Between 2013 and 2017, the UAE's annual defense expenditure stood at an average of US$23.4 Billion per year and this is expected to increase to an average of US$35 Billion

LONDON, Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Future of the UAE Defense Industry - Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2022

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Summary
UAE is a Middle Eastern country located on the South East end of the Arabian Peninsula of the Persian Gulf with vast oil & gas reserves. Over the last few decades, the country has experienced robust growth due to booming oil & gas exports. However, over the last few years the country has chosen to diversify its economy and is fast emerging as a vital trading and financial hub in the Middle East.

Between 2013 and 2017, the UAE's annual defense expenditure stood at an average of US$23.4 Billion per year and this is expected to increase to an average of US$35 Billion over the forecast period. On a cumulative basis, the country is expected to invest around US$174 Billion for defence purposes, of which around US$66 Billion is earmarked for capital expenditure to fund defense procurement.

The US is the largest supplier of arms to the UAE, accounting for over 62% of the country's arms imports during 2012-2016. In return for highly sophisticated defense systems, the UAE allows the US to use its ports as a base for its military operations in the Gulf. However, in an effort to reduce its dependence on a single supplier and diversify its defense systems, the UAE has also increased its purchases from France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Sweden and Russia among others. Russia also shares a burgeoning strategic relationship with the UAE and has emerged as a major supplier, accounting for around 2.5% of the UAE's arms imports between 2012 and 2016.

The report "Future of the UAE Defense Industry - Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2022" offers detailed analysis of the UAE 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, this report provides the following -
- The UAE defense industry market size and drivers: Detailed analysis of the UAE defense industry during 2018-2022, 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 UAE 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 over the next 10 years.
- Competitive landscape and strategic insights: Analysis of the competitive landscape of the UAE defense industry. It provides an overview of key players, together with insights such as key alliances, strategic initiatives, and a brief financial analysis.

Companies mentioned in this report: Abu Dhabi Ship Building, Gulf Logistics and Naval Support, Abu Dhabi Systems Integration (ADSI), Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, Raytheon, Rollys-Royce, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Thales, The Boeing Company

Scope
- Between 2013 and 2017, the UAE's defense expenditure grew significantly, making it one of the most sought-after markets for foreign defense OEMs. The multitude of deals signed with foreign OEMs at its biennial international defense exhibitions, proves the attractiveness of the UAE's defense market. The UAE's defense budget recorded a CAGR of 1.94% over the historic period, with expenditure driven by defense modernization programs, the protection of infrastructure, territorial disputes, and participation in peacekeeping initiatives.
- The UAE faces serious constraints with respect to a limited pool of trained manpower and still has a relatively nascent domestic defense industrial infrastructure. This forces the country to import technologically superior, high-tech defense equipment from suppliers abroad. Over the forecast period, attractive opportunities are expected to emerge in aerial platforms, missiles, naval platforms, and surveillance areas. The country is also expected to invest in reconnaissance, space, cyber security, border control, and digital warfare initiatives.
- The average capital expenditure allocation of the total UAE defense budget during the forecast period is anticipated to reach 37.8% from 35.2% in the historic period. The substantial increase in the capital expenditure percentage is a result of UAE's focus on modernizing its armed forces. During the forecasted period, the country is expected to invest in the procurement of multi-role aircraft, attack helicopters, armored vehicles, and cyber security capabilities.

Reasons to buy
- This report will give the user confidence to make the correct business decisions based on a detailed analysis of the UAE 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 UAE defense industry covering sections including demand drivers, Porter's Five Forces Analysis, Key Trends and Growth Stimulators, and latest industry contracts

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