available vehicle turrets and armament, and archives.MISSILE FORECAST
Missile Forecast covers the worldwide market for tactical and strategic missiles, both developmental and in production. Each of its 150 reports includes a program review, technical data, contractors, funding charts, worldwide sales data, and a production forecast. Five Analyses (Strike, Air-to-Air, Anti-Ship, Surface-to-Air, and Anti-Tank) examine the factors driving individual market segments. Features five appendices, including consolidated
production statistics and a list of the missiles purchased by a country.ORDNANCE & MUNITIONS FORECAST
The Ordnance and Munitions product includes 45+ comprehensive reports covering key artillery systems, rocket launchers, and munitions. Two market analyses provide in-depth examination of the markets for Artillery Systems and Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems. The product also features two appendices covering the markets for Artillery Systems, and Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems, including updated 10-year consolidated production statistics.UNMANNED VEHICLES FORECAST - AIRBORNE SYSTEMS
This service provides extensive coverage of airborne unmanned vehicles (UAVs), including dedicated markets for reconnaissance UAVs and aerial targets. Each of the nearly 95 reports features a comprehensive program review, technical data, funding charts, worldwide sales data, a forecast rationale, and a production forecast. New reports on emerging programs are added frequently. The package features five appendices, including consolidated production statistics.
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Defense Technologies
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS FORECAST
Electronic Systems Forecast covers a range of representative aerospace and defense electronics programs and systems. The latest developments in avionics, C5I, electronic warfare, and other select market sectors are examined. Reports provide funding or production forecasts. New reports are also added frequently on emerging programs. Includes an analysis of the U.S. Defense Electronics Market. Five appendices, including consolidated
production statistics, and archives.C5I - COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS, COMPUTERS, CYBER & INTELLIGENCE FORECAST
C5I Forecast includes 95+ reports that provide a comprehensive overview of the C5I systems that equip today’s armed forces, along with numerous Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation programs. Includes two Market Segment Analyses covering the markets for C5I and for Multimission Communications Systems. New reports are also added frequently on emerging programs. Five appendices, including consolidated production statistics, and archives complete the package.AIRBORNE ELECTRONICS FORECAST
Airborne Electronics Forecast covers a full range of systems employed on various platforms, or currently in development. All 110+ reports contain production forecasts with a supporting Forecast Rationale. New reports are also added frequently on emerging programs. Also features Supplemental Programs and three Market Segment Analyses covering Airborne Radar Systems, U.S. Military Airborne Communications Systems, and Airborne Electro-
Optical Systems. Contains six supporting appendices, including consolidated production statistics and a list of identified avionics applications by aircraft, and archives.ELECTRONIC WARFARE FORECAST
Electronic Warfare Forecast provides coverage of the self-protection, jamming and electronic support measures systems, and decoy/dispenser programs in development or production for military platforms, both in the skies and on the surface. Included are 75+ reports on key U.S. and international EW programs and systems. New reports are also added frequently on emerging programs. Three Market Segment Analyses and five appendices, including consolidated production statistics, and archives.ELECTRO-OPTICAL SYSTEMS FORECAST
Electro-Optical Systems Forecast keeps pace with advancing technologies in land, air and sea domains. This service includes some 68 market intelligence reports covering key U.S. and international EO technologies and R&D programs. New reports are also added frequently on emerging programs. Additionally, two Market Segment Analyses, covering Airborne EO and Land & Sea Based EO Systems, are featured. Also contains five supporting appendices, including consolidated production statistics, and archives.LAND & SEA-BASED ELECTRONICS FORECAST
This service features 150+ reports that examine the key land & sea-based electronics systems and technology development programs that comprise this highly profitable market. New reports are also added frequently on emerging programs. Also includes Supplemental programs, three Market Segment Analyses and four appendices, including consolidated production statistics, and archives.RADAR FORECAST
Radar Forecast covers a full range of U.S. and international systems covering the air, land and sea domains. Each of this product’s 80+ reports contains a production forecast and supporting rationale. New coverage is also added frequently on emerging programs. Also includes Supplemental programs, three Market Segment Analyses and four supporting appendices, including consolidated production statistics, and archives.
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Companies, Contractors & U.S. Defense Budget
INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTORS
Nearly 7,000 individual aerospace & defense contractors are cataloged, broken out by major market segment such as Aviation, Military Electronics, Naval, Power, Space, and Weapons. Further, this product cross-references more than 2,000 firms by specific components and subcomponents.DEFENSE & AEROSPACE COMPANIES, VOLUME II - INTERNATIONAL
This service includes coverage of top companies and subsidiaries outside North America, with a focus on key players in Europe and Asia. Each of the volume's 50+ reports contains data on recent programs, mergers, and joint ventures. Among the notable corporations covered are OEMs such as Airbus, Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), BAE Systems, and Embraer. Also featured are Tier I and Tier II contractors such as Rolls-Royce, Hanwha, Rafael, RUAG, and IHI Corporation.DEFENSE & AEROSPACE COMPANIES, VOLUME I - NORTH AMERICA
This service includes coverage of key U.S. and Canadian aerospace and defense primes and their subsidiaries. Each of the 40+ reports contains data on recent programs, mergers, and joint ventures. Among the notable corporations covered are OEMs such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, RTX, and General Dynamics. Also featured are Tier I, Tier II and newer contractors such as SpaceX,and Anduril.U.S. DEFENSE BUDGET FORECAST DATABASE
The U.S. Defense Budget Forecast Database is a streamlined, interactive platform that delivers quick access to the Pentagon’s full acquisition budget. It offers historical and forecast data for Procurement and RDT&E programs, intuitive sorting tools, data visualizations, and downloadable Excel datasets. Advanced analytics reveal program winners and losers, consolidate scattered line items, and surface trends by market segment. With real-time congressional markup tracking and direct links to justification documents, the database provides a clear, comprehensive picture of U.S. defense spending.
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International Military Markets
The IMM report for each country comprises three segments: Data, Market Overview, and Force Structures. The Data segment provides full coverage of a nation’s national and military budgets and discusses the geopolitical factors that will impact the country’s military market. A key feature is a five-year defense spending forecast. The Market Overview reviews a country’s military programs – from aircraft to warships – and provides details on plans for future procurement. Force Structures provides a detailed listing of all military manpower and hardware in the nation’s inventory, including missiles, UAVs, military vehicles, aircraft, warships, and more.
IMM - EURASIA
With a geographic purview that includes the states of the former Soviet Union as well as Afghanistan and Pakistan, Eurasia represents a multifaceted security environment characterized by energy politics and conflict flashpoints. Eurasia serves as a convergence point for Russia’s assertive foreign policy, growing Chinese influence, latent Islamic fundamentalism, and U.S. and European efforts to ensure access to burgeoning energy markets. International Military Markets-Eurasia offers analytical insight into the complex geopolitical and economic realities of these emerging markets.IMM - ASIA , AUSTRALIA & PACIFIC RIM
The Asia-Pacific Rim region represents the center of a shifting global power dynamic. Burgeoning economies, large populations with more capital to spend, and conflicting ambitions between regional power brokers make the Asia-Pacific a compelling market. This service takes into account the myriad factors behind the conflicts, partnerships and loose alliances forming in the region, providing a broad market perspective.IMM - EUROPE
With Europe today dominated by two multinational pillars – the European Union and the NATO Alliance – the continent moves closer to achieving cohesion. But despite its peaceful integration, Europe now faces distinct military shortcomings at a time of great stress along its outer borders. Our IMM-Europe product provides insight into the economies, budget situations, and military compositions and needs of each European country.IMM - LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN
Defense expenditures in Latin America are on the rise as countries across the region respond to the deepening and multifaceted challenge posed by transnational organized crime and seek to build sustainable economic and industrial resilience through the development of local defense manufacturing industries. Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Peru represent dynamic emerging defense markets generating requirements across multiple segments. The International Military Markets - Latin America & Caribbean service provides the insight required to gain a competitive advantage in this complex market.IMM - MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
The Middle East and Africa are two of the world’s most crucial areas in terms of conflicts, regional security, and important natural resources. As these regions’ security challenges intensify, so, too, does the desire for sovereign defense capabilities. IMM - Middle East & Africa takes you inside the myriad developments in these two regions to offer a clear perspective on the geopolitical factors that will shape their futures.IMM - NORTH AMERICA
The U.S. represents the largest defense market in the world, and the Pentagon is continually adjusting resources in response to dynamic threat environments. The International Military Markets - North America service provides critical analysis of political, economic, and budgetary uncertainties that could impact military acquisition programs in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, as well as several nations in Central America and the Caribbean. Includes detailed overviews of defense spending trends, ongoing military programs, future requirements, and the force structures of each country.
Featured White Papers and Reports
Explore recent FI reports on defense budgets, aviation trends, and global aerospace and defense market activity.
The FY27 defense budget signals a major shift, with a proposed $1.5 trillion request reshaping procurement, R&D, and the industrial base. What matters isn’t the topline—it’s where the dollars are going and what that means for your business.
In this white paper, Shaun McDougall, Lead Analyst for U.S. Defense Markets at Forecast International, breaks down funding acceleration, shifting priorities, and implications for industry.
Airbus is targeting 870 aircraft deliveries in 2026, but early performance suggests it may already be behind pace. The issue isn’t demand. It’s engine supply.
In this white paper, Grant Holve, Director and Lead Analyst of Commercial Aerospace at Forecast International, examines how Pratt & Whitney GTF constraints are shaping Airbus’ near-term delivery outlook and why engine availability may determine whether Airbus can meet its 2026 target.
This report delivers a strategic overview of the FY2025 U.S. defense contracting market, from shifting procurement priorities to the rise of “New Defense” entrants.
Forecast International’s Top 500 Defense Contractors 2025 ranks $501.33 billion in DoD contract obligations, consolidating subsidiaries and parent companies to reveal true corporate scale across the market. Purchase includes the PDF report and FY2024/FY2025 Excel contractor datasets.
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