The aerospace and defense industry has been significantly affected by economic factors. The defense industry has traditionally been immune to economic downturns. However, the focus on reducing budgets due to economic conditions is now very directly impacting defense spending. This research looks at the opportunities for aerospace and defense contr...

This market insight provides a regional assessment of which countries allow UAS operations for commercial, for profit applications. It also assesses which countries have established manufacturers/sellers, growing manufacturers/sellers, or a demonstrated capability to manufacture UASs for commercial or private use.

Five interconnected ideas of safe city need analysis and technology improvement trends has shaped the definition of a Safe City - first, to integrate more data and sensors into one control centre to provide a common operating picture; second, to share data and processes for improved multi-agency collaboration; third, to remove barriers to collabora...

This is an historical review of the major global defence contractors. Relevant metrics such as revenue, revenue growth, research and development expenditure, major merger and acquisition activities, market presence and geographical presence are included to profile the contractors. Various strategic mappings are also offered to compare and assess th...

Ports are regarded as a significant vulnerability in the threat perception of domestic security agencies globally. There are competing forces between commercial and security imperatives that make open, fast, and efficient maritime trade a key security risk. The ability to increase security whilst simultaneously improving commercial operations is th...

This market insight reviews the information management aspect of airport operations that use database solutions to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. It identifies the market participants that offer Airport Operational Database (AODB) solutions, in addition to offerings designed to complement AODB capability. Business participants within...

The goal of this Market Insight is to discuss the economic and social factors that are driving growth within the Turkish security market and what steps international security suppliers may have to take, in order to operate within the market. Although economically strong, a fragmented and primarily domestic security market can make it difficult for ...

The security industry is evolving rapidly. Mergers, acquisitions, new competitors, and solutions are a regular occurrence with continually evolving customer needs. The following document highlights some of the main events in the first quarter of 2014 with opinion from Frost & Sullivans analysts and supporting facts and figures.

In-flight connectivity is a growing trend in the aviation industry; an increasing number of airlines fully or partially integrate cabin connectivity in their fleets, providing in-flight services to improve passenger experience. Passengers are now looking for cheaper and, eventually, free, fast and reliable connectivity services to remain continuous...