Defense Tactical Radio Global Market Report 2024

The defense tactical radio market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $14.31 billion in 2023 to $16.04 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to the increasing awareness of dental health and aesthetics, a higher prevalence of dental disorders and cavities, the expanding aging population with increased dental care needs, a rise in cosmetic dentistry practices, and the growing demand for aesthetic solutions. Additionally, regulatory support for the development of dental materials has played a role in fostering growth in this industry.

The defense tactical radio market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $24.18 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rising global emphasis on preventive dental care, a growing demand for minimally invasive dental procedures, regulatory initiatives that promote the safety and efficacy of dental products, and evolving dental care trends that influence the usage of adhesives and sealants. Significant trends expected in the forecast period include advancements in dental technology, an increasing emphasis on aesthetic dentistry, the development of innovative medical tools, and the fostering of partnerships and collaborations.

The anticipated increase in cross-border terrorism incidents is poised to drive the expansion of the defense tactical radio market in the future. Cross-border terrorism involves acts perpetrated by individuals, groups, or organizations in one country against the citizens, property, or interests of another country, often with support and sponsorship from a third nation. Defense tactical radios play a crucial role for military and defense forces, facilitating secure and efficient communication among personnel to counter and mitigate acts or attacks of cross-border terrorism. According to the Global Terrorism Index report published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, an Australia-based non-profit organization, the average number of deaths per terrorist attack increased from 1.3 in 2021 to 1.7 people per attack in 2022. Hence, the rising incidences of cross-border terrorism are a key driver for the growth of the defense tactical radio equipment market.

Increased government spending on defense systems is expected to propel the growth of the defense tactical radios market. Government spending on defense systems involves allocating funds for the development, acquisition, and maintenance of military hardware, technology, and personnel to ensure national security. This spending is instrumental in the development and procurement of advanced technologies for defense tactical radios, ensuring secure and reliable communication capabilities for military operations. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report in April 2022, total global military spending increased by 0.7% from $1.98 trillion in 2020 to $2.11 trillion in 2021. China also raised its military spending by 4.7% in 2021 to an anticipated $293 billion. Therefore, the increasing government spending on defense systems drives the growth of the defense tactical radio market.

The challenge of a shortage of spectrum and limited channel capabilities is a significant constraint limiting the growth of the defense tactical radio market. Spectrum shortage and limited channel capabilities refer to a situation where available frequency bands for communication are insufficient, and the number of communication channels is restricted, leading to potential congestion and limitations in data transmission. As stated by the United States Department of Defense, the DOD is increasingly impacted by a spectrum shortage, eroding historical spectrum dominance and posing challenges in maintaining reliable and secure communication for military operations. Therefore, the shortage of spectrum and limited channel capabilities restrain the growth of the defense tactical radio market.

Major companies in the defense tactical radio market are concentrating on innovating defense tactical radios, such as the Tactical Radio Extender over Satellite Solution (T-TAC), to gain a competitive edge. Tactical Radio Extenders over Satellite (T-TAC) are crucial in providing tactical satellite communication solutions for defense tactical radios. For example, Thuraya, a UAE-based mobile-satellite service provider, collaborated with Cobham Limited, a UK-based aerospace product manufacturer, to launch a Tactical Radio Extender over Satellite Solution (T-TAC) in May 2023. This solution addresses existing push-to-talk limitations in remote or isolated locations, offering interoperable communication capabilities for military and emergency operations worldwide.

In August 2022, Motorola Solutions Inc., a US-based provider of video equipment, telecommunications products, software, systems, and services, acquired Barrett Communications for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Motorola Solutions Inc. aims to enhance its innovations and leadership in solutions for mission-critical communications, providing essential communication solutions relied upon by organizations worldwide to advance safety. Barrett Communication, based in Australia, is a manufacturer of tactical high-frequency (HF) and very high-frequency communications equipment, including defense tactical radios.

Major companies operating in the defense tactical radio market report are RTX Corporation, General Dynamic Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems PLC, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.P.A., Motorola Solutions Inc., Rheinmetall AG, Elbit Systems Ltd., Saab AB, Kongsberg Gruppen, ITT Inc., Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG, Cobham Limited, Iridium Communications Inc., Codan Limited, Tadiran Telecom L.P., Tait Communications Limited, Sepura Limited, ICOM Inc., Hytera Communications Corporation Limited, Datron World Communications Inc., Radmor S.A., Thuraya Telecommunications Company, BK Technologies Inc., Rolta India Limited, Kenwood Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the defense tactical radio market in 2023. The regions covered in the defense tactical radio market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the defense tactical radio market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A defense tactical radio is a communication device specifically crafted for military operations and defense applications, aimed at ensuring effective communication, coordination, and situational awareness in diverse operational scenarios. These radios play a crucial role in facilitating secure and reliable communication among military personnel, units, and command centers.

The primary categories of defense tactical radios are handheld and vehicle-mounted. Handheld defense tactical radios are specialized communication devices designed for military and defense forces. These devices leverage various technologies, including analog, digital, and hybrid systems, and find application in collaborative chat, intelligence gathering, frequency hopping, emergency communication, position tracking, and security. End-users of these tactical radios encompass the military, homeland security, law enforcement, and emergency services.

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The defense tactical radio market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as voice communication, data transmission, and voice encryption. 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 defense tactical radio market also includes sales of rifleman radios, spearNet radios, and falcon radios. 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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