Asia-Pacific Military Satellite Communications Growth Opportunities

The APAC Defense Industry Leverages the Commercial Satellite Communication Capabilities to Support Industry Advancement

This research service provides a snapshot of the Asia-Pacific military satellite communications (SATCOM) industry. The analysis categorizes the SATCOM industry into space and ground segments, encompassing satellites, ground stations, and related components and services. The assessment covers a select few APAC nations, namely Australia, India, Japan, and South Korea, which have higher defense spending and publicly announced military SATCOM projects/programs.

The research service identifies the general industry drivers and barriers and the technology trends in the region. It briefly analyzes the domestic military SATCOM industries, highlighting the ongoing technology advancements, emerging market opportunities, and the competitive landscape, encompassing foreign and domestic companies for each focus country. The study assesses relevant regional and inter-regional defense collaborations that may support market expansion opportunities for industry participants of allied nations.

The study emphasizes collaborations among governments, academia, commercial/civil SATCOM providers, and the defense sector to strengthen sovereign development capabilities in the military SATCOM industry. Synergistic partnerships among foreign and domestic companies that support local supply and value chains are critical for boosting market presence. The emergence of start-ups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will impact industry advancements and the competitive landscape.