Military Computers Global Market Report 2024

The military computers market has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.15 billion in 2023 to $8.65 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The expansion observed in the historical period can be attributed to defense modernization programs, the heightened threat of cybersecurity, the adoption of network-centric warfare doctrine, improvements in communication systems, and the need for ruggedized design requirements.

The military computers market is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.77 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to geopolitical tensions and conflicts, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), protection against electromagnetic pulses (EMP), advancements in command, control, and communications (C3) systems, and increased focus on cybersecurity and information assurance. Major trends expected in the forecast period include the adoption of open system architectures, an increased use of cognitive computing, a focus on green computing initiatives, enhanced communication and networking capabilities, and the development of autonomous systems and unmanned platforms.

The anticipated increase in government spending on the military is expected to significantly contribute to the growth of the military computer market in the future. Military expenditure, representing the financial resources allocated by a nation for the creation and maintenance of armed forces or defense measures, plays a crucial role in driving the adoption of military computers. These specialized computers are essential for computing tasks in harsh environments and battlefields, supporting communication, military artillery, and technology operations. As of April 2022, data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Highlights indicates that global military expenditure rose by 0.7% in real terms in 2021, reaching a record high of $2.1 trillion. Russia, for example, increased its military spending by 2.9% to $65.9 billion in 2021, marking the third consecutive year of growth and reaching 4.1% of GDP. Consequently, the surge in government spending on the military is a key driver behind the growth of the military computer market.

The expanding defense industry is poised to drive the growth of the military computer market in the coming years. The defense sector, responsible for planning, development, procurement, deployment, and maintenance of military capabilities, relies on military computers to enhance critical operations, communication, and data processing. According to a November 2022 report by the Airspace Industries Association (AIA), the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry generated $892 billion in combined sales in 2021, reflecting a 2.1% increase over the previous year. Additionally, A&D sector exports rose by 11.2% to $100.4 billion during the same period. Hence, the expanding defense industry is a significant driver of the military computer market.

Technological advancement stands out as a key trend gaining momentum in the military computer market. Major companies in this market are actively focusing on integrating new technologies and enhancing the applications of military computers to assist armed forces in their endeavors. For example, in October 2022, General Micro Systems, Inc., a US-based company specializing in small form factor systems, servers, and displays for rugged and non-rugged environments, launched the X9 Spider Wearable. This battery-powered rugged wearable computer is designed for soldiers on the ground, providing high-performance processing, communication capabilities, video functionalities, database access, and artificial intelligence (AI) functionality while on the move. The X9 Spider Wearable supports up to four on-body displays, facilitates wireless LAN and personal area network (PAN) connectivity, stores up to 20TB of onboard data, and processes on-board AI algorithms, including image/facial recognition, target tracking, and sensor fusion.

Major companies operating in the military computer market are adopting a strategic partnership approach to deliver rugged, cutting-edge computing technologies and solutions for mission-critical applications in defense and commercial enterprises. Strategic partnerships involve companies leveraging each other's strengths and resources to achieve mutual benefits and success. For instance, in December 2023, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company, a US-based information technology company, formed a partnership with Systel Inc., a US-based services organization. The objective of this collaboration is to deliver leading-edge workload optimization, high core density, power efficiency, security, and intelligent automation in MIL-SPEC computerized rugged systems. These systems are designed for all-weather and all-domain deployment, providing next-gen computing solutions reliably fieldable in the harshest environments.

In May 2022, Sigma Defense, a US-based systems integrator for the US Army, completed the acquisition of Sub U Systems for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, the merged business aims to provide a shared hardware platform with software applications supporting analytics, artificial intelligence, edge computing, relay for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and more. This integrated hardware and software approach to communications supports Sigma's goal of autonomously connecting people, systems, and data. Sub U Systems is a US-based computer manufacturer serving military and commercial applications.

Major companies operating in the military computers market report are BAE Systems, Cobham Limited, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Esterline Technologies Corporation, Getac Technology Corporation, L3 Technologies, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Rockwell Collins Inc., Saab AB, Thales Group, Zebra Technologies Corporation, GRiD Defense Systems, Trenton Systems, Kontron AG, Computer Dynamics, Raytheon Company, Safran Group, General Dynamics Corporation, Elbit Systems Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Mercury Systems Inc., North Atlantic Industries Inc., Radisys Corporation, Rugged Science Inc., Systel Inc., Trenton Systems Inc., VersaLogic Corporation, Winmate Inc.

North America was the largest region in the military computers market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global military computers market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the military computers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the military computers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The main types of military computers include rugged computers and embedded computers. Rugged computers are specialized systems constructed with advanced features to perform complex tasks at the edge while maintaining durability, reliability, and long-term endurance. These computers are deployed in various installations, including new installations and upgrades, and are utilized across different applications, including aircraft, ground, and naval operations.

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The military computers market consists of sales of flight control computers (FCC), utility control computers (UCC), wearable Computers, and navigational computers. 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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