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The sale of different kinds of defense missiles is expected to go up in the coming years with the U.S. and Europe continuing to dominate. However, there appears to be competition coming up from countries like India, Israel, South Africa in the field of missile defense.

The global demand for all types of missiles is continually increasing as can be seen with the Iraq war and demand from nations to upgrade their military capabilities.

The article analyzes the possible global market share in missile production by 2011.

The market for precision-guided munitions (PGMs) such as surface-to-air missiles (SAMs), anti-radiation missiles (ARMs) and anti-ship missiles is seeing an upswing in the light of several regional conflicts. In addition to Europe and the United States, several countries including South Korea, Pakistan and Taiwan are developing their own strike missiles, while some are upgrading their missiles.

The growing market for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used for reconnaissance and surveillance missions since 2001 is seeing high levels of production and research activities, expected to continue till 2017. Northrop Grumman's Global Hawk and General Atomics' Sky Warrior are much in demand, with man-portable UAV systems such as Dragon Eye and Raven also becoming more popular.

The market for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is booming mainly due to the ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as increased border patrolling.

The race between nations to acquire unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV's) is on following the 9/11 attack and the ongoing Operation Desert Storm in Iraq.

The anti-armor missiles used by the US and its allies during the fighting in Iraq has given rise to a sudden raise in demand among the combatants but not in the over all market. The great demand for the missiles has made the US and Europe to launch platforms for development of more improved versions of the missiles. Raytheon and Europe's MBDA account for the largest individual shares of revenues of $6.8 billion and $3.94 billion respectively.

The market for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to perform various missions such as reconnaissance and surveillance is expected to be worth $7.6 billion through 2010. UAVs could provide first responders with an enhanced picture of storm damage or establish an emergency communication system for responders in addition to looking for survivors and assessing damage.

The US program managers reported that worldwide, funding for UAVs is rising and more production contracts are being awarded. The market for reconnaissance/surveillance UAVs is expected to be worth $11 billion by 2013 that represents procurement and include research funding in addition to air vehicles, ground control equipment and payloads expected to be produced through 2013.

The terror related situations are giving rise to trend in the tactical missiles market worldwide. The total worldwide market is expected to be worth $69.3 billion from 2005-14, with suppliers in US and Western Europe accounting for half of the total or about $34 billion.

The article discusses the changes that have taken place in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market globally, with a greater focus on UAVs mainly due to the 9/11 attacks on the U.S. the global war on terrorism launched by the US in Iraq and Afghanistan. Some of the different capabilities that UAVs offer are highlighted.

The article focuses on the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry. It states that the use of UAVs in military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq for counterinsurgency efforts has increased interest in UAVs. It mentions the leading UAV provider is military contractor General Atomics, which produces the Predator UAV, and comments on military contractor Northrop Grumman's development of Fire Scout and Global Hawk UAVs. It mentions Europe's expansion into UAV development and use.

The article reports on the emergence of Asia as a major buyer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and Chinas as a major producer as of December 2014. Topics include China's share of the money to be spent on UAS procurement between 2015 and 2024, India's move to increase its budget for unmanned aircraft procurement, and the total value of the military UAS market for reconnaissance and attack missions.

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A study was undertaken to ascertain the role of a field rehabilitation teacher. A questionnaire was sent to 111 rehabilitation teachers in thirteen southern and western states asking: How is the field rehabilitation teacher's time spent in providing instruction and services to the visually handicapped clients in his or her case load? Other data collected included educational levels and years of experience. The study concluded that the rehabilitation teacher's time is spent primarily in the areas of case recording, home management, communications, counseling, and travel, and this time may be affected by the educational levels and experiences of the teachers. Future research should look more in depth into the time spent in each category in relationship to the educational experience to see how one affects the other in terms of the duties, responsibilities, and job effectiveness of the field rehabilitation teacher.

Professionalization of rehabilitation services is discussed, on the basis of a questionnaire distributed to state agency directors. The criteria of a profession are considered, and the problems of funding adequate training, whether in the universities or by the agencies themselves.

Public Law 94-142 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 require that appropriate educational services be provided to all handicapped children. For some visually handicapped students, this includes orientation and mobility training. This study surveyed the 50 State Departments of Education on the status of orientation and mobility, services in the public schools. Findings revealed that, although some states have orientation and mobility services in public schools, a large gap exists between these services and services needed to fully meet the mandate.

The article reports on missile and platform developments in the defense industry as of December 2014 that are creating requirements for more advanced weapons. Topics include portable anti-armor and air-launched missiles that are under study, in development or entering production, the role played by new and upgraded warships in driving missile developments, and entry of the missile industry into an active phase with several new and upgraded aircraft and helicopters being fielded.

The article reports on an increase in the demand of global missile after the Scud missile attacks. Topics discussed include firing of the Scud missiles on Saudi Arabia, increase in the missile market value and mentions the views of Thomas Kennedy, chief executive officer (CEO) at Raytheon, on the same.

The article focuses on the development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for military uses by several U.S., European and Israeli companies. Topics discussed include proposing of V-247 Vigilant unmanned tiltrotor for the U.S. Marine Corps' by Bell Helicopter and plans of Hindustan Aeronautics to design prototypes of medium-altitude long-endurance UAV (MALE UAV).

The article offers information on the development of unnamed aircraft (UAS) and its use in the surveillance industry. Particular focus is given to the rules set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the expansion of the commercial markets, and the launch of a UAS by AeroVironment for the agriculture markets in the U.S. Other topics addressed include the increase in the sales and production of UAS.

The article focuses on increased demand for small precision-attack weapons for use on unmanned air vehicles (UAV). It states that initial use of air strikes with UAVs used Hellfire missiles which could only be deployed on larger Predator-class UAVs. It mentions next-generation lightweight missiles including defense contractor Raytheon's Griffin which uses global positioning systems, inertial, and laser guidance, and aerospace company Lockheed Martin's Small Smart Weapon or Scorpion.

The article reports on commercial operation of military Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Topics discussed include encounter of Russian fighter with U.S. MQ-9 Reaper over Syria, Permissive airspace for operation of unmanned aircraft, sales of military unmanned aircraft , and production of expensive unmanned aircraft.

The article reports on the impact of missile development and fighter sales on Europe's industry. Topics discussed include competition among U.S. defense contractor company Raytheon and aerospace company Lockheed Martin with Europe's missiles manufacturer MBDA, and production of surface-to-air missiles, and partnership of Raytheon with automotive manufacturer Kongsberg to develop Norway's Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and Joint Strike Missile (JSM).

The article discusses developments concerning the global unmanned aircraft system (UAS) or drone aircraft market as of December 30, 2013. Topics addressed include several European nations' efforts to develop a medium-altitude long-endurance UAS by 2022, opportunities for U.S. manufacturers to export their UAS systems, and the projected growth of the military market for surveillance and strike missions from 2013-2020. The UAS programs of companies such as Northrop Grumman are also described.

The article discusses the projected growth of global missile production from 2014 to 2017. Topics addressed include Turkey's negotiation to purchase air defense systems from China, the expected decline of the anti-armor segment, and the projected rise of the anti-ship market. Also mentioned are missiles being produced by companies such as Raytheon, MBDA, and Lockheed Martin.

The article discusses the unmanned aircraft system industry as of December 2012, reporting that the withdrawal of military forces from Afghanistan by countries including the U.S. could result in diminished demand for unmanned aircraft in future years. According to the article, the civil and export unmanned aircraft industries are growing. Topics include the manufacturer Northrop Grumman Corp., procurement in Europe, and the possible use of the British Watchkeeper aircraft by the French army.

The article presents forecasts for the global missile defense market as of December, 2012, focusing on the impact of a shift in U.S. focus from Afghanistan to China. According to the article, demand for long-range anti-ship and strike systems is expected to exceed demand for air-to-surface weapons. Projects and equipment mentioned include the Block 3 Exocet missile, the Joint Strike Missile for F-35 aircraft, and the Sea Ceptor missile. The manufacturers Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Co. are mentioned.

The article focuses on the unmanned aerial system (UAS) industry which is expected to see over 20.2 billion dollars in sales between 2011 and 2021. It mentions the U.S. is cutting back on expenditures but is still looking for the development of new UAS to complement the Reaper and Predator drones. It comments new UAS requirements are for aircraft with a greater persistence than the high-altitude, long-endurance Global Hawk UAS. It talks about the development of unmanned surveillance airships.

The article focuses on the missile market and the development of multirole missiles. It states that an initial multi-mission missile (MMM) project was canceled by the U.S. Defense Department in 2004 but was pressured by Congress to relaunch the program. It mentions that competition for the MMM include aerospace companies Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and military contractor Raytheon. It mentions that a MMM could reduce procurement costs and boost fabrication numbers for use in related systems.