Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) have proven to be an effective and increasingly preferred weapon by insurgents, primarily in Iraq and later in Afghanistan, along with many other places in the world. Many of the worlds leading armed forces have responded by spending heavily on equipment that will protect against IEDs, such as mine-resistant vehicles, jammers that block radio signals meant to detonate IEDs, detection and disposal systems, and robots and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) intended to detect the deadly menace.

US demand for drug delivery products is forecast to expand 7.2 percent annually to $133 billion in 2015. The best growth opportunities will emerge in specialized pharmaceutical formulations and administration devices that advance the nature of therapy for autoimmune conditions, cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders and other debilitating health problems. Included in this group are human monoclonal antibodies, polymer encapsulated nanomedicines and transdermal patches for breakthrough pain management.

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Without the use of C2/C4ISR systems, even the most powerful military force will be fighting blind and in disarray. As a result, the market for C2/C4ISR systems is guaranteed to be strong, almost regardless of the prevailing economic conditions. To this end, Visiongain has calculated that in 2012 the global C2/C4ISR systems market will reach a value of $81.5bn.