"Israel Defence & Security Report Q1 2011" is now available at Fast Market Research

Jan. 13, 2011 - PRLog -- Over the short term at least, the security situation facing Israel seems unchanging, almost unchangeable. As is well known, Israel faces a series of inter-related and interlocking threats. These are reviewed in the regional 'Middle East Security Overview' section of this report where we propose three alternative medium-term scenarios which describe how the present environment might evolve.

Israeli domestic politics are currently in a tense state. Resolution of external issues is very much complicated by the need to simultaneously satisfy domestic constituencies that are demanding the exact opposite of what is needed to advance the external negotiations. In the meantime, the chances of renewed conflict with Hamas and Hizbullah remain high and public debate over the merits of a pre-emptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities is growing.

In terms of external threats, Hamas remains firmly in control in Gaza. Negotiations with the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank have made no progress, increasing the risk of it being taken over by more radical elements. Hizbullah remains a threat, operating as it does with Iranian backing, and Iran continues to develop its nuclear programme.

Economically, Israel is performing well. In particular, we believe that Israel's high-technology and developed manufacturing sector will lead the way for improved export growth in the long run. In the short term, however, export growth will be impacted by soft demand from the still struggling Eurozone.

Israel's defence industry is a cornerstone of the country's economy. There are a significant number of local firms and many of the key multinational players also maintain a presence. Many of the local companies manufacture components rather than complete platforms and Israel has built a significant capability in several areas of high technology. This has allowed Israel to have developed extremely lucrative relationships with countries such as Turkey and India, both of which have substantial demand for counter-terrorism and surveillance products in which the Israeli industry specialises. Israel is now India's second-largest defence supplier.

At the same time, Israel is an importer of larger items (such as surface ships) for its navy and warplanes for its air force.

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Report Table of Contents:

Executive Summary
SWOT Analysis
- Israel Security SWOT
- Israel Defence Industry SWOT
- Israel Political SWOT
- Israel Economics SWOT
- Israel Business Environment SWOT
Global Political Outlook
- Global Hotspots
- Latin America: More Of The Same
- Western Europe
- Central Europe
- South Eastern Europe
- Russia And The Former Soviet Union
- Middle East: Mostly The Same Old Challenges
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Definitive Elections Pending
- Asia: Accommodating A More Powerful China
- Wild Cards
Global Security Outlook
Middle East Security Overview
- The Middle East In A Global Context
- Challenges And Threats To Stability And Security
- The Outlook For The Middle East
Political Overview
- Long-Term Political Outlook
- Challenges And Threats To Stability
- Internal Threats
- Scenarios For Political Change
Security Risk Analysis
- BMI's Security Ratings
- Table: Middle East And Africa Defence And Security Ratings
- Table: Middle East And North Africa State Vulnerability To Terrorism Index
- Israel's Security Risk Ratings
- City Terrorism Rating
- Table: BMI's Middle East And North Africa City Terrorism Index
Domestic Security Overview
- Table: Insurgent Groups In Israel
- External Security Situation
- Background Brief: Israel's Wars
- The Golan Heights
- Iran
- Latest Developments
Armed Forces And Government Spending
- Armed Forces
- Table: Regional Armed Forces, 2008 (including conscripted)
- International Deployments
- Weapons Of Mass Destruction
- Table: Israeli Vehicles Capable Of Nuclear Delivery
Market Overview
- Arms Trade Overview
- Industry Trends And Developments
- Table: Key Players In Israel's Defence Sector
- Procurement Trends And Developments
Industry Forecast Scenario
- Table: Israel's Armed Forces, 2000-2008 ('000 personnel)
- Table: Israel's Available Manpower For Military Services
- Table: Israel's Government Defence Expenditure, 2008-2015
- Table: Israels Defence Expenditure Scenario: Changing % Of GDP
- Exports
- Key Risks To BMI's Forecast Scenario
- Macroeconomic Forecast
- Table: Israel - Economic Activity, 2007-2014
Company Profiles
- Elbit Systems
- Elisra Group
- General Dynamics
- Israel Military Industries
- Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd
BMI Methodology
- How We Generate Our Industry Forecasts
- Defence Industry
- City Terrorism Rating
- Table: Methodology
- Sources

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