IFF System Market

Identification, friend or foe (IFF) is a cryptographic identification system designed for command and control. In the era of supersonic aircraft and swift antiaircraft missiles, it is quite difficult to have time enough to identify friendly forces by visual means. IFF System is also called Radar Identification and Recognition System that enables military and civilian air traffic control interrogation systems to identify whether the aircraft, vehicles or forces as friend or foe. IFF can determine the intent of an aircraft with the speed of the fastest computer. A related system is used for air traffic control at civilian airports called as the Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR). IFF System generally consists of two devices, interrogator and transponder. IFF Interrogator is the device that interrogates and the transponder sends the response in mutual manner in subjective case.

The report provides in-depth analysis of the global IFF System market. It provides information about the current trends in the market with respect to the platform, component, and, the geographic market scenario.

It throws light on the current market trends, the drivers and restraints of this market and the challenges faced in the market along with the burning issues that will impact the growth of this market.

It analyzes the IFF System end-users across three platforms namely, land, airborne, and naval. Along with it the report provides an in-detailed market size analysis of the IFF Systems Market based on various applications in the aerospace and defense industry that includes aircraft, ground vehicles, military command & control stations, and naval vessels. A detailed market size analysis based on the IFF interrogator, transponder, and other major components are also included in the report.

The report provides information about the trends of the segments including IFF System platform and component across geographies and also provides information about the top players in the global market. The report also provides a deep insight into the supply chain and value chain analysis of IFF System.

The report also provides information about the important competitive situations and trends in the global scenario for the IFF Systems. There is a brief outline of the important contracts, collaborations, partnerships, agreements, mergers & acquisitions, and new product launches that occurred in the global IFF System market in the last three years along with upcoming events.

The report provides information about the geographic life cycle analysis of IFF systems and the opportunities that exists across various geographic regions. The regions considered for the report are North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Rest of the World.

The IFF System market is expected to witness high growth during the forecast period. The IFF System market is expected to grow owing to the increasing adoption of this system in various military platforms. The increasing military aircraft deliveries across the globe is expected to fuel the growth of the IFF System market.

The IFF System market has been segmented on the basis of platform, component, and region. Based on platform, the IFF System market has been segmented into ground, airborne, and naval platforms. The airborne segment is projected to lead the market during the forecast period owing to the increasing demand from military aircraft for identification system to identify friendly targets.

Based on component, the IFF System market has been segmented into hardware and software. The hardware market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The expected high growth rate can be attributed to aircraft modernization programs and increasing adoption of IFF System to be installed on military platforms such as aircraft and ships.

The IFF System market has been studied for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Rest of the World (RoW). The North American region is estimated to be the largest market for IFF System in 2017. North America has the highest military expenditure in the world. North America is home to leading IFF system manufacturers such as Raytheon Company, Northrop Grumman, Micro Systems, Inc., among others. The IFF System market in the European and Asia Pacific regions is also expected to witness a high growth due to the rising demand for military rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft.

Stringent regulations in defense industry can act as a restraint for the IFF System market. Major companies profiled in the report include BAE Systems plc (UK), Raytheon Company (US), Northrop Grumman (US), Hensoldt (Germany) and Thales Group (France), among others. Supply contract were the key strategies adopted by leading players in the IFF System market from 2012 to 2017. These strategies have enabled companies to strengthen their position in the market.