Defence Industry
Please also see the guide on the Aerospace
Industry
Most of the printed sources quoted below can be accessed at the British Library [see shelfmarks in brackets] - please refer to the Integrated Catalogue for full details. Alternatively, some items may also be held in your local public library.
Page updated 2 December 2005
Directories | Market Research & Statistics | Trade Magazines & Newsletters | Internet Sources | Companies Operating in the Sector
Directories:
British Defence Equipment Catalogue (published in collaboration with
the Ministry of Defence by BDEC Ltd, annual) [ZC.9.b.7352]
Has entries illustrated by colour photographs for UK products and advisory/operational
services. There are 63 sections covering defence by sea, land and air. There are
indices for products/services, companies, trade names and abbreviations. The directory
is also available online
(refer also to Internet Sources). It complements the
‘British Defence Industry Directory’ - see entry below.
[Description based on 27th edition, 2002]
British Defence Industry Directory (Defence Export Services Organisation, periodic) [(B)AA 730 BUS]
Has sections covering companies involved in the British defence industry, products,
services, NATO FSC stock classifications, trade names and abbreviations. This
complements the British Defence Equipment Catalogue (BDEC) - see entry above.
[Description based on 2002 edition]
DMA Register of Members’ Products and Services (Defence Manufacturers Association, annual) [(B) AA 730 BUS]
Covers members’ web site addresses, location details, activities and products/services.
[Description based on 2002/2003 edition]
Jane’s International Defence Directory (Jane’s Information Group, annual) [(B)AA 730 BUS]
Lists over 13,000 defence organisations throughout the World. Included are product/service
indices, details of suppliers of particular products, a list of personnel giving
their companies and an electronic address index.
[Description based on 2003 edition]
Jane’s Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence (Jane’s
Information Group, annual?) [(B)AA 730 BUS]
Has international coverage and includes articles on nuclear weapons, biological
warfare, chemical warfare and technical developments. There are also details of
various sensor systems, products for individual and collective protection, decontamination
methods, processes related to demilitarisation and kits for training/simulation.
There is,too,a list of contractors and a manufacturers’ index.
[Description based on 2002-2003 edition]
Jane’s Simulation and Training Systems (Jane’s Information Group Limited, annual?] [(P)AR 90 � E(4)]
Gives, for individual countries, news of developments in defence-orientated simulation
and training systems. Sections cover image generation, visual display, motion
cueing and simulator components together with land, sea, aviation and multirole
systems. There is also a directory of suppliers and a manufacturers’ index.
[Description based on 15th edition, 2002-2003]
Market Research & Statistics:
Business Ratio Report: The Defence Industry (The Prospect Shop, periodic) [(B)AR 170 BUS]
Incudes aerospace contractors, naval contractors, army contractors, companies
engaged in defence electronics and ‘major groups with interests in defence equipment’.
For each company provides a performance analysis and financial information. There
are also performance league tables based on a range of indices which include size,
profitability, efficiency, liquidity, gearing, employee productivity, pay/sales
and growth rates.
[Description based on 2003 edition]
Defence Equipment (Key Note, periodic) [(B)AR 170 BUS]
‘Examines the UK market for defence equipment in terms of its major customer,
the MoD(Ministry of Defence) and the leading industrial suppliers’. Three major
categories of defence equipment are identified �for sea systems, land systems
and air systems. Sections of the report include market size, industry background,
competitor analysis, buying behaviour, current issues, forecasts and profiles
of the some of the major companies. There is also a glossary and a list of further
sources.
[Description based on 2002 edition]
Electronic Warfare: World Airborne IR Self Protective Systems and Decoy
Market (Frost & Sullivan, 2001) [(B)RK 21 BUS]
After giving an overview of the global electronic warfare market the report considers
markets in the United States, the NATO-European area, the Asia-Pacific region
and the rest of the world. There is also a section on competitive analysis.
European Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence,
Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Market (Frost & Sullivan, 2002)
[(B)AR 90 BUS]
Structure of the report is based on the Market Engineering system, ‘a market measurement
system based on engineering principles, designed to lead to market success for
the companies that use it’. The report covers the time span 1999 to 2008 and analyses
the market from the point of view of reconnaissance/surveillance, command/control
and communications systems. Some of the analysis is broken down by region and
includes information and observations relating specifically to the UK.
Jane’s World Defence Industry (Jane’s Information Group Limited, twice a year) [(B)AR 04 BUS]
Provides �an assessment of the significance, corporate capabilities, organisational
structure and current commercial performance of what are perceived as the most
significant high-profile players in the international market for defence equipment
and systems’. 25 companies are covered in the section on the UK.
[Description based on edition for September, 2002]
Patrol Craft Markets (Jane’s Information Group, 2001) [(B)VR 45 BUS]
For the purposes of the study patrol craft are defined as ‘mono-hull, sea-going
vessels ranging from 9,350 tone displacement and down to 31 tons displacement�
which are used to assert national sovereignty and secure waters. The prime aim
of the report is ‘to examine the worldwide market for patrol craft and indicate
market opportunities’.There are sections on the naval and law enforcement markets,
command/control, weapons, propulsion, builders and patrol craft trends. There
is information about Western Europe but not about the UK individually.
Thermal Imaging Markets (Jane’s Information group, periodic) [(B)QQ 56 BUS]
Discusses the various military applications of thermal imaging and the technology
involved. There is also information about budgets, the naval and civil markets
and land and air forces. In addition there is a chapter giving, by country, details
of companies engaged in the production of thermal imaging systems. At the end
of the volume is an explanatory list of abbreviations.
[Description based on 2001 edition]
UK Defence Industry (Key Note, periodic) [(B)AL 90 BUS]
Includes information about defence policy (concentrating largely on the activities
of the MoD), the armed forces, defence expenditure, MoD procurement (highlighting
major equipment programmes), defence suppliers, European industrial developments(with
particular reference to NATO), the global defence market and public opinion of
the armed forces. There is also a glossary and a list of further sources.
[Description based on 2001 edition]
UK Defence Statistics (The Stationery Office, annual) [(P)AP 27 � E(1)]
Published with the permission of the MoD this volume covers finance, personnel,
formations/vessels/aircraft/vehicles, aircraft accidents/casualties, search/rescue,
land holdings/buildings and Northern Ireland’s armed forces/security. This information
is also summarised in a separate factsheet in the front pocket of the volume.
The 2002 edition of the main publication has a special Golden Jubilee feature
showing how the armed forces have changed since 1952 together with a bibliography,
glossary of abbreviations and a list of web sites.
[Description based on 2002 edition]
World Markets for High Assurance Network Data Encryptor System for Government
and Military Applications (Frost & Sullivan, 2002) [(B)PM 580 BUS]
Stresses the importance of developing a secure worldwide communications network
for classified information. With the help of figures and forecasts covering the
period 2002-2008 the report also discusses the current state of the network/data
encryptor and secure terminal equipment markets.
Trade Magazines & Newsletters:
Defence and Public Service Helicopter (Shephard Group, bi-monthly) [(P)VD 06 � E(12)]
Has international coverage and provides articles on new developments, current
events and the latest models. There is also a separate supplement entitled ‘Night
Vision: the International Guide to the Night Vision Industry’. This has listings,
with descriptions, of airborne systems, ground vehicle and industry systems and
systems used in surface vessels and submarines. There is also a suppliers’ guide,
product guide and calendar of events for the coming year.
[Description of the supplement based on the 2002-03 edition]
Defence Systems International (Sterling Publications Limited in Association with Eurosatory 2002, twice a year) [(P)AR 00 � E(19)]
Covers, often from an international stand-point, topics such as security, tackling
terrorism, land/air/sea systems, materials/manufacturing, communications, training/simulation and logistics. There is also information about products and services and about exhibitions.
DPA: Defence Procurement Analysis (Highbury House Communications PLC,
quarterly) [ZC.9.b.6977]
Has regular sections focussing on land, air and sea. Also covered are such topics
as acquistions, amphibious operations, air defence suppression, public security/
counter-terrorism, defence communications, air weapons and logistics
Jane’s Defence Industry (Jane’s Information Group, monthly) [ZC.9.b.874]
Billed as the �monthly newsletter covering the supply side of the international
defence community’ the publication includes news about the industry, company profiles,
programme updates, corporate analysis, descriptions of new technology, details
of contracts, market intelligence and information about personnel moves.
Jane’s Defence Upgrades (Jane’s Information Group, fortnightly) [(P)AR 90 � E(7)]
Contains news items on individual countries including the UK. Also has specialist
sections with such titles as ‘Upgrade Overview’, ‘Background Brief’ and ‘Technology Insertion’
Jane’s Defence Weekly: International Edition (Jane’s Information Group, weekly) [(P)BW 81 � E(5)]
Sub-titled ‘The World’s News and Analysis’ this publication includes briefings, business/company information, a forces update, a directory of Jane’s custom service offices and interviews with senior defence staff.
Jane’s IDR: International Defense [sic] Review (Jane’s Information Group Limited, monthly) [(P)AR 00 � E(4)]
Includes feature articles on individual developments together with regular
sections on defence, weapons/equipment, science/technology and future combat systems.
Jane’s Sentinel: Security Assessment: Western Europe (Jane’s Information Group Ltd, twice a year?) [ZC.9.b.7821]
Provides a regional overview which gives separate figures for the UK. There are also individual sections for the different countries. The one covering the UK includes information about ‘the most pertinent dangers infecting the country’, a profile of the country’s military leadership and detailed analyses of the armed forces, the army, the air force, the navy, the security forces, foreign forces, the procurement of defence equipment, defence production and military R&D. There is also a glossary which explains a number of abbreviations.
[Description based on issue 2 for 2002]
Military Technology (Monch Publishing Group, monthly) [(P)AR 90 � E(3)]
Has international coverage and includes features on Europe in general and the
UK in particular. Issue 6 for 2002, for example, has a feature on ‘the New Face
of Warfare; Comments from the Chiefs’ which includes a section on the UK written
by Admiral Sir Michael Boyce, Chief of Defence Staff.
Money Matters: the Defence Finance Journal (Ministry of Defence, monthly) [(P) AL 96 � E(40) BUS]
Each issue is divided into 4 sections: ‘Regulars’, ‘Matters of Interest’, ‘Features’
and ‘Matters of Course’. Sometimes a feature on ‘History’ is added. Included
are news/information ‘on a range of topics’, an annual ‘Spending Review’, reports
on training by the participants, interviews with key people and articles on various
matters of the moment both in Britain and overseas.
News: Defence Manufacturers Association (Defence Manufacturers Association, bi-monthly) [(P) AR 04 � E(7)]
Has regular sections covering ‘Overseas and Export Market News’, ‘Maritime
News’, ‘News from Members’ and forthcoming events. There are also news items about the MoD and other organisations and about companies’ activities.
Unmanned Vehicles (Shephard Press Limited, quarterly) [(P) UV 19 � E(8)]
With international coverage this publication includes articles on the latest
developments in unmanned vehicles used for military purposes. There are also features
on the research and development being carried out in universities, interviews
with key personnel and comments on the industry.
Internet Sources:
British Army
Provides news, details of current operations and policy issues. There is also
information for those serving in the army and their families. As well there is
a glossary of abbreviations and a picture library.
BDEC
This site complements the British Defence Equipment Catalogue and the British
Defence Industry Directory (see the entries for these in the Directories
section). It lists over 3,000 suppliers of products and services. It can be searched
through various access points including company, product, service, trade name
and personnel. There are also searchable indices of associations and abbreviations
and an international events calendar.
Defence Analytical Services Agency
DASA provides professional analytical and statistical services and advice to the
Ministry of Defence and defence-related statistics to parliament, other Government
Departments and the public. DASA is responsible for publishing all the statistics
on defence. In addition to background information on DASA and general defence
statistics the site contains figures for war pensions and a list of links.
Defence and Aerospace Directory
Produced by Defence Systems Daily this site can be searched by company, product,
service or country. Full company contacts are provided along with detailed product
descriptions.
Defence Manufacturers Association of Great Britain
Provides, through a searchable database, contact details ,activity descriptions
and information about products/services for over 370 member-companies. The site
also has a section for topical issues and links to other defence organisations’
sites.
European Defence
Includes news headlines and a directory of European security institutions, defence
manufacturers and military operations. Taken together the articles and the Directory
section provide ‘basic information on the major debates in post-Cold War Western
Europe’.
Jane’s Information Group
Gives information about Jane’s Information Group publications including a range
of Special Reports on defence markets. Those on ‘Patrol Craft Markets’ and ‘Thermal
Industry Markets’ are described above. Jane’s also publish a number of journals
and directories on the defence, aerospace and transportation industries. A description
is required to access most Data Services but news stories relating to the defence
industry are free.
Ministry of Defence
Has key facts about the MoD and the armed forces including the defence budget
and equipment. Also provides details of over 30 factsheets on topics such as defence
and technology, smart procurement and defence diversification. In addition there
is defence news and links to other UK sites. These include the Defence Procurement
Agency (from whom details can be obtained on how to become a supplier to the MoD)
and the SABRE campaign (‘Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers’).
Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes
NAAFI’s purpose is ‘to provide community support to members of the British Forces
and their families’. Describes the retail and leisure services organised by NAAFI
(particularly their shops) and gives links to various news items. There is also
advice on obtaining jobs with NAAFI and advertisements for specific posts.
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
Has information about the organisation and its members and about current issues.
There are, as well, graphs showing, for each NATO member, the proportional expenditure
on personnel, equipment, infrastructure and other areas.
Royal Air Force
Includes details of all the aircraft and equipment currently in use, past and
present squadrons and their history, bases in the UK and overseas, the organisation
of the RAF, news (including statistics for the Search and Rescue Service) and
careers information. There are also links to sites for squadrons, sports clubs,
university air squadrons and RAF associations.
Royal Navy
Includes illustrated descriptions of noteable ships, details of current operations
and information about the Fleet Air Arm as well as sections on submarines, navy
life, the Royal Marines, the reserves and careers in the Navy.
Royal United Services Institute
for Defence Studies
The Institute ‘seeks to be the professional forum in the UK for those concerned
with national and international defence and security’. The site includes information
about RUSI’s study department, activities in the area of the military sciences,
lists of publications and events/conferences and media relations.
UK Defence Forum
Includes a list of Defence Forum meetings (including details of the key speaker
and title of their speech) . The text of papers, regional studies, fact sheets
and themed studies published by the Forum is given. Anyone wishing to access papers
from 1999 onward is required to be a member of the Forum (a contact address for
membership details is given).
Companies Operating in the Sector:
Aerospace Contractors:
Naval Contractors:
Army Contractors:
Defence Electronics:
Major Groups With Interests in Defence Equipment and Services:
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