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North America Cognitive Radio Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis Report By Component (Hardware, Software and Services), By End Use (Telecommunication, Government & Defense, Transportation and Other End Use), By Application (Spectrum Sensing, Spectrum

Publisher Knowledge Based Value (KBV) Research
Published Dec 08, 2025
Length 162 Pages
SKU # KBV20682415

Description

The North America Cognitive Radio Market would witness market growth of 14.4% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).

The US market dominated the North America Cognitive Radio Market by Country in 2024, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $6,545.6 million by 2032. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 16.7% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The Mexico market would exhibit a CAGR of 15.7% during (2025 - 2032). The US and Canada led the North America Cognitive Radio Market by Country with a market share of 74.1% and 13% in 2024. The US market is expected to witness a CAGR of 13.6% during throughout the forecast period.

The cognitive radio market in North America has grown thanks to a mix of military-led research, regulatory updates, and new business models. Dynamic spectrum access, shared-spectrum frameworks, and intelligent radio systems that can sense and adapt to changing environments were all built on early work by DARPA, the FCC, and the NTIA. As SDR technologies developed and the ecosystems for 5G, IoT, and the emerging 6G grew, cognitive radio moved from being mostly used for defense to being more widely adopted in smart cities, industrial automation, public safety, and connected mobility. AI- and ML-powered cognitive engines that improve spectrum prediction, interference avoidance, and real-time adaptive communication help drive this evolution.

Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and RTX Corporation are among the largest defense OEMs shaping the competitive landscape. They stay on top by investing heavily in research and development, working with the government, and using integrated system architectures. At the same time, new small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are entering the market with AI-based radio solutions designed to work best for businesses and commercial use. Modular SDR platforms, end-to-end communication suites, and vertical-specific offerings for defense, public safety, aerospace, and industrial IoT are among the strategic initiatives underway in the industry. The market keeps growing as cognitive radio becomes necessary for reliable, fast, and smart communication across North America. This is thanks to regulatory support, shared-spectrum models like CBRS, and more wireless traffic.

Component Outlook

Based on Component, the market is segmented into Hardware, Software and Services. The Hardware market segment dominated the Canada Cognitive Radio Market by Component is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16 % during the forecast period thereby continuing its dominance until 2032. Also, The Software market is anticipated to grow as a CAGR of 17 % during the forecast period during (2025 - 2032).

End Use Outlook

Based on End Use, the market is segmented into Telecommunication, Government & Defense, Transportation and Other End Use. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9% over the projection period, the Telecommunication Market, dominate the US Cognitive Radio Market by End Use in 2024 and would be a prominent market until 2032. The Transportation market is expected to witness a CAGR of 14.4% during (2025 - 2032).

Country Outlook

The US is the world leader in developing cognitive radio. This is due to strong FCC and NTIA spectrum policies, early academic research, and innovation driven by DARPA. As demand for wireless grows in 5G, IoT, defense, and industrial systems, spectrum congestion and national security needs also rise. Adoption is accelerating across all sectors. More telecom networks, defense platforms, public safety systems, and new 6G projects now use cognitive engines that work with AI and ML. Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Northrop Grumman are among the biggest defense contractors working on SDRs and smart spectrum tools. Qualcomm and Cisco are also big players in this field. Together, these ecosystem parts put the U.S. at the forefront of next-generation communication technologies and dynamic spectrum access.

List of Key Companies Profiled
  • BAE Systems PLC
  • RTX Corporation
  • Thales Group S.A.
  • Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
  • Shared Spectrum Company
  • L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
  • Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei Investment & Holding Co., Ltd.)
  • General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (General Dynamics Corporation)
  • Vecima Networks Inc.
  • Wipro Limited
North America Cognitive Radio Market Report Segmentation

By Component
  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Services
By End Use
  • Telecommunication
  • Government & Defense
  • Transportation
  • Other End Use
By Application
  • Spectrum Sensing
  • Spectrum Allocation
  • Spectrum Analysis
  • Cognitive Routing
  • Location Tracking
  • Other Application
By Country
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America

Table of Contents

162 Pages
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 North America Cognitive Radio Market, by Component
1.4.2 North America Cognitive Radio Market, by End Use
1.4.3 North America Cognitive Radio Market, by Application
1.4.4 North America Cognitive Radio Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario 
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges
Chapter 4. Market Trends – North America Cognitive Radio Market
Chapter 5. State of Competition – North America Cognitive Radio Market
Chapter 6. Value Chain Analysis of Cognitive Radio Market
Chapter 7. Competition Analysis – Global
7.1 Market Share Analysis, 2024
7.2 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 8. Product Life Cycle – Cognitive Radio Market
Chapter 9. Market Consolidation – Cognitive Radio Market
Chapter 10. Key Customer Criteria – Cognitive Radio Market
Chapter 11. North America Cognitive Radio Market by Component
11.1 North America Hardware Market by Country
11.2 North America Software Market by Country
11.3 North America Services Market by Country
Chapter 12. North America Cognitive Radio Market by End Use
12.1 North America Telecommunication Market by Country
12.2 North America Government & Defense Market by Country
12.3 North America Transportation Market by Country
12.4 North America Other End Use Market by Country
Chapter 13. North America Cognitive Radio Market by Application
13.1 North America Spectrum Sensing Market by Country
13.2 North America Spectrum Allocation Market by Country
13.3 North America Spectrum Analysis Market by Country
13.4 North America Cognitive Routing Market by Country
13.5 North America Location Tracking Market by Country
13.6 North America Other Application Market by Country
Chapter 14. North America Cognitive Radio Market by Country
14.1 US Cognitive Radio Market
14.1.1 US Cognitive Radio Market by Component
14.1.2 US Cognitive Radio Market by End Use
14.1.3 US Cognitive Radio Market by Application
14.2 Canada Cognitive Radio Market
14.2.1 Canada Cognitive Radio Market by Component
14.2.2 Canada Cognitive Radio Market by End Use
14.2.3 Canada Cognitive Radio Market by Application
14.3 Mexico Cognitive Radio Market
14.3.1 Mexico Cognitive Radio Market by Component
14.3.2 Mexico Cognitive Radio Market by End Use
14.3.3 Mexico Cognitive Radio Market by Application
14.4 Rest of North America Cognitive Radio Market
14.4.1 Rest of North America Cognitive Radio Market by Component
14.4.2 Rest of North America Cognitive Radio Market by End Use
14.4.3 Rest of North America Cognitive Radio Market by Application
Chapter 15. Company Profiles
15.1 BAE Systems PLC
15.1.1 Company Overview
15.1.2 Financial Analysis
15.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
15.1.4 Research & Development Expenses
15.1.5 SWOT Analysis
15.2 RTX Corporation
15.2.1 Company Overview
15.2.2 Financial Analysis
15.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
15.2.4 Research & Development Expense
15.2.5 SWOT Analysis
15.3 Thales Group S.A.
15.3.1 Company Overview
15.3.2 Financial Analysis
15.3.3 Segmental Analysis
15.3.4 Research & Development Expenses
15.3.5 Recent strategies and developments:
15.3.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
15.3.6 SWOT Analysis
15.4 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
15.4.1 Company Overview
15.4.2 SWOT Analysis
15.5 Shared Spectrum Company
15.5.1 Company Overview
15.6 L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
15.6.1 Company Overview
15.6.2 Financial Analysis
15.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
15.6.4 SWOT Analysis
15.7 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei Investment & Holding Co., Ltd.)
15.7.1 Company Overview
15.7.2 Financial Analysis
15.7.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
15.7.4 Research & Development Expenses
15.7.5 SWOT Analysis
15.8 General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (General Dynamics Corporation)
15.8.1 Company Overview
15.8.2 Financial Analysis
15.8.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
15.8.4 Research & Development Expenses
15.9 Vecima Networks Inc.
15.9.1 Company Overview
15.9.2 Financial Analysis
15.9.3 Segmental Analysis
15.9.4 Research & Development Expenses
15.10. Wipro Limited
15.10.1 Company Overview
15.10.2 Financial Analysis
15.10.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
15.10.4 Research & Development Expenses
15.10.5 SWOT Analysis

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