Naval Combat Management System Market Report 2026

The naval combat management system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.46 billion in 2025 to $10.24 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing adoption of integrated combat solutions, advancements in sensor fusion technologies, rising naval modernization programs, demand for real-time threat evaluation, growing naval exercises and defense collaborations.

The naval combat management system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.88 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of AI-enabled threat assessment tools, expansion of multi-domain combat platforms, rising integration with unmanned naval systems, growing demand for cyber-resilient systems, increasing defense budgets in asia-pacific and middle east. Major trends in the forecast period include growth in multi-domain situational awareness solutions, rising integration of open-architecture combat systems, increasing demand for modular and scalable cms platforms, expansion of sensor fusion and real-time data processing capabilities, adoption of advanced electronic warfare support modules,.

Rising geopolitical tensions are expected to drive growth in the naval combat management system market. Geopolitical tensions arise from conflicts and disputes between nations over political, economic, or territorial interests that threaten international stability. Territorial disputes and military conflicts, as countries compete for land, resources, and strategic influence, increase the demand for naval combat management systems. These systems are crucial for effective maritime defense, enabling naval forces to maintain operational readiness in contested waters. For example, in July 2024, the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project reported over 165,273 incidents of political violence worldwide between July 2023 and June 2024, marking a 15 percent increase from the previous year. During this period, one in seven people globally experienced exposure to conflict. Consequently, rising geopolitical tensions are fueling the demand for naval combat management systems.

Major companies operating in the naval combat management system market are prioritizing the development of innovative advancements such as lightweight combat management systems to enhance mission effectiveness on compact or moderately armed vessels. A lightweight combat management system is a streamlined, modular command-and-control solution that supports efficient sensor fusion, weapon coordination, and tactical decision-making on space-constrained naval platforms. For example, in November 2024, SAMINavantia, a Saudi Arabia-based naval systems integrator established as a joint venture between SAMI and Navantia, introduced the HAZEM Lite Combat Management System. The system scales down the capabilities of the original HAZEM CMS into a smaller footprint while preserving scalability, interoperability, and robustness for both new and existing vessels. Its deployment strengthens Saudi Arabia’s defense industrial ecosystem and advances Vision 2030 goals by delivering locally developed, world-class naval combat technologies.

In October 2023, Thales S.A., a France-based defense technology company, partnered with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. to equip Poland’s MIECZNIK frigates with advanced combat systems, sensors, and radars. The partnership aims to enhance the Polish Navy’s multi-role operational capabilities, improve maritime situational awareness, and strengthen NATO’s collective defense and European security. Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. is a Poland-based defense industrial group that designs, develops, and manufactures a wide range of defense platforms and systems.

Major companies operating in the naval combat management system 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., Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., Rheinmetall AG, Elbit Systems Ltd., Indra Sistemas S.A., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Tata Advanced Systems Limited, Saab AB, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Bharat Electronics Limited, HENSOLDT AG, Atlas Elektronik GmbH, Terma A/S.

North America was the largest region in the naval combat management system market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the naval combat management system 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 are impacting the naval combat management system market by increasing the cost of importing critical components such as sensors, processors, communication modules, and advanced software packages that rely on global defense supply chains. These added costs particularly affect hardware-intensive segments and platform categories such as frigates, destroyers, and submarines, with regions dependent on foreign military technology especially Asia-Pacific and Europe experiencing the greatest impact. Some positive effects include incentivizing domestic manufacturing, reducing reliance on foreign suppliers, and encouraging local R&D investments to strengthen indigenous naval capabilities.

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A naval combat management system is an integrated command and control solution that processes information from shipborne sensors and weapons to deliver situational awareness. It aids decision-making by assessing threats, suggesting responses, and coordinating combat operations in real time. The system allows naval platforms to detect, track, and engage multiple targets efficiently in complex maritime environments.

The primary components of naval combat management systems include hardware, software, and services. Hardware on naval vessels consists of durable physical components such as sensors, radars, and communication devices that gather data and enable real-time threat detection and system integration. These components are deployed on platforms including destroyers, submarines, frigates, aircraft carriers, corvettes, and other vessels. They support applications such as weapon management, surveillance, situational awareness, navigation, and other operational functions and are used by end-users including naval forces, coast guards, and other defense organizations.

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

The naval combat management system market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as sensor integration, data fusion and tactical picture building, threat evaluation and weapon assignment, navigation and mission planning, communication and data link management, electronic warfare support, operator console and user interface solutions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The naval combat management system market also includes sales of sensor suites, weapon systems, navigation systems, and data processing and fusion modules. 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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