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The 20 highest-valued electronic warfare and signals intelligence programs from 2010-2014 are described. The biggest program is the procurement of the EA-18G Growler aircraft and the ALQ-99 jammer, with an estimated value of $4.75 billion.

The top 20 electronic warfare companies of the United States are ranked by on their earnings and sales.

The article discusses about the military avionics systems with the electronic warfare segment representing some of the most important programs for defense planners. The demand for military avionics systems is based on various fact ors like self-protection of aircraft, Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom, surveillance and communication systems.

The precision and accuracy of modern avionics and its importance in modern day warfare is presented.

The production of new military aircraft types and launch of modernization programs in most of the countries is expected to create a steady demand for advanced avionics systems, over the coming years. Work is proceeding on next generation systems for future platforms, and advanced electronic warfare (EW) systems are being tailored to some of the older flying platforms.

A healthy production market for new aircraft and an active modernization segment is considered vital for the global growth in military avionics where an estimated 4,300 fighter/attack/trainer aircraft are projected to be manufactured. Various modernization programs that are undertaken by the US Air Force are discussed.

The increasing use of new electronic warfare (EW) systems that is critical and vital for survival and mission capabilities are leading to the development of new tactical aircraft as well as upgrade of existing platforms. The success of three fighter programs in the U.S. ' the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and the RA-18G Growler as well as others is based on EW systems.

The increasing military requirements and changing threats are expected to lead to a substantial growth in the electronic warfare (EW) segment of defense electronics. Several electronic attack (EA) systems such as the active, electronically scanned array (AESA) radar and the Core Component Jammer (CCJ) fitted on the U.S. Air Force attack aircraft would be used to disrupt enemy communications.

The article informs that over the next 10 years, a healthy production market for new aircraft and an active modernization segment will be the catalysts for global growth in military avionics. As for aircraft upgrades, the addition of technologically advanced systems to existing airframes is a relatively inexpensive way to improve the effectiveness of an air force. Modernization projects for tankers and transport aircraft will boost this figure, with nearly $2 billion being spent by the U.S. Air Force alone on avionics upgrades. Since the U.S. military relies to a great extent on the use of commercial aircraft for logistics support, there already may be a place where the seemingly disparate needs of military and civilian aircraft protection converge.

The article focuses on increased demand for military avionics in 2012. It states that intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance requirements have created a profitable market for modification and production of new and used aircraft that are often equipped with electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors. It mentions that drone aircraft are a significant EO/IR sensor market and comments on market growth in night-vision goggles. It talks about aircraft self-protection sensors and countermeasures.

The article offers 2011 forecasting for defense industries related to the construction of electronic warfare systems and electronic equipment for military airplanes. A strong demand is seen for systems which offer military airplanes protection from electronic warfare attacks. Defense industry companies which are working in conjunction with the U.S. armed forces to develop such systems are discussed.