Military Land Tactical Radios Market Report 2026

The military land tactical radios market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.6 billion in 2025 to $9.04 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing modernization of ground forces requiring advanced secure communication systems, rising deployment of encrypted handheld and manpack radios for tactical coordination, expansion of joint and coalition operations necessitating interoperable multiband radios, advancements in waveform technologies improving signal resilience and reliability, growing adoption of vehicular radio systems integrated with battlefield management platforms.

The military land tactical radios market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.93 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for mesh network radios enabling resilient decentralized communication, increasing integration of satellite-enabled tactical radios for beyond-line-of-sight connectivity, rising investment in software-defined radios to support flexible mission requirements, expansion of digital battlefield systems driving upgrades to high-bandwidth tactical radios, continuous development of lightweight and power-efficient radio architectures to enhance soldier mobility. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for interoperable, coalition-ready radio systems, increased focus on ruggedization and all-weather operational reliability, expansion of manpack and vehicular radio deployments for highly mobile ground units, rising preference for standardized tactical waveforms and spectrum-efficient designs, shift toward lifecycle service contracts, training, and integrated logistics support.

The increase in cross-border conflicts is expected to drive the growth of the military land tactical radios market. Cross-border conflicts involve disputes or clashes between neighboring countries or regions along shared borders, often rooted in political, territorial, or military tensions. These conflicts are rising due to escalating geopolitical tensions, with disputes over territorial claims, political influence, and access to strategic resources intensifying hostilities. Military land tactical radios improve situational awareness and secure communication for ground forces, enabling coordinated operations and rapid responses during such conflicts. They provide real-time voice and data transmission, reduce the risk of miscommunication, and support interoperability among allied units operating in hostile or complex environments. For example, in December 2024, the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), a US-based non-profit specializing in conflict data, reported over 165,273 political violence events worldwide between July 2023 and June 2024, reflecting a 15% increase from the previous year. Thus, the rise in cross-border conflicts is boosting the military land tactical radios market.

Leading companies in the military land tactical radios market are developing advanced products like wideband high-frequency (HF) radios to improve secure long-range communication. Wideband HF radios operate over a broad high-frequency spectrum (3 to 30 MHz), supporting higher data rates and better signal clarity. For instance, in June 2024, Thales SA, a France-based aerospace and defense firm, introduced its HF XL series of wideband HF radios, available in 1 kW and 400 W models, designed to enhance secure long-range communication for land military command posts. These radios offer data rates up to ten times greater than previous HF systems and include a cognitive engine that automatically avoids jammed frequencies, ensuring reliable operation in contested environments. The HF XL radios support communication distances up to 10,000 km and maintain interoperability with existing wideband HF systems, meeting operational needs in regions with limited satellite coverage.

In August 2024, Motorola Solutions Inc., a US-based technology company, acquired Barrett Communications for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Motorola’s mission-critical communications portfolio by incorporating advanced HF and VHF radio technologies capable of operating independently of infrastructure, enhancing its ability to provide reliable, long-range communication for defense, security, and emergency response missions. The acquisition also expands Motorola’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region and supports operations in humanitarian aid, disaster recovery, and peacekeeping. Barrett Communications is an Australia-based electronics company specializing in the manufacture of tactical radio communications for military applications.

Major companies operating in the military land tactical radios market are RTX Corporation; Northrop Grumman Corporation; BAE Systems plc; Thales S.A.; L3Harris Technologies Inc.; Leonardo S.p.A.; Motorola Solutions Inc.; Elbit Systems Ltd.; General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc.; Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG; Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.; Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited; Sepura Limited; Datron World Communications Inc.; Codan Communications Pty Ltd; Hytera Communications Corporation Limited; ASELSİ Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.; TrellisWare Technologies Inc.; Southwest Antennas Inc.; Spectra Group (UK) Limited.

North America was the largest region in the military land tactical radios market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the military land tactical radios 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 on electronic components, RF modules, and semiconductors used in military land tactical radios are increasing production costs, lengthening lead times, and complicating cross-border supply chains. These pressures are most pronounced for digital and software-defined radios, higher-frequency bands, and critical components such as transmitters, amplifiers, and antennas, particularly in regions that import heavily from Asia-Pacific manufacturing hubs. Land forces and special forces modernization programs in North America and Europe are seeing budget reallocation and delayed procurements, while some emerging markets face reduced access to advanced radios. At the same time, tariffs are encouraging localization, stimulating domestic manufacturing, and driving investments in indigenous tactical radio designs and component ecosystems, which can strengthen long-term resilience and technological sovereignty.

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Military land tactical radios are specialized wireless communication devices used by armed forces to enable secure, dependable, and real-time voice and data communication during ground operations. These radios are built to withstand challenging and rapidly changing battlefield conditions and support multiple frequency bands and waveforms to ensure interoperability among units, command centers, and allied forces.

The primary types of military land tactical radios include analog radios, digital radios, and software-defined radios (SDRs). Analog radios use continuous wave signals for voice transmission, providing straightforward and reliable communication for short-range battlefield scenarios. These radios are categorized by frequency bands such as very high frequency (VHF), ultra high frequency (UHF), high frequency (HF), and 24 gigahertz (GHz) and above. Key components include transmitters, receivers, amplifiers, antennas, and various accessories. Their applications cover combat operations, training and simulation, command and control, logistics and supply management, as well as surveillance and intelligence gathering. End users consist of land forces, special forces, government and defense agencies, private security contractors, and research and development organizations.

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

The military land tactical radios market consists of sales of handheld tactical radios, manpack radios, vehicular radios, multiband radios, encrypted radios, mesh network radios, and satellite-enabled tactical radios. 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.

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