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CONOPS Powering the Global Airborne Radars Market, 2020
Future Product Evolution Is Being Shaped by a System of Systems Approach
10-Dec-2020
Global
Market Research
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The aerial CONOPS is undergoing a major change with network-centric warfare and connected combat elements emerging as a global trend. Advances in the Internet of Things, combat clouds, data processing, and data sharing elements have given rise to a connected battlefield where all elements operate on a common operating picture. Even space assets are now increasingly being integrated in the overall combat scene due shorter re-visit time and faster data processing.
Technological advancements are driving CONOPS, while technology is in turn being driven by the need for mission effectiveness and lower capability acquisition costs. Advances in signal processing techniques, for example, are leading to the evolution of multi-functional radars, which have significant capabilities in aerial, maritime, and ground domains. The boundary between the segments is blurring, and the trend is likely to continue. In adding to multi-functional capability, modular and scalable architecture is being used for wide mission capability across platforms of different sizes.
A similar evolution is seen in fire control radars, which are being equipped with significant electronic warfare capability in addition to multi-mode and multi-domain features. The modern fighter also relies heavily on passive sensors to remain “silent” and obtain targeting information while it remains undetected.
The changing CONOPS requires a rethink of product capability and evolution. Original equipment manufacturers need to factor in the demand of end users to modify and upgrade existing products while planning for new launches in tune with the required operational capability.
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Capability Impact: Evolving Technologies
Capability Impact: Evolving Technologies (continued)
Research Scope
Market Segmentation
Market Capabilities
Market Capabilities (continued)
Research Objectives and Questions
Global Economy Overview
Defense Spending Trend
Discussion of Defense Spending Trend
Geopolitical Analysis
Geopolitical Analysis (continued)
Air Battle CONOPS
Offboard BVR Missile Guidance
ISR CONOPS
Factors Influencing CONOPS
Factors Influencing CONOPS (continued)
Factors Influencing CONOPS (continued)
Factors Influencing CONOPS (continued)
Factors Influencing CONOPS (continued)
Growth Drivers
Growth Drivers Analysis
Growth Drivers Analysis (continued)
Growth Drivers Analysis (continued)
Growth Restraints
Growth Restraints Analysis
Growth Restraints Analysis (continued)
Technology Analysis
Technologies Analysis (continued)
Technologies Analysis (continued)
Growth Opportunity 1: Mergers & Acquisitions for Vertical/Horizontal Expansion
Growth Opportunity 1: Mergers & Acquisitions for Vertical/Horizontal Expansion (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Multi-Function GaN-based AESA Radars for Future CONOPS
Growth Opportunity 2: Multi-Function GaN-based AESA Radars for Future CONOPS (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Foliage Penetration Ground Surveillance Radars for Special Operations
Growth Opportunity 3: Foliage Penetration Ground Surveillance Radars for Special Operations (continued)
Growth Opportunity 4: Onboard Sensor Development for Future CONOPS
Growth Opportunity 4: Onboard Sensor Development for Future CONOPS (continued)
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