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Environmental Analysis Sikorsky Aircraft: Environmental Analysis Pest SWOT

Environmental Analysis Sikorsky Aircraft: Environmental analysis

PEST analysis

Political

At present, the U.S. is still embroiled in numerous conflicts abroad, although it is pulling out of one of its major conflicts (Afghanistan) slowly. Regardless of whatever party assumes control over the White House in the future, there will still be strong demand for military vehicles, including Sikorsky Aircraft Black Hawks.

Economic

However, the shaky U.S. economy means that there will likely be less available funds for military spending on vehicles such as the Black Hawk helicopter, which forms the core of the Sikorsky brand

Social

Socially, once again the economy plays a role upon in terms of public perception of the company: citizens are more reticent about supporting military spending, when many Americans are dependent upon social service organizations for basic necessities and cutbacks are necessary 'across the board.'

Technological

Sikorsky places a premium upon innovation in its aircraft technology. However, it should be noted that in the future conventional aircrafts may become less important in warfare, as they may be replaced with 'drones' and other non-manned vehicles. Sikorsky is currently developing an unmanned version of its famous Black Hawk, but Eurocopter, Kaman Corp. Of Bloomfield and Boeing, Sikorsky's major competitors have already created unmanned helicopters. "They [Sikorsky] are behind the curve a little bit, in that other manufacturer's around the world have been looking at unmanned versions of traditional helicopters for years"...

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Weaknesses

Development of new forms of technology to wage warfare (such as drones) company is only beginning to explore

Competition from other manufacturers, such as Lockheed

Slow development of unmanned planes

Opportunities

Potential to collaborate with rivals, as it is currently doing with Lockheed on Marine helicopters (Former rivals Lockheed and Sikorsky partner for new presidential chopper, 2010,The Hill)

Recent creation of unmanned Black Hawk, merging drone technology with trusted Black Hawk name

Established name creates partnership opportunities…

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Gershon, Eric. (2010). Sikorsky's unmanned planes. The Harford Courant.

Retrieved August 23, 2011 at http://articles.courant.com/2010-02-03/business/hc-blackhawk0203.artfeb03_1_sikorsky-aircraft-corp-sikorsky-s-unmanned-plans-unmanned-aircraft

Former rivals Lockheed and Sikorsky partner for new presidential chopper. (201). The Hill.

Retrieved August 23, 2011 at http://thehill.com/news-by-subject/defense-homeland-security/92991-former-rivals-lockheed-and-sikorsky-partner-for-new-presidential-chopper
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