The global man portable military electronics market size reached USD 4.7 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach USD 6.5 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.72% during 2025-2033. Increasing need for advanced communication systems, rising focus on soldier modernization programs, surging demand for unmanned systems and robotics, and escalating need for advanced surveillance and reconnaissance systems represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Man-portable military electronics are cutting-edge devices that play a vital role in modern warfare. They are designed to be carried and operated by individual soldiers, providing them with enhanced situational awareness, communication capabilities, and tactical advantages on the battlefield. They are constructed with robust materials and advanced technologies and are built to withstand harsh environments and the rigors of combat. Man-portable military electronics typically consist of several key components, including a ruggedized casing, a power source (such as batteries or fuel cells), a processor, memory, various sensors (such as GPS, thermal imaging, and night vision), wireless communication modules, and display interfaces. The components perform critical functions, such as real-time intelligence gathering, target acquisition, navigation, communication with command centers, and data sharing among troops. Their advantages are manifold, including enhanced situational awareness of soldiers, allowing them to identify and assess threats accurately. Moreover, they facilitate seamless communication between troops, improving coordination and synchronization on the battlefield. In comparison to traditional methods, man-portable military electronics offer a significant improvement in mobility, agility, and efficiency as they consolidate multiple functionalities into a compact and lightweight form factor. Currently, handheld radios, ruggedized tablets, personal navigation devices, and individual soldier systems are some of the commonly available product variants.
Man-portable military electronics are cutting-edge devices that play a vital role in modern warfare. They are designed to be carried and operated by individual soldiers, providing them with enhanced situational awareness, communication capabilities, and tactical advantages on the battlefield. They are constructed with robust materials and advanced technologies and are built to withstand harsh environments and the rigors of combat. Man-portable military electronics typically consist of several key components, including a ruggedized casing, a power source (such as batteries or fuel cells), a processor, memory, various sensors (such as GPS, thermal imaging, and night vision), wireless communication modules, and display interfaces. The components perform critical functions, such as real-time intelligence gathering, target acquisition, navigation, communication with command centers, and data sharing among troops. Their advantages are manifold, including enhanced situational awareness of soldiers, allowing them to identify and assess threats accurately. Moreover, they facilitate seamless communication between troops, improving coordination and synchronization on the battlefield. In comparison to traditional methods, man-portable military electronics offer a significant improvement in mobility, agility, and efficiency as they consolidate multiple functionalities into a compact and lightweight form factor. Currently, handheld radios, ruggedized tablets, personal navigation devices, and individual soldier systems are some of the commonly available product variants.
Man Portable Military Electronics Market Trends:
The increasing need for advanced communication systems on the battlefield has surged the demand for man portable military electronics that provide reliable and secure communication channels for soldiers. This is further bolstered by the rising focus on soldier modernization programs by defense agencies. In line with this, governments of various nations are investing in advanced equipment and systems to enhance the capabilities of their soldiers in the field, which is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Concurrent with this, the growing emphasis on lightweight and portable electronics for enhanced mobility has compelled key manufacturers to develop compact and rugged devices, further fueling the market growth. Additionally, the increasing demand for unmanned systems and robotics in military operations and the rising military expenditure are contributing to the market growth. Moreover, the growing focus on soldier safety and security and the escalating need for advanced surveillance and reconnaissance systems are providing an impetus to the market growth.Key Market Segmentation:
The publisher provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global man portable military electronics market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product, application, and end user.Product Insights:
- Portable Radio
- Weapon Sight and Scopes
- Thermal Imaging Systems
- M-UAV (Mini Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)
- Others
Application Insights:
- ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance)
- Communication
- Command and Control
- Optronics
- Force Protection
- Others
End User Insights:
- Army
- Navy
- Airforce
- Homeland Security
Regional Insights:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global man portable military electronics market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the companies covered include Elbit Systems Ltd., General Dynamics Corporation, L3Harris Technologies Inc, Leonardo S.p.A., Safran, Thales Group, etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.Key Questions Answered in This Report:
- How has the global man portable military electronics market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
- What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global man portable military electronics market?
- What is the impact of each driver, restraint, and opportunity on the global man portable military electronics market?
- What are the key regional markets?
- Which countries represent the most attractive man portable military electronics market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the product?
- Which is the most attractive product in the man portable military electronics market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
- Which is the most attractive application in the man portable military electronics market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the end user?
- Which is the most attractive end user in the man portable military electronics market?
- What is the competitive structure of the global man portable military electronics market?
- Who are the key players/companies in the global man portable military electronics market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface3 Executive Summary11 Value Chain Analysis13 Price Analysis
2 Scope and Methodology
4 Introduction
5 Global Man Portable Military Electronics Market
6 Market Breakup by Product
7 Market Breakup by Application
8 Market Breakup by End User
9 Market Breakup by Region
10 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
14 Competitive Landscape
List of Tables
Companies Mentioned
- Elbit Systems Ltd.
- General Dynamics Corporation
- L3Harris Technologies Inc
- Leonardo S.p.A.
- Safran
- Thales Group
Methodology
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 141 |
| Published | March 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2024 - 2033 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 4.7 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 6.5 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 3.7% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 6 |
