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2026 Global: Airborne Satcom Market-Competitive Review (2032) report

Publisher PerryHope Partners
Published Dec 15, 2025
Length 32 Pages
SKU # PHP20693544

Description

The 2026 Global: Airborne Satcom Market-Competitive Review (2031) report features the global market size and projected growth/decline data for the period 2021 through 2032. The report primarily provides an examination of the business strategies for the ten largest global companies in the market and how their strategies differ.

Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).

The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for airborne satcom market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the airborne satcom market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.

The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?

The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:

L3Harris Technologies, Thales Group, Honeywell International Inc., Viasat Inc., Raytheon Technologies (RTX), General Dynamics Corporation, Cobham Limited, Collins Aerospace, Inmarsat PLC, and Northrop Grumman Corporation dominate the airborne SATCOM market, providing advanced terminals, antennas, modems, and network systems for military, commercial aviation, and UAV applications.

L3Harris Technologies leads with rugged, mission-critical SATCOM terminals and antennas optimized for tactical communications, ISR, and secure data exchange in contested environments, integrating AI and protected waveforms for battlefield resilience. Thales Group excels in cyber-secure, interoperable systems like Ka-band and HTS-compatible equipment for NATO forces, offering airborne compact SATCOM and high-capacity terminals for defense and commercial sectors. Honeywell International Inc. delivers multichannel SATCOM systems with high-speed data at 432 kbps per channel, alongside antennas and inflight connectivity solutions, partnering with Inmarsat for innovations like Swiftjet to enhance aircraft broadband. Viasat Inc. drives high-throughput connectivity via global Ka-band networks, including ViaSat-3, supporting in-flight Wi-Fi, military encryption, and multi-orbit terminals for seamless switching across platforms.

Raytheon Technologies, through Collins Aerospace, supplies SAT-6100 systems, high-gain antennas, and high-speed transceivers for land, marine, and airborne use, backing programs like AEHF and WGS for defense-grade infrastructure. General Dynamics Corporation provides resilient mission systems for government clients, focusing on secure airborne networks amid fixed-wing and UAV dominance. Cobham Limited offers specialized SATCOM for mobility and rotorcraft, emphasizing compact, SWaP-optimized solutions. Inmarsat PLC advances high-speed airborne links through collaborations, while Northrop Grumman contributes advanced waveforms and terminals for UAVs and ISR, fueling market growth projected at 6.45% CAGR to USD 8.46 billion by 2030. These firms innovate in Ka-band throughput, multi-band compatibility, and LEO integration to meet rising demands for video streaming, analytics, and resilient C4ISR.

Table of Contents

32 Pages
1.0 Scope of Report and Methodology
2.0 Market SWOT Analysis and Players
2.1 Market Definition
2.2 Market Segments
2.3 Market Strengths
2.4 Market Weaknesses
2.5 Market Threats
2.6 Market Opportunities
2.7 Major Players
3.0 Competitive Analysis
3.1 Market Player 1
3.2 Market Player 2
3.3 Market Player 3
3.4 Market Player 4
3.5 Market Player 5
3.6 Market Player 6
3.7 Market Player 7
3.8 Market Player 8
3.9 Market Player 9
3.10 Market Player 10
4.0 Comparative Business Strategies
4.1 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 2
4.2 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 3
4.3 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 4
4.4 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 3
4.5 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 4
4.6 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 3 and 4
5.0 Appendix

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