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The Russian defence market is set to expand considerably over the next decade, with the Russian authorities seeking to modernise and improve the capabilities of the Russian armed forces, and to cement Russia's place as a leading military nation. Visiongain has determined that the value of the Russian defence market in 2010 was $47.10bn, and despite evident challenges existing within the market, Visiongain expects the Russian defence market to witness growth in multiple areas.

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This report, The Saudi Arabian Defence Market 2011-2021, finds a robust market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a critically important country that is the world's leading oil exporter and which also has one of the most powerful armed forces in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia had a total defence budget of $43bn in 2010. Visiongain assesses that of that figure, $11.1bn was acquisitions spending for purchasing new or upgraded military equipment. It is expected that Saudi Arabia will provide robust demand for defence acquisitions over the next decade.

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The global missile market - which visiongain calculates was worth $10.27bn in 2010 alone - is currently in a state of flux as development continues to move beyond established markets in the US and Europe. A number of emerging markets are now able to forgo joint development with established missile manufacturers and have managed to build advanced capabilities. Simultaneously, a growing number of these countries will be investing billions of dollars into missile programmes over the next 10 years and are looking to procure increasingly sophisticated technology or collaborate on new ranges of missiles.

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Visiongain's latest defence report assesses the business opportunities presented by one of the most important parts of the wider unmanned systems marketplace. Our study examines the 10 leading national markets for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flight training and simulation products and services by sales, as well as assessing the factors that are driving sales growth around the world. The analysis and forecasting have been underpinned by consultation with experts at MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd (MDA); SELEX Galileo; and Simlat Ltd. Visiongain's analysis has concluded that worldwide government spending on UAV flight training and simulation will reach $375m in 2011.

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Enabled by substantial economic growth over the past decade, and driven forward by a national policy of military renewal and development, the Indian defence market has been propelled to the forefront of the world stage in relation to global military markets. The rise of Indian defence spending and capabilities reflects India's position not only within the confines of Asia, but throughout the entire world, as the shifting dynamics of geopolitical power tilt its way. Visiongain has determined that the value of the Indian defence market in 2011 amounted to $36.42bn and forecasts the Indian defence market in detail from 2011-2021. The forecasts and analysis are underpinned by extensive expert consultation with Larsen & Toubro and Lockheed Martin Indian Private Ltd.

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The Armoured Vehicle Upgrade & Retrofit Market 2011-2021 examines the market for refurbishment and enhancement of existing armoured vehicles. The report reviews leading armoured vehicle re-fit programmes and examines the prospects and outlook for government spending on armoured vehicle upgrades and retrofits. It reviews major programmes related to the upgrade of main battle tanks, medium armoured vehicles, medium mine-resistant vehicles and light protected vehicles. The report reviews the state of the market in 2010 and projects future prospects for the market in the forecast period of 2011-2021.

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Despite pressure on defence spending worldwide, military communications look set to remain central to defence procurement and investment in the coming years. Military communications are a vital part of all armed forces, and have grown in scope as technology has continued to advance. Maintaining superior communications capability is paramount for both conventional and limited warfare operations, with an increased demand for real time information and interconnected troops. Visiongain has determined that the size of the global military communications market in 2010 amounted to $15.91bn.

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