Satellite Navigation System Market Report 2026

The satellite navigation system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $177.24 billion in 2025 to $190.71 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for precise positioning and navigation in automotive and aviation sectors, growth in adoption of gps receivers and navigation software, technological advancements in satellite timing and inertial navigation systems, rising use of geospatial data analytics for mapping and surveying, government investments in global and regional satellite navigation infrastructure.

The satellite navigation system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $255.28 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration of AI and machine learning for enhanced navigation and predictive routing, expansion of satellite navigation services in maritime and logistics sectors, development of multi-constellation and high-accuracy navigation systems, increasing adoption of navigation systems for autonomous vehicles and drones, rising demand for precision timing and synchronization in telecommunications and financial services. Major trends in the forecast period include miniaturization and integration of gnss receivers into consumer and industrial devices, growth in hybrid navigation solutions combining gnss with inertial and other sensors, rising demand for precision timing and synchronization for telecom, finance, and network infrastructure, expansion of location-based services and geospatial data analytics across industries (e.g., agriculture, logistics, urban planning), increased adoption of augmentation services (e.g., differential gnss, rtk, sbas) to deliver higher accuracy.

The rising adoption of autonomous vehicles is expected to drive the growth of the satellite navigation system market in the coming years. Autonomous vehicles are equipped with advanced sensors and technologies that allow them to perceive their surroundings and navigate without direct human input. These vehicles rely heavily on satellite navigation systems for accurate positioning, route planning, and safe, efficient operation. For instance, in June 2025, the UK Ministry of Defence announced a record investment of £350 million to enhance Ukraine’s drone supply, aiming to increase the number of drones from 10,000 in 2024 to 100,000 in 2025. This example underscores the critical role of satellite navigation systems in enabling autonomous vehicle functionality, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Consequently, the growing popularity of autonomous vehicles is propelling the demand for precise and reliable satellite navigation systems.

Major companies operating in the satellite navigation system market are concentrating on the development of advanced innovations or solutions, such as the integration of NavIC L1 signals into Qualcomm's chipset platforms, to meet the evolving needs of customers, stay ahead of competitors, and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the industry. The solution is built on Qualcomm's location suite, which supports up to seven satellite constellations. For instance, in December 2023, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., a US-based multinational corporation that provides wireless telecommunications products and semiconductors, announced support for India's NavIC Satellite Navigation System L1 signals in commercial chipset platforms in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). This platform, expanding to seven satellite constellations simultaneously, accelerates NavIC adoption, enhancing geolocation capabilities for automotive and IoT applications. Additionally, it offers several features that enhance location-based services and navigation accuracy for devices equipped with Qualcomm chips and other compatible systems and make NavIC L1 signals a valuable addition to the global navigation satellite system landscape, offering improved accuracy and interoperability for location-based services and applications.

In October 2023, CNH Industrial N.V., a UK-based agricultural machinery company, acquired Hemisphere GNSS Inc. for $175 million. This acquisition fortifies its precision, automation, and autonomy technology, enhancing its position in the satellite navigation system market by advancing core technologies, providing superior global navigation satellite system (GNSS) solutions, and accelerating automation and autonomy development across diverse industries. Hemisphere GNSS Inc. is a US-based satellite company that provides precision global positioning systems and global satellite navigation systems.

Major companies operating in the satellite navigation system market are Furuno Electric Co. Ltd., RTX Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Stonex Srl, Airbus SE, QualComm Technologies Inc., General Dynamics Corp, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Broadcom Inc., Safran SA, Texas Instruments Inc., Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., STMicroelectronics, Teledyne Technologies Inc., Hexagon AB, Trimble Inc., Kongsberg Gruppen, Cobham Plc., Topcon Corporation, u-blox, TomTom International BV, Laird Plc. (Advent International), Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd., Swift Navigation, Septentrio, SkyTraq Technology Inc., ComNav Technology Ltd., Magellan Systems Japan Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the satellite navigation system market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the satellite navigation system 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 reshaping the satellite navigation system market by increasing the cost of satellite components, user equipment, and ground-control infrastructure, thereby pressuring both system and service providers. The most affected segments include global navigation satellite systems, user segment equipment, and positioning and timing services, particularly across regions dependent on cross-border electronics manufacturing such as Asia-Pacific and Europe. These tariffs slow deployment in automotive, consumer, and health applications due to higher device and integration costs, yet they also encourage domestic production, supply-chain diversification, and technological innovation that may strengthen regional capabilities.

The main types of solutions in a satellite navigation system are systems and services. A system is a set of interconnected components or elements working together to achieve a common goal or purpose. It includes various constellations such as global navigation, regional navigation and augmented also used in different orbits, including medium earth orbit (MEO), geostationary earth orbit (GEO), and others, and is used in various applications such as road and automotive, consumer and health solutions and others.

A satellite navigation system refers to a technology that enables users to determine their position, velocity, and time using signals from satellites in space. These systems work by receiving signals from multiple satellites orbiting the earth and using triangulation or trilateration techniques to calculate the user's precise location.

The main types of solutions in a satellite navigation system are systems and services. A system is a set of interconnected components or elements working together to achieve a common goal or purpose. It includes various constellations such as global navigation, regional navigation and augmented also used in different orbits, including medium earth orbit (MEO), geostationary earth orbit (GEO), and others, and is used in various applications such as road and automotive, consumer and health solutions and others.

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

The satellite navigation system market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as positioning solutions, mapping services, satellite communication, timing services, geospatial data analytics, etc. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The satellite navigation system market also includes sales of products such as global positioning system (GPS) receivers, satellite antennas, navigation software tools, inertial navigation systems, and precision timing devices. 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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