Military Communications Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The global military communications market size attained a value of USD 36.30 Billion in 2024. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.40% between 2025 and 2034, to reach a value of USD 61.42 Billion by 2034.

Key Trends in the Market

Military communication refers to the process of transmitting information between various defence unts in order to augment coordination between the military personnel. Through military communication, various military operations such as reconnaissance, search and rescue, and bombardment, among others are facilitated. Military communication also improves articulation of signals or messages which are crucial during a conflict.

• Military communication plays an integral role in the defence sector as it improves the security of a sovereign nation by facilitating timely responses, preventing threat by analysing targets, and augmenting the foundation of military training. Clear and secure communication and improve response times and operational efficiencies for better results.
• The growing penetration of internet of things (IoT), coupled with advanced facilities such as high-speed internet are enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of military communication systems. These factors and increasing incorporation of technology are expected to support the global military communications market.
• The increasing geopolitical tensions, rising military expenditure of strong sovereign nations, and increasing number of private military equipment manufacturers are heightening the incorporation of smart military communication systems across military organisations. Discreet and reliable military communications are being widely adopted worldwide.

Market Segmentation

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

Market Breakup by Communication Type

• Airborne Communications
• Air-Ground Communications
• Underwater Communications
• Ground-Based Communications
• Shipborne Communications

Market Breakup by Component

• Military Satcom Systems
• Military Radio Systems
• Military Security Systems
• Communication Management Systems

Market Breakup by Application

• Command and Control
• Routine Operations
• Situational Awareness
• Others

Market Breakup by End-Use

• Land Forces
• Naval Forces
• Air Forces

Market Breakup by Region

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

Market Share by Communication Type

The airborne communication segment, based on communication type, accounts for a healthy share of the military communications market. Airborne communication is integral to all flight operations in the military. It improves the efficiency of transport services, enhances defence and combat capabilities, and bolsters coordination between pilots. The increasing induction of advanced fighter jets and light and heavy combat aircrafts are generating higher investments towards developing sophisticated airborne communication technologies.

Meanwhile, underwater communication is expected to witness a steady growth in the military communications market over the forecast period, due to the escalating concerns pertaining to oceanic disputes and rapid development of aircraft carriers and submarines. Moreover, the growing efforts to enhance efficiency of sea patrolling is further providing impetus to the underwater communications segment.

Market Share by Application

Based on application, the command and control segment accounts for a significant share in the military communications market. Efficient and reliable military communication in command and control can bring an augmented hold on overall operations and play a crucial role in managing all the military assets for coordinated efforts. In addition, military communication in command and control can bolster the productivity of covert operations, surgical strikes, counter insurgency operations, and protection from foreign intrusion, among other operations. Situational awareness applications of military communications are expected to attain a decent growth in the forecast period, owing to the growing need for troops and platoons to gain an upper hand using real-time situational awareness for a coordinated approach to any operation.

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 following key players in the global military communications market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading aerospace and defence company which develops high-quality technical equipment for aerospace, aeronautics, defence, and cyberspace applications. Established in 1939 with headquarters in Virginia, Northrop Grumman also produces autonomous systems, composite structures, countermeasures and sensors, digital gadgets, electronic warfare systems, integrated avionics, and unmanned and manned aircrafts, among others.

Raytheon Technologies Corporation

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is a prominent aerospace and defence manufacturer which provides high-end space and military technologies, smart defence systems, sustainable flight solutions, radar technology, hypersonic missiles, and arms and ammunition . The goal of the company is to accelerate ideas that can be used to solve some of the biggest challenges faced globally. Raytheon Technologies Corporation was established 2020 and is currently headquartered in Virginia, United States.

General Dynamics Corporation

General Dynamics Corporation is a renowned aerospace and defence corporation. The equipment manufactured by this company is designed to bolster the efficiency of marine and combat segments. It also caters to the demands of civil, homeland security, healthcare, and state and local government. It was established in 1952 and is headquartered in New York in the United States.

Other market players include ASELSAN A.Ş., Rohde & Schwarz, BAE Systems Plc, and Iridium Communications Inc., among others.