Military Aircraft Communication Avionics Market Size - Forecast Trends and Outlook (2025-2034)

The global military aircraft communication avionics market size attained a value of USD 31.77 Billion in 2024. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.30% between 2025 and 2034, to reach a value of USD 48.40 Billion by 2034.

Key Trends in the Market

Military aircraft communication avionics refer to the combination of aviation and electronics which are designed to bolster the communication systems of military aircrafts. Communication avionics enable the pilots to coordinate with ground crew, soldiers in control towers, and establish a connection with satellites. Aviation airband can vary depending upon the type of military aircraft being used.

• According to the military aircraft communication avionics market report, the increasing applications of communication avionics in combat and special missions aircrafts, to provide enhanced flight control, efficient navigation, and to bolster coordination, is contributing to the expansion of military aircraft communication avionics market size.
• Growing number of ageing avionics and increasing investments towards modernisation of legacy fleets are the key military aircraft communication avionics market trends. The addition of advanced SATCOM features, such as data link, anti-jam technology, and secure means of communication, are expected to aid the market in the coming years.
• The rising geopolitical tensions, growing military expenditure of emerging economies, and anti-terror initiatives by the governments of sovereign nations are increasing the demand for light combat aircrafts, fighter jets, and attack helicopters, among other aircrafts. Hence, these factors are expected to provide impetus to the military aircraft communication avionics market in the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The report titled “Military Aircraft Communication Avionics Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Aircraft Type

• Combat Aircraft
• Special Mission Aircraft
• Tanker and Transport Aircraft
• Combat Helicopters
• Training Aircraft and Helicopters

Market Breakup by Component

• Antenna
• Transponder
• Receiver
• Transmitter
• Display and Processors

Market Breakup by Solution

• SATCOM
• VHF and UHF
• HF and MF

Market Breakup by Sales Channel

• OEM
• Aftermarket

Market Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Market Share by Aircraft Type

The combat aircraft segment, based on aircraft type, accounts for a healthy share of the military aircraft communication avionics market. Communication avionics can augment the combat-ready versions of avionics which can provide a tactical upper hand to combat aircrafts. Rapid development of avionics radios for combat aircraft communications to augment battlefield interoperability and to facilitate efficient transfer of data, voice, and imagery, is adding to the military aircraft communication avionics market growth. Combat aircrafts are critical components for homeland security of sovereign military powers. In this regard, the increasing incorporation of light combat aircrafts, multirole jets, bombers, and stealth jets, among other combat warplanes, is further bolstering the growth of this segment.

Market Share by Solution

Based on solution, the SATCOM segment accounts for a significant portion of the military aircraft communication avionics market share. SATCOM is crucial for air forces as it can support beyond line of sight communications, covering a significant portion of the earth, which is a driving factor. A lot of companies are likely to witness escalated growth opportunities to furnish wideband SATCOM terminals. In addition, the ongoing upgradations and replacements to incorporate modern SATCOM technology into military aircraft communication avionics are likely to generate a greater revenue, which in turn is anticipated to impact the military aircraft communication avionics market price in the forecast period.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the key players in the global military aircraft communication avionics market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

Raytheon Technologies Corporation

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is a leading aerospace and defence company which develops aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, guided missiles, advanced defence systems, satellites, and unmanned aerial vehicles, among others. The company is known to produce some of the breakthrough technologies in the field of artificial intelligence. It was established in 2020 and is headquartered in Virginia, United States.

Thales Group

Thales Group is a multinational IT company which designs and manufactures electrical equipment and electronic devices which are deployed in several industries, such as aerospace, transportation, security, and defence, among others. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, France, Thales is also a leader in cybersecurity and data protection fields.

Honeywell International Inc.

Honeywell International Inc. is a publicly traded, multinational conglomerate corporation which provides aerospace solutions, building technologies, performance materials, and safety and production solutions. The product portfolio of this company also includes industrial chemicals, products for homeowners, absorbents and catalysts, and advanced sensing technologies. It was established in 1906 and is currently headquartered in North Carolina, United States.

Other market players include L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems, Inc., Saab AB, Rohde & Schwarz, Leonardo S.p.A., and CMC Electronics Inc., among others.