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Digital soldier kits cost too high for 100% modernization, but even incremental upgrades to benefit combat capabilities

The acquisition of integrated digital soldier kits will be revolutionary in driving modernization efforts around the world and be the main driving force behind the market in the future, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. However, for the moment, the cost is expected to be too high for 100% implementation and incremental uptake […]
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Directed energy weapons could revolutionize warfare

Directed energy weapons (DEWs) are maturing quickly and transitioning towards widespread, practical and cost-effective field deployment. If successfully developed and deployed, DEWs have immense potential to be revolutionary in the long-term, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The US currently leads the development of DEWs worldwide. The US military doubled its spending […]
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COVID-19 pandemic breathes new life into electric scooters

The UK Government recently fast-tracked a permit to allow electric scooter rentals on public roads. The move forms part of a broader investigation into greener travel and overcrowding on public transport as the COVID-19 pandemic rages, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Before the pandemic struck, the scooter industry was facing strong […]
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Spain’s remaining coal-fired plants likely to be phased out by 2025

When Spain ordered a nationwide lockdown, electricity consumption increased in the residential sector. As a cost-effective alternative renewables took center stage as the portion of coal in the electricity generation mix diminished significantly. This led to Spain closing seven of its 15 coal-fired plants totaling around 4.6GW. Leading data and analytics company GlobalData estimates that […]
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BAE Systems faces COVID-19 delays

Following the release of BAE Systems half-year results for 2020; Stelios Kanavakis, Defense Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “It comes as no surprise that BAE Systems is facing delays in deliveries for a number of vehicle programs for the US Army due to COVID-19, as every production line […]
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Renault will see sales surge for electric Zoe continue

Following the news that over the first half of 2020 Renault sold 37,540 electric Zoe cars in Europe, some 50% ahead of last year’s pace, making it Europe’s best-selling electric vehicle; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The electric vehicle segment is emerging as one of […]
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PSA in good shape for merger with FCA

Following the news that PSA Group has posted a positive profit result for the first half of the year despite the heavy impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and much reduced revenue; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “PSA has been working on reducing its break-even point […]
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Rolls-Royce will have to rely on defense

Following the recent news of Rolls-Royce’s Chief Executive Warren East opting for recovery through the defense side of the business; Nicolas Jouan, Aerospace and Defense Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Rolls-Royce has been one of the worst affected aerospace companies by the outbreak of COVID-19. As the pandemic […]
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Global light vehicle market continues bounce-back in June

Global light vehicle sales fell by 19.1% in June, year-on-year, to 6.2 million for a seasonally adjusted annualised running rate (SAAR) of 73.1 million in the month, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Calum MacRae, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “While these results are some way behind industry norms, they do demonstrate that […]
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China and electrified sales drive upbeat Volvo Cars prospects

Following the news that Geely-owned Volvo Cars has reported its first half financial results have been severely dented – including an operating loss of 989 million SEK – due to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, but expects its business to recover in the second half of the year; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, […]
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COVID-19 will change both factories and offices for ever

The COVID-19 pandemic has given businesses an unprecedented opportunity to implement profound changes to the way we work, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, Future of Work – Thematic Research, states that the pandemic will leave a lasting legacy, from digitizing processes and re-shaping supply chains to redesigning offices. Laura Petrone, […]
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Global light vehicle market to see 17.2% decline in 2020

The world’s light vehicle market is forecast to decline by 17.2% to 73.6 million units in 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated economic fallout, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Calum MacRae, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “This is a bigger one-off shock than witnessed in the […]
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