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Thematic Analysis
Internet of Things (IoT) – Thematic Intelligence
Internet of Things (IoT) Thematic Report Overview The IoT describes the use of connected sensors and actuators to control and monitor the environment, the things that move within it, and the people that act within it. IoT is a relatively mature market, yet significant innovationsare being madein embedding AI into IoT devices, software, and services to support automated operations and predictive maintenance. However, the combination of a fragmented security standards landscape and the weak security of many IoT devices could...
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Thematic Analysis
Internet of Things (IoT) in Defense – Thematic Intelligence
Internet of Things (IoT) in Defense Thematic Report Overview The applications of IoT in defense are wide-ranging and include health monitoring, augmented reality (AR) remote training, gaining situational awareness using drones, vehicle management, target recognition, and many more. For instance, smart sensors can be used on military equipment to give data on their health and whether maintenance is needed. This helps reduce operating costs and downtime for military equipment as the sensor can predict when a breakdown is imminent. However,...
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Thematic Analysis
Counter-Drone Technologies – Thematic Intelligence
Explore trends and insights from the following data in our ‘Counter-Drone Technologies’ thematic report: Key challenges that Defence forces and sector suppliers face. Details on investment opportunities for armed forces, suppliers, and institutional investors, across the whole counter-drone value chain. Highlights from different counter-drone technology-related research and development programs that are currently being undertaken by various military organizations and defense companies. Studies of emerging technological trends and their broader impact on the defense market. Analysis of the various C-UAS platforms,...
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Thematic Analysis
Space Systems in Aerospace and Defense – Thematic Intelligence
Space Systems in Aerospace and Defense Thematic Report Overview The space industry was once dominated by the major primes in the aerospace industry. However, since the beginning of the 21st century, small and medium enterprises along with technological innovations have proliferated activity in space and driven down the cost of launching to orbit, which has always been the single largest barrier to entry. The benefits that satellites bring to command and control, situational awareness, and precision guidance are crucial to...
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Thematic Analysis
Artificial Intelligence – Executive Briefing (Second Edition) – Thematic Intelligence
The additional benefits and features of the second edition include the following: Update on the latest trends in AI such as constitutional AI, dynalang, and AI TRiSM. Review recent AI chip developments, both technological and geopolitical. Analysis of emerging delivery models, with considerations on domain-specific training and data sensitivity. Regulatory update with a focus on the EU AI Act. Updated use cases and company profiles. How is the ‘AI Executive Briefing - Second Edition’ report different from other reports in the...
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Thematic Analysis
Space Sustainability – Thematic Intelligence
Space Sustainability Thematic Report Overview Space sustainability describes the practice of improving the safety and integrity of the space environment for continued human use. This includes regulations to control activity in space, the development and implementation of standards, and continued incentivization of better practices in the space industry going forward. The potential impact of challenges faced while trying to maintain sustainability in the space environment can range from modest interference with individual satellites to catastrophic damages to crucial spacecraft and...
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Thematic Analysis
Robotics – Thematic Intelligence
Robotics Thematic Report Overview Robotics is an industry with a long history that is only now experiencing growth due to technological, economic, and demographic conditions prevalent in the industry. AI and cloud computing are unlocking the potential of robotics by enabling robots to collaborate and access huge amounts of data uninterruptedly. Societies are also using robots to care for older people and address shortages in the workforce. Automation is key to improving productivity across various sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, and...
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Thematic Analysis
Data Analytics – Thematic Intelligence
Data Analytics Thematic Report Overview Human activity generates a vast amount of data from databases containing information about citizens to user-generated content on social media platforms and sensor data generated by smartphones and industrial machinery. Data analytics tools can help us convert such raw data into valuable insights and actionable knowledge. It is a relatively mature market, yet significant innovation has recently emerged. Prescriptive analytics is the most advanced type, aiming to tell organizations what to do next rather than...
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Thematic Analysis
Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) – Thematic Intelligence
Unmanned Ground Vehicles Report Overview The market for unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) has expanded significantly since 2015. This can be attributed to the rising application of modern UGVs for a wider variety of defense and security applications beyond the traditionally limited scope of explosive ordnance disposal (EOD). Nations including China, France, India, Russia, the UK, and the US are developing logistics, ISR, and combat-capable UGV platforms. This UGV market thematic research report provides an overview of the unmanned ground vehicles...
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Thematic Analysis
Soldier Modernization – Thematic Research
Soldier Modernization Thematic Report Overview As concerns over the outbreak of a near-peer conflict were realized following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, the nature of this conflict has validated the focus of many armies worldwide on modernizing the capabilities of the modern infantry soldier to maximize their effectiveness on an increasingly networked, digitized, and unconventional battlespace. As demonstrated by hostilities in Ukraine, soldiers equipped with a convoluted mix of equipment—including legacy anti-vehicular weapons systems coupled with commercial-of-the-shelf...