Command and Control Systems Market to Grow Significantly in Near Future

Demand for interoperability between various armed forces and increasing adoption of these systems in commercial applications are driving the market.

The land segment is projected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period

The land platform segment is projected to account for the highest market share of command and control systems market during the forecast period. Command and control systems for land forces include air defense, battle management, and nuclear defense. Apart from defense applications, land based command and control systems are being used for various transportation systems. Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) and European Train Control System (ETRS) are land based railway command and signaling systems. Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Vessel Traffic Management (VTM) are other transportation areas using command and control systems. Other emerging applications of land based commercial command and control systems include critical infrastructure and industrial applications for security management and monitoring.

The commercial segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The usage of command and control systems in commercial applications is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. These systems are being used for the security management of critical infrastructure, such as financial institutions, research labs, power plants, and offshore oil & gas installations. Transportation is another emerging application wherein C2 systems are being used for traffic management, such as vessel traffic management, air traffic management, and train signaling system. Industrial installations include automotive and commercial facilities.

The Asia Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The Asia Pacific region is expected to experience extensive growth during the next few years. Increase in defense spending among countries in the Asia Pacific region is expected to lead to high demand. Rise in conflicts among neighboring countries in the Asia Pacific region and the threats from growing terrorism are reasons driving this market. Due to geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea and border issues in multiple countries, the procurement of various C4ISR systems for military and homeland security applications is expected to increase across the region.

Key players profiled in the report include Lockheed Martin (US), Raytheon (US), Rockwell Collins (US), General Dynamics (US), BAE Systems (UK), Thales (France), Leonardo (Italy), Elbit Systems (Israel), SAAB (sweden), Systematic (Denmark), and Northrop Grumman (US), among others. Other commercial players include Cisco Systems (US), Motorola Solutions (US), Siemens (Germany), and Alstom (France), among others.

C4ISR Will Continue To Grow In The Near Future

Land segment is projected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period.

The land platform segment is projected to have the highest market share of the C4ISR market, by platform. C4ISR systems for land forces include air defense systems, communication systems, and electronic warfare systems for force protection. Land-based systems integrate and interact with airborne and naval systems, which provide new possibilities to enhance tactical capabilities. All major companies are strongly focusing on the communications part of C4ISR programs, particularly for land applications. Communication enables interconnection of various soldier systems to battle management systems and facilitates transmission of data and images by wireless and wired communication systems.

The electronic warfare segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

The electronic warfare segment of the C4ISR market, by application is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Electronic warfare systems are used for various electronic attack, electronic support, and electronic defense missions. Electronic warfare systems provide the capability to operate in hostile environments by securing various air defense systems. The electronic warfare segment is expected to witness significant growth in the near future owing to the various advancements in electronic warfare systems.

Asia Pacific is expected to witness the highest CAGR in the C4ISR market during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific region is expected to experience extensive growth opportunities in the next few years. The increase in defense spending among countries in the Asia Pacific region has increased opportunities for C4ISR applications. The rise in conflicts among neighboring countries in the Asia Pacific region and the threats from growing terrorism in the region are driving this market in the Asia Pacific region. With geopolitical tensions in South China Sea and border issues in multiple countries, procurement of C4ISR systems will increase across the region.

Key players profiled in the C4ISR market report include Lockheed Martin (US), Raytheon (US), Rockwell Collins (US), BAE Systems (UK), Thales (France), Leonardo (Italy), Elbit Systems (Israel), and Northrop Grumman (US), among others. 
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Raising the Flags of Iwo Jima and the Rest of the Story

By John Sprague

My dad, Cpl Norman P Sprague, fought at Iwo Jima so I did an in depth look at everything that happened there. One thing that I discovered was that the iconic photograph that was taken by Joe Rosenthal was of the second flag that was hoisted on Mount Suribachi. My second discovery was that only two years before that time, the correct names of those raising that flag became known for the first time. It has been many years since the battle of Iwo Jima during WW II yet the facts had not been known exactly.

One thing I have done in my examination has been to identify the men who had raised the first flag and I have later discovered that there was at least a third flag also. I have the picture but not the identities of flag number three. Those who were first to erect the Flag number one are the following: Lt Harold G. Schrier, Sgt. Ernest Thomas and Sgt Oliver Hanson. Then wind came up so they needed help and they were then aided by Cpl Charles Lindberg, Pfc James Michels, Pfc Raymond Jacobs and Navy Corpsman John Bradley. "Flags of our Fathers" had been written by his son James Bradley. I read his book and saw the movie too. That flag was 54" x 28" on the first one and it had been taken from the USS Missoula, a transport ship. The photographer was Louis Lowery for that picture.

As for flag number two, the one that gets all the glory, the men are: Sgt Michael Strank, Cpl Hanlon H Block, Pfc Franklin R Sousley, Pfc Ira H Hayes, Pfc Rene A Gagnan and Harold Schultz.The Pulitzer Prize was awarded to Rosenthal for his perfect photo of the larger flag and men. The flag was 96" x 56" in size and came from The LST-779 which was a tank transport ship. For many years Sgt Henry Hanson was thought to have been one of the flag raisers but was not one. Sadly, he also never had gotten to leave Iwo Jima alive as he had been killed by a sniper's bullet there.

Lt Harold G Schrier was the first man to reach the top of Suribachi and he was awarded the Navy Cross for his efforts and heroism. He led the first marines from the 28th regiment of the 5th marine division to reach the top of that mountain and not knowing what he would face when he got there.

The Japanese were led by General Tadamichi Kuribayashi who had his men well hidden underground. There were 21,000 men hiding in 13,000 yards of tunnel with a thousand cave entrances. They were well prepared for the coming onslaught of our fighting marines. My dad was with the 3rd Marine Div. that had responsibility for the middle of the island. His division were a reserve unit since they had come from a fresh battle at Guam. Dad as part of a scout party, still went out early so he got to see more action. Luckily, he made it out alive. The marine casualties were high. Marine command said there were 17, 372 wounded and 5,931 killed on Iwo Jima. The 4th Marine Div. Fought along the beaches and the quarry area while the 5th Marines concentrated on Mt Suribachi and the opposite beaches nearby. The 3rd Division went toward the airfields and their portion of wounded was 4438 and 1131 killed. The whole island was dangerous and there were many heros.

The Japanese lost 19,977 men and there were 216 navy and 867 army members taken prisoner. One other discovery was that the Japanese had used Korean slaves to help fight to the finish. Kuribayashi had asked his men to make the ultimate sacrifices for the Emperor and the Japanese people.

After that battle, the next fight was at Okinawa and then there were bombing raids on the Japanese mainland. The Japanese formerly surrendered on Sept. 2, 1945 aboard the USS Missouri ship after the atomic bomb droppings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki had taken place.

John utilizes his 30 years working in a diverse selection of jobs from Electronics, Inventory Control, Computer Operations, Manufacturing, Restaurant & Bar ownership to a more recent nine years of overseas military and embassy contract work. Presently newly retired and writing, reading and working on websites and spending time with family.