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
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.
For Whom:
The report is a niche, key and vital information resource on Combat Jets with its unique disposition & focus. The report would be quintessential for those having strategic interest & stakes in the in the Global Combat Aircraft Market. The report will be extremely useful for Key Decision-Makers, Potential Buying Nations, Program Managers, Global Procurement Managers, Defense Contracting Executives & Departments, Leaders & Management of Industry Players & Other Companies, Industry OEMs, Suppliers, Vendors, Associated Equipment Manufacturers and other Key Players in the Industry Value Chain. The report will also be useful for existing & potential Investors, Industry & Company Analysts, M&A Advisory Firms, Strategy & Management Consulting Firms, PE Firms, Venture Capitalists, Researchers and all those associated with the industry/sector.
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.
For Whom:
The report is a niche, key and vital information resource on Combat Jets with its unique disposition & focus. The report would be quintessential for those having strategic interest & stakes in the in the Global Combat Aircraft Market. The report will be extremely useful for Key Decision-Makers, Potential Buying Nations, Program Managers, Global Procurement Managers, Defense Contracting Executives & Departments, Leaders & Management of Industry Players & Other Companies, Industry OEMs, Suppliers, Vendors, Associated Equipment Manufacturers and other Key Players in the Industry Value Chain. The report will also be useful for existing & potential Investors, Industry & Company Analysts, M&A Advisory Firms, Strategy & Management Consulting Firms, PE Firms, Venture Capitalists, Researchers and all those associated with the industry/sector.
SECTION - 1
Global Top Six 4/4.5 Gen Combat Jets – Program Origins, Profile & Snapshot
1. Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
2. Boeing F-15 Eagle
3. Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon
4. Dassault Rafale
5. Eurofighter Typhoon
6. SAAB JAS-39 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/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
2. Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle
3. Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon
4. Dassault Rafale
5. Eurofighter Typhoon
6. SAAB JAS-39 Gripen
SECTION – 3
SWOT Analysis – For all of the 6 Leading Combat Aircrafts
1. Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
2. Boeing F-15 Eagle
3. Lockheed Martin F-16 Falcon
4. Dassault Rafale
5. Eurofighter Typhoon
6. SAAB JAS-39 Gripen
SECTION - 4
Programs Evolution, Progression & Current Strategy Focus by Manufacturers – Key Areas being focused upon by the Manufacturers
1. Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
2. Boeing F-15 Eagle
3. Lockheed Martin F-16 Falcon
4. Dassault Rafale
5. Eurofighter Typhoon
6. SAAB JAS-39 Gripen
SECTION - 5
Comparative Analysis of Strengths
1. Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
2. Boeing F-15 Eagle
3. Lockheed Martin F-16 Falcon
4. Dassault Rafale
5. Eurofighter Typhoon
6. SAAB JAS-39 Gripen
SECTION – 6
Comparative Analysis of Weaknesses
1. Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
2. Boeing F-15 Eagle
3. Lockheed Martin F-16 Falcon
4. Dassault Rafale
5. Eurofighter Typhoon
6. SAAB JAS-39 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 - 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
Global Top Six 4/4.5 Gen Combat Jets – Program Origins, Profile & Snapshot
1. Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
2. Boeing F-15 Eagle
3. Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon
4. Dassault Rafale
5. Eurofighter Typhoon
6. SAAB JAS-39 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/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
2. Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle
3. Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon
4. Dassault Rafale
5. Eurofighter Typhoon
6. SAAB JAS-39 Gripen
SECTION – 3
SWOT Analysis – For all of the 6 Leading Combat Aircrafts
1. Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
2. Boeing F-15 Eagle
3. Lockheed Martin F-16 Falcon
4. Dassault Rafale
5. Eurofighter Typhoon
6. SAAB JAS-39 Gripen
SECTION - 4
Programs Evolution, Progression & Current Strategy Focus by Manufacturers – Key Areas being focused upon by the Manufacturers
1. Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
2. Boeing F-15 Eagle
3. Lockheed Martin F-16 Falcon
4. Dassault Rafale
5. Eurofighter Typhoon
6. SAAB JAS-39 Gripen
SECTION - 5
Comparative Analysis of Strengths
1. Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
2. Boeing F-15 Eagle
3. Lockheed Martin F-16 Falcon
4. Dassault Rafale
5. Eurofighter Typhoon
6. SAAB JAS-39 Gripen
SECTION – 6
Comparative Analysis of Weaknesses
1. Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
2. Boeing F-15 Eagle
3. Lockheed Martin F-16 Falcon
4. Dassault Rafale
5. Eurofighter Typhoon
6. SAAB JAS-39 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 - 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
