Analyst Viewpoint
Advancements in border surveillance systems are propelling the global airborne weapon system industry. Rise in border security concerns and surge in global conflicts are driving demand for airborne weapon systems. Cyber threats and national data security concerns are on the rise, which is increasing demand for technically advanced national security systems. Furthermore, increase in investment in national security is expected to bolster the global airborne weapon system market size during the forecast period.
Rise in adoption of remote weapon systems are fueling the market value. Manufacturers in the market are forming collaborations and mergers by signing business agreements to gain lucrative airborne weapon system market opportunities. They are heavily investing in technological developments to launch new weapon systems with high accuracy and precision.
Airborne weapon system is a set of devices comprising delivery vehicles and weapons along with the integral equipment required for transporting or carrying the weapon system by air. These systems hold weapons and components necessary for proper functioning, such as targeting or guidance devices.
Airborne weapon systems are utilized for military aviation weapons such as automatic gun fire control systems, multiple weapon release systems, fuse function control systems, jettison systems, and missile control systems.
Offensive counter air and defensive counter air are some of the major types of airborne weapon system. These systems hold various aircraft weapons according to its capacity and specifications. Airborne weapons should be managed and controlled precisely to ensure effective results and avoid conflicts. These systems are employed in strategic, operational, and tactical levels of warfare.
Border surveillance systems are developed to assess weather and monitor border area. These systems play pivotal role in security management of the specified areas. Rapid developments and advancements in border surveillance systems, such as remote weapon systems and autonomous fighter drones are augmenting the airborne weapon system market revenue. Portable weapon stations, including Containerized Based Remote Weapon Systems (CBRWS), are likely to enhance border security of countries.
Increase in adoption of remote weapon stations to increase intrusion detection rates at borders is fueling market expansion. These remote weapon stations are deployed strategically to restrict illegal immigration and drug trafficking issues. Moreover, implementation of stringent government regulations on border surveillance system security is propelling market progress.
Major disruptions in global defense and aerospace industry are driving the demand for military equipment. Governments across the globe are investing significantly in research & development to incorporate advanced technologies in order to enhance national security systems.
Artificial intelligence, robotics, cyber security, information warfare, and cloud computing are some of the advanced technologies incorporated in national security systems. Thus, rapid adoption of these technologies is bolstering the airborne weapon system market dynamics.
Rise in demand for airborne laser weapon systems is boosting market statistics. Laser weapon systems ensure accuracy and efficiency along with high operational capacity. These systems are utilized to improve border security during conflicts or other potential threats. Targeting systems widely use laser weapon systems to precisely point their targets.
As per the airborne weapon system market analysis, North America dominated the global industry in 2022. Increase in investments in national security by public and government organizations in likely to propel the airborne weapon system industry in the region in the next few years. For instance, the United States Army awarded a 5-year IDIQ contract valued US$ 1.5 Bn to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS to continue the supply of the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS).
Increase in research and development activities in military and defense sector to improve border surveillance systems in the region is driving market value. Leading players in the industry are focusing on mounting sensors and day cameras to enhance border security levels.
Leading manufacturers of airborne weapon system are focusing on adopting advanced technologies to ensure accuracy and increase operational capacity of their weapon systems. Launch of new and fully equipped weapons allow companies to increase security by providing precise features to manage the weapons. Moreover, leading companies in the industry are signing agreements to provide their security services for specified period of time, which in turn is fueling profitability.
Safran Group, FN Herstal, Rheinmetall AG, Boeing, BAE Systems, Saab AB, Lockheed Martin Corporation, RTX, Ultra, and Airbus are the prominent players in the market.
These companies have been profiled in the airborne weapon system market report based on various parameters such as business strategies, financial overview, product portfolio, company overview, recent developments, and business segments.
| Attribute | Detail |
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| Market Size in 2022 | US$ 82.1 Bn |
| Market Forecast (Value) in 2031 | US$ 114.4 Bn |
| Growth Rate (CAGR) | 3.8% |
| Forecast Period | 2023-2031 |
| Historical Data Available for | 2017-2021 |
| Quantitative Tons | US$ Bn for Value |
| Market Analysis | It includes segment analysis as well as regional level analysis. Furthermore, qualitative analysis includes drivers, restraints, opportunities, key trends, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, value chain analysis, and key trend analysis. |
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| Format | Electronic (PDF) + Excel |
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| Customization Scope | Available upon request |
| Pricing | Available upon request |
It was valued at US$ 82.1 Bn in 2022.
It is projected to register a CAGR of 3.8% from 2023 to 2031
Advancements in border surveillance systems and increase in investments in national security
North America was the most lucrative region in 2022
Safran Group, FN Herstal, Rheinmetall AG, Boeing, BAE Systems, Saab AB, Lockheed Martin Corporation, RTX, Ultra, and Airbus
1. Preface
1.1. Market and Segment Definitions
1.2. Market Taxonomy
1.3. Research Methodology
1.4. Assumption and Acronyms
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Global Airborne Weapon System Market Overview
2.2. Regional Outline
2.3. Industry Outline
2.4. Market Dynamics Snapshot
2.5. Competition Blueprint
3. Market Dynamics
3.1. Macro-economic Factors
3.2. Drivers
3.3. Restraints
3.4. Opportunities
3.5. Key Trends
3.6. Regulatory Framework
4. Associated Industry and Key Indicator Assessment
4.1. Parent Industry Overview – Industry Automation Overview
4.2. Ecosystem Analysis
4.3. Pricing Analysis
4.4. Technology Roadmap Analysis
4.5. Industry SWOT Analysis
4.6. Porter Five Forces Analysis
5. Global Airborne Weapon System Market Analysis, by Aircraft Type
5.1. Airborne Weapon System Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis & Forecast, by Aircraft Type, 2017–2031
5.1.1. Fighter Jet
5.1.2. Helicopter
5.2. Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Aircraft Type
6. Global Airborne Weapon System Market Analysis, by Weapon Type
6.1. Airborne Weapon System Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis & Forecast, by Weapon Type, 2017–2031
6.1.1. Bomb
6.1.2. Gun
6.1.3. Rifles
6.1.4. Missiles
6.1.5. Others
6.2. Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Weapon Type
7. Global Airborne Weapon System Market Analysis and Forecast, by Region
7.1. Airborne Weapon System Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis & Forecast, by Region, 2017–2031
7.1.1. North America
7.1.2. Europe
7.1.3. Asia Pacific
7.1.4. Middle East & Africa
7.1.5. South America
7.2. Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Region
8. North America Airborne Weapon System Market Analysis and Forecast
8.1. Market Snapshot
8.2. Airborne Weapon System Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis & Forecast, by Aircraft Type, 2017–2031
8.2.1. Fighter Jet
8.2.2. Helicopter
8.3. Airborne Weapon System Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis & Forecast, by Weapon Type, 2017–2031
8.3.1. Bomb
8.3.2. Gun
8.3.3. Rifles
8.3.4. Missiles
8.3.5. Others
8.4. Airborne Weapon System Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis & Forecast, by Country, 2017–2031
8.4.1. U.S.
8.4.2. Canada
8.4.3. Rest of North America
8.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
8.5.1. By Aircraft Type
8.5.2. By Weapon Type
8.5.3. By Country
9. Europe Airborne Weapon System Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Market Snapshot
9.2. Airborne Weapon System Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis & Forecast, by Aircraft Type, 2017–2031
9.2.1. Fighter Jet
9.2.2. Helicopter
9.3. Airborne Weapon System Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis & Forecast, by Weapon Type, 2017–2031
9.3.1. Bomb
9.3.2. Gun
9.3.3. Rifles
9.3.4. Missiles
9.3.5. Others
9.4. Airborne Weapon System Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis & Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2031
9.4.1. U.K.
9.4.2. Germany
9.4.3. France
9.4.4. Rest of Europe
9.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
9.5.1. By Aircraft Type
9.5.2. By Weapon Type
9.5.3. By Country/Sub-region
10. Asia Pacific Airborne Weapon System Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Market Snapshot
10.2. Airborne Weapon System Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis & Forecast, by Aircraft Type, 2017–2031
10.2.1. Fighter Jet
10.2.2. Helicopter
10.3. Airborne Weapon System Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis & Forecast, by Weapon Type, 2017–2031
10.3.1. Bomb
10.3.2. Gun
10.3.3. Rifles
10.3.4. Missiles
10.3.5. Others
10.4. Airborne Weapon System Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis & Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2031
10.4.1. China
10.4.2. Japan
10.4.3. India
10.4.4. South Korea
10.4.5. ASEAN
10.4.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
10.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
10.5.1. By Aircraft Type
10.5.2. By Weapon Type
10.5.3. By Country/Sub-region
11. Middle East & Africa Airborne Weapon System Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Market Snapshot
11.2. Airborne Weapon System Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis & Forecast, by Aircraft Type, 2017–2031
11.2.1. Fighter Jet
11.2.2. Helicopter
11.3. Airborne Weapon System Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis & Forecast, by Weapon Type, 2017–2031
11.3.1. Bomb
11.3.2. Gun
11.3.3. Rifles
11.3.4. Missiles
11.3.5. Others
11.4. Airborne Weapon System Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis & Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2031
11.4.1. GCC
11.4.2. South Africa
11.4.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa
11.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
11.5.1. By Aircraft Type
11.5.2. By Weapon Type
11.5.3. By Country/Sub-region
12. South America Airborne Weapon System Market Analysis and Forecast
12.1. Market Snapshot
12.2. Airborne Weapon System Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis & Forecast, by Aircraft Type, 2017–2031
12.2.1. Fighter Jet
12.2.2. Helicopter
12.3. Airborne Weapon System Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis & Forecast, by Weapon Type, 2017–2031
12.3.1. Bomb
12.3.2. Gun
12.3.3. Rifles
12.3.4. Missiles
12.3.5. Others
12.4. Airborne Weapon System Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis & Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2031
12.4.1. Brazil
12.4.2. Rest of South America
12.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
12.5.1. By Aircraft Type
12.5.2. By Weapon Type
12.5.3. By Country/Sub-region
13. Competition Assessment
13.1. Global Airborne Weapon System Market Competition Matrix - a Dashboard View
13.1.1. Global Airborne Weapon System Market Company Share Analysis, by Value (2022)
13.1.2. Technological Differentiator
14. Company Profiles (Global Manufacturers/Suppliers)
14.1. Safran Group
14.1.1. Overview
14.1.2. Product Portfolio
14.1.3. Sales Footprint
14.1.4. Key Subsidiaries or Distributors
14.1.5. Strategy and Recent Developments
14.1.6. Key Financials
14.2. FN Herstal
14.2.1. Overview
14.2.2. Product Portfolio
14.2.3. Sales Footprint
14.2.4. Key Subsidiaries or Distributors
14.2.5. Strategy and Recent Developments
14.2.6. Key Financials
14.3. Rheinmetall AG
14.3.1. Overview
14.3.2. Product Portfolio
14.3.3. Sales Footprint
14.3.4. Key Subsidiaries or Distributors
14.3.5. Strategy and Recent Developments
14.3.6. Key Financials
14.4. Boeing
14.4.1. Overview
14.4.2. Product Portfolio
14.4.3. Sales Footprint
14.4.4. Key Subsidiaries or Distributors
14.4.5. Strategy and Recent Developments
14.4.6. Key Financials
14.5. BAE Systems
14.5.1. Overview
14.5.2. Product Portfolio
14.5.3. Sales Footprint
14.5.4. Key Subsidiaries or Distributors
14.5.5. Strategy and Recent Developments
14.5.6. Key Financials
14.6. Saab AB
14.6.1. Overview
14.6.2. Product Portfolio
14.6.3. Sales Footprint
14.6.4. Key Subsidiaries or Distributors
14.6.5. Strategy and Recent Developments
14.6.6. Key Financials
14.7. Lockheed Martin Corporation
14.7.1. Overview
14.7.2. Product Portfolio
14.7.3. Sales Footprint
14.7.4. Key Subsidiaries or Distributors
14.7.5. Strategy and Recent Developments
14.7.6. Key Financials
14.8. RTX
14.8.1. Overview
14.8.2. Product Portfolio
14.8.3. Sales Footprint
14.8.4. Key Subsidiaries or Distributors
14.8.5. Strategy and Recent Developments
14.8.6. Key Financials
14.9. Ultra
14.9.1. Overview
14.9.2. Product Portfolio
14.9.3. Sales Footprint
14.9.4. Key Subsidiaries or Distributors
14.9.5. Strategy and Recent Developments
14.9.6. Key Financials
14.10. Airbus
14.10.1. Overview
14.10.2. Product Portfolio
14.10.3. Sales Footprint
14.10.4. Key Subsidiaries or Distributors
14.10.5. Strategy and Recent Developments
14.10.6. Key Financials
15. Go to Market Strategy
15.1. Identification of Potential Market Spaces
15.2. Preferred Sales & Marketing Strategy
List of Tables
Table 1: Global Airborne Weapon System Market Value (US$ Bn) & Forecast, by Aircraft Type, 2017‒2031
Table 2: Global Airborne Weapon System Market Value (US$ Bn) & Forecast, by Weapon Type, 2017‒2031
Table 3: Global Airborne Weapon System Market Value (US$ Bn) & Forecast, by Region, 2017‒2031
Table 4: North America Airborne Weapon System Market Value (US$ Bn) & Forecast, by Aircraft Type, 2017‒2031
Table 5: North America Airborne Weapon System Market Value (US$ Bn) & Forecast, by Weapon Type, 2017‒2031
Table 6: North America Airborne Weapon System Market Value (US$ Bn) & Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017‒2031
Table 7: Europe Airborne Weapon System Market Value (US$ Bn) & Forecast, by Aircraft Type, 2017‒2031
Table 8: Europe Airborne Weapon System Market Value (US$ Bn) & Forecast, by Weapon Type, 2017‒2031
Table 9: Europe Airborne Weapon System Market Value (US$ Bn) & Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017‒2031
Table 10: Asia Pacific Airborne Weapon System Market Value (US$ Bn) & Forecast, by Aircraft Type, 2017‒2031
Table 11: Asia Pacific Airborne Weapon System Market Value (US$ Bn) & Forecast, by Weapon Type, 2017‒2031
Table 12: Asia Pacific Airborne Weapon System Market Value (US$ Bn) & Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017‒2031
Table 13: Middle East & Africa Airborne Weapon System Market Value (US$ Bn) & Forecast, by Aircraft Type, 2017‒2031
Table 14: Middle East & Africa Airborne Weapon System Market Value (US$ Bn) & Forecast, by Weapon Type, 2017‒2031
Table 15: Middle East & Africa Airborne Weapon System Market Value (US$ Bn) & Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017‒2031
Table 16: South America Airborne Weapon System Market Value (US$ Bn) & Forecast, by Aircraft Type, 2017‒2031
Table 17: South America Airborne Weapon System Market Value (US$ Bn) & Forecast, by Weapon Type, 2017‒2031
Table 18: South America Airborne Weapon System Market Value (US$ Bn) & Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017‒2031
List of Figures
Figure 01: Supply Chain Analysis - Global Airborne Weapon System Market
Figure 02: Porter Five Forces Analysis - Global Airborne Weapon System Market
Figure 03: Technology Road Map - Global Airborne Weapon System Market
Figure 04: Global Airborne Weapon System Market Value (US$ Bn), 2017-2031
Figure 05: Global Airborne Weapon System Market Size & Forecast, Y-O-Y, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 06: Global Airborne Weapon System Market Projections, by Aircraft Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 7: Global Airborne Weapon System Market, Incremental Opportunity, by Aircraft Type, 2023‒2031
Figure 8: Global Airborne Weapon System Market Share Analysis, by Aircraft Type, 2022 and 2031
Figure 9: Global Airborne Weapon System Market Projections, by Weapon Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 10: Global Airborne Weapon System Market, Incremental Opportunity, by Weapon Type, 2023‒2031
Figure 11: Global Airborne Weapon System Market Share Analysis, by Weapon Type, 2022 and 2031
Figure 12: Global Airborne Weapon System Market Projections, by Region, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 13: Global Airborne Weapon System Market, 2023‒2031 Opportunity, by Region, 2023‒2031
Figure 14: Global Airborne Weapon System Market Share Analysis, by Region, 2022 and 2031
Figure 15: North America Airborne Weapon System Market Size & Forecast, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 16: North America Airborne Weapon System Market Size & Forecast, Y-O-Y, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 17: North America Airborne Weapon System Market Projections, by Aircraft Type (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 18: North America Airborne Weapon System Market, 2023‒2031 Opportunity, by Aircraft Type, 2023‒2031
Figure 19: North America Airborne Weapon System Market Share Analysis, by Aircraft Type, 2022 and 2031
Figure 20: North America Airborne Weapon System Market Projections, by Weapon Type Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 21: North America Airborne Weapon System Market, 2023‒2031 Opportunity, by Weapon Type, 2023‒2031
Figure 22: North America Airborne Weapon System Market Share Analysis, by Weapon Type, 2022 and 2031
Figure 23: North America Airborne Weapon System Market Projections, by Country, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 24: North America Airborne Weapon System Market, 2023‒2031 Opportunity, by Country/Sub-region, 2023‒2031
Figure 25: North America Airborne Weapon System Market Share Analysis, by Country, 2022 and 2031
Figure 26: Europe Airborne Weapon System Market Size & Forecast, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 27: Europe Airborne Weapon System Market Size & Forecast, Y-O-Y, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 28: Europe Airborne Weapon System Market Projections, by Aircraft Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 29: Europe Airborne Weapon System Market, 2023‒2031 Opportunity, by Aircraft Type, 2023‒2031
Figure 30: Europe Airborne Weapon System Market Share Analysis, by Aircraft Type, 2022 and 2031
Figure 31: Europe Airborne Weapon System Market Projections, by Weapon Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 32: Europe Airborne Weapon System Market, 2023‒2031 Opportunity, by Weapon Type, 2023‒2031
Figure 33: Europe Airborne Weapon System Market Share Analysis, by Weapon Type, 2022 and 2031
Figure 34: Europe Airborne Weapon System Market Projections, by Country/Sub-region, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 35: Europe Airborne Weapon System Market, 2023‒2031 Opportunity, by Country/Sub-region, 2023‒2031
Figure 36: Europe Airborne Weapon System Market Share Analysis, by Country/Sub-region 2022 and 2031
Figure 37: Asia Pacific Airborne Weapon System Market Size & Forecast, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 38: Asia Pacific Airborne Weapon System Market Size & Forecast, Y-O-Y, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 39: Asia Pacific Airborne Weapon System Market Projections, by Aircraft Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 40: Asia Pacific Airborne Weapon System Market, 2023‒2031 Opportunity, by Aircraft Type, 2023‒2031
Figure 41: Asia Pacific Airborne Weapon System Market Share Analysis, by Aircraft Type, 2022 and 2031
Figure 42: Asia Pacific Airborne Weapon System Market Projections, by Weapon Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 43: Asia Pacific Airborne Weapon System Market, Incremental Opportunity, by Weapon Type, 2023‒2031
Figure 44: Asia Pacific Airborne Weapon System Market Share Analysis, by Weapon Type, 2022 and 2031
Figure 45: Asia Pacific Airborne Weapon System Market Projections, by Country/Sub-region, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 46: Asia Pacific Airborne Weapon System Market, Incremental Opportunity, by Country/Sub-region, 2023‒2031
Figure 47: Asia Pacific Airborne Weapon System Market Share Analysis, by Country/Sub-region 2022 and 2031
Figure 48: Middle East & Africa Airborne Weapon System Market Size & Forecast, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 49: Middle East & Africa Airborne Weapon System Market Size & Forecast, Y-O-Y, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 50: Middle East & Africa Airborne Weapon System Market Projections, by Aircraft Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 51: Middle East & Africa Airborne Weapon System Market, Incremental Opportunity, by Aircraft Type, 2023‒2031
Figure 52: Middle East & Africa Airborne Weapon System Market Share Analysis, by Aircraft Type, 2022 and 2031
Figure 53: Middle East & Africa Airborne Weapon System Market Projections, by Weapon Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 54: Middle East & Africa Airborne Weapon System Market, Incremental Opportunity, by Weapon Type, 2023‒2031
Figure 55: Middle East & Africa Airborne Weapon System Market Share Analysis, by Weapon Type, 2022 and 2031
Figure 56: Middle East & Africa Airborne Weapon System Market Projections, by Country/Sub-region, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 57: Middle East & Africa Airborne Weapon System Market, Incremental Opportunity, by Country/Sub-region, 2023‒2031
Figure 58: Middle East & Africa Airborne Weapon System Market Share Analysis, by Country/Sub-region 2022 and 2031
Figure 59: South America Airborne Weapon System Market Size & Forecast, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 60: South America Airborne Weapon System Market Size & Forecast, Y-O-Y, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 61: South America Airborne Weapon System Market Projections, by Aircraft Type, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 62: South America Airborne Weapon System Market, Incremental Opportunity, by Aircraft Type, 2023‒2031
Figure 63: South America Airborne Weapon System Market Share Analysis, by Aircraft Type, 2022 and 2031
Figure 64: South America Airborne Weapon System Market Projections, by Weapon Type Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 65: South America Airborne Weapon System Market, Incremental Opportunity, by Weapon Type, 2023‒2031
Figure 66: South America Airborne Weapon System Market Share Analysis, by Weapon Type, 2022 and 2031
Figure 67: South America Airborne Weapon System Market Projections, by Country/Sub-region, Value (US$ Bn), 2017‒2031
Figure 68: South America Airborne Weapon System Market, Incremental Opportunity, by Country/Sub-region, 2023‒2031
Figure 69: South America Airborne Weapon System Market Share Analysis, by Country/Sub-region 2022 and 2031
Figure 70: Global Airborne Weapon System Market Competition
Figure 71: Global Airborne Weapon System Market Company Share Analysis
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