Communication Command Vehicle Market Report 2025

The communication command vehicle market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.68 billion in 2024 to $5.05 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The expansion during the historic period is due to factors such as a widening threat landscape, increased funding for military upgrades, a growing demand for interoperability in public safety networks, a rise in natural disaster occurrences, and the advancement of urbanization along with smart city projects.

The communication command vehicle market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.8 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth projected for the forecast period is driven by the expanding use of advanced communication technologies, heightened concerns over border and homeland security, greater demand for real-time situational awareness, increased application in civil sectors, and a stronger emphasis on mobile operations centers. Key trends expected during this time include progress in wireless communication networks, the incorporation of artificial intelligence and machine learning, upgrades to command-and-control technologies, innovations in lightweight and modular vehicle designs, and improvements in cybersecurity measures.

The increasing demand for mobile communication is expected to drive the growth of the communication command vehicle market in the coming years. Mobile communication involves the wireless transmission of voice, data, and multimedia content, allowing users to stay connected and access information from nearly any location using mobile devices. This demand is growing as expanding internet penetration enables more people to use online services, stream content, and remain connected from almost anywhere. Communication command vehicles rely on mobile communication to maintain real-time voice, data, and video connectivity in remote or disaster-affected areas, ensuring continuous coordination and decision-making when fixed infrastructure is unavailable. For example, in October 2024, the GSM Association, a UK-based non-profit trade association, reported that as more users switch to 4G and 5G networks, the average data usage per connection reached nearly 13 GB in 2023, an increase of over 2.5 GB compared to 2022. Consequently, the rising demand for mobile communication is fueling growth in the communication command vehicle market.

Leading companies in the communication command vehicle market are developing innovative solutions like emergency communication command vehicles to improve rapid response and ensure smooth coordination during critical incidents. Emergency communication command vehicles are mobile units equipped with advanced communication and coordination technologies that allow emergency responders to effectively manage operations and share real-time information at incident sites. For instance, in April 2023, King Long, a China-based bus manufacturer, introduced a new emergency communication command vehicle designed for professional applications in areas such as emergency fire protection, petrochemicals, public security, police, and communications. Built on a 9-meter passenger chassis, this vehicle supports mobile command operations by providing fast and reliable emergency communication in a variety of critical situations. It features specialized equipment like antennas, equipment cabinets, and displays that are securely fixed or reinforced. The vehicle can travel on dirt and gravel roads without equipment loosening or damage, even when driven 200 kilometers at 25 km/h on gravel surfaces.

In April 2025, Ultra Intelligence and Communications (Ultra I&C), a US-based defense technology company focused on secure communications, acquired Expeditionary Engineering for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to enhance Ultra I&C’s high-performance processing capabilities for advanced networking and communication systems, expand edge computing across various defense platforms, and improve software deployment for distributed tactical environments. Expeditionary Engineering is a US-based defense technology firm specializing in modular, ruggedized solutions for aerospace and defense, including command and control systems.

Major players in the communication command vehicle market are RTX Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Thales S.A., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., ST Engineering Ltd., Oshkosh Defense LLC, Rheinmetall AG, Elbit Systems Ltd., Rosenbauer International AG, AM General LLC, W.S. Darley & Co., Navistar Defense LLC, LDV Inc., Frontline Communications Inc., Matthews Specialty Vehicles Inc., Farber Specialty Vehicle Corporation, Nomad Global Communications Systems LLC, The Armored Group Inc., and Emergency Vehicles Inc.

North America was the largest region in the communication command vehicle market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in communication command vehicle report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the communication command vehicle market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The rapid rise in U.S. tariffs and the subsequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are having a major impact on the electrical and electronics sector, with semiconductors, display panels, and rare-earth metals (essential for batteries and motors) subject to steep duties. Consumer electronics brands face profit erosion, as competitive markets limit their ability to pass costs to buyers. Industrial electronics manufacturers, meanwhile, grapple with delayed projects due to shortages of tariff-impacted components like printed circuit boards. Companies are responding by relocating assembly to tariff-exempt countries, increasing inventory buffers, and redesigning products to reduce dependency on restricted materials.

A communication command vehicle functions as a mobile unit outfitted with sophisticated communication technology. It supports coordination and control in real time during emergencies or operational activities. This vehicle acts as a mobile command center, allowing commanders and decision-makers in the field to access up-to-date information, maintain secure connections with various agencies, and manage operational plans effectively on-site.

The primary types of communication command vehicles are light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty. Light-duty vehicles are the smallest category, used for personal, commercial, and light transport purposes. They come equipped with communication systems, command and control units, surveillance technology, and more. These vehicles incorporate various communication methods, such as radio, satellite, and cellular communication. Their applications span military, emergency services, law enforcement, disaster management, and other fields, supporting a wide range of users including government agencies, defense sectors, and public safety organizations.

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The communication command vehicle market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as real-time communication, command and control operations, surveillance and monitoring, data collection and analysis, and network connectivity. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The communication command vehicle market also includes sales of satellite communication systems, tactical radio units, surveillance camera systems, command and control workstations, and on-board power generators. 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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