Military Non-Steerable Antenna Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Product (Rubber Ducky, Conformal, Patch, Loop, Blade, Whip and Other Products), Platform, Frequency, Application and By Geography

Military Non-Steerable Antenna Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Product (Rubber Ducky, Conformal, Patch, Loop, Blade, Whip and Other Products), Platform, Frequency, Application and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Military Non-Steerable Antenna Market is accounted for $4.02 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $6.63 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 8.61% during the forecast period. Military antennas are specialised tools used by military forces for electronic warfare, communication, surveillance, and reconnaissance. These antennas are made to function in difficult and hazardous conditions while offering military troops dependable and secure communication links. The adoption of cutting-edge military and defence equipment that makes use of embedded systems is the result of government investments and financing to improve military and defence capabilities.

According to the United States Department of Defense (DOD), the government of the United States spends more than 50% of its total budget annually on the military and defense sectors.

Market Dynamics

Driver

Modernization of Legacy Radio Systems

For the defence forces, updating outdated radio systems is a top concern. Numerous military organisations still use antiquated radio systems that might not be able to keep up with the demands of modern combat and might be open to interference or interception by enemies. Modernising old radio systems is motivated by a number of factors. The requirement for interoperability between military organisations and ally forces is one of the primary driving factors.

Restraint

Limited Range

While non-steerable antennas are effective at sending signals in a particular direction, their range may be less than that of steerable antennas. This might make them less useful for some military purposes. Higher gain non-steerable antennas can carry signals farther, but they may also have narrower beam widths, which make them more challenging to aim precisely. Therefore, these elements are limiting market expansion.

Opportunity

High demand for Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

UAVs are becoming more and more used in military operations because they can conduct aerial observation, reconnaissance, and strikes without endangering human life. However, in order to efficiently communicate information and orders between the ground control station and the vehicle, they need secure and dependable communication links. The market is anticipated to continue expanding as UAVs' significance in contemporary military operations grows.

Threat

High costs

One of the key things preventing the industry from expanding is the expensive cost of building and maintaining earth station infrastructure. The majority of the necessary parts are frequently either produced to order or obtained from pricey commercial vendors. Aside from that, planning, constructing, and producing an antenna and its parts takes a lot of time and effort from skilled workers.

Covid-19 Impact

The military antenna industry has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had a negative impact on the manufacturing of all military communications equipment, including audio processors, air traffic control towers, integrated naval communication systems, deployable radio-link communication systems, high-reliability transistors, and others. Before the pandemic, there was a global scarcity of semiconductors because of a sharp increase in demand for consumer devices. Due to the supply chain disruption, manufacturing cycles were noticeably delayed, which caused businesses to suffer losses.

The unmanned aerial vehicles segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The unmanned aerial vehicles segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to their ability to provide aerial surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike capabilities without risking human lives. UAVs can incorporate non-steerable antennas to offer such communication channels. These antennas may be made to be strong, long-lasting, and extremely efficient, which enables them to function dependably under challenging environmental situations.

The SATCOM segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The SATCOM segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to the increasing demand for effective long-range communication capabilities in compact hardware systems that can be deployed across platforms. One-third of the world can be covered by beyond line-of-sight communications provided by satellites, making them essential for military operations. An aircraft can interact with air traffic control and other ground-based facilities via satellite while it is in the air thanks to satellite communications.

Region with Largest share

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the increased focus of international and domestic players on the military non-steerable antenna market contributes to the high demand for digitizing the military, benefitting the market. Increasing insurgencies, territorial and political disputes, and terror attacks in the region fuel the growth of the market. Favorable regulatory policies for the approval of new AI products are further intensifying the interest of players in the market.

Region with highest CAGR

Europe is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to the increase in government expenditure, demand for advancement in technology, procurement of defence systems. Growing armed conflicts and insurgencies in these areas have greatly fuelled the development of military non-steerable antenna. In addition, the region's market will benefit from an increase in development and testing due to the increase in defence investment.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Military Non-Steerable Antenna Market include Thales Group, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Thales Group, BAE Systems plc, Leonardo S.p.A., Boeing Company, General Dynamics Corporation, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions, Comrod Communication Group, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Rohde and Schwarz and MTI Wireless Edge Ltd.

Key Developments

In November 2022, MTI Wireless Edge Limited announced that its antenna division had won a contract worth about USD 0.75 million from a local customer in Israel. The AIM-traded firm said the contract would see the development and delivery of several prototype antennas for defense use, to be supplied in the next 12 months. If the prototypes met the specialist performance criteria, there was the potential for further larger-scale orders.

In July 2022, L3Harris Technologies, Inc. was awarded USD 176 million in orders for multi-channel handheld and vehicular radio systems by the US Marine Corps to enable interoperability across the US Department of Defense, Special Operations Command, and key allies.

Platforms Covered
• Airborne
• Ground
• Marine
• Other Platforms

Frequencies Covered
• Multi-band Frequency
• Extremely High Frequency (EHF)
• Super High Frequency (SHF)
• Ultra-high Frequency (UHF)
• Very High Frequency (VHF)
• High Frequency (HF)
• Other Frequencies

Applications Covered
• SATCOM
• Electronic Warfare
• Communication
• Navigation
• Other Applications

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