SATCOM on the Move Global Market Report 2024

The satcom on the move market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $26.98 billion in 2023 to $32.26 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.6%. The expansion observed during the historical period can be attributed to the growth of emerging markets, increased investments in satellite communication infrastructure, the widespread adoption of connected vehicles, and growing investments in the space sector.

The satcom on the move market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $67.49 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.3%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in low Earth orbit satellites, strong government support, a growing demand for telecommunications, and an increasing number of satellite launches. Key trends expected during the forecast period include strategic partnerships and collaborations among market players, product innovations with a focus on government and military applications, the utilization of artificial intelligence in radio frequencies (RF), emphasis on very high throughput satellites (VHTS), and technological advancements in satellite communications.

The growth of the SATCOM on the move market is propelled by the increasing demand for customized solutions for Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV). Unmanned Ground Vehicles, which operate on the ground without human operators, benefit from SATCOM-On-the-Move (SOTM) technology to enhance mission performance, combat effectiveness, and worker safety. This is particularly evident in applications such as minefield detection and traversal of barriers. General Dynamics, a prominent aerospace and defense corporation, reported a rise in its US revenue for the technology segment, encompassing a mission system product line that includes SOTM antennas for ground vehicles. The revenue increased from $11.72 billion in 2020 to $11.81 billion in 2021, underscoring the growing demand for customized SOTM solutions for UGVs and driving the SATCOM on the move market.

The SATCOM on the move market is set to experience growth due to the increasing adoption of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites across various sectors. LEO satellites are considered transformative in revolutionizing internet and digital communication. The US Space Force’s Commercial Satellite Communications Office (CSCO) plans to award approximately $2.3 billion in commercial SATCOM contracts over the next two years, with a significant portion dedicated to LEO satellite broadband services. This investment in LEO satellites is expected to propel the overall growth of the satellite communication market.

A key trend in the SATCOM on the move market is the focus on product innovations by major companies. To cater to government and military applications, companies in this market are introducing innovative products. For example, ComClark Network and Technology Corporation, a Philippines-based ICT and broadcast services provider, launched SATCOM on the Move (SOTM) in March 2023. This SOTM solution, designed as a system integrator and value-added service provider, ensures always-on connectivity for mobile users, including emergency responders, government agencies, and businesses. The solution utilizes satellite communications to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access.

Companies in the SATCOM on the move market are also integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into radio frequencies (RF) to strengthen their market position. AI is being harnessed to advance RF technology, bringing a traditional technology into the modern era. CENOS LLC, a Latvia-based CAE software company, launched RF 2.0 in June 2022, targeting radio frequency and antenna design projects. This new tool expands coverage across a broader RF design spectrum and enhances workflow management and the user experience, showcasing the integration of AI in RF.

In March 2022, SES S.A., a Luxembourg-based satellite and telecommunications network company, acquired the SATCOM business of Leonardo DRS for $450 million. This acquisition enhances SES's core capabilities and emphasizes incremental technological development and the creation of market-changing technology. Leonardo DRS, a US-based company specializing in communication satellites, adds value to SES's position in the SATCOM on the move market.

Major companies operating in the satcom on the move market report are Honeywell International Inc., L3Harris Technologies, EchoStar Corporation, Thales Group, Viasat, Inc.,Aselsan A.S., BAE Systems PLC, Ball Corporation, Inmarsat Global Limited, General Dynamics Corp, Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd., Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Antrix Corporation Limited, NEC Corporation, Space Star Technology Co Ltd., Eutelsat Communications SA, Avanti Communications, Cobham Limited, Airbus Defence and Space, Telespazio, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd., Rohde and Schwarz, Russian Satellite Communications Company, SENER Polska sp. z o.o, Raytheon Intelligence & Space, Hughes Network Systems, Gilat Satellite Networks, Elbit Systems Ltd., Andesat, Globalsat Group, Intelsat, Thuraya, Al Yah Satellite Communications Company, Etisalat UAE, Space AI, Scorpio Space, Yahsat, SCS Space, Blue Sky Communications, Alkan.

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

The various types of SATCOM on the move include equipment and services. SATCOM on the move equipment encompasses components such as amplifiers, antennas, equalizers, frequency converters, and others used for transmitting, conditioning, and receiving satellite signals. SOTM operates across different frequency bands, including C band, L band, S band, X band, Ka band, Ku band, UHF band, and SHF band. SATCOM on the move is deployed on various platforms such as land mobile, airborne, and maritime. Major verticals employing SATCOM on the move include commercial, government, and defense sectors.

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The SATCOM on the move market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing satellite network connectivity and satisfying the requirement for mobile access to and sharing of high-definition video, voice, and data. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The SATCOM on the move market also includes sales of SATCOM equipment that provides satellite signals. 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.