Military Tactical Radio Market To Reach $13.80 Billion by 2033

The report “Military Tactical Radio Market By Frequency Band (High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF)), By Type (Handheld Radios, Vehicle-Mounted Radios, Manpack Radios, Base Station Radios), By Technology (Software Defined Radio (SDR), Analog Radio, Digital Radio) and By End User (Army, Navy, Air Force, Special Forces)” is expected to reach USD 13.80 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 7.20% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Transpire Insight.

Tactical radio systems will remain a significant portion of the military's overall communication infrastructure, continue to grow accordingly, support the enhancement of command/control capabilities, improve the effectiveness of ground operations, and provide real time collaboration for personnel. These systems will remain the primary means of providing secure, reliable, multi-channel communications/operational reach and connectivity to the network. The primary driver of market growth will continue to be advances in technology due to developments in Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and Digital Radio Technology that provide secure, resilient, multi-channel communications capable of operation on multiple frequency bands and different levels of data encryption, and support new mobility and increased operational reach. Due to the continued replacement of older analog (legacy) radios by many military forces now adopted current digital technology, demand for tactical radio systems will continue to increase significantly through the next ten years.

Due to geopolitical tensions, global defense strategies are driving the acquisition of tactical radios. As nations work to improve their communication infrastructure so that they can remain operationally ready, there is an increased emphasis on providing portable, high-quality radios that will allow them to function in complex terrain, as well as a wide range of other environmental conditions. Emerging markets (especially in the Asia Pacific region and the Middle East) are displaying increasing interest in tactical radios because of their growing defense spending and modernization efforts. Regional military forces are focusing on mobile platforms, interoperability, and secure communications – these trends create a large potential growth for manufacturers providing integrated solutions featuring SDR and digital communication technologies. Therefore, the market will continue to grow throughout the forecast period.

The Very High Frequency (VHF) segment is projected to witness the highest CAGR in the Military Tactical Radio during the forecast period.

According to Transpire Insight, Due to their reliability in medium-range communication and resistance to interference, Very High Frequency radios are at the forefront of the frequency band segment because of their robust performance characteristics, making them very widely-used by both military and law enforcement tactical forces, particularly in battlefield-type scenarios where real-time communication and mobility are extremely important. Moreover, VHF radios provide an excellent compromise between coverage and clarity for both rural and urban operational environments. VHF radios also have the ability to use encrypted communications, as well as integrate with modern digital systems, which increases operational security and allows for seamless integration with other communication networks.

The increasing emphasis on multi-band tactical operations continues to indicate the importance of VHF radios today. There is increasing adoption of Software Defined Radios (SDRs) that support VHF bands by defense force members, allowing for greater flexibility in the form of frequency switching, improved situational awareness, and increased interoperability among military units. VHF radios remain the most widely used radio type for the deployment of the army and special forces with substantial increases in usage across both developed and developing countries.

The Handheld Radios segment is projected to witness the highest CAGR in the Military Tactical Radio during the forecast period.

The features of handheld radios that contribute to their popularity among military forces worldwide are their compactness, ease of use, and importance for front-line use. Compact communication devices that provide troops with the ability to transmit voice and data in real-time, as well as provide flexibility in operations, make handheld radios essential for mission success, situational awareness and timely responses to rapidly changing environments on the battlefield.

The discovered benefits of integrating handheld radios with digital and software defined technology means that these devices can now provide secure, encrypted communication, operate on multiple frequency bands, and be interoperable with multiple tactical communication systems. In addition to these new communication capabilities, handheld radios are being developed for ruggedness and extended battery life, and therefore are increasingly becoming the primary method of communication used by the military in every country in the world.

The Software Defined Radio (SDR) segment is projected to witness the highest CAGR in the Military Tactical Radio during the forecast period.

According to Transpire Insight, Software defined radios have the most potential as they are the most flexible and can operate on multiple frequency bands. Because they use a software defined architecture, they allow the military to change their communication protocols quickly and in real time in order to maximize interoperability between different units and equipment. SDRs also provide secure/ encrypted transmissions and can integrate seamlessly into the overall data network which is critical for conducting modern network-enabled combat operations.

In order to accelerate growth of the market for SDRs, defense modernization programs are being undertaken globally with the majority of growth occurring in North America and Europe. Additionally, SDRs provide modular architectures that allow the user to quickly perform upgrades and future-proof the solution so that the user can adapt to an ever-changing threat environment without requiring a significant additional hardware investment. SDRs will be the foundation of tactical communications and are driving some of the highest growth rates in the tactical communications equipment market.

The Army segment is projected to witness the highest CAGR in the Military Tactical Radio during the forecast period.

The largest end-user segment in terms of total size of the organization and need for secure, mobile communications is due to the nature of the many operations of the army. Army forces utilize a combination of handheld portable, man-pack and vehicle-mount radios in order to maintain operational coordination for different types of missions conducted in various types of terrain. The army's desire to have its units ready to operate as a cohesive force, while also requiring interoperability with all other military services, is what drives the ongoing high demand for the latest generation of advanced tactical radios.

Continued technological advances in the development and use of Software Defined Radios (SDR) and digital radios will allow the army to continue to maintain proper situational awareness and effective command and control of units by utilizing the full range of features available in tactical radios. Numerous military nations want encrypted communications, which provide the secure transfer of information from one location to another, ability to operate on multiple frequency bands from both air and ground sources. Therefore, the army is the major force in tactical radio supply and therefore will remain the leader in global tactical radio sales.

The North America region is projected to witness the highest CAGR in the Military Tactical Radio during the forecast period.

military tactical radios Market in North America is located in North America Leading Regions and the main Drivers of Military Tactical Radio Market: Hardware Purchase and Use are High Expenditure on Defence, New Technology, Development of Advanced Equipment Programmes. The USA and Canada are making large investments into Software Defined Radio systems, with a significant portion of this going on to Software Defined Radios and Digital Radio Systems.

The North American Region possesses strong Manufacturers, Long term Defence Contracts and an Adequate Research and Development Facility. The Rise of Geopolitical Tensions has driven NATO member states to acquire more Network Centric Communication Systems, providing a mechanism by which all Army, Naval & Air Force units can function seamlessly with all Units of a Different Branch of the Military. The United States Proves that other Nations should strive to deploy SDR and Digital Tactical Radios in the same manner as is currently being done in Canada and the United States.

Key Players

The top 15 players in the Military Tactical Radio market include L3Harris Technologies, Thales Group, General Dynamics Corporation, Raytheon Technologies, BAE Systems plc, Leonardo S.p.A, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG, Elbit Systems Ltd., Cobham Limited, Barrett Communications, Codan Limited, Motorola Solutions Inc., Rheinmetall AG, and Kongsberg Gruppen.

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