The Military Communications Market: 2015 – 2030 - Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts

Published: Apr, 2015 | Pages: 321 | Publisher: SNS Research
Industry: Telecommunications And Wireless | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Armed forces throughout the globe rely on communication systems to enable information sharing and securely stay in constant contact. The role of these systems continues to grow in importance, with new mission areas such as the control of unmanned vehicles and time-critical targeting heavily reliant on network connectivity.

Despite pressures on overall defense expenditure, a universal trend towards network centric warfare combined with an unstable geopolitical landscape, is continuing to drive significant investments in military communications.  The market is expected to account for over $40 Billion in revenue by the end of 2020, with investments ranging from the adoption of multi-band and multi-mode tactical radio systems, to the integration of ad hoc networking platforms in unmanned vehicles.

The “Military Communications Market: 2015 – 2030 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts” report presents an in-depth assessment of the military communications ecosystem including key trends, market drivers, challenges, enabling technologies, regional investment landscape, submarkets, leading applications, opportunities, future roadmap, value chain, ecosystem player profiles and strategies. The report also presents market size forecasts for military communications from 2015 through to 2030. The forecasts are segmented for 6 submarkets, 3 service branch classifications, 5 regions and 50 leading countries.

The report comes with an associated Excel datasheet suite covering quantitative data from all numeric forecasts presented in the report.

 Table of Contents
1	Chapter 1: Introduction	17
1.1	Executive Summary	17
1.2	Topics Covered	18
1.3	Historical Revenue & Forecast Segmentation	19
1.4	Key Questions Answered	22
1.5	Key Findings	23
1.6	Methodology	24
1.7	Target Audience	25
1.8	Companies & Organizations Mentioned	26
		
2	Chapter 2: An Overview of Military Communications	31
2.1	The Need for Military Communications	31
2.2	Enabling Technologies	32
2.2.1	Communication Satellites	32
2.2.2	Airborne Networking	32
2.2.3	New Waveforms & Signal Processing Techniques	33
2.2.4	SDR (Software Defined Radio)	34
2.2.5	CR (Cognitive Radio) & Dynamic Spectrum Management	35
2.2.6	MIMO & Advanced Antenna Technology	35
2.2.7	Amplifier Technology	36
2.2.8	Mesh, Ad Hoc & Relay Networking	37
2.2.9	Multicasting	38
2.2.10	FSO (Free Space Optical) Communications	38
2.2.11	Acoustic Communications & Hybrid Optical/RF Networking	39
2.2.12	COTS (Commercial-off-the-shelf) Technologies	39
2.2.12.1	Ethernet & IP (Internet Protocol) Networking	40
2.2.12.2	ATCA & MicroTCA	41
2.2.12.3	COM Express & VPX	41
2.2.12.4	Mobile Cellular, LTE & WiFi Technology	42
2.2.12.5	Network Virtualization & SDN (Software Defined Networking)	43
2.2.12.6	Consumer Device Platforms: Smartphones, Tablets & Others	44
2.2.12.7	Ruggedization & Military Specific Requirements	44
2.2.13	Wearable Technology, M2M & Sensor Networks	46
2.2.14	New Spectrum Bands	47
2.2.15	Advances in Network Security & Encryption	48
2.3	Market Growth Drivers	49
2.3.1	Increasing Bandwidth & Expeditionary Requirements	49
2.3.2	Soldier Modernization Programs	49
2.3.3	Legacy Platform Upgrades	50
2.3.4	Growing Use of Unmanned Systems	50
2.3.5	Moving Towards Network Centric Warfare	51
2.3.6	Growing Interest in Video & Situational Awareness Applications	51
2.3.7	Insurgencies & National Security Threats	52
2.4	Market Barriers	52
2.4.1	Defense Budget Cuts	52
2.4.2	Integration Challenges	53
2.4.3	Security Challenges with COTS Gear	53
2.4.4	Spectrum Management	53
		
3	Chapter 3: Key Submarkets, Application Areas & Investment Landscape	55
3.1	Satellite Communication Platforms & Terminals	55
3.1.1	Wide Area Networking: VSATs Gain Momentum	55
3.1.2	Intelligence Gathering: Spy Satellites	56
3.1.3	Outsourcing & Hosted Payloads	56
3.1.4	Small Satellites & Emerging Applications	56
3.2	Tactical Radio Platforms & Terminals	57
3.2.1	Local Area Tactical Networks	57
3.2.2	Radio Relays & Backhaul Links	58
3.2.3	Moving Towards COTS Platforms: The Prospects of LTE Technology	59
3.3	Acoustic & Optical Communication Platforms	60
3.3.1	Tactical Backhaul Links	60
3.3.2	Underwater Communications	61
3.4	Base Communications Infrastructure	61
3.4.1	Switching & Routing	61
3.4.2	Deployable Data Centers	62
3.4.3	Intelligence Sharing	62
3.5	Network Security & Encryption Systems	62
3.5.1	Unified Network Access Control & Security	62
3.5.2	Encryption & Biometric Authentication	63
3.5.3	Cyber Defense Capabilities: Intrusion Prevention & Threat Heuristics	63
3.5.4	Securing COTS Platforms	64
3.6	Interception & Jamming Systems	64
3.6.1	Cyber Offensive Capabilities	64
3.6.2	Breaking Encryption Codes: Enabling Surveillance Capabilities	65
3.6.3	Electronic Warfare: Blocking Adversary Communications	65
3.6.4	Preventing IED Explosions	66
3.7	Regional Investment Outlook	67
3.7.1	Asia Pacific	67
3.7.2	Europe	68
3.7.3	Middle East & Africa	69
3.7.4	Latin & Central America	70
3.7.5	North America	71
		
4	Chapter 4: Military Communications Industry Roadmap & Value Chain	73
4.1	Industry Roadmap	73
4.1.1	2015 – 2020: Growing Adoption of the Ka Band & Higher Frequencies	73
4.1.2	2020 – 2025: Proliferation of LTE & 5G COTS Networking Gear	74
4.1.3	2025 – 2030 & Beyond: Towards an IoT (Internet of Things) Centric Battlefield	74
4.2	Value Chain	75
4.2.1	Enabling Technology Providers	76
4.2.2	Military Centric Vendors & System Integrators	76
4.2.3	COTS Technology Vendors	76
4.2.4	Satellite Network Operators	76
4.2.5	Acquisition Authorities	77
4.2.6	Armed Forces	77
4.2.7	Military Research Agencies	77
		
5	Chapter 5: Key Market Players	78
5.1	Acromag	78
5.2	Adax	79
5.3	ADI (Analog Devices, Inc.)	80
5.4	ADLINK Technology	81
5.5	Advantech Corporation	82
5.6	Advantech Wireless	83
5.7	Airbus Group	84
5.8	Aitech Defense Systems	85
5.9	Alcatel-Lucent	86
5.10	Anaren	87
5.11	Antaira Technologies	88
5.12	APC (Antenna Products Corporation)	89
5.13	API Technologies Corporation	90
5.14	Artesyn Embedded Technologies	91
5.15	Artel	92
5.16	ASC Signal Corporation	93
5.17	Avago Technologies	94
5.18	Avanti Communications Group	95
5.19	AvaLAN Wireless	96
5.20	Aviat Networks	97
5.21	BAE Systems	98
5.22	BCF Solutions	99
5.23	Boeing Company	100
5.24	Braxton Technologies	101
5.25	Broadcom	102
5.26	Brocade Communications Systems	103
5.27	BRTRC (Baum, Romstedt Technology Research Corporation)	104
5.28	CACI International	105
5.29	Cambium Networks	106
5.30	Chemring Group	107
5.31	Cisco Systems	108
5.32	Clavister	109
5.33	Cobham	110
5.34	CommAgility	111
5.35	Comrod Communication	112
5.36	Comtech Telecommunications Corporation	113
5.37	CORWIL Technology Corporation	114
5.38	Crescend Technologies	115
5.39	Curtiss-Wright Corporations	116
5.40	DDC (Data Device Corporation)	117
5.41	DataPath	118
5.42	Dell	119
5.43	DigitalGlobe	120
5.44	DLS (Data Link Solutions)	121
5.45	DreamHammer	122
5.46	DRNE (Drone Aviation Holding Corporation)	123
5.47	EchoStar Corporation	124
5.48	Elbit Systems	125
5.49	Ericsson	126
5.50	Etherstack	127
5.51	Eurotech	128
5.52	Eutelsat Communications	129
5.53	Exelis	130
5.54	X-ES (Extreme Engineering Solutions)	131
5.55	Finmeccanica	132
5.56	FIRST RF Corporation	133
5.57	Fujitsu	134
5.58	General Dynamics Corporation	135
5.59	GE (General Electric)	136
5.60	Gilat Satellite Networks	137
5.61	Globecomm Systems	138
5.62	Harris Corporation	139
5.63	HDT Global	140
5.64	HEICO Corporation	141
5.65	Hitachi	142
5.66	Honeywell	143
5.67	HP (Hewlett-Packard Company)	144
5.68	Huawei	145
5.69	Hytera Communications Company	146
5.70	IBM	147
5.71	iCOM	148
5.72	Indra Sistemas	149
5.73	Iridium Communications	150
5.74	InfiNet Wireless	151
5.75	Inmarsat	152
5.76	Intel Corporation	153
5.77	Intelsat	154
5.78	ip.access	155
5.79	IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries)	156
5.80	IXI Technology	157
5.81	Ixia	158
5.82	JRC (Japan Radio Company)	159
5.83	Juniper Networks	160
5.84	JVC KENWOOD Corporation	161
5.85	KEYW Corporation	162
5.86	Kodiak Networks	163
5.87	Kontron	164
5.88	Kratos Defense & Security Solutions	165
5.89	L-3 Communications Holdings	166
5.90	L-Com	167
5.91	Lemko Corporation	168
5.92	LGS Innovations	169
5.93	Lightpointe	170
5.94	Lime Microsystems	171
5.95	Lockheed Martin Corporation	172
5.96	MacB (MacAulay-Brown)	173
5.97	ManTech International Corporation	174
5.98	MDA (Macdonald Dettwiler & Associates)	175
5.99	Mercury Systems	176
5.100	Microsemi Corporation	177
5.101	MI-WAVE (Millimeter Wave Products)	178
5.102	Motorola Solutions	179
5.103	N.A.T	180
5.104	ND SatCom	181
5.105	NEC Corporation	182
5.106	New Wave DV (Design and Verification)	183
5.107	NEXEYA	184
5.108	Nokia Networks	185
5.109	Norsat International	186
5.110	Northrop Grumman Corporation	187
5.111	Nutaq	188
5.112	Oceus Networks	189
5.113	Oracle Corporation	190
5.114	ORBCOMM	191
5.115	ORBIT Communication Systems	192
5.116	Orbital ATK	193
5.117	Orolia Group	194
5.118	Panasonic Corporation	195
5.119	Pentek	196
5.120	Persistent Systems	197
5.121	Polaris Networks	198
5.122	QinetiQ	199
5.123	Qualcomm	200
5.124	Quortus	201
5.125	RadiSys Corporation	202
5.126	Rajant Corporation	203
5.127	Raveon Technologies Corporation	204
5.128	Raytheon Company	205
5.129	Redline Communications	206
5.130	Redwall Technologies	207
5.131	Renaissance Electronics & Communications	208
5.132	Rockwell Collins	209
5.133	Rohill	210
5.134	Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik	211
5.135	SageNet	212
5.136	SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation)	213
5.137	Samsung	214
5.138	Savox Communications	215
5.139	Sealevel Systems	216
5.140	Secure Technology Company	217
5.141	SES	218
5.142	Sepura	219
5.143	Siemens	220
5.144	Silvus Technologies	221
5.145	SiRRAN	222
5.146	Sonim Technologies	223
5.147	Sonus Networks	224
5.148	Space Data	225
5.149	Spectra Group	226
5.150	Spectracom	227
5.151	SpiderCloud Wireless	228
5.152	Star Solutions	229
5.153	Tait Communications	230
5.154	TCS (TeleCommunication Systems)	231
5.155	Techaya	232
5.156	Tecore	233
5.157	TEKTELIC Communications	234
5.158	Telrad Networks	235
5.159	Telum	236
5.160	TI (Texas Instruments)	237
5.161	Thales Group	238
5.162	Thuraya Telecommunications Company	239
5.163	Toshiba Corporation	240
5.164	Tracewell Systems	241
5.165	TrustComm	242
5.166	Ultra Electronics	243
5.167	UltiSat	244
5.168	VadaTech	245
5.169	Vencore (The SI Organization)	246
5.170	ViaSat	247
5.171	Vislink	248
5.172	Vistronix	249
5.173	VT iDirect	250
5.174	xG Technology	251
5.175	XTAR	252
5.176	ZNYX Networks	253
5.177	ZTE	254
		
6	Chapter 6: Market Analysis & Forecasts	255
6.1	Global Outlook of Military Communications	255
6.2	Segmentation by Submarket	256
6.2.1	Satellite Communication Platforms & Terminals	257
6.2.2	Tactical Radio Platforms & Terminals	257
6.2.3	Acoustic & Optical Communication Platforms	258
6.2.4	Base Communications Infrastructure	258
6.2.5	Network Security & Encryption Systems	259
6.2.6	Interception & Jamming Systems	259
6.3	Segmentation by Service Branch	260
6.3.1	Land Forces	260
6.3.2	Air Forces	261
6.3.3	Naval Forces	261
6.4	Segmentation by Region	262
6.4.1	Asia Pacific	262
6.4.2	Europe	263
6.4.3	Middle East & Africa	263
6.4.4	Latin & Central America	264
6.4.5	North America	264
6.5	Top Country Markets	265
6.5.1	Asia Pacific	265
6.5.1.1	Australia	265
6.5.1.2	China	266
6.5.1.3	India	267
6.5.1.4	Indonesia	268
6.5.1.5	Japan	269
6.5.1.6	Malaysia	270
6.5.1.7	Pakistan	271
6.5.1.8	Philippines	272
6.5.1.9	Singapore	273
6.5.1.10	South Korea	274
6.5.1.11	Taiwan	275
6.5.1.12	Thailand	276
6.5.1.13	Vietnam	277
6.5.2	Europe	278
6.5.2.1	Azerbaijan	278
6.5.2.2	Belgium	279
6.5.2.3	Denmark	280
6.5.2.4	France	281
6.5.2.5	Germany	282
6.5.2.6	Greece	283
6.5.2.7	Italy	284
6.5.2.8	Netherlands	285
6.5.2.9	Norway	286
6.5.2.10	Poland	287
6.5.2.11	Portugal	288
6.5.2.12	Russia	289
6.5.2.13	Spain	290
6.5.2.14	Sweden	291
6.5.2.15	Switzerland	292
6.5.2.16	Turkey	293
6.5.2.17	UK	294
6.5.2.18	Ukraine	295
6.5.3	Latin & Central America	296
6.5.3.1	Argentina	296
6.5.3.2	Brazil	297
6.5.3.3	Chile	298
6.5.3.4	Colombia	299
6.5.3.5	Mexico	300
6.5.3.6	Venezuela	301
6.5.4	Middle East & Africa	302
6.5.4.1	Algeria	302
6.5.4.2	Angola	303
6.5.4.3	Egypt	304
6.5.4.4	Iran	305
6.5.4.5	Israel	306
6.5.4.6	Kuwait	307
6.5.4.7	Morocco	308
6.5.4.8	Oman	309
6.5.4.9	Saudi Arabia	310
6.5.4.10	South Africa	311
6.5.4.11	UAE	312
6.5.5	North America	313
6.5.5.1	Canada	313
6.5.5.2	USA	314
		
7	Chapter 7: Conclusion & Strategic Recommendations	315
7.1	Why is the Market Poised to Grow?	315
7.2	Network Centric Warfare: Staying Ahead of Adversaries	315
7.3	Geographic Outlook: Which Countries Offer the Highest Growth Potential?	316
7.4	Competitive Industry Landscape: Acquisitions, Alliances & Consolidation	317
7.5	Bandwidth Sharing Among Allies	317
7.6	Reliance on Commercial Satellite Operators: Capacity Leasing & Hosted Payloads	318
7.7	Prospects of COTS Platforms	319
7.7.1	How Big is the COTS Opportunity?	319
7.7.2	Enhancing the SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) Profile	319
7.8	Strategic Recommendations	320
7.8.1	Suppliers & System Integrators	320
7.8.2	Military Organizations	320
7.7	Prospects of COTS Platforms	310
7.7.1	How Big is the COTS Opportunity?	310
7.7.2	Enhancing the SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) Profile	310
7.8	Strategic Recommendations	311
7.8.1	Suppliers & System Integrators	311
7.8.2	Military Organizations	311

List of Figures		
	Figure 1: Military LTE Network Architecture	42
	Figure 2: DARPA ULTRA-VIS Wearable Display Unit and Augmented Reality View	45
	Figure 3: Global Investments in Tactical LTE CIAB Solutions ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	58
	Figure 4: Military Communications Industry Roadmap	72
	Figure 5: Military Communications Value Chain	74
	Figure 6: Global Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	254
	Figure 7: Global Military Communications Revenue by Submarket ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	255
	Figure 8: Military Satellite Communication Platforms & Terminals Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	256
	Figure 9: Military Tactical Radio Platforms & Terminals Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	256
	Figure 10: Military Acoustic & Optical Communication Platforms Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	257
	Figure 11: Military Base Communications Infrastructure Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	257
	Figure 12: Military Network Security & Encryption Systems Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	258
	Figure 13: Military Interception & Jamming Systems Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	258
	Figure 14: Global Military Communications Revenue by Service Branch ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	259
	Figure 15: Global Land Forces Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	259
	Figure 16: Global Air Forces Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	260
	Figure 17: Global Naval Forces Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	260
	Figure 18: Military Communications Revenue by Region ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	261
	Figure 19: Asia Pacific Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	261
	Figure 20: Europe Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	262
	Figure 21: Middle East & Africa Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	262
	Figure 22: Latin & Central America Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	263
	Figure 23: North America Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	263
	Figure 24: Australia Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	264
	Figure 25: China Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	265
	Figure 26: India Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	266
	Figure 27: Indonesia Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	267
	Figure 28: Japan Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	268
	Figure 29: Malaysia Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	269
	Figure 30: Pakistan Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	270
	Figure 31: Philippines Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	271
	Figure 32: Singapore Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	272
	Figure 33: South Korea Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	273
	Figure 34: Taiwan Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	274
	Figure 35: Thailand Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	275
	Figure 36: Vietnam Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	276
	Figure 37: Azerbaijan Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	277
	Figure 38: Belgium Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	278
	Figure 39: Denmark Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	279
	Figure 40: France Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	280
	Figure 41: Germany Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	281
	Figure 42: Greece Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	282
	Figure 43: Italy Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	283
	Figure 44: Netherlands Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	284
	Figure 45: Norway Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	285
	Figure 46: Poland Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	286
	Figure 47: Portugal Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	287
	Figure 48: Russia Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	288
	Figure 49: Spain Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	289
	Figure 50: Sweden Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	290
	Figure 51: Switzerland Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	291
	Figure 52: Turkey Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	292
	Figure 53: UK Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	293
	Figure 54: Ukraine Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	294
	Figure 55: Argentina Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	295
	Figure 56: Brazil Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	296
	Figure 57: Chile Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	297
	Figure 58: Colombia Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	298
	Figure 59: Mexico Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	299
	Figure 60: Venezuela Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	300
	Figure 61: Algeria Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	301
	Figure 62: Angola Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	302
	Figure 63: Egypt Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	303
	Figure 64: Iran Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	304
	Figure 65: Israel Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	305
	Figure 66: Kuwait Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	306
	Figure 67: Morocco Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	307
	Figure 68: Oman Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	308
	Figure 69: Saudi Arabia Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	309
	Figure 70: South Africa Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	310
	Figure 71: UAE Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	311
	Figure 72: Canada Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	312
	Figure 73: USA Military Communications Revenue ($ Million): 2015 - 2030	313
	Figure 74: COTS vs. Proprietary Technology Spending on Military Communications (%)	318