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Table of contents:

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Overview

Outlook

UAVs-Skyrocketing Growth on Cards

Current and Future Analysis

Table 1: Leading Players in the World Market for Airborne Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems for 2004 & 2005: Percentage Share Breakdown by Company for Northrop Grumman Corp, Raytheon Company, Lockheed Martin,L-3 Communications Corp., Thales Group, Boeing, BAE Systems, EADS,AAI Corporation, and General Atomics (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Market Trends

Market Dynamics

3. Product Overview

Airborne Surveillance and Reconnaissance (SR) systems

Stand-off Systems

Penetrating Systems

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

SAR

Focus on Select SAR Programs

AGS

SOSTAR-X

TIPS and NATAR

J-STARS

ASTOR

4. Product Introductions/Innovations

EOIR Develops Counter Terrorism Airborne Surveillance Technology

Malaysia Introduces Eagle Airborne Reconnaissance Vehicle

New Sensor and Reconnaissance Package from Hughes

5. Technological Developments/Breakthroughs

BAE Systems Achieves Important Milestone in Surveillance Radar Development

Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems to Develop MASS

Raytheon Announces Commercial SR System Developments

Northrop Grumman Corp and Air Force Laboratory to Develop Sensor Craft

6. Recent Industry Activity

SenSyTech Merges with Argon

Sensors Unlimited Merges with Goodrich

General Atomics Merges Aeronautical and Reconnaissance Systems Business

Argon Bags Contract from Lockheed

NATO Gives a Nod for an Airborne SR System

Poland’s MND Selects Reconnaissance Technology of BFGoodrich

BAE Systems Tests AARS

Two More Companies Join TIPS

Mercury Computer Systems to Supply Systems for Radar Development

Mercury Computer Systems Inc, Participates in RAPTOR Program

Embraer to Enter into Agreement with Indian Center for Air Intelligence

BAE Systems to Supply Theatre Airborne Reconnaissance System to USAF

Boeing Selects MASS for Global Tanker Transport Aircraft

Security Forces Get Force Protection Airborne Surveillance System

NICE Wins Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems Contract

BAE Systems Wins Five-Year Requirements Contract

Thales Airborne System to Develop SOSTAR System

BAE Systems Co-Locates Two Businesses

Thales to Supply Airborne Maritime Situation Control System

Embraer To Provide Surveillance System to Mexican Air Force

California Microwave Systems to Provide Multi-Function Surveillance Aircraft

Northrop Grumman Corp Receives Materials and Services Contract

BAE Systems to Provide Advanced Reconnaissance Systems to US Navy

BFGoodrich to Supply DB-110s to Japanese Marine Self Defense Force

Compaq’s Off-the-Shelf Servers in Military Airborne Reconnaissance System

Thales to Develop Optronic Reconnaissance Systems for French Army and Navy

Northrop Grumman Corp. and Raytheon Team up to Develop MSR

Daimler Chrysler and Northrop Grumman Corp to Collaborate

Northrop Grumman Corp. Wins Series of Contracts

Boeing Wins US Army Contract

EADS and Northrop Grumman Corp Sign MoU

Airborne Civil Reconnaissance System from Visual Intelligence Systems

Airborne Tactical Reconnaissance Systems for US Army

7. Focus on Select Players

AAI Corporation (USA)

Alcatel (France)

BAE Systems (UK)

The Boeing Company (USA)

EADS (The Netherlands)

Elisra Electronics Systems Ltd. (Israel)

Ericsson Microwave Systems AB (Sweden)

General Atomics (USA)

Harris Corporation (USA)

Kongsberg Gruppen (Norway)

L-3 Communications Corp (USA)

Lockheed Martin (USA)

Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (USA)

Northrop Grumman Corporation (USA)

NICE Systems (Israel)

Raytheon Company (USA)

ReconOptical, Inc. (USA)

Terma A/S (Denmark)

Thales Group (France)

8. Global Market Perspective

Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Airborne Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems by Geographic Region-US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Airborne Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems by Geographic Region-Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Product Launch

Technological Developments/Breakthroughs

Strategic Developments

Key US Players

AAI Corporation

The Boeing Company

General Atomics

Harris Corporation

L-3 Communications Corp.

Lockheed Martin

Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Raytheon Company

ReconOptical, Inc.

B. Market Analytics

Table 4: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Airborne Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Europe

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Competitive Scenario

Thales Leads the Race

Table 5: Leading Players in the European Market for Airborne Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems for 2004& 2005 (E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Company for Thales Group, BAE Systems, EADS, Finmeccanica, Raytheon, Ericsson, Rockwell Collins, Sagem, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

European Market to Follow Military Spending

Autonomous Verification Advantages-Growth Factor

Industry Consolidation Leaves Fewer Players

Technological Developments/Breakthroughs

Strategic Developments

Key European Players

Alcatel (France)

BAE Systems (UK)

EADS (The Netherlands)

Ericsson Microwave Systems AB (Sweden)

Finmeccanica SpA (Italy)

Kongsberg Gruppen (Norway)

Terma A/S (Denmark)

Thales Group (France)

B. Market Analytics

Table 6: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Airborne Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems by Geographic Region-France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7: European 10-Year Perspective for Airborne Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems by Geographic Region-Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Asia-Pacific

Market Analysis

Table 8: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Airborne Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Rest of the World

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Key Players

Elisra Electronics Systems Ltd. (Israel)

NICE Systems (Israel)

B. Market Analytics

Table 9: Rest of the World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Airborne Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV.COMPETITION

1. AAI Corporation (USA)

2. Aeronautics Defense Systems (Israel)

3. Aerovironment, Inc. (USA)

4. Alcatel (France)

5. Aviation Communication And Surveillance Systems (USA)

6. BAE Systems PLC (UK)

BAE Systems North America (USA)

BAE Systems Platform Solutions (USA)

Bae Systems Rokar International Ltd. (Israel)

7. BAI Aerosystems, Inc. (USA)

8. Boeing Co., The (USA)

9. Composites Technology Research Malaysia SDN BHD (Malaysia)

10. EDO Corporation (USA)

11. EFW, Inc. (USA)

12. Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel)

13. Elisra Electronics Systems Ltd. (Israel)

14. Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De Aeronutica SA (Brazil)

15. EOIR Technologies (USA)

16. Ericsson Microwave Systems AB (Sweden)

17. European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company-EADS N.V. (The Netherlands)

Table 10: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In € million)

Table 11: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2003-2004 (In € million)

Table 12: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2003-2004 (In € million)

EADS Defense And Security Systems (EADS/DS) (France)

18. Excelnet Sdn BHD (Malaysia)

19. Finmeccanica SpA (Italy)

20. General Atomics (USA)

21. General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems (USA)

22. Goodrich Corporation (USA)

Table 13: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Q1) (In US$ million)

Table 14: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (Q1) (In US$ million)

Table 15: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million)

Table 16: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarters: 2003-2004 (In US$ million)

23. Harris Corporation (USA)

Table 17: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 18: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 19: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 20: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

24. Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd. (Israel)

25. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (Norway)

26. L-3 Communications Corporation (USA)

Table 21: Half-Year Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million)

Table 22: Half-Year Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million)

Table 23: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million)

27. Lockheed Martin Corporation (USA)

Table 24: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In US$ billion)

Table 25: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In US$ billion)

Table 26: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion)

Table 27: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion)

The Titan Corporation (USA)

Table 28: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million)

Table 29: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million)

28. Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (USA)

Table 30: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (Q1) (In US$ million)

Table 31: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 32: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 33: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2003-2004 (In US$ million)

29. NICE Systems Ltd. (Israel)

30. Northrop Grumman Corporation (USA)

Table 34: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Q1) (In US$ billion)

Table 35: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (Q1) (In US$ billion)

Table 36: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion)

Table 37: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion)

Table 38: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion)

Northrop Grumman Corporation (USA)

31. Rafael Israel Armament Development Authority Ltd. (Israel)

32. Raytheon Co. (USA)

Table 39: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million)

Table 40: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million)

Table 41: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million)

Table 42: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2003-2004 (In US$ million)

33. Recon/Optical, Inc. (USA)

34. Rheinmetall AG (Germany)

Table 43: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1) (In € million)

Table 44: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (H1) (In € million)

Table 45: Annual Sales Comparison: 2003-2004 (In € million)

Table 46: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2003-2004 (In € million)

Table 47: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2003-2004 (In € million)

Oerlikon Contraves AG (Switzerland)

Oerlikon Contraves AG (Switzerland)

35. Rockwell Collins, Inc. (USA)

Table 48: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million)

Table 49: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million)

Table 50: Half-Yearly Sales Analysis by Product Category: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million)

Table 51: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2003-2004 (In US$ million)

Table 52: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2003-2004 (In US$ million)

Table 53: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million)

36. Safran Group (France)

37. SRA International, Inc. (USA)

38. SRS Technologies (USA)

39. Swedish Space Corporation (Sweden)

40. Terma A/S (Denmark)

Table 54: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In DKK million)

41. Thales Group (France)

Table 55: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In € million)

Table 56: Annual Sales Analysis by Region: 2003-2004 (In € million)

Thales Air Defence SA (France)

Thales Avionics SA (France)

Thales Communications Belgium SA (Belgium)

Thales Nederland BV (The Netherlands)

Thales UK (UK)

42. UAV Flight Systems, Inc. (USA)

43. Visual Intelligence Systems (USA)