The Middle East and Africa aerospace and military fiber optics market is expected to reach US$ 544.55 million by 2028 from US$ 421.30 million in 2021; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2021 to 2028.
The military UAV industry has been expanding since the inception of technology. The presence of numerous companies in the military UAV sector enables defense forces to choose from a wide variety of products. Various military UAV manufacturers are integrating their models with numerous technologically-advanced payloads, including communication systems, surveillance and monitoring systems, and sensors. Defense forces across the region are investing significantly in UAVs as they play a crucial role in defense activities. Traditional military UAVs used conventional cablings to transmit the collected data. However, fiber optic cables transfer the real-time data at a faster rate than conventional cables. Moreover, they can transmit a large data volumes over long distances. Therefore, in recent years, fiber optic cables have replaced conventional cables. In the past couple of years, the use of tethered drones has increased at a noteworthy rate among military forces. As a result, the demand for fiber optics has surged among the tethered drone manufacturers. In 2021, UAVForDrone developed a multi-rotor tethered UAV with an optical fiber system that can transfer data and video links via fiber cable from the air units to the ground station. A few of the companies offering fiber optics for military UAVs/military tethered UAVs are W. L. Gore and Associates; Timbercon (a Radiall Company); OFS Fitel, LLC; and Amphenol FSI. Thus, advancements in military UAVs, coupled with the presence of fiber optic suppliers for UAVs, are bolstering the growth trends in the aerospace and military fiber optic market.
With new features and technologies, vendors can attract new customers and expand their footprints in emerging markets. This factor is likely to drive the Middle East and Africa aerospace and military fiber optics market growth at a notable CAGR during the forecast period.
Middle East and Africa Aerospace and Military Fiber Optics Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Middle East and Africa Aerospace and Military Fiber Optics Market – Segmentation
The Middle East and Africa aerospace and military fiber optics market is segmented on the basis of components, application, and end user. Based on components, the market is bifructed into cables and connectors. Based on application, the Middle East and Africa aerospace and military fiber optics market is segmented into radar systems, flight management systems, in-flight entertainment systems, communication systems, electronic warfare, cabin interiors, and avionics. Based on end user, the market is segmented into commercial aviation, military, and general aviation. By country, the Middle East and Africa aerospace and military fiber optics market is segmented into Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the UAE, and Rest of MEA.
Middle East and Africa Aerospace and Military Fiber Optics Market – Companies Mentioned
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies; TE Connectivity; W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.; Amphenol Corporation; Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Nexans; and Radiall are among the leading companies in the Middle East and Africa aerospace and military fiber optics market.