Military Antenna Markets To Top $450 Million By 2001 As Antennas Shrink, Go Multi-Functional.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 1995--U.S. sales of military antennas will grow from $377 million in 1994 to $465 million by the year 2001 at a 3 percent compound annual rate, projects a new study just released by Frost & Sullivan. VHF (Very High Frequency) The range of electromagnetic frequencies from 30 MHz to 300 MHz. and UHF (Ultra High Frequency) The range of electromagnetic frequencies from 300 MHz to 3 GHz. In the U.S., analog television has used UHF channels 52 to 69 in the 700 MHz band. antennas will increase their revenue share of the total market from 39 percent in 1994 to 43 percent in 2001 while that of SHF SHF abbr. superhigh frequency Noun 1. SHF - 3 to 30 gigahertz superhigh frequency radio frequency - an electromagnetic wave frequency between audio and infrared (super-high-frequency) antennas dips from 47 to 44 percent in the same period, forecasts the report, U.S. MILITARY ANTENNA MARKETS: MARKET FORECASTS, COMPETITIVE ANALYSES ACROSS ALL FREQUENCIES. Other major segments include the high-frequency (HF) market, with 9 percent of 1994 revenues, low-frequency ELF/VLF/LF markets at 4 percent, and the extremely high-frequency (EHF EHF abbr. extremely high frequency Noun 1. EHF - 30 to 300 gigahertz extremely high frequency radio frequency - an electromagnetic wave frequency between audio and infrared ) market at 2 percent. Despite declining defense budgets, increased military emphasis on reliable communications will support continuing antenna market growth. Defense budget cost-cutting will, however, force manufacturers to produce fewer products that perform multiple functions. Smaller, multi-functional, multi-frequency antennas with cost benefits will be favored. DOD (1) (Dial On Demand) A feature that allows a device to automatically dial a telephone number. For example, an ISDN router with dial on demand will automatically dial up the ISP when it senses IP traffic destined for the Internet. will require smarter and more portable antennas whose performance doesn't suffer with that greater intelligence and mobility. Military requirements for smaller systems with greater functionality at lower cost have brought emergence of monolithic microwave integrated circuit MMICs, or Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits, are a type of integrated circuit (IC) devices that operate at microwave frequencies (1 GHz to 300 GHz). They typically perform functions such as microwave mixing, power amplification, low noise amplification, and high (MMIC (Monolithic Microwave IC) An integrated circuit used in high-frequency applications such as mobile phones. Also known as "monolithic microwave/millimeter-wave IC," MMICs combine transistors and passive devices (resistors, capacitors, etc. ) and millimeter wave monolithic Single object. Self contained. One unit. circuit (MIMIC) technologies. Defense reductions have forced companies to diversify into other markets or risk losing revenues. The competitive scene will be characterized by more mergers and acquisitions as well as a shift toward commercial procurement The fancy word for "purchasing." The procurement department within an organization manages all the major purchases. . Recent legislation attempting to streamline procurement may intensify the competitive atmosphere in the military market, driving prices down as more specialized firms gain cost advantages. The military dual-use push, however, should help companies overly dependent on DOD business expand into larger commercial markets. Technological developments are reducing and, in some cases, eliminating performance losses historically associated with low-drag, conformal con·for·mal adj. 1. Mathematics Designating or specifying a mapping of a surface or region upon another surface so that all angles between intersecting curves remain unchanged. 2. antennas used in aircraft and missiles. Newer phased array antennas allow for electronic shifting of electromagnetic beams and so eliminate moving parts Moving parts are the components of a device that undergo continuous or frequent motion, most commonly rotation. "Parts" only include the mechanical components which does not include fuel, or any other gas or liquid. that are often behind equipment failure, as well as showing more resistance to jamming. Frost & Sullivan is an international high-technology research firm. All Frost & Sullivan reports are based on extensive interviews with marketing and technical experts from selected companies in each market segment. Primary research is validated by thorough analysis of available secondary research. Frost & Sullivan is the leading publisher worldwide of high-technology research reports. Report: 413-16 Publication Date: June 1995 Price: $1995 -0-
Total Military Antenna Market:
Revenue Forecasts (U.S.),
1991-2001
Revenue
Revenues Growth Rate
Year ($ Million) (%)
1991 364.2 ---
1992 376.2 3.3
1993 386.5 2.8
1994 376.8 (2.5)
1995 382.3 1.5
1996 393.2 2.9
1997 404.6 2.9
1998 417.3 3.1
1999 431.2 3.3
2000 447.1 3.7
2001 465.2 4.1
Compound Annual Growth Rate (1994-2001): 3.1%
Note: All figures are rounded.
Source: Frost & Sullivan
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