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Follow on Google News | Frost & Sullivan: The Global War against Terrorism Drives the U.S. Military Helicopter MarketConflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have laid a strong foundation for significant growth in the U.S. military helicopter market. The U.S. military continues to acquire new helicopters and implement major upgrades to its existing fleet.
By: Frost & Sullivan New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.aerospace.frost.com) If you are interested in a virtual brochure for this study, please send an e-mail to Sarah Saatzer, Corporate Communications, at sarah.saatzer@ “The global war against terrorism will continue driving the rotorcraft market, especially in Afghanistan,” The next generation heavy lift helicopters such as the Marine Corps CH-53K, which is presently under development, and MV-22, which is currently in full-rate production, are expected to result in market growth over the next three to five years. Program initiatives such as the United States Marine Corps’ (USMC) order for additional MV-22 platforms, the U.S. Army’s armed reconnaissance helicopter (ARH) program, the Air Force’s combat search and rescue (CSAR)-X Program, and the turbine vertical take-off and landing unmanned air vehicle (VTUAV) program will continue to boost the growth of the U.S. military helicopter market. However, maintaining the efficient performance of aging equipment will continue to be a challenge for the military, as has been the case in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Aircraft losses and aging equipment will be a challenge for the U.S. military in the long term. The usage rate for certain fleets is three times normal; forced retirements and a lack of flyable spare parts is likely to severely affect the military over the next 5 years. “A major issue for all U.S. Armed Forces branches will be to maintain current and future fleet programs,” explains Smith. “Although growth is expected in the military market, procurement is likely to be challenged by the economic downturn and program delays.” The U.S. helicopter manufacturers should focus on R&D for developing and designing innovative and advanced helicopters to remain competitive. Uninitiated R&D efforts are likely to remove the U.S. military’s competitive edge in the helicopter market. “Research has shown that much of the competitiveness and advancement in the helicopter market has been lost to the transfer of technology by U.S. manufactures to foreign competitors,” U.S. Military Helicopter Market is part of the Aerospace Growth Partnership Services program, which also includes research in the following markets: U.S. Military Avionics Market Assessment, U.S. Battery Market for Military/Aerospace Applications, and World Satellite Communication on the Move Market. All research services included in subscriptions provide detailed market opportunities and industry trends that have been evaluated following extensive interviews with market participants. About Frost & Sullivan Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation and leadership. The company's Growth Partnership Service provides the CEO and the CEO's Growth Team with disciplined research and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan leverages over 45 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from 40 offices on six continents. To join our Growth Partnership, please visit http://www.frost.com. U.S. Military Helicopter Market N6CE Contact: Sarah Saatzer Corporate Communications – North America P: 210.477.8427 E: sarah.saatzer@ http://www.frost.com End
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