Command and Control Systems Global Market Report 2024

The command and control systems market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $37.16 billion in 2023 to $39.98 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The expansion observed in the historical period can be credited to advancements in military modernization, the evolving landscape of threats, heightened concerns about cybersecurity, the increasing necessity for disaster management capabilities, the emphasis on border security and surveillance, and the implementation of counterterrorism initiatives.

The command and control systems market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $52.5 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The anticipated growth in the upcoming period is expected due to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), the adoption of network-centric warfare strategies, the integration of space-based systems, the implementation of multi-domain operations, and strategic changes in global alliances. Key trends projected for this period encompass technological advancements in communication, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), improved cybersecurity measures, emphasis on interoperability and integration, and the utilization of cloud-based solutions.

The anticipated growth in global military budgets is expected to be a key driver behind the expansion of the command-and-control systems market. Military budgets encompass funds allocated by governments to cover various expenses related to defense, including personnel salaries, training, equipment procurement, research, development, and operational costs. These allocations ensure the preparedness and efficacy of armed forces in safeguarding a nation's security. The size of a defense budget is influenced by factors such as the entity's economic size, competing financial obligations, and the willingness of the government or populace to invest in military activities. Consequently, these budgetary provisions directly impact an entity's capacity to support military operations, thereby bolstering the command-and-control systems market. For instance, as per a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) in April 2022, global military spending in 2021 rose by 0.7% in real terms to reach $2,113 billion. Notably, China, ranking as the world's second-largest spender, allocated $293 billion to its military in 2021, marking a 4.7% increase from the previous year. Thus, the escalating worldwide military budgets serve as a driving force behind the growth witnessed in the command-and-control systems market.

The anticipated growth in the command and control systems market is closely tied to the rise in geopolitical threats and concerns. Geopolitical dangers and issues encompass risks stemming from interactions and disputes between states or geopolitical entities on a global scale. Command and control systems play a pivotal role in addressing these threats by orchestrating military responses, facilitating intelligence gathering, and aiding strategic decision-making to mitigate concerns and uphold national security. For instance, as reported by ReliefWeb, a US-based humanitarian information portal, non-state conflicts surged to 82 in 2022, compared to 76 in 2021. Additionally, Africa witnessed the highest number of non-state conflicts, followed by the Americas. Consequently, the escalating geopolitical threats and concerns serve as a significant driving force behind the growth witnessed in the command and control systems market.

Technological advancement stands out as a prominent trend gaining traction within the command and control systems market. Major industry players in this sector are directing their focus towards the creation of innovative technologies, consistently developing and integrating them into these systems to augment their capabilities. An illustrative case is Milrem Robotics, an Estonia-based manufacturer of robotic vehicles, which introduced command and control (C2) technology for intelligent unmanned systems at Eurosatory 2022, a notable international exhibition focused on land and airland Defense and Security. Their solution for unmanned aerial and ground vehicles (UxV) amalgamates data from diverse payloads into a comprehensive command and control system. This integrated approach enables the continuous monitoring and management of critical parameters within UxV systems, encompassing aspects such as energy status, fault conditions, operational parameters, built-in diagnostic tests, initialization, and configurations. This emphasis on technological innovation is pivotal in advancing the capabilities of command and control systems, driving progress within the industry.

Prominent players in the command and control systems market are prioritizing cutting-edge solutions such as the Command, Control, Communications, and Computing (C4) platforms to better serve their current clientele. These integrated systems combine various technologies to provide comprehensive capabilities for military or organizational command and control activities. As an example, in September 2022, Anduril Industries, Inc., a US-based autonomous systems manufacturer, unveiled Menace. Menace represents a pioneering, secure, and all-encompassing C4 platform designed for rapid operational planning and execution in challenging, dispersed environments. It's engineered to be expeditionary, adaptable, and tailored to fulfill the specific needs outlined by the US Air Force's Agile Combat Employment (ACE) strategy and the US Marine Corps' Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) doctrine. Menace delivers a versatile, multi-mission capacity, empowering warfighters to conduct diverse tasks such as local force control, base security, defense operations, counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (cUAS), and logistical support from forward-deployed positions.

In October 2021, Volta Power Systems, a US company specializing in auxiliary advanced energy systems, partnered with Draxxon, a US-based specialty vehicle manufacturer, to introduce the DX-816. This groundbreaking fully-electric towable command center, a pioneering innovation in its field, enables organizations to seamlessly incorporate drones into existing command and control setups, especially when enhanced surveillance capabilities are required. Notably, this mobile center operates entirely on a single system charge, eliminating the need for a generator.

Major companies operating in the command and control systems market report are Siemens, General Electric Company, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, International Business Machines Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., General Dynamics Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Northrop Grumman, Honeywell International Inc., BAE Systems, NEC Corporation, Thales Group, ASELSAN Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo SpA, Motorola Solutions Inc., CACI International Inc., Sopra Steria Group, Rheinmetall AG, Collins Aerospace, Saab AB, Indra Sistemas S.A., Kongsberg Gruppen, LIG Nex1 Co. Ltd., Elbit Systems Ltd., The RAND Corporation, Systematic A/S, PT Prima Teknologi Intermedia, Hitachi Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Advantech Co. Ltd., Johnson Controls International plc.

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

Command and control systems feature two primary installation types such as fixed command centers and deployable command centers. Fixed command centers are established facilities by entities such as emergency response agencies, military units, or corporations, aiming to centrally coordinate and oversee operations. These centers integrate software and service solutions across platforms including land, maritime, airborne, and space, catering to applications in government and defense, homeland security, cyber protection, as well as commercial sectors.

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The command-and-control systems market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing air traffic control systems, emergency response and disaster management systems, industrial control systems, and military command, and control systems. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The command-and-control systems market also includes sales of identification devices such as ID badges, card readers, keypads, and biometric readers which are used for providing command-and-control systems services. 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.