Defense Navigation Market Report 2025

The defense navigation market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $284.92 billion in 2024 to $328.01 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to military modernization programs, global threat landscape, demand for autonomous systems, aerospace and defense budgets, cybersecurity integration.

The defense navigation market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $553.33 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to enhanced positioning accuracy, urban warfare navigation solutions, multi-domain operations, resilience against electronic warfare, human-machine interface innovations, global navigation in denied environments. Major trends in the forecast period include gnss and inertial navigation systems, anti-jamming technologies, augmented reality (ar) in heads-up displays, miniaturization and size reduction, multi-domain navigation integration.

The defense navigation market is expected to experience growth in the foreseeable future, primarily driven by an increasing demand for new aircraft. Aircraft, designed for diverse purposes, including passenger transport and defense operations, rely on navigation systems to traverse user-defined paths between waypoints, even when ground infrastructure is limited. The Defense Budget Overview Report 2023, released by the United States Department of Defense in April 2022, revealed plans to double the quantity of F-15EX Eagle II aircraft from 12 to 24 in 2023 compared to the previous year. This surge in demand for new aircraft is a key factor propelling the growth of the defense navigation market.

The expansion of drone production is anticipated to contribute to the growth of the defense navigation market. Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), operate without a human pilot on board and play a crucial role in defense navigation for activities such as border patrol, maritime security, battlefield surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. According to The Jamestown Foundation's report in September 2023, Russia is expected to witness a significant increase in drone production, projecting a production volume of 105,500 units between 2027 and 2030, compared to an estimated 52,100 drones for the period between 2023 and 2026. This upsurge in drone production is a key driver for the growth of the defense navigation market.

A prominent trend in the defense navigation market involves the development of innovative navigation systems, with companies strategically focusing on this aspect to maintain and enhance their market positions. For instance, in September 2022, AeroVironment, a US-based defense manufacturing company specializing in unmanned aerial vehicles, introduced a cutting-edge virtual navigation system for its 'Puma' drones. This system, designed for GPS-contested areas, incorporates sensors that scan the surroundings to gather visualization data and identify ground characteristics, ensuring precise location detection during flight. Notably, the system autonomously transitions between GPS-denied navigation mode and normal navigation mode without user input.

Leading companies in the defense navigation market are actively engaged in technological advancements, exemplified by the development of digital fiber optic gyroscope (DFOG) solutions. DFOG utilizes fiber optic technology and digital signal processing to measure the rate of rotation or angular velocity of an object. In September 2023, Advanced Navigation, an Australia-based manufacturer of inertial navigation systems, launched 'Boreas,' a strategic-grade DFOG inertial navigation system. Noteworthy for its ultra-high accuracy and a 40% reduction in size, weight, power, and cost compared to competitors, Boreas integrates a sensor fusion algorithm for extracting extensive information. Its applications span across aerospace, marine, robotics, and various other industries.

In July 2022, Safran Electronics & Defense, a France-based electronic system manufacturing company, completed the acquisition of Orolia, a France-based provider of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies and equipment. This strategic move aims to bolster market presence by offering a comprehensive and cohesive set of defense navigation equipment. The acquisition positions Safran Electronics & Defense to expand its footprint in the defense and aviation markets, anticipating increased synergy between the two companies.

Major companies operating in the defense navigation market include Cobham Limited, Esterline Technologies Corporation, Teledyne FLIR LLC, Furuno Electric Co. Ltd., Garmin Ltd., General Electric Company, Honeywell International Inc., Israel Aerospace Industries, Kongsberg Gruppen, L3 Technologies Inc., KVH Industries Inc., Moog Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Thales Group, RTX Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Safran S.A., Leonardo S.p.A., Elbit Systems Ltd., General Dynamics Corporation, Leidos Holdings Inc., Ultra Electronics Holdings plc, Saab AB.

North America was the largest region in the defense navigation market in 2024. The regions covered in the defense navigation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the defense navigation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Defense navigation encompasses satellite-based positioning systems utilized in military scenarios to assist personnel in navigating challenging terrains and executing nighttime operations. This technology aids in pinpointing troop locations, assessing the relative positions of opposing forces, and identifying enemy infrastructure or facilities.

Key defense navigation platforms span across airborne, maritime, and terrestrial domains. Within the airborne sector, platforms encompass a variety of aircraft types, including high-altitude planes, free-fall balloons, and UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems). These platforms, ranging from low-altitude, slow-moving craft to high-speed entities, leverage defense navigation for target tracking and aerial obstacle avoidance. Technological solutions within defense navigation comprise fiber optic gyro navigation, ring laser gyro navigation, mechanical navigation, hemispherical resonator gyro navigation, and micromechanical systems-based navigation, all of which find application in maritime vessels, autonomous underwater vehicles, and remotely operated underwater vehicles in addition to airborne systems.

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The defense navigation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing force navigation, signal jamming, and remotely operated vehicle navigation services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The defense navigation market also includes sales of navigation displays and related equipment used in providing navigation services. 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.

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