Global Tactical Communications Market Size study & Forecast, by Type (Soldier Radio, Manpack Radio, VIC, HCDR and Others) by Technology (TDM and NGN) and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

The Global Tactical Communications Market is valued approximately at USD 24.29 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to expand at a compelling CAGR of 13.76% throughout 2025-2035. Tactical communication systems—often deployed as secure, ruggedized, interoperable communication solutions—serve as the backbone of modern defense operations. These systems enable real-time information exchange, mission coordination, soldier connectivity, and situational awareness in both contested and remote environments. With defense forces rapidly digitizing their battlefield capabilities, tactical communication technologies have evolved from conventional radio sets into advanced, IP-enabled, multi-band, software-driven solutions that integrate seamlessly across aerial, land, naval, and sub-surface platforms. Growing geopolitical uncertainties, rising defense modernization budgets, and the aggressive shift toward network-centric warfare continue to propel the global demand for next-generation tactical communication technologies.

The surge in cross-border conflicts, counterterrorism operations, and intelligence-led missions has accelerated procurement cycles for advanced tactical communications. Militaries worldwide are embracing systems capable of coping with high-data-rate ISR flows, encrypted voice communications, robust command-and-control networks, and AI-enabled automated battlefield decision support. According to globally recognized defense expenditure reports, defense budgets have climbed steadily across the U.S., China, India, the Middle East, and Europe, reinforcing the need for highly reliable communication architectures. As nations adopt next-generation networking technologies and attempt to phase out legacy, bandwidth-limited systems, the market experiences a compelling uplift. However, the increasing reliance on satellite and cyber infrastructure also introduces challenges related to cybersecurity, interoperability, and integration complexities—issues that stakeholders must navigate during the forecast period of 2025-2035.

The detailed segments and sub-segments included in the report are:

By Type:
• Soldier Radio
• Manpack Radio
• Vehicular Intercommunication Radio (VIC)
• High Capacity Data Radio (HCDR)
• Others

By Technology:
• Time-Division Multiplexing (TDM)
• Next-Generation Network (NGN)

By Platform:
• Airborne
• Shipborne
• Land
• Underwater

By Application:
• ISR
• Communications
• Combat
• Command and Control
• Others

By Region:

North America
• U.S.
• Canada

Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• ROE

Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• RoAPAC

Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico

Middle East & Africa
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Land Platforms are Expected to Dominate the Market

As global armed forces increasingly rely on mobile, mechanized, and infantry-centered missions, land platforms have emerged as the dominant segment within the tactical communications space. These platforms—ranging from armored vehicles and command posts to soldier-borne systems—account for the largest market share due to the massive volume of deployed ground troops and widespread adoption of digital battlefield technologies. The rapid integration of advanced soldier radios, vehicular communication suites, and AI-assisted command networks has transformed land-based combat operations into highly interconnected ecosystems. Although the land domain leads the market today, the airborne segment is projected to expand the fastest in the coming years as militaries seek to strengthen ISR-driven air superiority through multi-band, high-capacity communication suites.

Next-Generation Network (NGN) Systems Lead in Revenue Contribution

When evaluating technologies, NGN-based tactical communication architectures currently dominate revenue generation. Defense forces are transitioning rapidly toward IP-enabled, software-defined, multi-channel communication frameworks capable of supporting high-bandwidth ISR streams, cloud-assisted mission computing, and multilayer encryption. NGN technologies offer superior scalability, interoperability, and network resilience compared to TDM systems. Meanwhile, TDM remains deeply entrenched in legacy systems, allowing it to maintain significant deployment volume, particularly in developing nations. Nonetheless, NGN stands as both the top revenue contributor and the fastest-growing technology category, driven by the escalating need to modernize communication infrastructure in line with global defense digitization initiatives.

North America commanded the market in 2025, boasting the largest share due to its mature defense ecosystem, leading technological innovators, vast military modernization programs, and significant investments in network-centric warfare capabilities. The United States, in particular, continues to spearhead next-generation tactical communication deployments, reinforcing interoperability across land, air, naval, cyber, and space domains. Asia Pacific, on the other hand, is projected to experience the fastest expansion across 2025-2035. The region’s accelerating defense budgets, territorial disputes, bolstered ISR missions, and surging military modernization efforts—particularly across China, India, South Korea, and Japan—are collectively reshaping the demand landscape. Europe remains another influential hub, steadily upgrading its NATO-aligned communication standards and embracing advanced secure communication solutions for joint operations.

Major market players included in this report are:
• L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
• Thales Group
• BAE Systems
• Raytheon Technologies Corporation
• General Dynamics Corporation
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Leonardo S.p.A
• Cobham Limited
• Elbit Systems Ltd.
• Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG
• Collins Aerospace
• ASELSAN A.Ş.
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Ultra Electronics
• Saab AB

Global Tactical Communications Market Report Scope:
• Historical Data – 2023, 2024
• Base Year for Estimation – 2024
• Forecast period - 2025-2035
• Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
• Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

Key Takeaways:
• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
• Annualized revenues and regional-level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of the geographical landscape with country-level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of the competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market. Show more