Big Data Analytics in Defense and Aerospace Market Report 2026

The big data analytics in defense and aerospace market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $9.77 billion in 2025 to $11.07 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to adoption of integrated data management platforms, growth in predictive maintenance analytics, use of threat and risk analysis systems, deployment of real-time operational intelligence tools, implementation of multi-source data acquisition.

The big data analytics in defense and aerospace market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $18.14 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of AI-driven predictive threat analytics, integration with autonomous defense systems, growth in edge computing for rapid battlefield insights, adoption of cloud-based analytics platforms, development of intelligent mission planning solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increased demand for real-time battlefield analytics, expansion of predictive maintenance for aerospace platforms, integration of multi-domain command and control systems, growth in sensor fusion and advanced data acquisition, rising adoption of secure defense data-sharing frameworks.

The increasing defense budgets are expected to drive the growth of big data analytics in the defense and aerospace market going forward. Defense budgets refer to the financial allocations that governments make to fund military operations, personnel, equipment procurement, research and development, and national security programs. Rising geopolitical tensions and the growing need for military modernization are the primary factors behind these budget increases, as nations invest in advanced technologies to counter evolving security threats and maintain strategic dominance in contested regions. Expanded defense spending enables militaries to adopt sophisticated big data analytics systems that enhance operational intelligence, improve strategic decision-making, and optimize mission planning through the advanced processing of large-scale security, surveillance, and battlefield data. For instance, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a US-based nonpartisan organization, global defense spending reached a record 2.71 trillion dollars in 2024, reflecting a 9.4 percent real-term increase compared to 2023. Therefore, the increasing defense budgets are driving the growth of big data analytics in the defense and aerospace market.

Key companies operating in this market are focusing on developing advanced solutions such as fifth-generation collaborative combat aircraft to enable multi-domain, data-driven defense operations. A fifth-generation collaborative combat aircraft is a next-generation fighter jet that combines stealth, agility, and sensor fusion with real-time data-sharing capabilities, allowing seamless coordination with other air, land, and naval assets for enhanced battlefield awareness and precision engagement. For instance, in September 2025, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, a US-based aerospace company, unveiled the Vectis drone, a Group 5 collaborative combat aircraft engineered for autonomous missions alongside fifth and next-generation fighter jets such as the F-35. The Vectis drone supports precision strike, electronic warfare, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), as well as offensive and defensive counter-air missions. Emphasizing survivability, agility, and affordability, the Vectis platform is designed to support multi-domain operations across Indo-Pacific, European, and Middle Eastern theaters.

In September 2025, Boeing Defense, Space, and Security, a US-based defense and aerospace division, partnered with Palantir Technologies Inc. to accelerate the adoption of AI-driven data analytics in defense production. The partnership aims to unify data across defense manufacturing operations, enhance predictive analytics, and improve decision-making, coordination, and mission readiness through AI-enabled insights. Palantir Technologies Inc., a US-based software company, provides advanced big data analytics platforms designed to integrate and analyze complex datasets from defense and aerospace operations, strengthening situational awareness and operational efficiency across global defense programs.

Major companies operating in the big data analytics in defense and aerospace market are Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Amazon Web Services Inc, The Boeing Company, Airbus SE, Lockheed Martin Corporation, RTX Corporation, Accenture plc, International Business Machines Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc, Oracle Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, Thales Group, Saab AB, SAS Institute Inc, Palantir Technologies Inc, Teradata Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the big data analytics in the defense and aerospace market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the big data analytics in defense and aerospace 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 increasing procurement and production costs for high-performance computing systems, servers, sensors, and networking hardware used in defense and aerospace big data analytics, creating delays in system deployment and modernization programs. Hardware-intensive segments such as HPC systems, servers, drones, radar systems, and surveillance platforms are most affected, particularly in regions dependent on cross-border component sourcing. Military, aerospace, and defense intelligence applications face slowed adoption due to disrupted supply chains, although tariffs are prompting localized manufacturing and diversification strategies that may strengthen regional resilience and enhance long-term supply security.

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Big data analytics in defense and aerospace involves the systematic collection, processing, and analysis of vast amounts of structured and unstructured data from diverse sources. Its primary goal is to enhance decision-making, boost operational efficiency, and strengthen national security by delivering real-time insights, predictive intelligence, and actionable strategies. This technology enables faster, smarter, and more precise responses in complex defense and aerospace operations.

The primary components of big data analytics in defense and aerospace include software, hardware, and services. Software encompasses applications and programs designed to process, analyze, and visualize large volumes of defense and aerospace data to support informed decision-making and operational effectiveness. These solutions are deployed through on-premises or cloud-based systems and are applied in various areas such as military operations, aerospace management, defense intelligence, cybersecurity, and weapon systems. Key end-users include defense contractors, government agencies, aerospace manufacturers, research institutions, and private contractors.

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

The big data analytics in the defense and aerospace market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as data integration and management, predictive maintenance analytics, threat and risk analysis, mission planning support, and real-time operational intelligence. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The big data analytics in the defense and aerospace market also includes sales of high-performance servers, data storage systems, networking equipment, data acquisition sensors, and edge computing devices. 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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