Tactical Data Link Market
Growth Factors of Tactical Data Link Market
The tactical data link market size was valued at USD 7.43 billion in 2023, and the market is now projected to grow from USD 7.94 billion in 2024 to USD 14.71 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.01% during the forecast period of 2024-2032.
Pandemic slowed tactical data link market growth due to supply chain disruptions and low production. Despite health issues, military expenditure increased in developed countries, and improving security is expected to overcome this impact.
The demand for advanced interoperability among military and coalition partners is riding the improvement of superior gadget answers, along with tactical information hyperlink (TDL) structures. NATO makes use of navy records link sixteen networks for verbal exchange with coalition companions. Northrop Grumman has signed a three-year contract with the Australian Defence Force Tactical Data Link Authority (ADFTA) to supply TDL structures and training for the ADF's Joint Data Network development.
The US spent $55.4 billion on defence research and development in 2017, leading to the development of network-enabled weapons and teaming of manned and unmanned systems. This trend is causing more complex operational environments and a decline in combat aircraft. The use of network-enabled weapons (NEWs) helps avoid duplication of efforts and increases real-time target hitting. In January 2021, the UK signed a contract with MBDA to equip its F-35B combat jets with a new mini-cruise missile.
Comprehensive Analysis of Tactical Data Link Market
The market for tactical data link systems is divided into hardware and software segments. The software segment is expected to grow the fastest due to the adoption of advanced processing software from defence forces. Hardware, including sensors, antennas, and weapon data link controllers, is expected to support the growth of the segment due to increasing international security threats and political conflicts. The market is classified into data link types, with Link 16 being the largest segment, primarily driven by the increasing demand for link 16 network-enabled solutions. Other data link types include Link 1, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 22, SADL, Inter/lntra Flight Data Link (IFDL), situation awareness data link (SADL), JREAP, and SIMPLE. The air segment is expected to register the highest growth due to the increasing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fixed-wing, and rotary-wing aircraft for defence operations. The ground segment is expected to dominate, driven by the high adoption of TDL radio for real-time communication between military personnel and the rising procurement of network-enabled weapons and military vehicles. The sea segment is expected to show significant growth due to increased defence expenditure and the development of advanced warships. The market is divided into command & control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, electronic warfare, radio communication, and situational awareness.
The North America region lead the tactical data link market share by benefitting a market size of USD 2.79 billion in 2023 due to the U.S.'s high defence expenditure, advanced military security solutions, and the presence of numerous hardware and software developers.
The market is competitive with major companies like BAE Systems, Thales Group, Raytheon Technologies, Viasat, and Curtiss-Wright focusing on upgrading systems, software solutions, and tactical communication equipment. Key players undertake increase techniques like R&D, mergers, acquisitions, and long-time period contracts with the defence ministry. Key businesses include BAE Systems, Curtiss-Wright, Elbit Systems, General Dynamics, Honeywell, L3Harris Technologies, Leonardo, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Technologies, Saab, and Thales Group.
Bellinger Systems has partnered with Leonardo DRS to introduce Tactical Data Link technology to Australia, paving the manner for recent settlement awards.
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ATTRIBUTE DETAILS
Study Period 2019-2032
Base Year 2023
Estimated Year 2024
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Historical Period 2019-2022
Growth Rate CAGR of 8.01% over 2024 to 2032
Unit Value (USD Billion)
By Solution
By Data Link Type
By Platform
By Application
- Command & Control
- Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR)
- Electronic Warfare
- Radio Communication
- Situational Awareness
By Geography
- North America (By Solution, Data Link Type, Platform, Application, and Country)
- U.S. (By Application)
- Canada (By Application)
- Europe (By Solution, Data Link Type, Platform, Application, and Country)
- U.K. (By Application)
- Germany (By Application)
- France (By Application)
- Russia (By Application)
- Rest of Europe (By Application)
- Asia Pacific (By Solution, Data Link Type, Platform, Application, and Country)
- Japan (By Application)
- China (By Application)
- India (By Application)
- Rest of Asia Pacific (By Application)
- Rest of the World (By Solution, Data Link Type, Platform, Application, and Country)
- Latin America (By Application)
- Middle East & Africa (By Application)
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