1 Executive Summary
2 Modernising the Soldier
2.1 Origins of Soldier Modernisation Programmes
2.2 Key Components of Soldier Modernisation
2.3 Network-Centric Warfare
2.4 Gains from Soldier Modernisation
2.5 Interoperability
2.6 Challenges
2.6.1 Cost
2.6.2 Weight and Size
2.6.3 Power
2.6.4 Data Connectivity
2.6.5 Man-Machine Interface
3 Overview of the Soldier Modernisation Market
3.1 The Market Defined
3.2 Europe, US Lead Soldier Modernisation Programmes
3.3 Strong Growth Across Submarkets
3.3.1 C4I is Leading Submarket
3.3.2 Lethality Submarket Meets Present and Future Needs
3.3.3 Mobility Submarket Driven by Navigational Needs
3.3.4 Survivability Submarket to See Strong Demand
3.3.5 Sustainability Submarket Powered by Energy Needs
3.4 Survey of Soldier Modernisation Programmes Worldwide
3.4.1 Australia: Land 125
3.4.2 Canada: ISSP
3.4.3 Czech Republic: Soldier of the 21st Century
3.4.4 Europe EDA: 21st Century Soldier System
3.4.5 France: Félin
3.4.6 Germany: IdZ
3.4.7 India: F-INSAS
3.4.8 Italy: Soldato Futuro
3.4.9 Netherlands: VOSS
3.4.10 Norway: Normans
3.4.11 Singapore: ACMS
3.4.12 South Africa: African Warrior
3.4.13 Spain: Comfut
3.4.14 Sweden: Markus
3.4.15 Switzerland: IMESS
3.4.16 United Kingdom: FIST
3.4.17 United States: Land Warrior
4 Forecasts for Leading Soldier Modernisation Markets, 2009-19
4.1 US Soldier Modernisation Market
4.2 France Soldier Modernisation Market
4.3 UK Soldier Modernisation Market
4.4 Germany Soldier Modernisation Market
4.5 Italy Soldier Modernisation Market
4.6 Russia Soldier Modernisation Market
4.7 Australia Soldier Modernisation Market
4.8 Canada Soldier Modernisation Market
4.9 India Soldier Modernisation Market
4.10 China Soldier Modernisation Market
4.11 Japan Soldier Modernisation Market
4.12 South Korea Soldier Modernisation Market
5 Factors Affecting the Soldier Modernisation Market
5.1 Strengths of the Soldier Modernisation Market
5.1.1 Recognition that Dismounted Soldiers are Still Key to Seizing and Holding Ground
5.1.2 Recognition that Soldier Modernisation will Significantly Enhance Situational Awareness
5.1.3 Private Industry Can Provide Many of the Technological Demands of Soldier Modernisation
5.1.4 A Significant Number of Soldier Modernisation Programmes Will Drive the Industry's Growth
5.1.5 Matching Efforts of Rival Nations and Remaining Interoperable with Key Allies
5.2 Weaknesses of the Soldier Modernisation Market
5.2.1 The Cost of Modernisation Kits – a Problem?
5.2.2 Will Many Countries Adopt a Wait-And-See Attitude?
5.2.3 Tactics and Policy for Soldier Modernisation are Still Evolving
5.2.4 There May Still Be Questions over Cost and Weight
5.2.5 The Global Financial Crisis May Affect the Demand for Soldier Modernisation Systems
5.3 Opportunities in the Soldier Modernisation Market
5.3.1 Despite Many Ongoing Soldier Modernisation Programmes, There is Still Further Scope for Projects Worldwide
5.3.2 Some Countries May Not Provide Soldier Modernisation Kits to All Its Forces - But There is Likely to be Demand at Least for Elite Units
5.3.3 Infantry Operations Will Continue to be a Strong Part of Military Operations, Which Affirms the Importance of Soldier Modernisation Programmes
5.3.4 Soldier Modernisation Programmes and Commercial Developments in Information and Communications Technology
5.3.5 There May Be Countries that Opt for Piecemeal Components
5.4 Threats to the Soldier Modernisation Market
5.4.1 The Global Financial Crisis
5.4.2 Some Countries May Wait to See Which Systems Perform Best
5.4.3 How Leading Nations Regard Soldier Modernisation as a Core Part of Their Capabilities
5.4.4 Soldier Modernisation Systems are Expected to Provide a Revolutionary - Not Just Evolutionary - Change in Infantry Warfare
5.4.5 Soldier Modernisation May Be Seen as a Prestige System Not Essential To Military Operations
5.5 The Drive to Provide Greater Situational Awareness and Mission Flexibility will Push Growth
5.6 Unit Cost and the Encumbrance of Soldiers are the Principal Restraints
5.7 The Soldier Modernisation Market will See High Growth
6 Key Companies Involved in Soldier Modernisation Market
6.1 Diehl BGT
6.2 EADS Defence and Security
6.3 General Dynamics
6.4 Harris
6.5 ITT
6.6 Kord Defence
6.7 Raytheon
6.8 Rheinmetall
6.9 Rockwell Collins
6.10 Sagem
6.11 Selex
6.12 Tata
6.13 Thales
7 Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Interview
7.1 Mr Erich Weissenböck, Project Officer Engagement of the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) Capability Directorate
8 Conclusions
List of Tables
Table 3.1 World Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Table 3.2 World Soldier Modernisation Sales CAGR
Table 3.3 Soldier Modernisation Sales in Leading Markets by Market Share: 2008, 2014, 2019
Table 3.4 World Soldier Modernisation Submarkets Sales, 2008-19
Table 3.5 World Soldier Modernisation Submarkets Sales CAGR
Table 3.6 World Soldier Modernisation Sales and Markey Share by Submarket: 2008, 2014, 2019
Table 4.1 Leading Markets Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Table 4.2 US Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Table 4.3 US Soldier Modernisation Sales CAGR
Table 4.4 France Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Table 4.5 France Soldier Modernisation Sales CAGR
Table 4.6 UK Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Table 4.7 UK Soldier Modernisation Sales CAGR
Table 4.8 Germany Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Table 4.9 Germany Soldier Modernisation Sales CAGR
Table 4.10 Italy Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Table 4.11 Italy Soldier Modernisation Sales CAGR
Table 4.12 Russia Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Table 4.13 Russia Soldier Modernisation Sales CAGR
Table 4.14 Australia Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Table 4.15 Australia Soldier Modernisation Sales CAGR
Table 4.16 Canada Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Table 4.17 Canada Soldier Modernisation Sales CAGR
Table 4.18 India Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Table 4.19 India Soldier Modernisation Sales CAGR
Table 4.20 China Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Table 4.21 China Soldier Modernisation Sales CAGR
Table 4.22 Japan Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Table 4.23 Japan Soldier Modernisation Sales CAGR
Table 4.24 South Korea Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Table 4.25 South Korea Soldier Modernisation Sales CAGR
Table 5.1 SWOT Analysis, Soldier Modernisation Market, 2008-19
List of Figures
Figure 3.1 World Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Figure 3.2 Soldier Modernisation Sales Country Share, 2008
Figure 3.3 Soldier Modernisation Sales Country Share, 2014
Figure 3.4 Soldier Modernisation Sales Country Share, 2019
Figure 3.5 World Soldier Modernisation Submarkets Sales, 2008-19
Figure 3.6 Soldier Modernisation Sales by Share, 2008
Figure 3.7 Soldier Modernisation Sales by Share, 2014
Figure 3.8 Soldier Modernisation Sales by Share, 2019
Figure 4.1 UK Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Figure 4.2 France Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Figure 4.3 Germany Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Figure 4.4 Italy Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Figure 4.5 Russia Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Figure 4.6 US Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Figure 4.7 Canada Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Figure 4.8 Japan Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Figure 4.9 China Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Figure 4.10 India Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Figure 4.11 South Korea Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19
Figure 4.12 Australia Soldier Modernisation Sales, 2008-19