Defense Electronics Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Platform (Airborne, Marine, Land and Space), By End User (Navigation, Communication and Display, C4ISR, Electronic Warfare and Other End Users) and By Geography

Defense Electronics Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Platform (Airborne, Marine, Land and Space), By End User (Navigation, Communication and Display, C4ISR, Electronic Warfare and Other End Users) and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Defense Electronics Market is accounted for $230 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $357 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period. Electronic systems and parts designed for technological advancement in national defense are referred to as defense electronics. Armed forces frequently employ it to recognize, decline, defend against, and/or take advantage of an adversary's deployment of radar equipment. Due to the potential to use such radar systems to outperform the enemy in terms of information, there have been substantial advances in recent decades.

According to an article published in Shepard (UK) in November 2022, Future advancements could depend on cognitive electronic warfare (EW), which uses machine learning and AI to make decisions in microseconds to deal with combat circumstances.

Market Dynamics

Driver

Rising adoption of integrated defense electronics technologies

Due to recent technological developments, new weapon systems, and improvements to current weapon systems, ground units can currently dominate the battlefield. The military employs digital communications largely to improve the informational components of existing weapon systems to optimize integration and sharing of information while denying a potential opponent equivalent capabilities in a period of constrained resources. For weapon systems to provide field commanders with more real-time data, analog audio, video, and data transmissions must be replaced with digital coding. In the digitization of combat systems, a network integrates weapon systems, aerial platforms, surveillance, and communication systems, enabling the exchange of enormous amounts of data. The fighting, combat support, and combat service support functional sectors of the battlefield exchange information via communication systems.

Restraint

Effect on execution of critical defense missions due to lack of proper communication technology

Electronic warfare systems, avionics, optronics, communication systems, and command and control systems are instances of defense electronic products. These systems acquire and transmit large amounts of sensitive data from portable, electro-optical, and radar devices. The transmission and distribution of such massive amounts of data have an impact on real-time processing rates and may cause delays in decision-making, affecting the execution of crucial defense obligations. Effective real-time communication requires sophisticated communication technology infrastructure built on large data sets and effective data centers. The significant investment necessary for such infrastructure is a significant barrier to the market for defense electronics.

Opportunity

Increasing demand for AI and IoT devices in military operations

In the defense electronics sector, AI and IoT have developed as complementary technologies with substantial applications for military training and crucial missions. The need for AI for classifying, processing, fusing, and analyzing the large amounts of generated data continues to be available due to the constantly expanding network infrastructure and the rising use of electronic military gadgets in the global defense sector. Artificial intelligence is needed to analyze the heterogeneous data generated by protective electronic equipment. By analyzing their data and adjusting their operations to match user needs, AI systems combined with IoT would be very helpful in managing defense electronic products, such as electronic warfare and military gear. They are able to effectively adjust their outputs and synchronize defense electronic devices with other equipment utilized in combat operations.

Threat

Rising cyber attacks on defense-related data and trade secrets

In confrontations involving contemporary militaries, cyberattacks perform best when combined with electronic warfare (EW), disinformation campaigns, antisatellite strikes, and precision-guided missiles. By degrading informational advantage, intangible assets (such as data), communications, intelligence assets, and weapon systems, the objective is to achieve an operational advantage. The worst crimes would involve the use of precision-guided bombs and cyber attacks to take out or destroy vital targets. By interfering with governmental, energy, transportation, and financial sectors, cyber operations can also be used to diminish defense decision-making and cause unrest.

Covid-19 Impact

The illness caused by COVID-19, an innovative coronavirus strain that emerged in late 2019, was not widely recognized. However, it has the potential to bring down entire economies and organizations due to its propensity to spread and cause harm. Many countries are currently implementing either eradication or rigid concealment methods, which have a harmful impact on both individuals and industry. With several intricate factors contributing to this flare-up and the situation continuing to develop, it is difficult to predict what the future may bring.

The space segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The defense electronics industry has been divided into four categories based on platform aviation, marine, land, and space. During the projected period, the space segment is anticipated to increase at a rapid pace. This market category is being driven by the growing demand for rapid and safe data transfer as well as the requirement for aid with weather monitoring, surveillance and reconnaissance, navigation, and communication.

The navigation, communication, and display segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the course of the forecast period, the defense electronics market by the end user will grow at a substantial rate in the navigation, communication, and display segments. The expansion of this particular market segment in the defense electronics industry is being driven by the rising need for avionics, integrated bridge systems, and vetronics as a result of an increase in military deliveries.

Region with largest share

According to estimates, Europe acquires the largest share of the defense electronics market in the anticipated year. The rapid market expansion through advanced and upgrading initiatives and the increasing expenditures in defense technology and equipment by various European-based corporations are likely to fuel this region's growth. To safeguard their interests in national security and uphold their position as the world's leading military power, the nations in this region make significant investments in their defense capabilities. The government provides major financing for the research and development of innovative defense electronics systems in the defense industry. Through defense contracts and procurement initiatives, the governments also assist in the deployment of these systems, helping to establish a stable environment for business operations in the defense electronics sector.

Region with highest CAGR

Due to its investments in the creation of innovative technologies and the acquisition of new platforms, the Asia-Pacific region has substantial prospects for manufacturers of defense electronics; therefore, Asia-Pacific region is expected to have profitable growth over the projection period. However, the development of this region is being fueled by the rising need for contemporary technology and electronic warfare in nations like China, Japan, and India.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Defense Electronics market include Bharat Electronics Limited, BAE Systems plc, Elbit Systems Ltd., Airbus Defence and Space, General Dynamics Corporation, Boeing Defense, Space & Security, Honeywell International Inc., Indra Sistemas , L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Saab AB, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Leonardo S.p.A., Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Thales Group and Ultra Electronics Holdings plc.

Key Developments

In April 2022, Australia and the UK signed an agreement to cooperate on powerful weapons and electronic warfare capabilities, following the establishment of the AUKUS defense alliance in September 2021

In March 2022, BAE Systems launched a new Electronic Warfare (EW) package that provides offensive & defensive EW capabilities to various platforms. The Storm Electronic Warfare Module system can be customized for the U.S. and coalition forces, and can be integrated into fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, and missiles.

Platforms Covered
• Airborne
• Marine
• Land
• Space

End Users Covered
• Navigation, Communication and Display
• C4ISR
• Electronic Warfare
• Radars
• Optronics
• Other End Users

Regions Covered
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, and 2028
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities,Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements