Abstract
This research service provides a comprehensive overview on the advances of research and development in the field of defense communications. Drivers, challenges, opportunities, threats and recommendations have also been given in this research service.
Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Research Overview
- Research Snapshot
- Key Findings
Scope and Methodology
- Research Scope
- Research Methodology
2. FORCE FIELD ANALYSIS
Assessment of Push Forces
- Drivers
- Assessment of Opportunities for Radio Communications
- Assessment of Opportunities for Satellite Technology
- Assessment of Opportunities for Directed Energy
Assessment of Pull Forces
- Challenges
- Assessment of Threats for Radio Communications
- Assessment of Threats for Satellite Technology
- Assessment of Threats for Directed Energy
3. STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT OF R&D EFFORTS
Technologies and Applications
- Emerging Technologies
- Defense Applications
Effort Confluence Scenario
- Key Defense Communications Programs
- Conferences and Proceedings
4. STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT OF R&D OUTCOMES
Recent and Future Trends of Defense Communications R&D
- Recent Trends in Defense R&D
- Future Trends--Defense Communications R&D Roadmap
Defense Technology Leader Growth Analysis
- Definition of Criteria
- Growth Assessment Process and Computations
- Circles of Trust
5. REGION-WISE UPDATE OF R&D INITIATIVES IN DEFENSE COMMUNICATIONS
Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific
- Europe and Middle East
- Asia Pacific
Africa, North and South America
- Africa
- North and South America
6. STRATEGIC EVALUATION OF THE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT
AHP - Prioritization of Defense Communications Technologies
- Definition of Criteria
- AHP Process and Computation for Goal Node and Level 0 Criteria
- AHP Process and Computation for Goal Node and Level 1 Criteria
- Final Priorities and Analyst Insights
AHP - Prioritization of Beneficial Regions
- Definition of Criteria
- AHP Process and Computation for Goal Node and Level 0 and Level 1 Criteria
- AHP Process and Computation for Goal Node and Level 1 Criteria and Final Priority Values
- Final Priorities and Analyst Insights
7. STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DEFENSE R&D PARTICIPANTS
R&D Investors
- Strategic Prospects
- Capabilities Evaluation
Developers and Innovators
- Future R&D Prospects in Defense Communications
- Symbiotic Technology Growth
8. GLOBAL ADVANCEMENTS IN R&D OF DEFENSE COMMUNICATIONS
Corporate Developments
- Dynamic Spectrum Access Control and xG Technology--Shared Spectrum
- Tactical Radios for Secure Military Communications--Harris Corporation
- Satellite Technology and Remote Ocean Sensing for Maritime Defense--Maritime Communications Services
- Novel Advanced Targeting System for Defense--Northrop Grumman
Universities and Research Centers
- Discovering Networking Issues in COTS-Based UAVs--Harvard University
- Decision-Theoritic Framework for Opportunistic Spectrum Access--Army Research Lab
- Multicast Routing Protocol for Military MANETS--MURCIA
9. PATENTS; CONTACTS; GLOSSARY AND APPENDIX
Key Patents and Contacts
- Top Industry Participants and Key Patents
- Application-Specific Intellectual Property Rights
- Key Contacts
Glossary and Appendix
- Glossary
- Appendix
10. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASES
Decision Support Database Tables
- Major Aerospace and Defense Companies
- GDP Industrial Sector Value Addition--World (2002-2012)
- Total Number of Aircraft in Service--World (2002-2012)
