Military Communication Market Report 2025

The military communication market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $37.62 billion in 2024 to $39.91 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased geopolitical tensions, modernization initiatives, threat landscape changes, interoperability requirements, increased military operations and deployments.

The military communication market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $49.91 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to cybersecurity concerns, satellite communication advancements, rapid technological innovations, budget allocations. Major trends in the forecast period include increased use of unmanned systems, utilization of cognitive radio technology, resilient communication infrastructure, secure tactical data links, focus on low probability of intercept (LPI) communication.

The anticipated increase in military investment is poised to drive the growth of the military communication market in the future. Military investment denotes the financial commitment made by a nation to establish and maintain its armed forces or other essential defense measures. This funding covers various aspects, including ongoing operations, personnel expenses, training costs, maintenance of infrastructure and communication systems, and the development and acquisition of advanced technology in weapons, equipment, and vehicles. Consequently, the escalating investments in the military sector are expected to bolster the expansion of the military communication market. As of April 2023, reports from The House of Commons, a UK-based government body, reveal that the UK allocated $57.69 billion to its military in 2021, representing a $4.52 billion increase from the previous year. Hence, the upward trajectory of military investment is a driving force behind the growth of the military communication market.

The increasing threat of terrorism is anticipated to fuel the growth of the military communication market in the coming years. Terrorism involves the use of violence or intimidation, often directed at civilians, with the aim of instilling fear and advancing political, ideological, or religious objectives. Military communication plays a crucial role in counterterrorism efforts, facilitating secure and efficient information exchange among defense and intelligence agencies to prevent and respond to terrorist threats. Notably, data from March 2023 provided by the Institute for Economics & Peace, an Australia-based think tank, indicates that terrorist attacks became more lethal in 2022, with an average of 1.7 deaths per attack, compared to 1.3 deaths in 2021. Hence, the escalating threat of terrorism is a key driver of the military communication market.

Technological advancements emerge as a prominent trend gaining traction in the military communication market. Major companies operating in this market are actively embracing new technologies to maintain their competitive positions. For instance, in March 2023, Israel Aerospace Industries, an Israel-based aerospace and defense company, unveiled a new airborne software-defined radio (SDR). SDR communication systems perform modulation and demodulation of radio signals through software, offering interoperability with a wide range of military and commercial radios, operating in very high frequency (VHF), ultra-high frequency (UHF), and L-band frequency ranges.

Leading companies in the military communication sector are concentrating on establishing strategic partnerships to secure a competitive advantage in the industry. These collaborations are vital for improving technological capabilities, broadening product offerings, and obtaining long-term contracts with defense entities. For example, in October 2023, Airbus SE, an aerospace corporation based in the Netherlands, teamed up with Northrop Grumman Corporation, a U.S.-based aerospace and defense firm, to enhance military satellite communications for the UK's upcoming SKYNET program. This partnership will emphasize the integration of advanced military satellite communication technologies to provide reliable connectivity for military operations across various environments, including land, air, sea, and space. Furthermore, the collaboration seeks to tackle increasing challenges related to data transmission and connectivity, which are becoming more critical as military forces depend more on space-based resources.

In March 2022, BAE Systems plc, a UK-based aerospace company, completed the acquisition of Bohemia Interactive Simulations for $200 million. This acquisition enhances BAE Systems' modeling and simulation capabilities and strengthens its systems integration approach. Bohemia Interactive Simulations, a Czech Republic-based company specializing in training and simulation software for defense and civilian organizations, produces high-fidelity, cost-effective simulation software solutions and components for communication and defense applications.

Major companies operating in the military communication market include BAE Systems PLC, Northrop Grumman Corporation, RTX Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Aselsan A.Ş, Thales Group, Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries, Leonardo SpA, Inmarsat, Visat Inc., Iridium Communications Inc., Cobham Plc, Airbus SAS, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, Collins Aerospace, ES Microwave LLC, Sinclair Technologies Inc., Antenna Research Associates, Pilot Communications USA, Satellink Inc., Siemens Corporation, ComSystems LLC, Patton Electronics Co., ITT Corporation, CACI International Inc., Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc.

North America was the largest region in the global military communication market size in 2024, and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the military communication market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the military communication market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Military communication involves the rapid and secure delivery of information, such as commands and instructions, across various regions over a short period, ensuring no data loss. This form of communication is essential for soldiers to convey messages and plan actions in the field.

The primary components of military communication include military satcom systems, military radio systems, military security systems, and communication management systems. Military satcom systems are specifically designed for military use, enabling communication at tactical, operational, and strategic levels for deployed soldiers, military ships, planes, and spacecraft. Various types of communications include airborne communications, air-ground communications, underwater communications, ground-based communications, and ship-borne communications. These communication methods are employed for purposes such as command and control, routine operations, situational awareness, and others, catering to the needs of land forces, naval forces, and air forces.

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The military communication market includes revenues earned by entities by enabling information sharing, adversarial communication, and intelligence collection. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The military communication market also includes of sale of military radio systems, alert measurement systems, cryptography, and signal corps. 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).

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