Switzerland Defense Market – Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2024

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Swiss Defense Market – Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2024, published by GlobalData, provides readers with detailed analysis of both historic and forecast defense industry values, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by industry participants, analysis of industry leading companies, and key news.

This report offers detailed analysis of the Swiss defense industry with market size forecasts covering the next five years. This report will also analyze factors that influence demand for the industry, key market trends, and challenges faced by industry participants.

In particular, it provides an in-depth analysis of the following –
– The defense industry market size and drivers: detailed analysis of the Swiss defense industry during 2020–2024, including highlights of the demand drivers and growth stimulators for the industry. It also provides a snapshot of the country’s expenditure and modernization patterns
– Budget allocation and key challenges: insights into procurement schedules formulated within the country and a breakdown of the defense budget with respect to capital expenditure and revenue expenditure. It also details the key challenges faced by defense market participants within the country
– Porter’s Five Force analysis of the Swiss defense industry: analysis of the market characteristics by determining the bargaining power of suppliers, bargaining power of buyers, threat of substitution, intensity of rivalry, and barriers to entry
– Import and Export Dynamics: analysis of prevalent trends in the country’s imports and exports over the last five years
– Market opportunities: details of the top five defense investment opportunities
– Competitive landscape and strategic insights: analysis of the competitive landscape of the Swiss defense industry. It provides an overview of key players, together with insights such as key alliances, strategic initiatives, and a brief financial analysis

Scope

– Switzerland’s military expenditure, which stands at US$5.27 billion in 2019, is anticipated to grow from US$5.32 billion in 2020 to value US$5.89 billion in 2024, registering a CAGR of 2.59%, over the forecast period.

– With a neutral stance during times of war and a reputation for being a peace loving nation, Switzerland has traditionally made only modest budget allocations to defense. In 2019, the Swiss Government increased its defense budget expenditure by 9.9% compared to the previous year.

– The growth will primarily be fueled by government plans to invest in military equipment and devices based on new technologies, replacing outdated equipment.

Reasons to Buy

– This report will give the user confidence to make the correct business decisions based on a detailed analysis of the Swiss defense industry market trends for the coming five years

– The market opportunity section will inform the user about the various military requirements that are expected to generate revenues during the forecast period. The description includes technical specifications, recent orders, and the expected investment pattern by the country during the forecast period

– Detailed profiles of the top domestic and foreign defense manufacturers with information about their products, alliances, recent contract wins, and financial analysis wherever available. This will provide the user with a total competitive landscape of the sector

– A deep qualitative analysis of the Swiss defense industry covering sections including demand drivers, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, Key Trends and Growth Stimulators, and latest industry contracts

Elbit Systems
Thales Group
Revision Military Inc.
Pilatus Group
RUAG Defense
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS)
Pilatus Group
RUAG Defense
General Dynamics European Land Systems
Rheinmetall Air Defense AG
Atos AG
Meteolabor AG.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

LIST OF FIGURES

LIST OF TABLES

1. Introduction

1.1. What is this Report About?

1.2. Definitions

1.3. Summary Methodology

1.4. About GlobalData

2. Executive Summary

3. Market Attractiveness and Emerging Opportunities

3.1. Current Market Scenario

3.1.1. Primary Threat Perception

3.1.2. Military Doctrine and Strategy

3.1.3. Procurement Programs

3.1.4. Geopolitical and Economic Scenario

3.1.5. Political & Strategic Alliances

3.2. Defense Market Size Historical and Forecast

3.2.1. Swiss defense budget is expected to register a CAGR of

2.59% over the forecast period

3.2.2. Procurement of better defense systems and peace-support programs to drive defense expenditure

3.2.3. Defense expenditure as a percentage of GDP is expected to average

0.69% over the forecast period

3.3. Analysis of Defense Budget Allocation

3.3.1. Capital expenditure’s share expected to increase over the forecast period

3.3.2. Capital expenditure expected to grow at a CAGR of

3.47% over the forecast period

3.3.3. Per capita defense expenditure expected to increase over the forecast period

3.4. Homeland Security Market Size and Forecast

3.4.1. Swiss homeland security expenditure expected to increase at a CAGR of

2.55% over the forecast period

3.4.2. Organized crime and terrorist financing are the major threats to homeland security

3.5. Benchmarking with Key Global Markets

3.5.1. Switzerland’s defense budget to increase at a CAGR of

2.59% over the forecast period

3.5.2. Switzerland military expenditure is low when compared to the largest defense spenders

3.5.3. The country allocates a lower percentage of GDP towards defense compared to other top defense spenders globally

3.6. Market Opportunities: Key Trends

3.6.1. Top 10 Defense market sectors by value (US$ Million) – Projections over period 2019-2024

3.6.2. Land-based C4ISR

3.6.3. Software

3.6.4. Networking

4. Defense Procurement Market Dynamics

4.1. Import Market Dynamics

4.1.1. Defense imports to be driven by modernization initiatives over the forecast period

4.1.2. Switzerland sourced the majority of its arms from the US

4.1.3. Missiles accounted for the majority of defense imports during 2013–2017

4.2. Export Market Dynamics

4.2.1. Swiss defense exports peaked in 2015 and registered their highest level since 2009

4.2.2. Switzerland supplies defense equipment to a diverse consumer base

4.2.3. Aircraft accounted for the majority of the country’s defense exports during 2014–2018

5. Industry Dynamics

5.1. Five Forces Analysis

5.1.1. Bargaining Power of Supplier: low

5.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyer: high

5.1.3. Barrier to Entry: low to medium

5.1.4. Intensity of Rivalry: high

5.1.5. Threat of Substitution: medium to high

6. Market Entry Strategy

6.1. Market Regulation

6.1.1. Offset policy requires suppliers to invest 100% of the contract value into the Swiss economy

6.1.2. Swiss defense industry open to foreign direct investment

6.2. Market Entry Route

6.2.1. Budgeting Process

6.2.2. Foreign defense companies enter the market via acquisitions or alliances

6.2.3. Establishment of subsidiary or operating unit in Switzerland

6.2.4. Entering into joint ventures

6.3. Key Challenges

6.3.1. Switzerland’s defense neutrality challenging for defense foreign companies

6.3.2. Low defense budget and lack of external threat act as an obstacle for foreign investors

6.3.3. Domestic defense companies facing challenges from foreign companies

7. Competitive Landscape and Strategic Insights

7.1. Competitive Landscape Overview

7.1.1. Swiss Market Share Analysis, 2018

7.2. Key Private Sector Operators

7.2.1. Pilatus Group: overview

7.2.2. Pilatus Group: defense products

7.2.3. Pilatus Group: recent announcements and strategic initiatives

7.2.4. Pilatus Group: alliances

7.2.5. Pilatus Group: recent contract awards

7.2.6. RUAG Defense: overview

7.2.7. RUAG Defense: products and services

7.2.8. RUAG Defense: recent announcements and strategic initiatives

7.2.9. RUAG Defense: alliances

7.2.10. RUAG Defense: recent contract awards

7.2.11. Thales: overview

7.2.12. Thales: products and services

7.2.13. General Dynamics European Land Systems: overview

7.2.14. General Dynamics European Land Systems: defense products

7.2.15. General Dynamics European Land Systems: recent announcements and strategic initiatives

7.2.16. General Dynamics European Land Systems: alliances

7.2.17. General Dynamics European Land Systems: recent contract wins

7.2.18. Rheinmetall Air Defense AG: overview

7.2.19. Rheinmetall Air Defense AG: products and services

7.2.20. Rheinmetall Air Defense AG: recent announcements and strategic initiatives

7.2.21. Rheinmetall AirDefense: alliances

7.2.22. Rheinmetall Air Defense AG: recent contract wins

7.2.23. Atos AG: overview

7.2.24. Atos AG: defense services

7.2.25. Meteolabor AG: overview

7.2.26. Meteolabor AG: products

8. Business Environment and Country Risk

8.1. Economic Performance

8.1.1. GDP Per Capita

8.1.2. GDP, Current Prices

8.1.3. Exports of Goods and Services (current LCU Billion)

8.1.4. Imports of Goods and Services (current LCU Billion)

8.1.5. Local Currency Unit per US Dollar

8.1.6. Market Capitalization of Listed Companies (US$ Billion)

8.1.7. Market Capitalization of Listed Companies (% of GDP)

8.1.8. Government Cash Surplus/Deficit as a Percentage of GDP (LCU)

8.1.9. Goods Imports as a Percentage of GDP

8.1.10. Goods Exports as a Percentage of GDP

8.1.11. Services Imports as a Percentage of GDP

8.1.12. Service Exports as a Percentage of GDP

8.1.13. Foreign Direct Investment, net (BoP, current US$ Billion)

8.1.14. Net Foreign Direct Investment as a Percentage of GDP

8.1.15. Mining, Manufacturing, Utilities Output LCU Billion

9. Appendix

9.1. About GlobalData

9.2. Disclaimer

Table

List of Tables

Table 1: Swiss Ongoing Procurement Programs

Table 2: Swiss Future Procurement Programs

Table 3: Votes concerning the Swiss Armed Forces since 1989

Table 4: Swiss Defense Expenditure (CHF Billion & US$ Billion), 2015–2024

Table 5: Swiss GDP Growth vs. Defense Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP, 2015–2024

Table 6: Swiss Defense Budget Split Between Capital and Revenue Expenditure (%), 2015–2024

Table 7: Swiss Defense Capital Expenditure (CHF Billion & US$ Billion), 2015–2024

Table 8: Swiss Per Capita Defense Expenditure (US$), 2015–2024

Table 9: Swiss Homeland Security Expenditure (CHF Billion & US$ Billion), 2015–2024

Table 10: Benchmarking with Key Markets – 2015–2019 vs. 2020–2024

Table 11: Top 10 Swiss Defense Market Sectors by Value (US$ Million) – 2019-2024

Table 12: Offset Regulations in Switzerland

Table 13: Competitive Landscape of the Swiss Defense Industry

Table 14: Switzerland – Top Defense Suppliers by Value (US$ Million),2019–2024

Table 15: Pilatus Group – Product Focus

Table 16: Pilatus Group: Alliances

Table 17: Pilatus Group: Recent Contract Awards

Table 18: RUAG Defense– Product and Service Focus

Table 19: RUAG Defense: Alliances

Table 20: RUAG Defense: Recent Contract Awards

Table 21: Thales – Product and Service Focus

Table 22: General Dynamics European Land Systems – Product Focus

Table 23: General Dynamics European Land Systems: Alliances

Table 24: General Dynamics European Land Systems: Recent Contract Wins

Table 25: Rheinmetall Air Defense AG – Product and Service Focus

Table 26: Rheinmetall AirDefense: Alliances

Table 27: Rheinmetall Air Defense: Recent Contract Wins

Table 28: Atos AG – Service Focus

Table 29: Meteolabor AG – Product Focus

Figures

List of Figures

Figure 1: Swiss Defense Budget: 2020 and 2024

Figure 2 : Swiss Defense Imports/Exports: 2014 and 2018

Figure 3: Switzerland’s Top Prospective Procurements/Developments

Figure 4: Swiss National Security Threats

Figure 5: Swiss Defense Expenditure (CHF Billion), 2015–2024

Figure 6: Swiss Defense Expenditure (US$ Billion), 2015–2024

Figure 7: Swiss GDP Growth vs. Defense Expenditure as Percentage of GDP Growth, 2015–2024

Figure 8: Swiss Defense Budget Split Between Capital and Revenue Expenditure (%), 2015–2024

Figure 9: Swiss Capital Budget Allocation (CHF Billion), 2015–2024

Figure 10: Swiss Capital Budget Allocation (US$ Billion), 2015–2024

Figure 11: Swiss Per Capita Defense Expenditure (US$), 2015–2024

Figure 12: Swiss Homeland Security Expenditure (CHF Billion), 2015–2024

Figure 13: Swiss Homeland Security Budget (US$ Billion), 2015–2024

Figure 14: Benchmarking with Key Markets – 2015–2019 vs. 2020–2024

Figure 15: Defense Expenditure of the World’s Largest Military Spenders (US$ Billion), 2019 and 2024

Figure 16: Defense Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP of Largest Military Spenders (%), 2019

Figure 17: Land-based C4ISR Market Size (US$ Million), 2019–2024

Figure 18: Software Market Size (US$ Million), 2019–2024

Figure 19: Networking Market Size (US$ Million), 2019–2024

Figure 20: Switzerland – Defense Procurements in Terms of Supplier Relationships, 2019

Figure 21: Swiss Defense Import Trend (US$ million), 2014–2018 (TIV values)

Figure 22: Swiss Defense Imports by Country (%), 2014–2018

Figure 23: Swiss Defense Imports by Category (%), 2014–2018

Figure 24: Swiss Defense Exports Trend (US$ Million), 2014–2018

Figure 25: Swiss Defense Exports by Country (%), 2014–2018

Figure 26: Swiss Defense Exports by Category (%), 2014–2018

Figure 27: Industry Dynamics – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Figure 28: The Swiss Budgeting Process

Figure 29: Key Challenges in Swiss Defense Market

Figure 30: Swiss Market Share Analysis, 2018

Figure 31: Swiss GDP Per Capita at Constant Prices (US$), 2015–2025

Figure 32: Swiss GDP, Current Prices (US$ Billion), 2015–2025

Figure 33: Swiss Exports of Goods and Services (current LCU Billion), 2005–2014

Figure 34: Swiss Imports of Goods and Services (current LCU Billion), 2005–2014

Figure 35: Local Currency per USD, 2015–2024

Figure 36: Swiss Market Capitalization of Listed Companies (US$ Billion), 2005–2012

Figure 37: Swiss Market Capitalization of Listed Companies (% of GDP), 2005–2012

Figure 38: Swiss Government Cash Surplus/Deficit as a % of GDP (LCU), 2005–2011

Figure 39: Swiss Goods imports as a % of GDP, 2005–2014

Figure 40: Swiss Goods Exports as a % of GDP, 2005–2014

Figure 41: Swiss Services Imports as a % of GDP, 2005–2014

Figure 42: Swiss Service Exports as a % of GDP, 2005–2014

Figure 43: Swiss Foreign Direct Investment, net (BoP, current US$ Billion), 2005–2014

Figure 44: Swiss Net Foreign Direct Investment as a % of GDP, 2005–2014

Figure 45: Swiss Mining, Manufacturing, Utilities Output (LCU Billion), 2005–2014

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