The global outlook series on Aerospace and Defense provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. An easy guide to What, Why, When, How, Where, and Who of an industry, the global outlook series provides a bird’s eye view of the structure, and fundamentals of this complicated industry. Also outlined are noteworthy trends, and evolving issues of prominence. A 12-page discussion identifies key trends in select product segments, followed by epigrammatic write-ups on 55 recent mergers and acquisitions, together other strategic corporate developments. The research paper provides a window on major regional markets with the primary purpose of offering the reader a prelude to these markets, and their unique traits. Regional markets briefly summarized include the US, Europe, Germany, Russia, and China, among few others. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 468 companies worldwide.