Comparative SWOT & Program Strategy Assessment of the World's Top 6 Western Combat Aircraft (4/4.5 Gen) Programs - Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Dassault, Eurofighter and SAAB - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Comparative SWOT & Program Strategy Focus - Global Top 6 Western Combat Aircraft (4/4.5 Gen) Programs - Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet, F-15E Strike Eagle, Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon, Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon, SAAB JAS-39 Gripen" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Combat jets have formed the core of the force structure of Air Forces globally since their advent in the piston engine powered form on to the battlefields during the World War I with technological evolution having heralded the age of jet powered combat aircrafts by the end of World War II with the usage of turbojet powered combat aircrafts by both sides towards the later part of the war.

The radical shift in the prevailing, traditional rule based world order with the rapid build-up of military capabilities by China and resurgence of Russia on the world horizon having already propped up defense spending across most regions & parts of the world. Additionally, ongoing conflicts & unrest across some parts of the world, especially, the Middle East has also led to a spurt in defense spending over the recent years driving demand for western origin military hardware by most nations.

The global defense spending reached the $1.9 trillion level for 2019, growing by over 3% year on year to reach its highest level since the Cold war era, accounting for around 2.2% of the world GDP for 2019. Fighter jets have remained a core focus area for nations around the world with their significant role & capabilities in aerial combat, interdiction, penetration of enemy air defenses, ground attack and air dominance/superiority roles.

The 21st century has marked the mainstream shift towards the 5th generation aircrafts with the U.S. maintaining the lead as always, with its F-22 Raptor program in late 1990s and with the F-35 Lightning II in the 21st century, while similar 5th generation programs are being developed and produced by Russia, China & South Korea. The quest towards the development of 6th generation aircrafts, poised to enter service in the 2030s, has also begun, led by the European FCAS & the British Tempest programs.

This report, however, focuses on the key fighter jet program from the perspective of competition for pursuit of international exports opportunities, which has mostly been led by 4 or 4.5 generation aircrafts so far with the same mostly aimed at capabilities expansion or fleet replacement. The study, thus, takes a close look at the Top 6 4/4.5 generation fighter jet programs currently in production from the international markets perspective with focus on comparative assessment of respective programs along with a comparative SWOT analysis on these programs which have on multiple occasions have come to face off each other in multiple international competitions over the recent years.

The report provides a comprehensive, comparative analysis of the Strengths & Weaknesses of these combat jet programs relative to each other while scanning out environmental opportunities & threats for these in a rapidly evolving post COVID-19 world scenario (which is likely to see pressures on defense spending across most parts of the world over near term) which further enhances the relevance & usefulness of this report.

Key Topics Covered

Section 1

Global Top Six 4/4.5 Gen Combat Jets - Program Origins, Profile & Snapshot

1. Boeing F/A18 E/F Super Hornet

2. Boeing F15 Eagle

3. Lockheed Martin F16 Fighting Falcon

4. Dassault Rafale

5. Eurofighter Typhoon

6. SAAB JAS39 Gripen

Key Points Coverage

• Program Origins
• Primary Role
• OEM Details
• Variants Developed
• Program Timelines
• Units Produced
• Current Status
• Key Users etc.

Section 2

Global Top Six 4/4.5 Gen Combat Jets - Specifications, Armaments, Performance & Comparative View

1. Boeing F/A18 E/F Super Hornet

2. Boeing F15E Strike Eagle

3. Lockheed Martin F16 Fighting Falcon

4. Dassault Rafale

5. Eurofighter Typhoon

6. SAAB JAS39 Gripen

Section 3

SWOT Analysis - For all of the 6 Leading Combat Aircrafts

1. Boeing F/A18 E/F Super Hornet

2. Boeing F15 Eagle

3. Lockheed Martin F16 Falcon

4. Dassault Rafale

5. Eurofighter Typhoon

6. SAAB JAS39 Gripen

Section 4

Programs Evolution, Progression & Current Strategy Focus by Manufacturers - Key Areas being focused upon by the Manufacturers

1. Boeing F/A18 E/F Super Hornet

2. Boeing F15 Eagle

3. Lockheed Martin F16 Falcon

4. Dassault Rafale

5. Eurofighter Typhoon

6. SAAB JAS39 Gripen

Section 5

Comparative Analysis of Strengths

1. Boeing F/A18 E/F Super Hornet

2. Boeing F15 Eagle

3. Lockheed Martin F16 Falcon

4. Dassault Rafale

5. Eurofighter Typhoon

6. SAAB JAS39 Gripen

Section 6

Comparative Analysis of Weaknesses

1. Boeing F/A18 E/F Super Hornet

2. Boeing F15 Eagle

3. Lockheed Martin F16 Falcon

4. Dassault Rafale

5. Eurofighter Typhoon

6. SAAB JAS39 Gripen

Section 7

Key Strategic Initiatives and Program Specific Developments - Key Contracts, Competitions and Technological Upgrades etc.

Section 8

Global Combat Aircraft Market Force Field Analysis of Driving & Restraining Forces and their Overall Dynamics

Driving Forces

• Restraining Forces

Section 9

Key Trends, Issues & Challenges and Growth Opportunities

Section 10

Market Outlook & Scenario for Combat Aircrafts over Medium Term

• Analysis of Emerging Market Scenario for Combat Aircrafts
• Global Demand Outlook for Combat Aircrafts - Projections
• Global Defense Budgetary Trend
• Defense Spending Levels across Key Markets Top 5 Nations
• Key Upcoming Combat Aircraft Programs & Competitions
• Emerging & Game changing Technologies and Sixth Generation Aircrafts Round Up
• Market Outlook

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/rw3jcq.