North America SATCOM on the Move Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis Report by Platform, Frequency Band, End Use, and Country with Growth Forecasts, 2025-2032

The North America SATCOM on the Move Market is expected to witness market growth of 13.4% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).

The US market dominated the North America SATCOM on the Move Market by country in 2024, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $25.50 billion by 2032. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 16.1% during 2025-2032. Additionally, the Mexico market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 14.7% during 2025-2032. The US and Canada led the North America SATCOM on the Move Market by Country with a market share of 77.1% and 10.8% in 2024.



Satellite Communications On-The-Move (SOTM) systems enable continuous, secure connectivity for moving platforms such as vehicles, aircraft, and ships. Originating from U.S. defense requirements, the technology has evolved from bulky, mechanically steered antennas to compact, electronically steerable phased-array systems. In North America - led by the U.S. - SOTM has matured from a military niche into a diverse, multi-domain ecosystem serving defense, commercial, and civil sectors. The rise of high-throughput satellites and LEO/MEO constellations has driven demand for higher bandwidth, lower latency, and multi-orbit flexibility, while governments increasingly adopt hybrid military-commercial SATCOM architectures for greater resilience and cost efficiency.

The competitive landscape is marked by vertical integration, partnerships between OEMs and satellite operators, and a focus on modular, software-upgradable terminal designs. Companies differentiate through advanced phased-array technology, multiband capability, and SWaP optimization while expanding into dual-use and commercial markets like emergency response, aviation, and maritime. Procurement models are shifting toward agile, modular contracts emphasizing interoperability and long-term flexibility. Overall, the North American SOTM market continues to evolve rapidly, balancing defense modernization with expanding commercial connectivity needs.

Frequency Band Outlook

Based on Frequency Band, the market is segmented into Ku-band, Ka-band, L-band, Multi-band and Other Frequency Band. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8% over the projection period, the Ku-band Market, dominate the US SATCOM on the Move Market by Frequency Band in 2024 and would be a prominent market until 2032.  From 2025 to 2032 The Multi-band market is expected to witness a CAGR of 13.8% during 2025-2032.

Platform Outlook

Based on Platform, the market is segmented into Land, Airborne and Maritime. The Land market segment dominated the Canada SATCOM on the Move Market by Platform is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.6 % during the forecast period thereby continuing its dominance until 2032. Also, The Maritime market is anticipated to grow as a CAGR of 16.5 % during the forecast period during 2025-2032.

Country Outlook

The United States is the biggest and most advanced market for SATCOM On-The-Move (SOTM) because of the U.S. Department of Defense's push for strong, mobile communications in all areas and its big investments in defense. The market has changed from heavy systems that were steered by machines to modular, software-defined terminals that can be steered electronically and work with GEO, MEO, and LEO constellations. U.S. strategies now focus on interoperability, modularity, and the integration of commercial SATCOM capacity into a single enterprise architecture. Some important trends are the use of phased-array antennas, AI-powered network management, and adaptive waveforms that work even when there is interference. Major companies like General Dynamics, L3Harris, Viasat, Boeing, and Gilat are in charge because they offer advanced terminal development and integrated services. Competition is becoming more focused on modular, upgradeable systems and hardware-software-service bundles that offer flexibility, resilience, and long-term technological superiority.

List of Key Companies Profiled

• L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
• Elbit Systems Ltd.
• General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (General Dynamics Corporation)
• RTX Corporation
• Thales Group S.A.
• Viasat, Inc.
• EchoStar Corporation
• Honeywell International Inc.
• EUTELSAT COMMUNICATIONS SA
• BAE Systems PLC

Market Report Segmentation

By Platform

• Land
• Airborne
• Maritime

By Frequency Band

• Ku-band
• Ka-band
• L-band
• Multi-band
• Other Frequency Band

By End Use

• Defense & Military
• Commercial Enterprises
• Aviation & Maritime
• Government & Public Safety
• Other End Use

By Country

• US
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America