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Global Military Communications Market by Communication Type (Airborne, Air-Ground, Underwater, Ground-Based), Component (SATCOM Systems, Radio Systems, Security Systems), Application (Order and Control, Routine Operations, Situational Awareness, Others), End-User (Ground Forces, Naval Forces, Air Forces), and Region, Forecast to 2027

Published: March, 2023
ID: 9282
Pages: 150
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Military Communications Market Size & Growth (2021 - 2026)

The global military communications market is expected to grow from US$ 35.15 billion in 2019 to US$ 41.71 billion by 2025, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of about 4% during the estimated period from 2020 to 2025.

Military communication can be expressed as the transmission of information from reconnaissance units and other units in contact with the enemy. It involves the transmission of messages, orders and reports both on the ground and at sea and between headquarters and distant installations or vessels. It relates to all aspects associated with the communication of information and data by the armed forces for effective military operation, command and control. It generally depends on a large and complex network of communication equipment and protocols for transmitting information between people and regions. It plays a vital role in the security, economic and scientific capacities of several countries of the world.

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.

Recent developments:

  • Systematic launched IRIS Forms 5.6 to support complex geometries and simplify the complex information in June 2018. This will make it easier for the military to analyze, understand and manage data.
  • Systematic also developed during June 2018, new functions for its SitaWare suite, a leading command and control software. The improved seat of SitaWare 6.7 has a new map mode which provides 3D functionality to the system. Military users can switch from standard plan view to a 3D format that provides improved visualization while retaining the same information and planning overlays.
  • General Dynamics Mission Systems signed an agreement with Carroll Communications in June 2018, a small certified company with disabled service that provides vital technologies for defense acquisition programs for audiovisual manufacturers, antenna manufacturers and satellite services operator LTE. This agreement allows General Dynamics to create a strategic relationship to provide technology transfers to Carroll Communications while helping you navigate the acquisition environment of the Department of Defense (DoD).
  • In July 2018, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA acquired Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine, a world-renowned technology company in maritime operations. This acquisition by Kongsberg of companies of marine products, systems and after-sales services made by the subsidiaries of Rolls-Royce plc makes it a more equipped supplier for the maritime industry.
  • Viasat acquired Horsebridge Defense and Security, a UK-based company that focuses on the design, integration of systems and support for secure deployable networks in June 2018. This acquisition will allow the Viasat UK Group to acquire more considerable experience in the combination of military communications; enabling the company to continue to develop its activities on the British defense market by providing mission-critical ground communication networks and services.
  • Raytheon in May 2018 announced the expansion of the footprint of its manufacturing center based in Forest in eastern Mississippi (United States). A new radar manufacturing center campus will be a center for testing, integrating and producing S-band radars, including the next-generation US Navy missile defense program and SPY-6 anti-missile radar. This expansion will help the company strengthen its portfolio of the electronic detector and electronic warfare solutions.

Drivers and Market Restraints:

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. 

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.

MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS MARKET REPORT COVERAGE:

REPORT METRIC

DETAILS

Market Size Available

2020 - 2026

Base Year

2020

Forecast Period

2022 - 2027

CAGR

4%

Segments Covered

By Communication Type, Component, Application, End User, and Region

Various Analyses Covered

Global, Regional & Country Level Analysis, Segment-Level Analysis, DROC, PESTLE Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Analyst Overview on Investment Opportunities

Regions Covered

North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, Middle East & Africa

Market Leaders Profiled

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) and Others.

 

Military Communications Market segmentation:

Military communications market By type of Communication:

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

Military communications market By Component:

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

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.

Military communications market By Application:

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

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.

Military communications market By the End-user:

  • Ground forces
  • Naval forces
  • Air forces

Ground forces held 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.

Military communications market By Region:

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

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).

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