Forecast International,
Newtown CN: The development and production of leading EW systems will represent a $28 billion market over the next 10 years, according to Forecast International's “The Market for Electronic Warfare Systems.” Included among these systems are the jammers, radar warning receivers (RWRs), electronic support measure (ESM) systems, and missile countermeasure systems that are in high demand by military forces worldwide.
“BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman are among the top producers of the EW technology covered in this analysis, being major developers of key jammers, RWRs and ESM systems for new aircraft such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), the F-22A Raptor, and the replacement for the U.S. Navy's EA-6B Prowler, the EA-18G Growler,” said Andrew Dardine, Forecast International Defense Electronics Analyst.
EW systems produced by top-ranked BAE Systems are also being installed, or are about to be installed, on a significant number of helicopters and military transport aircraft. The company's involvement in these critical areas as well as development of important countermeasure systems gives it a projected 10-year market share of 24.7 percent, representing an estimated value of $6.9 billion.
Like BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman retains a high ranking in this analysis because of its involvement in some of the most important missile countermeasures systems in the development pipeline. The Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures System (LAIRCM) is currently intended for C-17, C-130, C-5, KC-135, and Boeing 737 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft, and is in consideration for an even wider selection of aircraft.
Based on current plans, the system represents a potential 10-year value of some $412.5 million for the company. Likewise, an estimated 186 units of the company's ALQ-218, an important RWR system
