Aerospace Cyber Security Market Global Report 2026

The aerospace cyber security market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $34.7 billion in 2025 to $38.15 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising cyber attacks on aerospace infrastructure, increasing adoption of connected aircraft systems, growing military cybersecurity investments, stringent aviation cybersecurity regulations, and expanding satellite communication networks.

The aerospace cyber security market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $54.85 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing commercial space missions, increasing adoption of cloud-based aerospace operations, rising demand for secure unmanned aerial systems, expanding digital transformation across aviation, and increasing investment in resilient cyber defense capabilities. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of zero-trust security frameworks, rising demand for secure aircraft and satellite communications, growing focus on real-time threat detection and incident response, expanding protection of mission-critical aerospace infrastructure, and increasing integration of multi-layer cyber defense solutions.

The increasing adoption of connected aircraft systems is expected to drive the growth of the aerospace cyber security market going forward. Connected aircraft systems refer to integrated onboard technologies that enable aircraft to exchange real-time data with ground stations, airlines, air traffic management systems, satellites, and other connected networks to support communication, navigation, operational efficiency, maintenance, and passenger connectivity. The growing adoption of connected aircraft systems is driven by the increasing need for real-time data exchange to improve operational efficiency, safety, and passenger connectivity. Aerospace cybersecurity strengthens connected aircraft systems by protecting critical communication networks, onboard systems, and real-time data exchanges from evolving cyber threats. For instance, in June 2026, according to Global Defense Insight, a UAE-based nonpartisan publication, in-flight connectivity penetration in commercial aviation is expected to increase from 48% to 72% by 2035, reflecting strong adoption across airline fleets. Therefore, the increasing adoption of connected aircraft systems is driving the growth of the aerospace cyber security market.

Major companies operating in the aerospace cybersecurity market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as space cybersecurity software suites, to strengthen cyber resilience, secure satellite communications, and protect mission-critical space avionics from evolving cyber threats. A space cybersecurity software suite is an integrated collection of security applications designed to protect spacecraft, onboard computers, and satellite communication networks through secure boot, device monitoring, network monitoring, and zero-trust security frameworks. For instance, in July 2023, Innoflight LLC, a US-based space avionics and cybersecurity solutions company, launched the CyberDog Space Cybersecurity Suite for its flight computers. The solution incorporates trusted boot and update (TBU), network monitoring service (NMS), and device monitoring service (DMS) to provide layered cyber protection aligned with the NIST SP 800-53 risk management framework and the Department of Defense zero trust reference architecture. It integrates with the company's Trusted Linux Platform (TLP) and Trusted Xen Platform (TXP), enabling secure networking, mission processing, and edge computing for satellites. The suite supports virtualization and containerized environments while remaining interoperable with third-party cybersecurity solutions, providing flexibility across diverse space missions. It is designed for compact flight computers, mission networking electronics, and mission processing electronics, helping protect low Earth orbit (LEO), medium Earth orbit (MEO), geostationary Earth orbit (GEO), and lunar missions from sophisticated cyber threats.

In September 2024, Airbus SE, a France-based aerospace and space company, acquired infodas for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Airbus aimed to strengthen its aerospace cybersecurity capabilities by integrating infodas’ cybersecurity expertise and expanding its portfolio of secure digital solutions for defense, aerospace, and critical infrastructure customers. Infodas GmbH is a Germany-based cybersecurity company that provides cybersecurity solutions for the aerospace and defense sectors.

Major companies operating in the aerospace cyber security market are Airbus SE, Astronautics Corporation of America, Atos SE, BAE Systems plc, CACI International Inc, CAE Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., CrowdStrike Holdings Inc., Curtiss-Wright Corporation, DXC Technology Company, Fortinet Inc., General Dynamics Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leidos Holdings Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Palo Alto Networks Inc., Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, RTX Corporation, Thales S.A., The Boeing Company, Viasat Inc.

North America was the dominant region in the aerospace cyber security market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aerospace cyber security market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

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