" Top level overview of the French defense industry
" A breakdown of the French defense industry by spend pattern valued from 2004 through 2009 and forecasted from 2010 through 2015
" A breakdown of the markets by segment valued from 2004 through 2009 and forecasted from 2010 through 2015
Summary
This report offers insights into the market opportunities and entry strategies adopted by foreign OEMs
(original equipment manufacturers) to gain a market share in the French defense industry. In
particular, it offers in-depth analysis of the following:
" Market opportunity and attractiveness: detailed analysis of the current industry size and
growth expectations during 2010""2015, including highlights of the key growth stimulators. It also
benchmarks the industry against key global markets and provides detailed understanding of
emerging opportunities in specific areas.
" Procurement dynamics: trend analysis of imports and exports, together with its implications and impact on the French defense industry.
" Industry structure: five forces analysis to identify various power centers in the industry and how these are likely to develop in the future.
Scope
Analysis of Defense industry market size from 2004 through 2009 and forecasts till 2015
Analysis of defense budget allocation
Benchmarking with key global markets
Market opportunities
Reasons To Buy
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" Get insight on the construction equipment categories of the UK construction equipment market
Key Highlights
During the review period, French defense expenditure increased at a CAGR of 3.26%, and in 2009, valued US$60.7 billion. The military modernization plans outlined in the French white paper, coupled with perceived terrorist threats and active participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions, of which France is the second largest contributor among Security Council permanent members, has stimulated expenditure during the review period. Such factors and are expected to continue to fuel expenditure throughout the forecast period. As a result, and despite budget cuts during 2010""13 to reduce government fiscal deficit, the country"s defense budget is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.50% during the forecast period. The French defense budget, which stood at 2.3% of GDP in 2009, is expected to decline to 2.0% of GDP by 2015 due to budget reductions.
Keywords
Defense, France, Dassault Aviation, Thales, Constructions Mcaniques de Normandie (CNM), EuroTorp, Cassidian, Safran Group, Snecma, Nexter Systems, MBDA, Eurocopter, DCNS, Renault Truck Defense
Table of Contents :
1 Introduction
1.1 About this Report
1.2 Definitions
1.3 Methodology
1.3.1 Secondary research
1.3.2 Primary research
1.3.3 Conventions
1.4 ICD Research Intelligence Terrorism Index
1.5 About ICD Research Defense Intelligence Center
1.6 About Strategic Defence Intelligence (www.strategicdefenceintelligence.com)
2 Executive Summary
Imports expected to reduce due to defense budget reductions while exports expected to increase 15
3 Market Attractiveness and Emerging Opportunities
3.1 Defense Market Size and Forecast
3.1.1 French annual defense expenditure to reach US$60.6 billion by 2015
3.1.2 Modernization of armed forces, terrorist threats and contributions to peacekeeping operations stimulate defense expenditure
3.2 Analysis of Defense Budget Allocation
3.2.1 Capital expenditure allocation expected to increase during the forecast period
4 Defense Procurement Market Dynamics
4.1 Import Market Dynamics
4.1.1 The company acquires the majority of defense equipment from domestic companies
4.1.2 Increased demand for improved early warning system boosts advanced sensors and engines imports
4.1.3 Imports increasing from European nations such as Italy and Germany
5.1 Five Forces Analysis
5.1.1 Bargaining power of supplier: low
5.1.2 Bargaining power of buyer: medium to high
6 Market Entry Strategy
6.1 Market Regulation
6.1.1 France has no offset obligations for defense imports
6.1.2 Foreign direct investment in the defense sector is subject to prior official approval
6.2 Market Entry Route
7 Competitive Landscape and Strategic Insights
7.1 Competitive Landscape Overview
7.2 Key Domestic Companies
7.2.1 Dassault Aviation: overview
7.2.2 Dassault Aviation: defense products
7.2.3 Dassault Aviation: recent announcements and strategic initiatives
7.2.4 Dassault Aviation: alliances
8 Business Environment and Country Risk
8.1 Business Confidence
8.1.1 Business Climate Indicator
8.1.2 Market Capitalization Trend - The Paris Stock Exchange France
8.1.3 FDI Inflows by Sector
8.1.4 Deployment of Credit
List of Tables
Table 1: Top Twenty Global Arms Exporters*, 2005""09
Table 1: ICD Research Terrorism Index
Table 3: French Participation in International Defense Equipment Development Collaborations
