What Factors Propelled The Growth Of The Military Computers Market In The Past?
The military computers market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•In recent times, there has been marked growth in the military computers market. Its size is predicted to rise from $8.47 billion in 2024 to $8.95 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%.
This growth during the historic period is due to factors such as defense modernization initiatives, a rise in cybersecurity threats, the implementation of the network-centric warfare doctrine, improvements in communication systems, and the need for ruggedized design requirements.
What Is The Projected Growth And Market Size For The Military Computers Sector?
The military computers market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the years to come, robust expansion is anticipated for the military computers market, with its size projected to escalate to $11.14 billion in 2029, touting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%.
Factors contributing to this projected growth within the forecast period include the prevalence of geopolitical tensions and conflicts, inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI), defense against electromagnetic pulse (EMP), integration of command, control, and communication (C3) systems, as well as cybersecurity and information assurance. Key trends to be witnessed in the forecast period include adoption of open system architectures, growth in cognitive computing usage, emphasis on green computing initiatives, improved communication and networking capabilities, and the evolution of autonomous systems and unmanned platforms.
What Are The Core Factors Supporting Growth In The Military Computers Market?
The military computer industry's expansion is being noticeably propelled by heightened government investment in the military. Government spending on the military, also commonly referred to as military expenditure, refers to funds set aside by a nation for the establishment and upkeep of armed forces or any other essential defensive actions. Militaries around the globe employ military computers to operate in extreme conditions and battlefields, mainly for communication, military weaponry, and technology operations needs. To illustrate, as per the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, an independent research entity based in Sweden, the total global military expenditure in April 2023 hit $2443 billion, reflecting a 6.8% rise from 2022 when adjusted for real terms. Consequently, enhanced governmental investment in the military sector is fueling the surge in the military computer industry.
What Are The Major Segments Within The Global Military Computers Market?
The military computers market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Rugged Computers, Embedded Computers
2) By Installation Type: New Installation, Upgradation
3) By Application: Aircraft, Ground, Naval
Subsegments:
1) By Rugged Computers: Rugged Laptops, Rugged Tablets, Rugged Desktops, Handheld Rugged Devices
2) By Embedded Computers: Single-Board Computers (SBCs), System on Module (SoM), Application-Specific Embedded Systems, Real-Time Embedded Systems
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Which Trends Are Expected To Transform The Military Computers Market?
The primary trend emerging in the military computer market is technological advancement. Many of the major players in this sector are working on the incorporation of new technologies and the enhancement of military computer applications to support the military forces in their operations. For example, in October 2022, General Micro Systems, Inc., an American firm specializing in the design and production of small form factor systems, servers, and displays for both rugged and non-rugged environments, introduced X9 Spider Wearable. It's a wearable computer for ground soldiers, powered by a battery and tailored to deliver high-performance processing, communications, video capabilities, database access, and AI capabilities while being mobile. The X9 Spider Wearable, designed to maximize computing power and I/O in the smallest and lightest battery-powered form factor possible, can accommodate up to four on-body displays. It offers wireless LAN and personal area network (PAN) connectivity, enables communication with mounted assets like vehicles or command posts, can store up to 20TB of onboard data, and interfaces with high-frequency body sensors. Additionally, the device can manage on-board AI algorithms, including those related to image/facial recognition, target tracking, and sensor fusion.
Who Are the Key Players in the Military Computers Market?
Major companies operating in the military computers market include:
• BAE Systems
• Cobham Limited
• Curtiss-Wright Corporation
• Esterline Technologies Corporation
• Getac Technology Corporation
• L3 Technologies
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Panasonic Corporation
• Rockwell Collins Inc.
• Saab AB
• Thales Group
• Zebra Technologies Corporation
• GRiD Defense Systems
• Kontron AG
• Computer Dynamics
• Raytheon Company
• Safran Group
• General Dynamics Corporation
• Elbit Systems Ltd.
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Mercury Systems Inc.
• North Atlantic Industries Inc.
• Radisys Corporation
• Rugged Science Inc.
• Systel Inc.
• Trenton Systems Inc.
• VersaLogic Corporation
• Winmate Inc.
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Military Computers Market?
North America was the largest region in the military computers market in 2024.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global military computers market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the military computers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
