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  May 5, 2020 | Local, Aerospace

  Impact de Covid-19 Avions militaires marché Aperçu financier du 2020 des acteurs tels que Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Bae Systems, Airbus, Embraer

  “Le rapport de l'industrie comprend également l'impact de COVID-19 sur le marché mondial. Restez à la maison | Restez en sécurité Avions militaires Marché Dans les avions militaires, les segments d'avions multirôles et de transport devraient représenter 59,3% et 23% du marché. L'industrie Avions militaires a connu un taux de croissance solide au cours de la décennie précédente et devrait beaucoup progresser au cours des prochaines décennies. Il est donc essentiel d'identifier toutes les opportunités d'investissement, les menaces à venir du marché, les facteurs limitants, les défis, la dynamique du marché et les avancées technologiques pour renforcer la présence dans Avions militaires industries. La recherche proposée a analysé tous les éléments ci-dessus afin de présenter au lecteur une analyse détaillée qui inspire la croissance attendue de ses activités. Les fabricants suivants sont évalués dans ce rapport en termes de chiffre d'affaires, de chiffre d'affaires et de part de marché pour chaque société: Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Bae Systems, Airbus, Embraer, Dassault Aviation, Russian Aircraft, Sukhoi, Pilatus Aircraft, Alenia Aermachhi, Saab AB, Eurofighter Typhoon, Obtenir un exemple de copie PDF (comprenant la table des matières, les tableaux et les figures) @ https://garnerinsights.com/Avions militaires Marché Les types de Avions militaires couverts sont: Avions de combat, avions non-de combat Les applications de Avions militaires couverts sont: Défense, Sauvetage, Autre Le rapport Avions militaires propose des profils détaillés des principaux acteurs afin de donner une vision claire du paysage concurrentiel des perspectives. Il comprend également l'analyse de nouveaux produits sur le marché, l'aperçu financier, les stratégies et les tendances marketing. Pour obtenir ce rapport à un taux rentable, cliquez ici @ https://garnerinsights.com/Avions militaires Marché Analyse régionale pour le marché Avions militaires Amérique du Nord (États-Unis, Canada et Mexique) Europe (Allemagne, France, Royaume-Uni, Russie et Italie) Asie-Pacifique (Chine, Japon, Corée, Inde et Asie du Sud-Est) Amérique du Sud (Brésil, Argentine, Colombie, etc.) Le Moyen-Orient et l'Afrique (Arabie Saoudite, EAU, Egypte, Nigeria et Afrique du Sud) Les données analysées sur le marché des Avions militaires vous aident à mettre en place une marque dans le secteur tout en concurrençant les géants. Ce rapport fournit des informations sur un environnement concurrentiel dynamique. Il offre également un point de vue progressif sur différents facteurs qui déterminent ou limitent la croissance du marché. Obtenir la description complète du rapport, la table des matières, le tableau des figures, le graphique, etc. @ https://garnerinsights.com/Avions militaires Marché Table des matières: Couverture de l'étude: Elle inclut les principaux fabricants couverts, les principaux segments du marché, la gamme de produits proposés sur le marché mondial, les années considérées et les objectifs de l'étude. En outre, il aborde l'étude de segmentation fournie dans le rapport sur la base du type de produit et de l'application. Résumé: Il résume les études clés, le taux de croissance du marché, le paysage concurrentiel, les moteurs du marché, les tendances et les problèmes, ainsi que les indicateurs macroscopiques. Production par région: le rapport fournit des informations sur les importations et les exportations, la production, les revenus et les acteurs clés de tous les marchés régionaux étudiés. Profil des fabricants: chaque joueur décrit dans cette section est étudié sur la base de l'analyse SWOT, de ses produits, de sa production, de sa valeur, de ses capacités et d'autres facteurs essentiels. Les objectifs du rapport sont les suivants: – Analyser et prévoir la taille du marché de l'industrie sur le marché mondial. – Étudier les principaux acteurs mondiaux, l'analyse SWOT, la valeur et la part de marché mondiale des principaux acteurs. – Déterminer, expliquer et prévoir le marché par type, utilisation finale et région. – Analyser le potentiel et les avantages du marché, les opportunités et les défis, les contraintes et les risques des régions clés globales. – Identifier les tendances significatives et les facteurs qui déterminent ou freinent la croissance du marché. – Analyser les opportunités sur le marché pour les parties prenantes en identifiant les segments à forte croissance. – Analyser de manière critique chaque sous-marché en termes de tendance de croissance individuelle et de leur contribution au marché. – Comprendre les développements concurrentiels tels que les accords, les extensions, les lancements de nouveaux produits et les possessions sur le marché. – Décrire de manière stratégique les principaux acteurs et analyser de manière exhaustive leurs stratégies de croissance. Accéder à la description complète du rapport, à la table des matières, à la figure, au graphique, etc. @ https://garnerinsights.com/Avions militaires Marché La croissance de ce marché à l'échelle mondiale est soumise à divers facteurs, dont la consommation de Avions militaires produits, les modèles de croissance des sociétés inorganiques, la volatilité des prix des matières premières, l'innovation des produits et les perspectives économiques des pays producteurs et consommateurs. En conclusion, ce rapport vous fournira une vue claire de chaque fait du marché sans qu'il soit nécessaire de vous référer à un autre rapport de recherche ou à une source de données. Notre rapport vous fournira tous les faits sur le passé, le présent et l'avenir du marché concerné. Contactez-nous: Mr. Kevin Thomas +1 513 549 5911 (US) +44 203 318 2846 (UK) Email: sales@garnerinsights.com“

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  January 9, 2023 | Local, Aerospace

  Canada is acquiring a new fleet of 88, state-of-the-art F-35 fighter jets

  Speech Good morning everyone. Bonjour. I am joining you from the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. In 2017, we launched an open, fair and transparent competition for the permanent replacement of Canada’s fighter fleet. We did so because we are determined to provide our aviators with the best and most advanced equipment available, and thus acquire the right aircraft at the right price for Canadians. As our world grows darker, with Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable attack on Ukraine, and China’s increasingly assertive behavior in the Indo-Pacific, this project has taken on heightened significance – especially given the importance of interoperability with our allies. Public Services and Procurement Canada has arrived at the culmination of its robust, seven-step process to procure a new fleet of fighter jets for Canada. Today I am announcing that Canada is acquiring a new fleet of eighty-eight, state-of-the-art F-35 fighter jets, through an agreement that we have finalized with the United States government and Lockheed Martin with Pratt and Whitney. This investment is estimated at nineteen billion dollars – making it the largest investment in our Royal Canadian Air Force in thirty years. I am here to announce that Canada will procure a new fleet of eighty‑eight F-35 fighter jets, through an agreement that we have finalized with the United States government and Lockheed Martin with Pratt and Whitney. This investment is estimated at nineteen billion dollars – making it the largest investment in our Royal Canadian Air Force in thirty years. This acquisition will occur with funding set out in our 2017 defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, and delivers on our commitment to ensure that our Air Force has the equipment needed to protect Canadians. The F-35 is a modern, reliable, and agile fighter aircraft used by our closest allies in missions across the globe. It is the most advanced fighter on the market, and it is the right aircraft for Canada. The F-35 provides pilots with enhanced intelligence; surveillance; and reconnaissance capabilities, greatly improving their situational awareness and survivability in today’s high-threat operational environment. Canada’s new fleet of 88 jets is being acquired in tranches – starting with an initial tranche of 16. We expect: the first four aircraft to be delivered in 2026, the next six in 2027, and the next six in 2028, with the full fleet to arrive in time to enable the phase out of the CF-18s by the end of 2032. As we move towards a new fleet, we are ensuring that our Air Force has the aircraft needed to protect Canada in the interim. We have procured Australian F-18s to supplement our existing fleet of CF-18 aircraft, which are also being upgraded under the Hornet Extension Project.  These two initiatives will help extend the life of our CF-18 fleet to 2032, and will allow for a gradual transition from the CF-18 to the F-35 – while ensuring that the RCAF is equipped to sustain key defence missions in North America and internationally. By acquiring this fleet, we are enhancing Canada’s capacities in our airspace, and ensuring a closer and more seamless coordination with our allies. The new fighter fleet will ensure Canada can meet its military obligations at home and deliver on its commitments under NORAD and NATO. This $19 billion investment includes not just aircraft, but also sustainment set-up and services for the aircraft, associated aircraft equipment, and the construction of modern fighter squadron facilities in Bagotville, Quebec, and Cold Lake, Alberta. This $19 billion investment includes not just aircraft, but also sustainment set-up and services for the aircraft, associated aircraft equipment, and the construction of modern fighter squadron facilities in Bagotville, Quebec and Cold Lake, Alberta. These facilities will be home to both operational and training Squadrons, and will include space for daily operations, maintenance, administration, mission planning, and simulator training in support of the entire fleet. At the same time, and under separate, previously-announced funding, we’re moving forward with investments through our NORAD Modernization Plan, including a range of infrastructure upgrades across Canada to support NORAD and F-35 operations. Together, these projects will sharpen our military edge to keep Canadians safe – and they will create economic opportunities for our country. The acquisition and initial maintenance of the F-35 has the potential to contribute over 425 million dollars annually to the Canadian economy and close to 3,300 jobs annually for Canadian industry over a 25-year period.  In fact, Canada’s participation in the Joint Strike Fighter program over the past number of years has already allowed companies in Canada to secure almost three billion USD in contracts, and this will grow. Standing back, approximately three thousand F-35s are forecast to be produced for partners and allies across the world – and every one of these jets will also include Canadian components – from landing gear parts, to engine parts, to software – making the F-35 a testament to Canada’s world-class aerospace and defence industry. Our industry will also be well positioned to participate in the substantial maintenance opportunities of both the Canadian and global fleets. In the future, we will continue to work closely with our industry partners to provide the most up-to-date information on the opportunities available to our workers and our businesses. This includes  Indigenous and Northern businesses. As global tensions rise, we will never waver in our commitment to keep Canadians safe. We’re committed to making the necessary investments to protect Canada – and today’s announcement is evidence of this resolve. The F-35 advanced fighter aircraft fleet will ensure that our aviators have the long-term ability to defend the second largest airspace in the world. It will help us to meet our NORAD and NATO commitments. And it will also deliver concrete economic benefits to Canada. To the aviators of the Royal Canadian Air Force and the entire Canadian Armed Forces: thank you for your service and devotion to Canada. You risk your lives for this country, and we will ensure that you have the top-of-the-line equipment that you need to keep Canada safe. I confirm today that Canada is acquiring the best fighter aircraft on the market at the best price for Canadians. I would like to thank everyone who played a role in carrying out this purchase. Thank you, merci, miigwetch. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/01/announcement-regarding-the-f-35-acquisition.html

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  March 5, 2018 | Local, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security

  Federal budget shores up cyber defences but is silent on new jets and warships

  By Murray Brewster, CBC News The new federal budget focuses on ones and zeros over tanks and troops by pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into new and improved cyber and national security defences. Several federal departments will not only see upfront cash but promises of long-term spending to counter both the threat of hackers — state-sponsored and otherwise — and cyber-criminals. National Defence, by comparison, is seeing virtually nothing in terms of new spending on the nuts and bolts of the military, other than initiatives outlined in the recently tabled national defence policy. The 2018 budget is, on the surface, a tacit acknowledgement that the nature of threats to national security — the nature of modern warfare itself — is changing. The budget recycles the government's $3.6 billion pledge last December to provide veterans with the option of a pension for life and better services. But cyber-security was, by far, the headline national security measure in the budget. Finance Minister Bill Morneau's fiscal plan sets aside $750 million in different envelopes — much of it to be spent over five years — to improve cyber security and better prepare the federal government to fend off online attacks and track down cyber-criminals. More for CSE It also promises an additional $225 million, beginning in 2020-21, to improve the capacity of the country's lead electronic intelligence agency, the Communications Security Establishment, to gather foreign signals intelligence. The Liberals will soon pass new national security legislation — C-59 — and CSE will receive important new powers and responsibilities to disrupt global cyber threats. "These are brand new tools. They're going to need lots of resources — technological resources, personnel resources — to engage in those kinds of operations," said Wesley Wark, a University of Ottawa professor and one of the country's leading experts on cybersecurity and intelligence, in an interview prior to the budget. The sense of urgency about getting the country's cyber-security house in order is being driven in part by the fallout from Russian hacking and meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, said a former assistant parliamentary budget officer. "With what we've seen south of the border, I think cyber-security and cyber-threat has been elevated in this budget to a high-priority item," said Sahir Khan, now the executive vice president of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy. The budget creates two new entities to deal with online threats. The first, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, will assemble all of the federal government's cyber expertise under one roof — a plan that will require new legislation. The second organization will be run by the RCMP and be known as the National Cybercrime Coordination Unit. It will coordinate all cybercrime investigations and act as a central agency to which the public can report incidents. The budget also includes cash for Public Safety's National Cyber Strategy, which not only aims to protect federal government networks but is meant to collaborate with the corporate financial and energy sectors to boost their defences. Military procurement a work in progress The budget's dearth of new spending on the real-world military — at a time of significant global insecurity — is due to reasons that are partly political and partly organizational, said Khan. The former Conservative government's inability to deliver on promises of new equipment during its nine-year tenure was a political "albatross around its neck," he said. The Liberals may have produced a clear defence policy but they have yet to straighten out the procurement system, he added. The Trudeau government has promised a lot of military capital spending down the road. Khan said it seems determined to keep the issue out of the spotlight in the meantime. What's missing from the new budget is a clear commitment that National Defence will get the cash it needs as those needs arise. "I think there was a lot of clarity in the policy direction coming out of the government [defence] white paper," said Khan. "What a lot of us are trying to understand is whether the money ... is accompanying that change in direction ... so that DND has a stable footing to meet its needs." He said he still has questions about whether promised future spending on fighter jets and warships has been baked into the federal government's long-term fiscal plans. A senior federal official, speaking on background prior to the release of the budget, insisted that military capital spending is welded into fiscal plans going forward into the 2030s. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has said repeatedly, since the strategy was released last June, that the defence plan was "fully costed" into the future. Up until 2016, National Defence produced an annual list of planned defence purchases. The Liberals promised to produce their own list of planned acquisitions and table it this year. Khan said it "needs to be presented to Parliament and the public." Training and retaining? The cyber initiatives in Monday's budget drew a mixed response from the high-tech sector. On the one hand, the Council of Canadian Innovators praised budget signals that suggest the Liberals are open to dealing with home-grown companies rather than buying off-the-shelf from major U.S. firms. "The imperative to build domestic cyber capacity is not just economic. It's existential," said Benjamin Bergen, the council's executive director. "Without a domestic capacity in cyber we risk becoming a client state. Innovators welcome the announcement of a new Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, which will allow for information sharing between the public and private sector." What the budget didn't offer was a clear commitment to training and retaining highly-skilled software engineers and IT professionals. "We would have liked to have seen a retention strategy. There wasn't one," said Bergen. "We know Canada produces amazing graduates but we're struggling to keep that talent here." The council estimates there will be up to 200,000 job openings in high-tech by 2020, which will put pressure on the industry and on the federal government as it bulks up its cyber capability. Adam Froman, CEO of the Toronto-based data collection firm Delvinia, was blunt when asked if the federal government will be able to fill all of the cyber-security job openings created by this budget. "They're not going to be able to. Plain and simple," he said. "Or they're going to have to outsource those jobs to foreign companies." http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/federal-budget-2018-cybersecurity-1.4552967