The military aircraft communication avionics market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for communication avionics in military aircraft has been expanding progressively over recent years. The market value, which is projected to rise from $26.23 billion in 2024 to $27.48 billion in 2025, will see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The historical growth can be linked to the increasing need for secure and collaborative communication, the mounting intricacy of military tasks, worldwide military modernization schemes, a surge in unmanned aerial vehicle usage, and the military's shift towards network-centric warfare.
The Military aircraft communication avionics market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the market size for military aircraft communication avionics is predicted to expand steadily. By 2029, the market is projected to reach $33.35 billion, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%.
The predicted growth during the forecast period is due to factors such as improved integration with command and control systems, strong cybersecurity measures, international geopolitical changes and threat scenarios, integration with upcoming airborne platforms and the growing need for multi-domain operations. Significant trends throughout this period will include the incorporation of software-defined radios (SDRs), next-generation airborne networks, cutting-edge data link technologies, improved voice and data fusion, and the embrace of anti-jamming technologies.
Forward projection of the military aircraft communication avionics market is likely to be driven by the increase in defense budgets. Also known as the monetary allocation for military activities, the defense budget is used for the upkeep of an armed force and other defense methods. Factors influencing the defense budget include the state of the entity's economy, its financial constraints, and the willingness from the government or the public to fund military activities. These factors, subsequently, influence the entity's ability to support military activities, including military aircraft communication avionics. In April 2022, for example, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, a public research institute located in Solna, reported a 2.9% hike in Russia's military spending in 2021, scaling it up to $65.9 billion in 2022 to strengthen its troop deployment near the Ukrainian border. Hence, the surge in defense budgets potentially fuels growth in the military aircraft communication avionics market.
The military aircraft communication avionics market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Component: Antenna, Receiver, Transmitter, Display And Processors
2) By Aircraft Type: Training Aircraft And Helicopters, Combat Aircraft, Special Mission Aircraft, Tanker And Transport Aircraft, Combat Helicopters
3) By Solution: Satellite Communications(SATCOM), Very High Frequency(VHF) And Ultra High Frequency(UHF), High Frequency(HF) And MF(Medium Frequency)
4) By Sales Channel: Original Equipment Manufacturer(OEM), After market
Subsegments:
1) By Antenna: Communication Antennas, Navigation Antennas, Surveillance Antennas
2) By Receiver: VHF Or UHF Receivers, Satellite Communication Receivers, ELINT Or INT Receivers
3) By Transmitter: VHF Or UHF Transmitters, Satellite Communication Transmitters, Digital Transmitters
4) By Display And Processors: Control Displays, Data Processing Units, Integrated Display Systems
Emerging technologies are rapidly becoming a significant trend within the military aircraft communication avionics marketplace. To maintain a strong presence in the market, numerous dominating enterprises are unveiling novel technologies. Specifically, in July 2022, Elbit Systems, a firm based out of Israel that specializes in military aircraft communication avionics, brought to light a cutting-edge technological vision suite for military helicopters, representing fifth-generation aircraft technology. This latest suite amalgamates an advanced sensor collection, a mission computer fortified by Artificial Intelligence (AI), and a one-of-a-kind Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) system. The suite provides pilots with a comprehensive, vibrant and real-time field of view, invaluable in tough weather conditions and poor visibility scenarios.
Major companies operating in the military aircraft communication avionics market include:
• L3 Harris Technologies Inc.
• Raytheon Technologies Corporation
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Thales Group
• BAE Systems Plc.
• Honeywell Internatonal Inc.
• Elbit Systems Ltd.
• Genesys Aero systems
• Moog Inc.
• Sagetech Avionics Inc.
• Iridium communications
• Collins Aerospace
• General Dynamics Corporation
• Cobham plc
• Viasat Inc.
• Saab AB
• Aselsan A.S.
• Leonardo S.p.A.
• Airbus SE
• Boeing Company
• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc.
• Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
• General Electric Company
• Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
• Orbit Communications Systems Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the military aircraft communication avionics market in 2024. The regions covered in the military aircraft communication avionics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa