The first Earth observation report focused on the defense and security markets

Earth Observation: Defense & Security, World Prospects to 2019 includes a comprehensive analysis of the strategic issues, market drivers and trends, and supply & demand of the defense and security markets, along with profiles of procurement for IMINT across a number of countries. The report was designed and written with the business planning and strategic decision-making needs of key actors (or those looking to break into the market) in mind.

 Strategic Issues and Forecasts

• Government attitudes towards procurement
• Analysis of defense systems & suitability for commercial data usage
• Market values & forecasts for manufacturing & commercial data

Supply-Side Analysis (Manufacturing & Data)

• Satellite manufacturing markets: key actors, trends & regional analysis
• Government defense programs & initiatives, autonomous satellite capacity, financing mechanisms & areas of cooperation
• Commercial operators as high-resolution data suppliers: current business in defense & security, future initiatives & services

Data Demand & Procurement Analysis

• Government customer requirements for IMINT/GEOINT
• Mechanisms for governments to gain access to data & procurement chains/channels
• Commercial data procurement by region (current & future trends)