Military Antenna Market Report 2026

The military antenna market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.92 billion in 2025 to $4.25 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising deployment of radar antennas to enhance battlefield surveillance and target tracking, increased adoption of wideband and microwave antennas to support secure high-speed military communications, growth in modernization programs upgrading legacy tactical antenna systems, advancements in antenna materials and design improving signal strength and durability, expansion of military operations requiring reliable long-range communication capabilities.

The military antenna market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.69 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for compact and lightweight antennas optimized for next-generation military platforms, increasing integration of electronically steered antennas enabling rapid beamforming and multi-target tracking, expansion of network-centric warfare driving need for interoperable communication antenna systems, rising development of adaptive and reconfigurable antennas to counter electronic warfare threats, adoption of advanced satellite communication antennas enhancing global operational connectivity. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced radar antennas, wideband tactical antennas, microwave antenna innovations, smart multi-band antenna systems, compact and lightweight military antennas.

The growing deployment of military satellites is expected to fuel the expansion of the military antenna market. Military satellites, utilized for communication, navigation, and intelligence gathering, are playing an increasingly crucial role in military functions. The rising use of military satellites is expected to drive the demand for military antennas, enhancing communication and data transmission capabilities. For example, in October 2023, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation launched three rockets with military satellites from the Plesetsk space center, marking a series of launches aimed at bolstering satellite capabilities. Furthermore, the successful deployment of 55 spacecraft into orbit resulted from 13 space rocket launches overseen by experts from the Titov Main Test Space Center. Hence, the increasing deployment of military satellites is a significant factor driving the growth of the military antenna market.

Major companies operating in the military antenna market are concentrating on developing multi-orbit capability antennas to support real-time data transmission in complex operational environments. A multi-orbit capability antenna enables seamless communication with satellites across low, medium, and geostationary orbits, ensuring uninterrupted, high-bandwidth, and resilient connectivity for military missions - even in remote or contested areas. For instance, in October 2023, Kymeta Corporation, a US-based company specializing in satellite communication and flat-panel antenna technology, launched the Osprey u8 HGL. The Osprey u8 HGL is a versatile, easy-to-install system suitable for various military vehicles and watercraft. Its low-profile, low-power, highly available, durable, and configurable design - enabled by multi-orbit functionality - helps armed forces meet modern warfare requirements. The antenna provides reliable, auto-PACE-ready communications, has no moving parts, is fully electronically steerable, and is ideal for mobile applications. With its hybrid geostationary/low Earth orbit (GEO/LEO) architecture, the Osprey u8 HGL enhances military capabilities through LTE, LEO, and GEO connectivity.

In April 2024, Thales, a France-based provider of avionics, aerospace systems, defense electronics, and digital security services, acquired Cobham Aerospace Communications for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Thales seeks to broaden its avionics portfolio and secure a strong position in the rapidly expanding aircraft communications and connected-cockpit market. Cobham Aerospace Communications is a France-based manufacturer of high-quality antennas for aerospace, military, and security applications.

Major companies operating in the military antenna market are Alaris Holdings Group, Amphenol Corporation, Antcom Corporation, Antenna Products Corporation, Cobham Limited, Comrod Communication Group, Eylex Pty. Ltd., Hascall Engineering & Manufacturing Co., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, MTI Group, Raytheon Company, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, Terma A/S, Thales Group, Aselsan A.Ş., Viasat Inc., Norsat International Inc., AvL Technologies, ND SatCom GmbH, Mobile Mark Inc., Southwest Antennas, Gilat Satellite Networks, The Boeing Company, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Elta Systems Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the military antenna market in 2025 Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the military antenna market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the military antenna market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the military antenna market by increasing the cost of imported components such as radar antennas, microwave antennas, and tactical antennas, particularly affecting segments like airborne, marine, and ground platforms in regions including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. While tariffs have increased production costs and slowed procurement, they have also encouraged domestic manufacturing, boosted local R&D investment, and promoted development of cost-effective, indigenously produced antennas for defense applications.

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The military antenna functions as a device that both receives and transmits electrical signals. The receiver anticipates incoming signals, while the transmitter sends signals back at various frequencies, conveying diverse and intricate information. Military forces employ these antennas to establish communication links, thereby enhancing national security.

The primary varieties of military antennas include dipole antennas, monopole antennas, array antennas, loop antennas, and others. A dipole antenna is characterized by a center-fed, driven element designed for the transmission or reception of radio frequency energy. Numerous airborne, marine, and ground platforms utilize these antennas across a spectrum that encompasses high frequency, ultrahigh frequency, superhigh frequency, and extremely high frequency. These antennas find applications in communication, surveillance, SATCOM, electronic warfare, navigation, and telemetry.

The countries covered in the military antenna market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The military antenna market consists of sales of radar and wideband antennas, microwave antennas, and tactical antennas. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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