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Development of Laser and Microwave Weaponry Fuels Growth Potential and Defense and Commercial Market Expansion
09-Oct-2020
North America
Market Research
K4C2-01-00-00-00
AE01427-NA-MT_24847
In September of 2019, unsophisticated drones attacked two oil production sites in Saudi Arabia. The event served as a conclusive reality that inexpensive unmanned aerial systems (UAS) can be used to successfully attack a strategic target guarded by conventional air defense systems. Since that event, development of directed energy (DE) technology used to counter the drone threat has increased in urgency. The focus of this research is to take an in-depth view of the Raytheon Technologies firm in respect to its role in the development of DE technologies and/or weapons.
Raytheon Technologies is not the only industry pioneer creating new solutions and platforms for the evolving weapons market. Therefore, this analysis will explore some of the other contributors and collaborators, both military organizations and current defense contractors developing DEWs. This research is based on the most current activity from January 2019 through July 2020, providing readers insight into the trends, competitors, and opportunities expected from a growing DEWs market.
Author: John Hernandez
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Raytheon Technologies Directed Energy Weapons Solutions Scope of Analysis
Directed Energy Weapons Environment
Key Competitors in Directed Energy Weapons Market
Competitive Environment
Directed Energy Weapons Development Market Based on Contract Activity
Defense Contract Share Analysis, Developing Directed Energy Weapons Market
Raytheon Technologies Research and Development in Support of US Air Force High Energy Laser Weapon
Raytheon Technologies Research and Development in Support of US Air Force High Power Microwave System
The Air Force Research Laboratory Contribution to Directed Energy Weapons Development
The Army’s Contribution to Directed Energy Weapons Development
Joint Agency Contributions to Directed Energy Weapons Development
Missile Defense Agency’s Contribution to Directed Energy Weapons Development
Growth Environment
Growth Opportunities
Growth Opportunity 1: Laser Weapons for Ground-based Air Defense, 2020
Growth Opportunity 1: Laser Weapons for Ground-based Air Defense, 2020 (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Laser Weapons for Aircraft Defense, 2020
Growth Opportunity 2: Laser Weapons for Aircraft Defense, 2020 (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: HPM Weapons for Defense, 2020
Growth Opportunity 3: HPM Weapons for Defense, 2020 (continued)
Growth Opportunity 4: Active Denial Systems, 2020
Growth Opportunity 4: Active Denial Systems, 2020 (continued)
A Global Insight of Directed Energy Weapons Development
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| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| No Index | No |
| Podcast | No |
| Author | John Hernandez |
| Industries | Aerospace, Defence and Security |
| WIP Number | K4C2-01-00-00-00 |
| Is Prebook | No |
| GPS Codes | 9000-A1 |
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