The tactical communication market in the Middle East & Africa is expected to grow from US$ 1,579.03 million in 2021 to US$ 2,322.94 million by 2028. It is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2021 to 2028.
As the battlefield in the 21st century is becoming network-centric, satellite communication technology is moving toward its next-generation, and its demand is increasing. In the current environment, a connected soldier should have network capabilities that allow real-time information sharing to accomplish mission requirements and preserve operational capability. Due to the large area of responsibility (AOR), naval battlefields may become a difficult task. Network-centric warfare, which permits communication across all sensors, weapons, and platforms spread across the battle space, has been highlighted by naval forces worldwide. SATCOM is a vital component in creating and realizing network-centric capabilities for military forces. Geographical obstacles have compounded the situation for terrestrial networks, which are often considered unsafe. On air-to-ground, air-to-air, ship-to-ship, and ship-to-shore platforms, SATCOM technology design elements provide communication channels. The communication satellite terminals make it easier to integrate tactical communication networks on mobile platforms, warships, and aircraft. For instance, in November 2020, the Israel-based defense company, Elbit Systems, introduced a portable tactical satellite communications (SATCOM) system named the E-LynX-Sat system. The system included a mobile terminal weighing less than 1kg that interfaces with Elbit Systems’ E-LynXTM Software Defined Radio (SDR) solution to enable communication. As a result, there is a rising demand for combat situational awareness equipment with portable satellite terminals, which drive the tactical communication market growth.
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 & Africa tactical communication market at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.
The Middle East & Africa tactical communication market is segmented on the basis of platform, type, technology, application, and country. Based on platform, the market is segmented into airborne, shipborne, land, and underwater. In 2021, the land segment held a larger share of the market; whereas the airborne segment is expected to register the higest CAGR during the forecast period. Based on type, the Middle East & Africa Tactical communication market is categorised into soldier radiom, manpack radio, VIC (vehicular intercommunication radio), high capacity data radio (HCDR), and others. In 2021, the soldier radiom segment held the largest market share; and VIC (vehicular intercommunication radio) is expected to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period. Based on technology, the market is birfurcated into time-division multiplexing (TDM) and next-generation network (NGN). In 2021, the time-division multiplexing (TDM) segment held a larger share of the market; and next-generation network (NGN) is expected to register a higher CAGR during the forecast period. Based on application, the market is categorised into ISR, combat, and command and control. In 2021, the combat segment held a larger share of the market; and ISR is expected to register a higher CAGR during the forecast period. Based on country, the Middle East & Africa Tactical communication market is segmented into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Rest of MEA. In 2021, Rest of MEA held the largest market share; and Saudi Arabia is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.
BAE Systems; General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.; Iridium Communications Inc.; Northrop Grumman Corporation; Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Thales Group; Ultra; Viasat, Inc.; Airbus SAS; and L3Harris Technologies, Inc. are among some of the leading companies in the Middle East & Africa Tactical Communication Market.