Aerospace Defence and Security

Airports are changing considerably amid multiple challenges: air travel demand soars, surpassing infrastructure capacity; airspace becomes more congested than ever; workforce shortages persist; supply chain disruptions add layers of complexity; and airports must address geopolitical uncertainty, climate risks, and rising costs.To address these chal...

18 May 2026  |  Global  |  Market Research

Global Special Operations Forces (SOF) Market Overview, 2025–2028

Precision and Stealth: The Next Era of the Military Covert Operations Industry

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The global Special Operations Forces (SOF) domain is undergoing a profound transformation as states increasingly rely on elite units to generate strategic effects below the threshold of open conflict. Modern SOF operate within complex, contested environments shaped by great power rivalry, advanced surveillance architectures, and expanding grey zone...

This research service outlines the industry outlook for global commercial pilot training, with a focus on simulator-based airline pilot training.The study examines the role of flight simulation training devices (FSTDs) in supporting type-rating and recurrent training and evaluates the market through the lens of competency-based training and assessm...

The global loitering munitions (LM) market is undergoing rapid expansion as technological breakthroughs in autonomous guidance, miniaturized sensors, and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven targeting continue to redefine the tactical role of expendable strike systems. LMs offer a uniquely cost-effective alternative to traditional guided missiles, c...

This research service offers a comprehensive view of the unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) industry from 2024 to 2030, encompassing Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, and the Middle East. The industry is segmented into several applications: intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR); combat; explosive ordinance disposa...

This research service provides a comprehensive overview of the US C5ISR industry, offering industry segmentation, funding/spending analysis, and competitive assessment. The C5ISR industry, based on platform type, is categorized into: 1. Computers 2. Command and Control (C2) 3. Communications 4. Cyber 5. Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissan...

The Future of the United States explores the transformative trends shaping national competitiveness, economic resilience, and technological leadership through 2035. US energy policy is reinforcing fossil fuel expansion while navigating the growth of renewables, addressing increasing electricity demand from AI-intensive industries, and modernizing t...

The global ground tactical precision-guided munitions (PGM) market is undergoing a profound transformation, as modern land warfare shifts toward accuracy, agility, and lethality. Military doctrines worldwide are evolving to prioritize precise, low-collateral effects and decentralized firepower at the tactical edge, especially within infantry and ma...

The global military manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) market is undergoing rapid expansion, driven by evolving defense doctrines that emphasize autonomy, multi-domain operations, and enhanced force effectiveness. MUM-T integrates manned platforms (e.g., fighter jets, armored vehicles, and naval ships) with unmanned systems (unmanned aerial, ground, a...