Strategic Intelligence for Defense & Aerospace
When shaping a defense or aerospace strategy, it’s critical to see the whole field — and what’s ahead. For more than 50 years, Forecast International has armed government and industry leaders with intelligence that reduces uncertainty, highlights opportunity, and sharpens competitive edge. Our proprietary forecasting and real-time analysis empower clients to anticipate shifts, pivot with precision, and execute with confidence across global markets. Let us do the same for you.
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Each Forecast International report includes a program overview, detailed statistics, recent developments, and a competitive analysis, culminating in production forecasts spanning 10 or 15 years.
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Any of our civil aerospace products can be accessed in our exclusive Platinum format. With the Platinum Forecast System, you can create customized assessments that quickly identify both risk and future opportunities.
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Forecast International has set the commercial production forecasting standard for 50 years. Our talented analysts work tirelessly to bring you only the most accurate information.
RESOURCES FOR CIVIL EXPERTS
The Civil Aircraft Forecast covers the rivalry between Airbus and Boeing in the large airliner sector: the emergence of new players in the regional aircraft segment looking to compete with Bombardier, Embraer, and ATR; and the shifting dynamics within the business jet market as new aircraft enter service. Also detailed are the various market factors propelling the general aviation/utility segment as Textron Aviation, Cirrus, Diamond, Piper, and others battle for sales and market share.
1. CIVIL AIRCRAFT FORECAST
The Aviation Gas Turbine Forecast covers the world's major civil and military aircraft engines, including turbofans, turboshafts, and turboprops. It also covers the worldwide markets for auxiliary power units and turbojets. Our engine forecasts are driven by the company's forecasts for fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft programs. Among the programs covered are the Arriel, the F135, the GE90, the GEnx, the HTF7000, the LEAP, the Model 36, the PT6A, the PW1000G, and the Trent.
4. AVIATION GAS TURBINE FORECAST
The Satellites & Spacecraft product covers communications, remote sensing, scientific, and navigation spacecraft. Individual reports detail the markets for commercial networks like Intelsat and military systems such as the SBIRS constellation. Satellites covered range in size from small CubeSats to large platforms like the Boeing-702 and SSL 1300. The service also features reports on new market entrants like Planet of San Francisco and OneWeb.
3. SPACE SYSTEMS - SATELLITES AND SPACECRAFT
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Whether your industry functions within Earth’s atmosphere or not, Forecast International has the data you need to stay ahead of the competition.
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A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR DATA AND INSIGHTS
Each Forecast International report includes a program overview, detailed statistics, recent developments, and a competitive analysis, culminating in production forecasts spanning 10 or 15 years.
CURATE A BESPOKE EXPERIENCE
Any of our military aerospace products can be accessed in our exclusive Platinum format. With the Platinum Forecast System, you can create customized assessments that quickly identify both risk and future opportunities.
REDUCE UNCERTAINTY WITH TRUSTED EXPERTS
Forecast International has set the commercial production forecasting standard for 50 years. Our talented analysts work tirelessly to bring you only the most accurate information.
MILITARY AEROSPACE CONTINUES TO SOAR
As supply chain disruptions continue to ease and conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine War and the Israel-Gaza conflict drive up defense procurement, military aerospace production is soaring. Trust Forecast International's market forecasting and analysis to elevate your success even further.
This suite of products is made specifically to help civil aerospace specialists succeed.
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The Military Aircraft Forecast reports on fixed-wing military aircraft of all types – fighters, military transports, military trainers, and special mission aircraft – worldwide. Full coverage of leading programs such as the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), the Dassault Rafale, the Saab Gripen, the Airbus A400M, the Beechcraft T-6, the Embraer Super Tucano, the Pilatus PC-21, and the Boeing KC-46A, among others.
1. MILITARY AIRCRAFT FORECAST
This service covers the communications, radar, targeting, jamming, and self-protection suites that equip the airborne platforms of today and tomorrow. Features reports on programs ranging from the AAQ-40 EOTS to the ZPY-2 MP-RTIP.
3. AIRBORNE ELECTRONICS FORECAST
Rotorcraft Forecast provides complete coverage of the worldwide rotorcraft market, ranging from two-seat pistons such as the Robinson R22 up to giant turbine helicopters such as the Russian Helicopters Mi-26. Also included is coverage of tiltrotor aircraft such as the Leonardo AW609 and Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey. Both the military and civil markets are covered. Due to the nature of present-day conflict, rotorcraft acquisition continues to be a priority for the world's militaries. And the civil market, despite some current difficulties, has considerable long-term potential.
2. ROTORCRAFT FORECAST
This suite of products is made specifically to help military aerospace specialists succeed.
RESOURCES FOR MILITARY EXPERTS
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Forecast International offers a wide range of unit and value production forecasts from highly experienced analysts in a variety of industries. FI's market research reports offer concise analysis of individual programs and identify market opportunities, allowing you to reduce uncertainties and master your specific market and its growth potential. Book a demo with a Forecast International expert today.
The Launch Vehicles & Manned Platforms service covers reusable and orbital launch vehicles, and human spaceflight vehicles. The service provides an in-depth analysis of current workhorses like the Ariane 5, Falcon 9, and PSLV, as well as developmental systems like the Ariane 6, Vulcan, and Falcon Heavy. Service also features reports on lightweight launch vehicles such as the Rocket Lab Electron, Vector Space Systems Vector-R, and Virgin Orbit LauncherOne.
2. SPACE SYSTEMS - LAUNCH VEHICLES AND CREWED PLATFORMS
Offers expert analysis on global defense markets, military programs, and strategic trends—keeping you informed beyond the data.
Delivers sharp, analyst-driven insights into commercial aerospace, with a focus on fleet trends, OEM performance, and market shifts.
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- Civil Aircraft Forecast
- Military Aircraft Forecast
- Rotorcraft Forecast
- Airborne Retrofit & Modernization Forecast
- Space Systems Forecast, Launch Vehicles & Crewed Platforms Space Systems
- Forecast, Satellites & Spacecraft
- Def & Aero Companies: Vol I (North America)
- Def & Aero Companies: Vol II (International)
- US Defense Budget Forecast
- International Contractors
- Middle East & Africa
- Asia, Australia, & Pacific Rim
- Latin America & Caribbean
- North America
- Europe
- Eurasia
- Military Vehicles Forecast
- Missile Forecast
- Ordnance & Munitions Forecast
- Unmanned Vehicles Forecast: Airborne Systems
- Unmanned Vehicles Forecast: Land & Sea Systems
- Airborne Electronics Forecast
- C5I - Command, Control,
Communications, Computers, - Cyber & Intelligence Forecast
- Electronic Systems Forecast
- Electronic Warfare Forecast
- Electro-Optical Systems
Forecast - Land & Sea-Based Electronics
Forecast - Radar Forecast
- AN Equipment Forecast
- Undersea Warfare Forecast
- Warships Forecast
Platinum Forecast System®
The Platinum Forecast System® is a breakthrough in forecasting technology that enables you to select your own unique criteria to create distinct market segments. With Platinum, you can create customized assessments that quickly identify both risk and future opportunities. System types and platforms, currencies, world regions and more can all be input to collect the intelligence that you need, when you need it.
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Market Segment Analysis
Need analysis of only a single segment? Take a look at the individual Market Segment Analyses. These reports - which are included in the respective Market Intelligence Systems products - offer expert analysis of niche segments at economical prices.
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CIVIL & MILITARY AVIATION
MARKET SEGMENTS
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Market Segments
- The Market for Business Jet Aircraft
- The Market for Civil Fixed Wing Aircraft Retrofit & Modernization
- The Market for Fighter Aircraft
- The Market for General Aviation/Utility Aircraft
- The Market for Large Commercial Jet Transports
- The Market for Military Fixed Wing Aircraft Retrofit & Modernization
- The Market for Military Fixed-Wing Trainer Aircraft
- The Market for Military Transport Aircraft
- The Market for Regional Transport Aircraft
- The Market for Special Mission Military Aircraft
Rotorcraft Market Segments - The Market for Commercial Rotorcraft
- The Market for Medium/Heavy Commercial Rotorcraft
- The Market for Medium/Heavy Military Rotorcraft
- The Market for Military Rotorcraft
- The Market for Rotorcraft Retrofit & Modernization
Individual Program Reports - Bell v-280 Valor (FLRAA)
- Boeing CH-47
- Dassault Rafale
- Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter JSF
- Sikorsky CH-53K
SPACE SYSTEMS
DEFENSE INDUSTRY & BUDGETS
Database:
Individual Company Reports:
- Airbus
- Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC)
- BAE Systems
- Boeing
- Cobham plc
- Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC)
- Cubic Corporation
- Elbit Systems Ltd
- Embraer SA
- General Dynamics Corporation
- General Electric
- Hanwha
- Hindustan Aeronautics
- Honeywell
- Kaman
- Kawasaki Heavy Industries
- Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)
- Leonardo
- Lockheed Martin
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd
- Naval Group
- Northrop Grumman
- Raytheon Technologies
- Rolls Royce
- Textron
- Thales
Market Segment Analysis:
- The Market for Aerial Targets
- The Market for Air-To-Air Missiles
- The Market for Anti-Ship Missiles
- The Market for Anti-Tank Missiles
- The Market for Civilian and Commercial UAV Systems
- The Market for Light Tracked Vehicles
- The Market for Light Wheeled Vehicles
- The Market for Man-Portable Anti-Armor and Bunker Buster Weapons
- The Market for Self-Propelled Artillery Systems
- The Market for Strike Missiles
- The Market for Surface-to-Air Missiles
- The Market for Tanks
- The Market for UAV Reconnaissance Systems
- The Market for Unmanned Ground Vehicles
- The Market for Unmanned Naval Surface and Underwater Systems
Individual Program Reports
WEAPONS & ORDNANCE
Market Segment Analysis:
- The Market for Airborne Electro-Optical Systems
- The Market for Airborne Radar Systems
- The Market for Decoys & Dispensers
- The Market for Electronic Attack Systems
- The Market for Electronic Support Measures
- The Market for Land & Sea-Based Electro-Optical Systems
- The Market for Land-Based Radar Systems
- The Market for Multimission Communications Systems
- The Market for Naval Radar Systems
- The Market for U.S. Military Airborne Communications Systems
Individual Program Reports
MILITARY ELECTRONICS
Market Segment Analysis:
- The Market for Airborne ASW Sensors
- The Market for Aircraft Carriers and Amphibious Warfare Ships
The Market for Naval Surface Combatants - The Market for Submarines
Individual Program Reports
NAVAL & UNDERWATER
Market Segment Analysis:
- The Market for Aviation APU Engines
- The Market for Aviation Turbofan Engines
- The Market for Aviation Turbojet Engines
- The Market for Aviation Turboprop Engines
- The Market for Aviation Turboshaft Engines
- The Market for Gas Turbine Electrical Power Generation
- The Market for Gas Turbine Marine Engines
- The Market for Gas Turbine Mechanical Drive Engines
- The Market for Microturbine Electrical Power Generation
- The Market for Steam Turbines for Combined-Cycle Installation
Database - Industrial & Marine Gas Turbine Installations
