Military Infrastructure Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The military infrastructure market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.34 billion in 2024 to $11.24 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to defense budget allocations, geopolitical tensions, modernization initiatives, global security concerns, strategic military alliances.

The military infrastructure market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.91 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to natural disaster preparedness, emerging threats, interoperability requirements, space-based infrastructure, climate change adaptation. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, digitalization and connectivity, space-based infrastructure expansion, adaptation to urban warfare.

The anticipated rise in defense expenditure is poised to drive the expansion of the military infrastructure market in the future. Defense expenditure, also known as military expenditure, denotes the total financial resources allocated by a government or nation to support its military and defense-related activities within a specific period, typically a fiscal year. Increased defense spending leads to the enlargement of military facilities, encompassing the construction of new bases, airfields, naval ports, and other strategic installations. The primary objective is to enhance the nation's defense capabilities and strategic outreach. For example, in March 2023, as reported by the United States Air Force (USAF), an agency under the United States Department of the Air Force, the Air Force's fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget request stood at approximately $215.1 billion, representing a $9.3 billion or 4.5% increase compared to the approved figure for fiscal year 2023. Consequently, the escalating defense expenditure is a key driver for the military infrastructure market.

The growing threat of terrorism is expected to drive the growth of the military infrastructure market in the future. Terrorism refers to violent acts committed by individuals, groups, or nations identified as foreign terrorist organizations or state sponsors of terrorism. Military infrastructure plays a vital role in counter-terrorism efforts by offering essential resources, intelligence capabilities, and operational bases to prevent and respond to terrorist activities. For example, in March 2023, the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), an Australia-based organization focused on developing peace metrics, reported in its global terrorism index that in 2022, the average number of deaths per terrorist attack increased by 0.4. Terrorist attacks became more deadly, with an average of 1.7 fatalities per attack in 2022, compared to 1.3 fatalities per attack in 2021. Additionally, 6,701 deaths were attributed to terrorist activities in 2022. As a result, the escalating threat of terrorism is driving the growth of the military infrastructure market.

Leading companies operating in the military infrastructure market are concentrating on the development of innovative products for military communications networks to enhance their market profitability. A military communications network encompasses a system of communication technologies and infrastructure utilized by armed forces to transmit information. As an illustration, in August 2022, BAE Systems PLC, a UK-based aerospace company, introduced its latest deployable networking product, NetVIPR (Networked, Virtualized, Intelligent, and Protected Routing). This advanced military communications system is designed for the contemporary, multi-domain battlefield, covering land, sea, air, space, cyber, and electronic warfare. The secure network comprises multiple nodes, allowing each node to add, access, and move data, facilitating intelligent and secure military communication in even the most challenging conditions.

In May 2022, Mobilitie LLC, a US-based wireless infrastructure provider, completed the acquisition of Signal Point Systems for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition brings together telecommunications experts under a unified ownership structure, with the aim of accelerating the development of 5G and internet connections for base residents and employees in the armed forces. Signal Point Systems, based in the US, specializes in the development and supply of telecommunications infrastructure at American military sites.

Major companies operating in the military infrastructure market report are Dell Inc., General Electric Company, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., BAE Systems, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Safran SA, Leonardo S.p.A., Thales Group, AECOM, Textron Inc., Oshkosh Corporation, Rheinmetall AG, KBR Inc., Saab AB, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., ManTech International Corporation, Aselsan AS, Anham Fzco, Minrav Holdings Ltd., American International Contractors Inc., ArmourWorks International Ltd., Dewey Electronics Corporation, Dencrypt A/S.

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

The military infrastructure market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as communication and information services, security and defense services, and maintenance and repair services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The military infrastructure market consists of sales of products such as security fencing, environmental protection systems, communications infrastructure, and airfield lighting systems. 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.

Military infrastructure encompasses the physical and organizational structures, facilities, and systems that provide essential support for the operations and activities of a nation's armed forces. These structures play a vital role in facilitating logistics, communication, intelligence, training, deployment, and overall readiness of the country's military.

The primary types of military infrastructure include harbors, proving grounds, ranges, and training courses. Harbors are defined as areas of the sea near the shore, partially enclosed by land or solid barriers, allowing vessels to anchor safely. Harbors come in various sizes, ranging from small to medium and large, and serve diverse applications, including use by the army, navy, and air force.

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