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Defense Communication Intelligence Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 05, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20717975

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Defense Communication Intelligence Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses defense communication intelligence market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for defense communication intelligence ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The defense communication intelligence market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Types: Satellite Communication Intelligence; Radar Intelligence; Signal Intelligence; Cyber Intelligence; Other Types

2) By Component: Hardware; Software; Services

3) By Installations: Handheld; Vehicle Mounted; Fixed; Other Installations

4) By Platform: Land; Airborne; Naval; Space-Based Platforms

5) By Applications: Military Commands; Surveillance And Reconnaissance; Situational Awareness; Electronic Warfare; Combat Operations

Subsegments:

1) By Satellite Communication Intelligence: Satellite Intercept Systems; Satellite Data Processing; Space-Based Surveillance; Ground Station Integration

2) By Radar Intelligence: Ground-Based Radar Intelligence; Airborne Radar Intelligence; Over-the-Horizon Radar Systems; Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Analysis

3) By Signal Intelligence: Communication Intelligence (COMINT): Electronic Intelligence (ELINT); Foreign Instrumentation Signals Intelligence (FISINT); Direction Finding And Signal Interception

4) By Cyber Intelligence: Network Traffic Monitoring: Threat Intelligence Platforms; Malware Analysis And Reverse Engineering; Cyber Forensics And Intrusion Detection

5) By Other Types: Acoustic Intelligence (ACINT); Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT); Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT); Electro-Optical / Infrared Intelligence (EO/IR); Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)

Companies Mentioned: Raytheon Technologies Corporation; The Boeing Company; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Airbus Defence and Space GmbH; General Dynamics Corporation; Northrop Grumman Corporation; BAE Systems Plc; Thales S.A; L3Harris Technologies Inc.; Leonardo S.p.A.; Elbit Systems Ltd.; Israel Aerospace Industries; SAAB AB; Indra Sistemas S.A.; Bharat Electronics Limited; HENSOLDT AG; Cubic Corporation; Ultra Electronics Holdings plc; Rohde And Schwarz GmbH And Co KG; Tata Advanced Systems Limited

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 3-5 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Defense Communication Intelligence Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Defense Communication Intelligence Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Defense Communication Intelligence Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Defense Communication Intelligence Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.1.2 Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Intelligence
4.1.3 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.1.4 Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Smart Mobility
4.1.5 Industry 4.0 & Intelligent Manufacturing
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Growing Reliance On Real-Time Electronic Warfare Support Systems
4.2.2 Increased Use Of Advanced Signal Interception Technologies
4.2.3 Rising Integration Of Satellite-Based Communication Intelligence
4.2.4 Demand Surge For Encrypted Tactical Communication Solutions
4.2.5 Expansion Of Modular And Portable Intelligence Systems
5. Defense Communication Intelligence Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Defense Intelligence Agencies
5.2 Military Command Centers
5.3 Cyber Defense Units
5.4 Air Force & Naval Intelligence Divisions
5.5 Defense Communication & Electronic Warfare Units
6. Defense Communication Intelligence Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Defense Communication Intelligence Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Defense Communication Intelligence PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Defense Communication Intelligence Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Defense Communication Intelligence Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Defense Communication Intelligence Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Defense Communication Intelligence Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Defense Communication Intelligence Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Satellite Communication Intelligence, Radar Intelligence, Signal Intelligence, Cyber Intelligence, Other Types
9.2. Global Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Hardware, Software, Services
9.3. Global Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Handheld, Vehicle Mounted, Fixed, Other Installations
9.4. Global Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Land, Airborne, Naval, Space-Based Platforms
9.5. Global Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Military Commands, Surveillance And Reconnaissance, Situational Awareness, Electronic Warfare, Combat Operations
9.6. Global Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Satellite Communication Intelligence, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Satellite Intercept Systems, Satellite Data Processing, Space-Based Surveillance, Ground Station Integration
9.7. Global Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Radar Intelligence, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Ground-Based Radar Intelligence, Airborne Radar Intelligence, Over-the-Horizon Radar Systems, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Analysis
9.8. Global Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Signal Intelligence, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Communication Intelligence (COMINT), Electronic Intelligence (ELINT), Foreign Instrumentation Signals Intelligence (FISINT), Direction Finding And Signal Interception
9.9. Global Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Cyber Intelligence, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Network Traffic Monitoring, Threat Intelligence Platforms, Malware Analysis And Reverse Engineering, Cyber Forensics And Intrusion Detection
10. Defense Communication Intelligence Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Defense Communication Intelligence Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Defense Communication Intelligence Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Defense Communication Intelligence Market
12.1. China Defense Communication Intelligence Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Defense Communication Intelligence Market
13.1. India Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Defense Communication Intelligence Market
14.1. Japan Defense Communication Intelligence Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Defense Communication Intelligence Market
15.1. Australia Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Defense Communication Intelligence Market
16.1. Indonesia Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Defense Communication Intelligence Market
17.1. South Korea Defense Communication Intelligence Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Defense Communication Intelligence Market
18.1. Taiwan Defense Communication Intelligence Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Defense Communication Intelligence Market
19.1. South East Asia Defense Communication Intelligence Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Defense Communication Intelligence Market
20.1. Western Europe Defense Communication Intelligence Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Defense Communication Intelligence Market
21.1. UK Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Defense Communication Intelligence Market
22.1. Germany Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Defense Communication Intelligence Market
23.1. France Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Defense Communication Intelligence Market
24.1. Italy Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Defense Communication Intelligence Market
25.1. Spain Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Defense Communication Intelligence Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Defense Communication Intelligence Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Defense Communication Intelligence Market
27.1. Russia Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Defense Communication Intelligence Market
28.1. North America Defense Communication Intelligence Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Defense Communication Intelligence Market
29.1. USA Defense Communication Intelligence Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Defense Communication Intelligence Market
30.1. Canada Defense Communication Intelligence Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Defense Communication Intelligence Market
31.1. South America Defense Communication Intelligence Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Defense Communication Intelligence Market
32.1. Brazil Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Defense Communication Intelligence Market
33.1. Middle East Defense Communication Intelligence Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Defense Communication Intelligence Market
34.1. Africa Defense Communication Intelligence Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Defense Communication Intelligence Market, Segmentation By Types, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Installations, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Defense Communication Intelligence Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Defense Communication Intelligence Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Defense Communication Intelligence Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Defense Communication Intelligence Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Defense Communication Intelligence Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Raytheon Technologies Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. The Boeing Company Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Lockheed Martin Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Airbus Defence and Space GmbH Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. General Dynamics Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Defense Communication Intelligence Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems Plc, Thales S.A, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries, SAAB AB, Indra Sistemas S.A., Bharat Electronics Limited, HENSOLDT AG, Cubic Corporation, Ultra Electronics Holdings plc, Rohde And Schwarz GmbH And Co KG, Tata Advanced Systems Limited
38. Global Defense Communication Intelligence Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Defense Communication Intelligence Market
40. Defense Communication Intelligence Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Defense Communication Intelligence Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Defense Communication Intelligence Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Defense Communication Intelligence Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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