Military Cybersecurity Market Report 2026

The military cybersecurity market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $15.05 billion in 2025 to $16.28 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising frequency of cyberattacks targeting military networks and command-and-control systems, expansion of net-centric warfare increasing reliance on protected digital infrastructure, adoption of antivirus software and backup solutions to safeguard mission-critical data, integration of multi-factor authentication across defense systems to reduce unauthorized access, growth in deployment of secure storage devices and dsp modules to harden military platforms.

The military cybersecurity market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $22.3 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investment in advanced threat detection and response platforms for military networks, rising adoption of ai- and ml-based cyber defense systems to counter sophisticated attacks, expansion of secure communication technologies for unmanned aerial vehicles and autonomous defense assets, development of zero-trust architecture across military information systems, growing defense budgets supporting modernization of end-to-end military cybersecurity capabilities. Major trends in the forecast period include increased deployment of military-grade multifactor authentication, rising use of secure storage and data protection devices, growth in uav-based cyber surveillance capabilities, expansion of military network intrusion detection systems, higher adoption of digital signal processor modules for cyber defense.

An increasing number of cyberattacks is expected to drive the growth of the military cybersecurity market going forward. A cyberattack is an attempt to illegally access a computer system or network to cause harm. It can involve stealing data, intentionally disabling machines, or using a compromised computer as a platform for additional attacks. The military requires secure information systems to maintain the integrity of its operations. Military cybersecurity helps prevent attacks on networks and protects data, net-centric capabilities, and other designated systems. For example, in April 2024, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), the 2024 Internet Crime Report documented 859,532 complaints of suspected internet crime, with reported losses exceeding $16 billion - a 33% increase compared to 2023. Texas ranked second among all states for the number of complaints received, with residents reporting $1.35 billion in losses, an increase of $328 million from the previous year. Therefore, the rising number of cyberattacks is contributing to the growth of the military cybersecurity market.

Key companies in the military cybersecurity market and related organizations are concentrating on developing and implementing new initiatives to tackle challenges and protect against military cybersecurity attacks. For instance, in July 2024, NATO, a military alliance consisting of 30 countries across Europe and North America, announced its plan to launch a first-of-its-kind integrated cyber defense center at the coalition's military headquarters in Mons, Belgium. This initiative encompasses various components, including information sharing, collaborative capability development, and defense against cyberattacks, among others.

In January 2023, Iron Bow Technologies LLC, a US company specializing in IT solutions, acquired GuardSight Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move aims to broaden Iron Bow's cybersecurity solution portfolio by merging its public-sector cybersecurity engineering proficiency with GuardSight's SECOPS (Security Operations) and MDR (Managed Detection and Response) capabilities from the private sector. GuardSight Inc., based in the US, provides cybersecurity services to military, government intelligence, and enterprise security professionals.

Major companies operating in the military cybersecurity market are Airbus SE, Raytheon Technologies Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, International Business Machines Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Thales Group, Leidos Holdings, Inc., General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc., Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., Science Applications International Corporation, ST Engineering Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Perspecta Inc., ManTech International Corporation, CACI International Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Palantir Technologies Inc., QinetiQ Group plc, FireEye Inc., Salient CRGT.

North America was the largest region in the military cybersecurity market in 2025. It is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global military cybersecurity market size forecast period. The regions covered in the military cybersecurity 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 are influencing the military cybersecurity market by raising the cost of imported semiconductor components, secure communication hardware, and advanced encryption modules required for defense IT systems, leading to higher procurement and deployment costs. Hardware-intensive segments such as network security appliances and secure storage devices in regions like North America, Europe, and East Asia are particularly affected. However, tariffs are also accelerating domestic manufacturing, strengthening regional cybersecurity supply chains, and encouraging investment in sovereign military cyber capabilities.

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Military cybersecurity involves a collection of actions, procedures, and tools to protect sensitive information, computer systems, networks, data, and programs from harm, attacks, and unauthorized access. These cybersecurity operations aim to safeguard data, networks, net-centric capabilities, and other designated systems by detecting, identifying, and responding to intrusions on social networks.

Military cybersecurity comprises defensive and offensive cybersecurity. Defensive cybersecurity involves anticipating risks rather than only responding to cyberattacks. The platforms used include hardware, services, and software, providing security such as network security, cyber threat intelligence, IT infrastructure, logistics and operation security, and training services. Solutions encompass threat intelligence and response management, identity and access management, data loss prevention management, security and vulnerability management, unified threat management, enterprise risk and compliance, managed security, among others. Military cybersecurity is applied in ground forces, air forces, and marine forces.

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

The military cybersecurity market includes revenues earned by entities by providing antivirus software, backup solution, and multi-factor authentication. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The military cybersecurity market also includes sales of storage secure devices, unmanned aerial vehicles, digital signal processor modules, and aviation night-vision goggles which are used in providing military cybersecurity 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.

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