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Lost F-22 Opportunity, Says Strategy Analytics

Dépèche transmise le 16 juillet 2009 par Business Wire

Lost F-22 Opportunity, Says Strategy Analytics

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Strategy Analytics Advanced Defense Systems (ADS) service report, “Electronic Component Demand Scenarios for the Lockheed Martin F-22,” concludes that there is a strong case for continued production of the F-22 beyond 2011 and extended through to 2020. Strategy Analytics believes that failure to do so will translate to lost revenues for the defense industry to the tune of $20 billion, including $1.9 billion of electronic component revenues.

This study provides in-depth analysis of the development and technologies used in the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. By detailing historical developments, key systems and operational service and based on extensive experience covering enabling technologies, Strategy Analytics provides estimates on the market for advanced electronics used in F-22 systems.

According to Stephen Entwistle, Vice President of the Strategic Technologies Practice at Strategy Analytics, ““The F-22 is a generation ahead of any comparable fighter, based on its

• Advanced radar;
• Communications;
• EW; and
• Weapon systems.”

He continues, “We estimate that the annual market for electronics in these systems translates into hundreds of millions of dollar per year.”

“Strategy Analytics acknowledges the increased importance of focusing on platforms targeting ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) duties, but stopping the F-22 production line in 2011 is a short-term solution to budgetary requirements,” notes Asif Anwar, principal analyst on the ADS service. “Our analysis shows the potential loss in defense industry revenues will run into billions of dollars--this is also without considering the strategic advantages offered by the platform.”

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