C5ISR Market Report 2026

The c5isr market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $9.71 billion in 2025 to $10.77 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to adoption of ground station systems for command and control operations, deployment of unmanned systems and drones for surveillance and reconnaissance, integration of satellite communication systems for secure military communications, rising use of cybersecurity solutions to protect defense networks, implementation of sensors and imaging systems for real-time battlefield intelligence.

The c5isr market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.1 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for integrated c5isr platforms combining command, control, communications, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, expansion of ai-driven data analytics for situational awareness, rising adoption of electronic warfare and battle management systems, focus on networked and interoperable unmanned and manned systems, increasing procurement for next-generation defense modernization and multi-domain operations. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of multi-domain integrated command platforms, growing use of advanced isr payloads for battlefield transparency, increasing demand for cyber-secure c5isr communication networks, adoption of modular and scalable c5isr architectures, rising deployment of unmanned systems for real-time surveillance.

The increasing prevalence of cybersecurity threats is expected to drive the growth of the C5ISR market. Cybersecurity threats involve malicious attacks or unauthorized activities aimed at damaging, stealing, or disrupting data, systems, or networks. Their growth is largely driven by the rising digitization of services, as more businesses and individuals rely on digital platforms, expanding the attack surface for cybercriminals to exploit sensitive information and disrupt operations. C5ISR systems enhance defense against such threats by integrating command, control, communications, computers, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities, enabling real-time threat detection, coordinated response, and secure information sharing across military and strategic networks. For example, in October 2025, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) reported that the country experienced 204 nationally significant cyberattacks in the 12 months leading up to August 2025 - more than double the 89 incidents recorded the previous year. Consequently, the rise in cybersecurity threats is fueling demand for C5ISR solutions.

Key companies active in the C5ISR space are investing in cutting-edge solutions like quantum encryption to enhance communication security and safeguard critical military data against cyber intrusions. Quantum encryption employs principles such as superposition and entanglement to establish secure communication through quantum key distribution (QKD), which ensures any interception attempts are immediately noticeable. For instance, in February 2025, Shipcom Wireless Inc., a U.S.-based software company, launched its Quantum C5ISR (SQC5ISR) system. This solution incorporates quantum-secure encryption, artificial intelligence and machine learning-powered battle management, and a Department of Defense-dedicated 5G network. It is designed to provide secure, low-latency communication from strategic operations centers to frontline units, bolstering the Department of Defense’s capabilities in high-threat environments.

In June 2025, Saab AB, a Sweden-based aerospace firm, entered into a partnership with Maxar Technologies to strengthen their C5ISR offerings. Through this collaboration, both companies aim to create advanced, multi-domain defense solutions capable of functioning effectively in environments where GPS signals are unavailable or compromised. These new capabilities are expected to improve target accuracy, enhance real-time operational awareness, and increase reliability across land, air, sea, and space missions. Maxar Technologies, based in the U.S., specializes in geospatial intelligence and satellite imagery, contributing essential technology to the next generation of advanced C5ISR systems.

Major companies operating in the c5isr market are Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus Defence and Space GmbH, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Leidos Holdings Inc., Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation, Science Applications International Corporation, Rheinmetall AG, CACI International Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., Parsons Corporation, Indra Sistemas S.A., Saab AB, BAE Systems plc, QinetiQ Group plc, Hensoldt AG, Cubic Corporation, Kratos Defense And Security Solutions Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the C5ISR market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the c5isr 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 electronics, sensors, and communication hardware used in C5ISR platforms have raised production costs across importing regions, particularly Europe and Asia-Pacific. Land, airborne, and naval systems are heavily affected due to reliance on advanced semiconductors and encrypted communication modules. While tariffs may slow procurement and elevate costs, they encourage domestic manufacturing and reduce long-term foreign dependency in defense supply chains.

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C5ISR represents an integrated suite of defense and military systems and processes that enable armed forces to collect, process, evaluate, and share information, thereby supporting decision-making, enhancing situational awareness, and facilitating mission planning and execution. It brings together capabilities and technologies from command and control (C2), computing infrastructure, secure communications, cyber operations, intelligence fields, and surveillance and reconnaissance activities.

The primary categories of C5ISR systems include land, naval, airborne, and space. Land-based C5ISR platforms empower ground forces with real-time communication, surveillance, and coordinated command functions, significantly improving operational effectiveness and situational visibility. These solutions are either newly deployed or implemented through retrofitting, serving a wide range of applications such as command and control, communication, computing, combat, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and electronic warfare. These systems are utilized by both defense and commercial users.

The countries covered in the c5isr market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The C5ISR market consists of revenues earned by entities providing command and control systems, communication networks, cyber defense solutions, intelligence gathering, surveillance and reconnaissance technologies, data analytics, and system integration for military applications. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The C5ISR market includes sales of ground station systems, unmanned systems and drones, cybersecurity solutions, satellite communication systems, electronic warfare systems, battle management systems, and sensors and imaging systems. 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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