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Strategic Partnering to Transform Indigenous Defense Industries
19-Jan-2023
South Asia, Middle East & North Africa
Market Research
MGM4-01-00-00-00
AE01678-SA-MT_27406
The Middle East defense market is in the midst of a transformation driven both by regional and international geostrategic processes and by the changing national security needs of the countries in the region. Among these is the intensification of the Iranian military's emerging challenges, which requires a response in all military clusters.
The main trends shaping the market include a need for a multi-dimensional and multi-disciplinary concept of operations (ConOps) for the use of military force (with an emphasis on deepening digitization and AI and C4ISR capabilities). Additionally, US-Saudi tensions accelerate localization trends and offset processes in domestic markets, which is impacting and enforcing business model adjustments on behalf of competitors in the market. All this is occurring alongside a controlled but stable increase in the regional defense budget.
This report provides an overview of the portfolio of ten leading local and international defense conglomerates acting within the region (both among the GCC countries and in Israel) alongside other leading OEMs from the United States and Europe.
This report is based on primary and secondary research and focuses on the current key transactions of leading regional defense vendors. It also points out the emerging opportunities in the market concerning regional competitive trends and the changing competitive landscape, particularly in light of the Russian defense industry's decreasing regional reputation in light of the Russo-Ukrainian war and the market impact of the historic Abraham Accords.
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Middle East Defense Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
What You Need to Know First
Trends
Challenges
Geostrategic Impacts on the Middle East Defense Market
Middle East Defense Market-leading Trends
Defense Budget Forecast
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Market Segmentation
Key Competitors in the Middle East Defense Market
Middle East Defense Market, Lockheed Martin, 2022–2025
Middle East Defense Market, Raytheon Technologies, 2022–2025
Middle East Defense Market, SAAB, 2022–2025
Middle East Defense Market, Thales Group, 2022–2025
Middle East Defense Market, IAI, 2022–2025
Middle East Defense Market, ELBIT SYSTEMS, 2022–2025
Middle East Defense Market, EDGE Group, 2022–2025
Middle East Defense Market, SAMI, 2022–2025
GCC Indigenous Defense Conglomerates Current Capabilities, 2022
Growth Opportunity 1—UAE EDGE to Expand A&D Opportunities in the ME Defense Market
Growth Opportunity 1—UAE EDGE to Expand A&D Opportunities in the ME Defense Market (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2—Saudi SAMI Defense OEM to Expand A&D Opportunities in the ME Defense Market
Growth Opportunity 2—Saudi SAMI Defense OEM to Expand A&D Opportunities in the ME Defense Market (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3—Russian Defense Industry Severely Impacted by War Generates New Business Potential
Growth Opportunity 3—Russian Defense Industry Severely Impacted by War Generates New Business Potential (continued)
Growth Opportunity 4—Regional Defense Regulation to Shape Near-future Business Opportunities
Growth Opportunity 4—Regional Defense Regulation to Shape Near-future Business Opportunities (continued)
List of Abbreviations
List of Exhibits
Legal Disclaimer
List of Figures
- Defense Budget Forecast, The Middle East, 2021–2035
- Defense Competitive Landscape Market: Growth Drivers, Middle East, 2022–2025
- Defense Competitive Landscape Market: Growth Restraints, Middle East, 2022–2025
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| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| Author | Avi Kalo |
| Industries | Aerospace, Defence and Security |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | Middle East Defense Market Analysis |
| Keyword 2 | Competitive Landscape Analysis |
| Keyword 3 | competitive market landscape |
| List of Charts and Figures | Defense Budget Forecast, The Middle East, 2021–2035~ Defense Competitive Landscape Market: Growth Drivers, Middle East, 2022–2025~ Defense Competitive Landscape Market: Growth Restraints, Middle East, 2022–2025~ |
| Podcast | No |
| WIP Number | MGM4-01-00-00-00 |
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