The military antenna sector was assessed at approximately US$ 3,497.23 million in 2022 and is anticipated to grow to US$ 5,298.16 million by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3% from 2022 to 2030.
Rising Contracts for Military Antenna Supply Fueling Market Expansion
Companies within the military antenna industry are increasingly engaging in partnerships with various governments and military organizations to better understand their specific needs and provide appropriate solutions. Armed forces across the globe are awarding numerous contracts to military antenna producers for the acquisition of diverse communication, surveillance, and navigation systems. Additionally, defense agencies are making significant investments in military antennas, including array antennas, aperture antennas, and dipole antennas. These antennas are crucial for effective communication, surveillance, and navigation systems, enabling military personnel to enhance remote communication capabilities across airborne, ground, and naval platforms.
Moreover, advanced antennas capable of operating across a broad frequency spectrum in harsh weather conditions are a key factor driving the demand for military antennas in cutting-edge fighter jets, naval vessels, and military vehicles. Consequently, there is a growing necessity for modern communication, navigation, and surveillance systems. Below are some notable contracts awarded in the military antenna sector:
• In 2023, Long Wave was awarded a US$ 113 million contract by the Air Force for Antenna Program Support. Under the Antenna Program Support III IDIQ, Long Wave is expected to provide high-frequency antennas and subsystems for military command and control communications.
• In 2022, MDA Ltd. received a contract to manufacture Ka-band steerable antennas for satellites from York Space Systems.
• In 2022, MDA also secured a contract to produce 42 tactical communications antennas for US military satellites operating in low Earth orbit.
• In 2021, FLIR Systems, Inc. received orders worth US$ 70 million for its advanced ground robots from the US Armed Services, including orders from the Air Force, US Army, Navy, and Marine Corps for approximately 600 FLIR Centaur robots, along with additional antennas, spare parts, and payload mounting kits.
• In 2021, BAE Systems obtained several development contracts from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) aimed at advancing quantum technology and transforming radio frequency sensing for antenna designs.
• In 2021, Raytheon Intelligence & Space was awarded a US$ 12.7 million contract to develop phased array antenna "building blocks" for small, mobile platforms like aircraft.
• In 2020, SES Government Solutions and Isotropic Systems announced a two-phase antenna evaluation contract with the US Air Force Research Laboratory.
Thus, the increasing volume of contracts for military antenna supply is propelling the growth of the military antenna market worldwide.
Manufacturers in the military antenna market are developing a variety of antennas that operate at low, medium, and high frequencies to satisfy the needs of end users. Rigorous quality control measures are implemented throughout the manufacturing process to ensure that the final products adhere to the required standards set by end users. This includes inspecting raw materials, confirming the accuracy of dimensions, and understanding the application of antennas across various platforms such as naval, ground, or airborne systems. Key players in the military antenna market include BAE Systems, Thales SA, Comrod Communication AS, Eylex Pty Ltd, L3Harris Technologies Inc, Hascall-Denke Corp, Lockheed Martin Corp, MTI Wireless Edge Ltd, Raytheon Technologies Corp, and Rohde and Schwarz GmbH & Co KG. These companies are engaged in various strategic initiatives to enhance their market share in the military antenna sector.
The study profiles key military antenna market players such as Thales SA, Comrod Communication AS, Eylex Pty Ltd, L3Harris Technologies Inc, Hascall-Denke Corp, Lockheed Martin Corp, MTI Wireless Edge Ltd, Raytheon Technologies Corp, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG, and BAE Systems Plc. Additionally, several other significant players in the military antenna market have been examined and analyzed to provide a comprehensive overview of the military antenna market and its ecosystem.