FAC are small, fast, agile, and attack-capable warships, which are armed with anti-ship missiles, guns, or torpedoes. FAC are generally operated in the coastal regions as they lack the defensive capabilities to survive in the blue waters. The major benefit of such ships over other warships is their affordability and speed. These boats, when armed with guided missiles, are capable of posing threats to even large capital ships.Technavio expects the global FAC market to grow at a CAGR of 2.14% during the forecast period. In 2015, EMEA led the market with a share of 38%, followed by APAC with a share of 35.78%, and the Americas with a share of 26.22%. Over the forecast

period, the countries in APAC are expected to be the fastest growing market for the FAC with a major share of expenses from India, China, Japan, North Korea, and South Korea.

This report covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global enterprise very small aperture terminal (VSAT) market for 2017-2021. The report considers the revenue obtained from the following:Sales of VSAT terminals used in the enterprise segment. VSAT equipment includes VSAT antenna dishes, indoor units, and outdoor units.VSAT connectivity services used by enterprises for environmental monitoring,seismic monitoring, corporate networks, and distance learning. Revenues are also generated from services provided for telecom backhaul networks, telemedicine,disaster recovery, remote video monitoring, and Internet access.Services, including installation and maintenance support of enterprise VSAT terminals.In addition, the report discusses major drivers that influence the growth of the global

enterprise VSAT market. It also outlines challenges faced by vendors and the market at large, as well as the key emerging trends.

The e-bike technology has developed gradually. Earlier, e-bikes were bulky because of the use of lead-acid batteries; however, with the use of nickel–metal hydride, nickel–cadmium cell, or lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in newer models, the weight of e-bikes has reduced significantly. These batteries are lighter with increased capacity, and thus improve the performance of the bikes in terms of range and speed. In 2001, e-bikes with pedal-assist and power-assist systems were introduced. A typical e-bike requires 7-9 hours to charge the battery, providing a range of 25-30 miles with a speed of 20 mph.

5 月，高端装备制造业主要子行业进出口情况出现分化。当月，航空装备出口额、进口额同比分别下降 13.39%、增长59.59%；轨道交通装备出口额、进口额同比分别增长 55.68%、下降43.69%；船舶工业出口额、进口额同比分别增长 46.19%、135.87%。智能制造方面，1～ 4 月，工业机器人产量同比增长 47.3%，继续保持快速增长势头。

5 月，新船市场行情逐渐转好，订单量降幅明显收窄，累计订单量达 986 万载重吨，同比下降 31.5%，降幅较上月收窄达20 个百分点；在新船市场小幅反弹的带动下，我国造船完工量增速上涨，完工量达到 2293 万载重吨，同比增长 78.8%；手持订单量进一步消耗，已减至 8515 万载重吨；新船价格指数与上月持平，细分船型市场表现尚不明朗；出口额大幅上涨，累计增速有所回升；本月船企经营绩效较为乐观，带动利润率翻倍上涨。

The report considers aircraft pertaining to both civil and military applications including air surveillance and cargo and general transportation. At present, the global hybrid aircraft market does not generate any significant or sizeable revenue but promises considerable potential with regard to establishing a profitable air transport medium in mid-to-long term. 

The global UAV market is predicted to grow to around $14.39 billion by 2020. Drones meant for the military segment dominate the market. However, the market will gain traction in the industrial and consumer segments during the forecast period. Industrial companies are implementing aerial drones to compliment certain processes by placing cameras on quadcopters. For instance, Amazon will be using Prime Air drones for delivery and had its trial in the UK in December 2016. Also, Uber is using aerial drones to deliver ice creams in Singapore. Other applications of UAVs, which are being explored extensively, include crop spraying by agriculturalists, video filming, and surveying.

Satellite imaging is considered the most efficient way to monitor the planet. The EO industry is addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. Initially, the use of satellite imaging was confined to defense and intelligence applications in the government sector. However, with time, the scenario has changed, and it is now used extensively for civilian purposes as well. Landsat, launched in the early 1970s, was the first satellite system used for civil imagery. Following the launch of this satellite, many companies started developing products and services to cater to civilian needs,including land and coastal applications.

Automated container terminals use container handling equipment that requires no human interaction and can be operated using hardware, software, and terminal operating systems (TOS). The first container terminal with full automation features became operational two decades ago. The initial automated container terminal was in the Netherlands, (ECT Delta). The container terminals are built with automated stacking cranes (ASCs) and some terminals use automated guided vehicle (AGV).Automated container terminals are intended for the handling and stacking of cargo into or out of container. Shipping ports and container terminals play a crucial role in facilitating global trade. The use of automation has boosted the volume of ship-borne world trade significantly. Despite these facts, there are several containers terminals in the marine industry, and most of the companies remain small with minimal market share. Most of the cargo is transported in huge ships (also called mega ships). Shipping is widely popular in international trade as it remains the cheapest

means of transport across borders and continents.

Attack helicopters are aerial maneuver platforms usually employed to engage targets using weapons systems. Apart from conducting attack missions, such helicopters are also used for reconnaissance and security operations. They are capable of rapidly deploying mass combat firepower using weapons and supporting the ground forces during critical times for effective battle outcome. They also enable the commanders to reach far-stretched battlefield areas owing to their mobility and flexibility.As of 2016, over 19,480 attack helicopters have been deployed by defense authorities across the globe. A few countries such as the US, China, Russia, India, South Korea,Japan, and Italy possess powerful and advanced attack helicopters, which provide them an edge over other countries. In addition, these countries comprise approximately 50% of the total number of attack helicopters globally.