Military aircraft communication avionics Market Report 2026

The military aircraft communication avionics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $27.32 billion in 2025 to $28.73 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising deployment of advanced communication avionics to support secure mission-critical data exchange, increased adoption of signal intercept systems for enhanced situational awareness in contested environments, growth in use of noise jammers and electronic countermeasures to protect military aircraft from hostile radar, expansion of passive decoy (chaff) and active decoy integration for survivability enhancement, advancements in avionics architecture improving compatibility with diverse aircraft platforms.

The military aircraft communication avionics market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $34.07 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing investment in next-generation electronic warfare suites integrating communication and jamming capabilities, increasing adoption of ai-enabled communication avionics for autonomous threat detection and response, expansion of interoperable communication systems to support joint and coalition missions, rising development of lightweight and modular avionics systems for upgraded and new aircraft platforms, development of advanced decoy technologies designed to counter emerging radar and missile threats. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced signal intercept systems, next-generation noise jammers, integrated passive and active decoy systems, secure military data links, multi-band communication systems.

The increase in the defense budget is expected to drive the growth of the military aircraft communication avionics market going forward. The defense budget refers to the portion of government funding allocated specifically for national defense and military expenditures. This budget is influenced by the need to respond to evolving global security threats and to improve military readiness and technological capabilities. A rising defense budget directly fuels demand for advanced communication systems in military aircraft, which are crucial for secure and dependable command and control during missions. For instance, in April 2024, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a Sweden-based international research institute, global military spending reached $2.443 trillion in 2023, representing a 6.8% increase in real terms compared with 2022. Therefore, the rise in defense spending is driving the expansion of the military aircraft communication avionics market.

Major companies in the military aircraft communication avionics market are increasingly pursuing strategic collaborations to introduce advanced solutions and enhance their competitive edge. These partnerships are crucial in this sector, facilitating the development and integration of cutting-edge technologies and systems for military aircraft. For example, in August 2024, the United States Air Force launched the Special Mission Display Processor (SMDP) as part of various military exercises and operations. Developed in collaboration with Lockheed Martin and Green Hills Software, the SMDP serves as an onboard operating system designed to manage both secure and unsecured data within aircraft. This significant upgrade, which comes after years of development, improves the software and hardware integration of the C-130J Super Hercules, increasing its versatility for missions such as troop transport and cargo logistics. The C-130J has accumulated over 1.2 million flight hours, underscoring its vital role in global military operations.

In April 2024, Thales, a France-based provider of avionics, aerospace systems, defense electronics, and digital security services, acquired Cobham Aerospace Communications for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Thales aims to strengthen its avionics portfolio and establish a strong position in the rapidly expanding aircraft communications and connected-cockpit market. Cobham Aerospace Communications is a France-based manufacturer of high-quality antennas for aerospace, military, and security applications.

Major companies operating in the military aircraft communication avionics market are L3 Harris Technologies Inc., Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Thales Group, BAE Systems Plc., Honeywell Internatonal Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., Genesys Aero systems, Moog Inc., Sagetech Avionics Inc., Iridium communications, Collins Aerospace, General Dynamics Corporation, Cobham plc, Viasat Inc., Saab AB, Aselsan A.S., Leonardo S.p.A., Airbus SE, Boeing Company, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., Comtech Telecommunications Corp., General Electric Company, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, Orbit Communications Systems Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the military aircraft communication avionics market in 2025. The regions covered in the military aircraft communication avionics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have affected the military aircraft communication avionics market by increasing the cost of imported electronic components, antennas, receivers, and transmitters, particularly impacting segments such as SATCOM, VHF/UHF, and HF/MF solutions in regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. While tariffs have temporarily raised production costs and slowed procurement for defense contractors, they have also incentivized local manufacturing, promoted investment in domestic R&D, and encouraged development of cost-optimized, indigenously produced avionics systems.

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Military aircraft communication avionics encompass the electronic systems and devices utilized across diverse aircraft platforms. These systems are integral for executing a range of duties and involve communication navigations.

The primary categories of military aircraft communication avionics consist of antennas, receivers, transmitters, displays, and processors. An antenna, for instance, serves as a metallic structure for collecting and/or transmitting radio electromagnetic waves. Aircraft types vary and encompass training aircraft, helicopters, combat aircraft, special mission aircraft, tankers, transport aircraft, and combat helicopters. These platforms offer solutions including satellite communications (Satcom), very high frequency (VHF), ultra-high frequency (UHF), high frequency (HF), and medium frequency (MF). Sales occur through diverse channels such as original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and the aftermarket.

The countries covered in the military aircraft communication avionics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The military aircraft communication avionics consists of sales of signal intercept, noise jammers, stealers, passive decoys (chaff), and active decoys. 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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