1. Executive Summary
1.1 Global Soldier Modernisation Market Size and Expected Growth Rates
1.2 The Current Leading National Soldier Modernisation Markets
1.3 Global Soldier Modernisation Market Trends and Developments
2. Introduction to the Soldier Modernisation Market
2.1 Current Soldier Modernisation Programmes
2.2 C4I, Lethality, Mobility, Survivability and Sustainability
2.3 The Digital Battlefield
2.4 Supremacy of the Modern Soldier
2.5 Interoperability
2.6 Soldier Modernisation Market Challenges
2.6.1 Cost of Soldier Modernisation Equipment
2.6.2 Weight and Size of Soldier Modernisation Equipment
2.6.3 Power Requirements of Soldier Modernisation Equipment
2.6.4 Data Connectivity and Soldier Modernisation Equipment
2.6.5 Human Machine Interface and Soldier Modernisation Equipment
2.7 The Benefits of this Report
2.8 Methodology
3. The Global Soldier Modernisation Market
3.1 Defining the Soldier Modernisation Market
3.2 The Global Soldier Modernisation Market
3.2.1 The Global Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
3.2.2 The Global Soldier Modernisation Market Analysis
3.3 Global Soldier Modernisation Submarkets
3.3.1 C4I
3.3.2 Lethality
3.3.3 Mobility
3.3.4 Sustainability
3.3.5 Survivability
4. Leading National Soldier Modernisation Markets
4.1 The US Soldier Modernisation Market
4.1.1 The US Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.1.2 US Soldier Modernisation Programmes
4.1.3 Nett Warrior
4.1.4 Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad - MERS
4.1.5 US Army Brigade Combat Team (BCT) Modernization Program
4.2 The French Soldier Modernisation Market
4.2.1 The French Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.2.2 The French Soldier Modernisation Programme: Fantassin à Équipements et Liaisons Intégrés - FÉLIN
4.3 The UK Soldier Modernisation Market
4.3.1 The UK Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.3.2 The UK Soldier Modernisation Programme: Future Integrated Soldier Technology - FIST
4.4 The German Soldier Modernisation Market
4.4.1 The German Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.4.2 The German Soldier Modernisation Programme: Infanterist der Zukunft - IdZ
4.5 The Israeli Soldier Modernisation Market
4.5.1 The Israeli Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.5.2 The Israeli Soldier Modernisation Programme - Israeli Advanced Soldier (IAS)/Future Infantry Programme (ANOG)
4.6 The Italian Soldier Modernisation Market
4.6.1 The Italian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.6.2 The Italian Soldier Modernisation Programme: Soldato Futuro
4.7 The Australian Soldier Modernisation Market
4.7.1 The Australian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.7.2 The Australian Soldier Modernisation Programme: Land 125
4.8 The Russian Soldier Modernisation Market
4.8.1 The Russian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.8.2 The Russian Soldier Modernisation Programme: Project Wolf/Soldier 2000
4.9 The Singaporean Soldier Modernisation Market
4.9.1 The Singaporean Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.9.2 The Singaporean Soldier Modernisation Programme: Advanced Combat Man System - ACMS
4.10 The Canadian Soldier Modernisation Market
4.10.1 The Canadian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.10.2 The Canadian Soldier Modernisation Programme: Integrated Soldier System Project - ISSP
4.11 The Indian Soldier Modernisation Market
4.11.1 The Indian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.11.2 The Indian Soldier Modernisation Programme: Future Infantry Soldier as a System - F-INSAS
4.12 The Chinese Soldier Modernisation Market
4.12.1 The Chinese Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.12.2 The Chinese Soldier Modernisation Programme
4.13 The Spanish Soldier Modernisation Market
4.13.1 The Spanish Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.13.2 The Spanish Soldier Modernisation Programme: Comabtiente Futuro - COMFUT
4.14 The Japanese Soldier Modernisation Market
4.14.1 The Japanese Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.14.2 The Japanese Soldier Modernisation Programme
4.15 The Dutch Soldier Modernisation Market
4.15.1 The Dutch Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.15.2 The Dutch Soldier Modernisation Programme: Improved Operational Soldier System - VOSS
4.16 The South Korean Soldier Modernisation Market
4.16.1 The South Korean Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.16.2 The South Korean Soldier Modernisation Programme
4.17 The Swiss Soldier Modernisation Market
4.17.1 The Swiss Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.17.2 The Swiss Soldier Modernisation Programme: Integrated and Modular Engagement System for the Swiss Soldier - IMESS
4.18 The Swedish Soldier Modernisation Market
4.18.1 The Swedish Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.18.2 The Swedish Soldier Modernisation Programme: MARKUS
4.19 The Norwegian Soldier Modernisation Market
4.19.1 The Norwegian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.19.2 The Norwegian Soldier Modernisation Programme: Norwegian Modular Arctic Network Soldier - NORMANS
4.20 The South African Soldier Modernisation Market
4.20.1 The South African Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.20.2 The South African Soldier Modernisation Programme: African Warrior
4.21 The Polish Soldier Modernisation Market
4.21.1 The Polish Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.21.2 The Polish Soldier Modernisation Programme: Tytan
4.22 The Finnish Soldier Modernisation Market
4.22.1 The Finnish Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.22.2 The Finnish Soldier Modernisation Programme: Warrior 2020/Finnish Future Warrior (FFW)
4.23 The Czech Soldier Modernisation Market
4.23.1 The Czech Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.23.2 The Czech Soldier Modernisation Programme: Vojak 21 - V21
4.24 The Romanian Soldier Modernisation Market
4.24.1 The Romanian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.24.2 The Romanian Soldier Modernisation Programme: Romanian Individual Fighting System - RIFS
4.25 The Rest of the World Soldier Modernisation Market
4.25.1 The Rest of the World Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast
4.25.2 The Belgian Soldier Modernisation Programme: BEST
4.25.3 The Slovenian Soldier Modernisation Programme: 21st Century Warrior/Slovenian Warrior
4.25.4 The Slovakian Soldier Modernisation Programme: Advanced Individual Combat System - PIBS
5. SWOT Analysis of the Soldier Modernisation Market
5.1 Strengths of the Soldier Modernisation Market
5.1.1 Dismounted Infantry are Still Key to Taking and Holding Ground
5.1.2 Solider Modernisation is an Ongoing Requirement
5.1.3 Soldier Modernisation Significantly Enhances Situational Awareness
5.1.4 There are a Significant Number of Programmes Driving Growth over the Next Decade
5.1.5 The Desire for Supremacy and Interoperability Ensures that Soldier Modernisation Will Be Pursued by Many Nations
5.1.6 Private Industry Can Meet Many of the Technological Demands
5.2 Weaknesses of the Soldier Modernisation Market
5.2.1 The Global Financial Crisis Has Adversely Affected the Demand for Soldier Modernisation Systems
5.2.2 Unit Cost May Not Make it an Affordable Option for Many Countries Other Than with Limited Deployment
5.2.3 Many Nations Are Likely to Adopt a Wait-And-See Attitude to Monitor the Implementation of Other Programmes
5.2.4 Cost and Potential Weight Issues for Soldiers
5.2.5 Tactics and Doctrines on Soldier Modernisation are Still Evolving
5.3 Opportunities in the Soldier Modernisation Market
5.3.1 Infantry Operations are Central to Military Operations, Adding to the Importance of Soldier Modernisation Programmes
5.3.2 There Will be Scope for Soldier Modernisation Projects in Many Parts of the World
5.3.3 There is Likely to be Demand for Modernisation Kits for Elite Forces if not for Regular Units
5.3.4 Military and Commercial Developments in Information and Communications Technology Can Mutually Benefit One Another
5.3.5 There May be Countries Which Opt to Purchase Separate Modernisation Kit Components Piecemeal
5.4 Threats to the Soldier Modernisation Market
5.4.1 Some Nations Will Wait for Systems to be Combat Proven - Potentially Reducing Demand and Growth
5.4.2 Soldier Modernisation Systems are Seen as Heralding a Revolution in Infantry Warfare, Which May be an Unrealistic Expectation
5.4.3 Soldier Modernisation May be Seen as a 'Prestige' Project Not Essential to Military Operations, Limiting the Market
6. Expert Opinion
6.1 Romanian Military Equipments and Technologies Research Agency (METRA)
6.1.1 The Aims and Objectives of the Romanian Individual Fighting System (RIFS) Programme
6.1.2 The Current State of the RIFS Programme
6.1.3 The Schedule for the RIFS Programme
6.1.4 The Anticipated Cost of the RIFS Programme
6.1.5 Suppliers of Equipment for the RIFS Programme
6.1.6 Technical Issues Concerning the RIFS Programme
6.1.7 Lessons Drawn from Other Countries' Experiences in Soldier Modernisation
6.2 Thales Group
6.2.1 Thales's Involvement in FIST
6.2.2 The Current Status of FIST
6.2.3 Future Development of FIST
6.2.4 The Estimated Size of the Soldier Modernisation Market
6.2.5 Key Trends and Developments in the Soldier Modernisation Market
6.2.6 Technical Issues Concerning Soldier Modernisation Equipment
6.2.7 Technological Developments in the Next Ten Years
6.2.8 Challenges and Opportunities in the Soldier Modernisation Market
6.2.9 Drivers in the Soldier Modernisation Market.
6.2.10 Restraints in the Soldier Modernisation Market
6.2.11 Which Regions are Exhibiting Growth or Decline in Spending on Soldier Modernisation?
6.2.12 Anticipated Soldier Modernisation Spending Growth Rates
6.2.13 Effects of Government Policy on Soldier Modernisation
6.2.14 Business Considerations for the Soldier Modernisation Market
6.3 The Canadian Department of National Defence: Lieutenant-Colonel Jacques Levesque
6.3.1 The Requirements and Objectives of the Integrated Soldier System Project (ISSP)
6.3.2 The Current State of the ISSP
6.3.3 The Schedule for the ISSP
6.3.4 The Anticipated Cost of the ISSP
6.3.5 Suppliers of Equipment for the ISSP
6.3.6 Technical Issues Concerning the ISSP
6.3.7 Lessons Drawn from Other Countries' Experiences in Soldier Modernisation
6.4 Aero Sekur
6.4.1 Aero Sekur's Involvement in Soldato Futuro
6.4.2 The Current Status of Soldato Futuro
6.4.3 The Schedule for Soldato Futuro
6.4.4 The Requirements of NBC Equipment in the Context of Soldier Modernisation
6.4.5 Technical Issues Concerning NBC Protective Equipment for Soldier Modernisation
6.4.6 Potential Future Requirements of NBC Protective Equipment
6.4.7 Business Considerations for the Soldier Modernisation Market
6.4.8 Involvement with Other Soldier Modernisation Programmes
6.4.9 Key Trends and Developments in the Soldier Modernisation Market
6.4.10 Challenges and Opportunities in the Soldier Modernisation Market
6.5 Thales Norway
6.5.1 The Requirements and Objectives of the NORMANS Programme
6.5.2 Thales Norway's Involvement in NORMANS
6.5.3 The Current State of NORMANS
6.5.4 The Schedule for NORMANS
6.5.5 The Anticipated Cost of NORMANS
6.5.6 Suppliers of Equipment for NORMANS
6.5.7 Useful Experiences for Other Countries and Businesses Interested in Soldier Modernisation
7. Leading Companies in the Market
7.1 ABSL Power Solutions
7.2 Aero Sekur
7.3 Boeing Company
7.4 Cassidian
7.5 Elbit Systems Ltd.
7.6 FN Herstal
7.7 General Dynamics
7.8 Harris Corporation
7.9 ITT Corporation
7.10 Kord Defence Pty Ltd
7.11 Lockheed Martin Corporation
7.12 Qioptiq
7.13 Raytheon Company
7.14 Rheinmetall AG
7.15 Rockwell Collins
7.16 Sagem Defence and Security
7.17 Selex Communications
7.18 Tata Group
7.19 Thales Group
7.20 Vectronix
8. Conclusions
8.1 Global Market Size and Expected Growth Rates
8.2 The Current Leading National Soldier Modernisation Markets
8.3 Growth Areas of Interest
8.4 Summary of Market Drivers and Restraints
8.5 Technologies Drive Market Development
8.6 General Market Outlook
9. Glossary
List of Tables
Table 3.1 Global Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 3.2 Global Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 3.3 Global Soldier Modernisation Submarket Forecast, 2011-2021 ($m, %)
Table 3.4 C4I Submarket Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 3.5 C4I Submarket Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 3.6 Lethality Submarket Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 3.7 Lethality Submarket Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 3.8 Mobility Submarket Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 3.9 Mobility Submarket Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 3.10 Sustainability Submarket Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 3.11 Sustainability Submarket Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 3.12 Survivability Submarket Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 3.13 Survivability Submarket Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.1 Leading National Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.2 US Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.3 US Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.4 French Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.5 French Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.6 UK Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.7 UK Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.8 German Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.9 German Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.10 Israeli Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.11 Israeli Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.12 Italian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.13 Italian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.14 Australian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.15 Australian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.16 Russian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.17 Russian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.18 Singaporean Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.19 Singaporean Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.20 Canadian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.21 Canadian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.22 Indian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.23 Indian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.24 Chinese Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.25 Chinese Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.26 Spanish Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.27 Spanish Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.28 Japanese Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.29 Japanese Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.30 Dutch Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.31 Dutch Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.32 South Korean Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.33 South Korean Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.34 Swiss Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.35 Swiss Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.36 Swedish Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.37 Swedish Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.38 Norwegian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.39 Norwegian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.40 South African Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.41 South African Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.42 Polish Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.43 Polish Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.44 Finnish Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.45 Finnish Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.46 Czech Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.47 Czech Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.48 Romanian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.49 Romanian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 4.50 RoW Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m, AGR %)
Table 4.51 RoW Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast CAGR (%) 2011-2021, 2011-2016, and 2016-2021
Table 5.1 SWOT Analysis of the Soldier Modernisation Market 2011-2021
Figure 3.1 Global Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 3.2 National Soldier Modernisation Market Share 2011 ($m, %)
Figure 3.3 National Soldier Modernisation Market Share 2016 ($m, %)
Figure 3.4 National Soldier Modernisation Market Share 2021 ($m, %)
Figure 3.5 Global Soldier Modernisation Submarket Share 2011 ($m, %)
Figure 3.6 Global Soldier Modernisation Submarket Share 2021 ($m, %)
Figure 3.7 Global Soldier Modernisation Submarket Forecast, 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 3.8 C4I Submarket Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 3.9 Lethality Submarket Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 3.10 Mobility Submarket Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 3.11 Sustainability Submarket Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 3.12 Survivability Submarket Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.1 Leading National Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.2 US Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.3 French Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.4 UK Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.5 German Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.6 Israeli Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.7 Italian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.8 Australian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.9 Russian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.10 Singaporean Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.11 Canadian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.12 Indian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.13 Chinese Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.14 Spanish Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.15 Japanese Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.16 Dutch Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.17 South Korean Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.18 Swiss Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.19 Swedish Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.20 Norwegian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.21 South African Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.22 Polish Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.23 Finnish Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.24 Czech Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.25 Romanian Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)
Figure 4.26 RoW Soldier Modernisation Market Forecast 2011-2021 ($m)