Advanced Authentication in Defense Market Report 2026

The advanced authentication in defense market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.43 billion in 2025 to $1.59 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing cyber threats targeting defense networks, adoption of token-based and hardware authentication solutions, implementation of identity and access management systems in military organizations, deployment of smart cards and common access cards for personnel, integration of single sign-on (SSO) solutions to streamline secure access.

The advanced authentication in defense market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.4 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of risk-based and behavioral analytics authentication methods, expansion of cloud-based authentication solutions in defense, rising demand for mobile device authentication in operational environments, advancements in public key infrastructure (PKI) technologies, increasing focus on multi-layered and adaptive authentication to counter sophisticated cyber threats. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing reliance on multi-layered defense authentication frameworks, rising demand for secure identity verification for classified missions, greater adoption of token-based and card-based access solutions, growing usage of authentication tools to combat insider threats, expansion of authentication requirements across joint military operations.

The rising cybersecurity threats are expected to drive the growth of advanced authentication in the defense market going forward. Cybersecurity threats refer to malicious attacks or unauthorized activities targeting computer systems, networks, or data with the intent to steal, damage, or disrupt digital operations. The growing dependence on interconnected digital systems in defense has increased vulnerabilities, creating more entry points for cyber intrusions, data breaches, and system disruptions. Advanced authentication helps strengthen cybersecurity by ensuring that only authorized and verified personnel can access sensitive military systems and networks, thereby lowering the risk of cyberattacks and data leaks. For example, a report published in November 2024 by the Department of Defence, an Australian government agency, revealed that the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) received over 36,700 cybercrime calls to its Australian Cyber Security Hotline during 2023-24, representing a 12% increase from the previous year. Consequently, the rise in cybersecurity threats is fueling the growth of the advanced authentication market in defense.

Companies in the advanced authentication defense market are focusing on developing cutting-edge solutions like multimodal biometric authentication to boost security, enhance identity verification accuracy, and prevent unauthorized access. Multimodal biometric authentication systems verify user identities using two or more biometric indicators such as fingerprint, facial recognition, iris scanning, or voice recognition. This approach increases security and accuracy by minimizing risks of spoofing or false positives that can occur with single biometric methods. For instance, in October 2024, SOFTwarfare LLC, a US-based provider of Zero Trust Identity solutions, introduced a multimodal biometric authentication platform designed for Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) environments at the AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition. The platform integrates multiple biometric modalities - fingerprint, facial recognition, and voice authentication - into a single system to significantly reduce identity spoofing and false acceptance rates. It also includes advanced capabilities such as User and Entity Behavioral Analytics (UEBA) for real-time risk monitoring and supports deployment in air-gapped, cloud, and hybrid defense infrastructures.

In October 2025, SAIC (Science Applications International Corp.), a US-based technology integrator and government services provider, acquired SilverEdge Government Solutions for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition supports SAIC’s strategy to deliver mission-focused, commercial-grade technology solutions for national security by incorporating SilverEdge’s agile, low-risk, and customizable SaaS capabilities. SilverEdge Government Solutions is a US-based defense and intelligence technology firm specializing in cybersecurity solutions that feature advanced authentication for defense and intelligence applications.

Major companies operating in the advanced authentication in defense market are Dell Technologies Inc., Broadcom Inc., Fujitsu Limited, NEC Corporation, Thales Group S.A., Atos SE, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., General Dynamics Information Technology Inc., IDEMIA Group, Ping Identity Holding Corp., OneSpan Inc., ForgeRock Inc., Accops Systems Pvt. Ltd., iProov Ltd., Sekoia.io SAS, Aware Inc., Secret Double Octopus Ltd., Veridium Ltd., SurePassID Corporation, Biometric Signature ID LLC.

North America was the largest region in the advanced authentication in defense market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the advanced authentication in defense 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 semiconductor components, biometric hardware, cryptographic modules, and security authentication devices have raised procurement costs in the advanced authentication in defense market, slowing adoption of hardware-based authentication across military agencies, especially in North America and Europe. Defense contractors relying on imported electronic components face longer lead times and higher integration costs. However, tariffs are encouraging domestic development of secure authentication hardware, strengthening regional supply chains and enhancing cybersecurity sovereignty for defense organizations.

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Advanced authentication in the defense sector involves the application of complex, multi-layered security techniques to verify the identities of users, devices, or systems accessing classified or mission-critical networks, systems, or facilities. These methods are vital in military settings to safeguard sensitive information, ensure secure communication channels, and enhance cybersecurity resilience against emerging threats like cyber espionage, insider threats, and infiltration by foreign adversaries.

The primary components of advanced authentication in defense include hardware, software, and services. Hardware encompasses physical devices such as biometric scanners and smart cards used for secure identity verification and access management. Key technologies supporting these systems include biometric authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA), public key infrastructure (PKI), and behavioral biometrics. These technologies can be deployed through on-premises or cloud-based models. Application areas span identity management, access control, secure communications, and data security, and they cater to various user groups, including military personnel, government bodies, defense contractors, and cybersecurity experts.

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

The advanced authentication in defense market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as token-based authentication, single sign-on (SSO), identity and access management (IAM), risk-based authentication, and cloud authentication. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The advanced authentication in defense market also includes sales of public key infrastructure (PKI) systems, smart cards and common access cards (CACs), one-time password (OTP) generators, behavioral analytics tools, and mobile device authentication solutions. 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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