Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mcfrs2/future_of_the_uk) has announced the addition of the "Future of the UK Defense Industry - Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2020" report to their offering.

This report provides readers with a detailed analysis of both historic and forecast defense industry values, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by industry participants, analysis of industry leading companies, and key news.

UK defense industry market size and drivers: detailed analysis of the UK defense industry during 2016-2020, including highlights of the demand drivers and growth stimulators for the industry. It also provides a snapshot of the country's expenditure and modernization patterns

Budget allocation and key challenges: insights into procurement schedules formulated within the country and a breakdown of the defense budget with respect to the army, navy, and air force. It also details the key challenges faced by defense market participants within the country

Porter's Five Force analysis of the UK defense industry: analysis of the market characteristics by determining the bargaining power of suppliers, bargaining power of buyers, threat of substitutions, intensity of rivalry, and barriers to entry

Import and Export Dynamics: analysis of prevalent trends in the country's imports and exports over the last five years

Market opportunities: details of the top five defense investment opportunities over the coming 10 years

Highlights

  • Over the historic period, UK defense expenditure registered a decline at a CAGR of 2.02%, decreasing from US$59.6 billion in 2011 to US$54.9 billion in 2015
  • UK's military expenditure, valued at US$55.6 billion in 2016, is expected to increase to US$58.1 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 1.13% over the forecast period
  • UK's military expenditure will be driven by the procurement of better defense systems and participation in peace keeping and conflict resolution operations
  • The Defense Ministry is expected to procure ballistic submarines, infantry fighting vehicle, multi-role aircraft, aircraft carriers and transport aircraft

Companies Mentioned

  • Agusta Westland
  • BAE Systems
  • Babcock International Group
  • Boeing UK
  • EADS UK
  • GKN Aerospace Services
  • General Dynamics UK
  • L-3 TRL
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Rolls-royce Plc
  • Thales UK

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