Aerospace and Defense: Resources

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) focuses on providing news and statistics concerning recent trends in the aerospace industry. The statistics section, under the research center tab, gives detailed figures and analyses on the present and future health of the industry as a whole. Furthermore, the resource provides a calendar of upcoming industry events.

Air Cargo World (ACW) presents news, data, events, and standards for those interested in the airfreight logistics industry. It also includes a directory of air cargo carriers as well as other information for the global transportation professional. Online articles and the ACW magazine are available for free and a print edition can be delivered free with registration.

Army Technology focuses on and provides an overview of the defense industry, while also providing customers with market insight tools. The site provides several sections including news, market data, and training. 

Boeing's long-term market outlook provides an in-depth analysis of the future of the aerospace and defense industry. It contains information on the business environment, industry infrastructure, forecasts, and detailed charts and graphs.

Defense Update provides a comprehensive view of news in the defense industry. The site provides information about various forms of warfare, including land, air, sea, Cyber and C4ISR, and drones and robotics. The site also has many articles devoted to new technology and trends in sectors of the industry. Additionally, users may purchase market research and industry reports. A list of events is also available. 

The Defense-Aerospace website offers current news articles, official reports, archives, and search tools on the aerospace and defense industry. A number of listings and editorials relevant to the field are presented on the website along with press releases. The basic services are available for free, but a subscription is required to view all the news wires, searchable archives, and databases offered on the website.

Deloitte's industries section offers research into several aspects of the aerospace and defense industry including a competitiveness report, leaders in the industry, recent news, and issues facing the industry. The site also features webcast events and video content for more in-depth analysis.

The Financial Times aims to be one of the leaders in international business news. The website features a subsection for Aerospace and Defense that focuses on current news articles in the industry.

MathWorks is an international mathematical computing software developer that aims to help accelerate innovation and development in various industries. The website offers technical articles, user stories, and links to demos and webinars showcasing new designs and products in the aerospace and defense industry to develop air, naval, land, and space systems. Paid subscription is necessary to access some of the materials.

Naval Technology provides an overview of the state of the defense industry, specifically on sea operations, trends, major projects, and technologies. The site includes up-to-date international news and features several sections including products and services, a company list, industry projects, news, and events and exhibitions.

PricewaterhouseCoopers provides extensive background information on industry sectors globally. The information features several insightful topics for businesses and consumers including research, careers, and helpful advisory services. Specifically, the site includes an up-to-date industry environment description, challenges facing the industry and potential solutions, free downloadable publications including annual reviews, case studies, and events within the industry.

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAES) acts as a coordinating organization and a helpful network tool for the Aerospace & Defense industry. This website contains a list of upcoming conferences and events for the industry, as well as online versions of selected sections of the National Aerospace Library—which is run by RAES. The website also offers a paid membership that includes benefits, discounts, and directory services.

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Military Expenditure Database provides information on military expenditures of 172 countries from 1988 to present. The data is based on open sources only, including a SIPRI questionnaire which is sent out annually to all countries included in the database. The site also includes sections on the methods they use to monitor expenditure, recent trends, and publications. Users can access the database and download it in multiple formats for free.

Trade.gov offers a wide range of current industry information and trade leads to help exporters of U.S. goods and services get the information they need to compete successfully in overseas markets. This information includes trade events, market research, trade agreements, statistics and data, publications, industry associations, and points of contact for the industry.