Military Communications Market

Global Military Communications Market Size

The global military communications market was worth USD 42.76 billion in 2024. The global market is expected to grow from USD 44.47 billion in 2025 to USD 60.86 billion by 2033, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of about 4% during the forecast period.

The increase in the acquisition of military communication solutions due to the growing conflicts between the countries of the world, the ever-increasing concerns related to the security of military communications and the need to modernize and replace obsolete equipment are the main factors that lead the global military communications market.

MARKET DRIVERS

Growing concerns related to the security of communications is the main factor driving the global military communications market.

The growing volume of IP-based data, such as situational awareness video and remote sensor data, transmitted through standard interfaces, makes advanced data network security necessary. In addition, securing military satellites against cyber-attacks has become increasingly crucial, as terrestrial, air and space cyber resources are vulnerable to various threats. Since military communication data and network infrastructure are essential, security breaches can also jeopardize the safety of citizens. To avoid this, the defense sector adopts secure military communication solutions. 

MARKET RESTRAINTS

The interoperability of communications and collaboration between different services or defense agencies is a critical problem.

Interoperability improves the ability of the forces of different nations to work effectively in a synchronized manner. Spectrum allocation, rapidly evolving technologies, the changing nature of operations and inadequate financing add to the interoperability problems in military communications. The use of similar communication equipment on a global scale may be a solution, but it is not feasible. Ongoing operations in military communications must be scalable to meet the growing demand for communications services. This is achieved through adaptive communication that ensures that the changing requirements of various operating environments are encountered. For end-to-end secure communications, secure communication interoperability protocols (SCIPs) are the next-generation standard for interoperability. Many IP-based network interoperability solutions have also been introduced, and their adoption is expected to increase during the forecast period.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

By Component Insights

The satellite communications (SATCOM) accounted for the prominent share in the global military communications market in the previous years and is likely to continue its reign in the foreseen years.

By Application Insights

The situational awareness segment is predicted to expand with the highest share in the coming years, owing to the increasing need for real-time information among soldiers and other armed forces.

By End-user Insights

Ground forces hold the most substantial chunk of the global military communications market as they are essential to maintain an open channel of data transfer between different armed forces.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Geographically, the Asia Pacific military communications market is estimated to record the highest CAGR during the projection period, attributing to the rise in terrorist activities in countries like India, China, Pakistan, etc., along with the increased investments and adoption of new technologies in the military sector.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

The main players in the military communications market are Aselsan (Turkey), BAE Systems (United Kingdom), Cobham (United Kingdom), Elbit Systems (Israel), General Dynamics (United States), Harris (United States), Inmarsat (United United), Iridium Communications (United States), Israel Aerospace Industries (Israel), Kongsberg (Norway), L3 Technologies (United States), Leonardo (Italy), Lockheed Martin (United States), Northrop Grumman (United States), Raytheon (United States), Rheinmetall (Germany) , Rockwell Collins (United States), Rolta India (India), Saab (Sweden), Systematic (Denmark), Thales (France), Viasat (United States), EID (Portugal), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (United States) and Rohde & Schwarz (Germany).

RECENT MARKET HAPPENINGS

• In 2024, the U.S. Air Force announced a USD 624 million contract with Raytheon Technologies to manufacture satellite communication terminals that are resilient to nuclear effects.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This research report on the global military communications market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on the communication type, component, application, end-user, and region. 

By Type of Communication

• Air communications
• Air-ground communications.
• Submarine communications.
• Terrestrial communications
• Communications on-board

By Component

• SATCOM military systems
• Military radio systems
• Military security systems.
• Communication management systems.

By Application

• Order and control
• Routine operations
• Situational awareness
• Others (emergency response, recognition, emergency medical services)

By End-user

• Ground forces
• Naval forces
• Air forces

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• APAC
• Middle East and Africa
• Latin America