5G in Aerospace and Defense Market Size Trends, Analysis, and Forecast till 2035

The 5G in Aerospace and Defense Market Report offers an in-depth exploration of emerging market trends, driving factors, challenges, and key segments that shape the industry. It includes a thorough examination of regulatory frameworks, company profiles, and the latest industry developments. The report delves into product development, positioning strategies, and the impact of new technologies on the market landscape. By identifying challenges and opportunities, the report provides a detailed roadmap for market growth.

5G in aerospace and defense comprises of fifth-generation wireless technology application that improves and enhance the data transmission, communication and connectivity. Technology involves 5G network deployment for supporting advanced systems such as autonomous vehicles, drones and other technologies in military defense and aerospace.

Report Highlights:

5G in aerospace and defense market size is accounted for USD 2.10 Billion in 2025.

Target market size is estimated to be valuated at USD 30.1 Billion by 2035 and at a registered CAGR of 34%.

Small cells segment in communication infrastructure is projected to lead the 5G in aerospace and defense market share.

By technology, enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) stands out as the dominant technology segment the 5G in aerospace and defense market size.

Air-to-ground communication is leading the connectivity segment in the 5G aerospace and defense market.

Land systems lead the platform segment in target market growth

Private 5G networks are leading the segment regarding 5G in aerospace and defense market share

Surveillance and reconnaissance is the leading application for 5G in aerospace and defense market growth.

Defense segment is the dominant end-user with leading adoption of 5G Technology in target market.

North America currently leads the 5G in aerospace and defense market size.

Europe is the second dominant region in 5G in aerospace and defense market share.

Key Highlights:

• In February 2023, Nokia announced that it has been selected by MTN South Africa (MTN SA) for the first time ever as one of its 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment providers.
• In July 2022, Nokia announced an expansion of its collaboration with Hill Air Force Base and the National Spectrum Consortium. The objective of this partnership is to ensure harmonious coexistence between incumbent radar systems and 5G networks within a shared spectrum. This is achieved by real-time adjustments to the 5G system's behavior whenever the incumbent radar is active.

Report Analysis:

Military 5G Solutions in Aerospace and Defense Market:

5G wireless introduces low-latency, ubiquitous, high-speed data connectivity with higher throughput. It also creates interoperability between disparate systems, allowing legacy technology to mesh seamlessly with cutting-edge resources. Together, these capabilities could transform real-time secure command and control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), as well as electronic warfare (EW).

Segmentation:

By Communication Infrastructure:

• Small Cells
• Macro Cell
• Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
• Radio Access Network (RAN)

By Technology:

• Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB)
• Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC)
• Massive Machine-Type Communication (mMTC)
• Others

By Connectivity Type:

• Air-to-Ground Communication
• Ground-to-Ground Communication

By Platform:

• Land-Based
• Naval
• Airborne
• Others

By Deployment Type

• Private 5G Networks
• Commercial/Public 5G Integration

By Application

• Surveillance and Reconnaissance
• Real-time Coordination
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) / Drones
• Aircraft Health Monitoring
• Space-Based Communication
• Others

By End User

• Defense
• Aerospace
• Military
• Others

By Region:

• North America
• U.S.
• Canada
• Europe
• Germany
• U.K.
• France
• Russia
• Italy
• Spain
• Netherlands
• Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• Indonesia
• Malaysia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Argentina
• Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
• GCC
• Israel
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

5G in Aerospace and Defense Market Companies:

Airspan

Cisco Systems, Inc.

SAMSUNG

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

Nokia

Thales

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG

AT&T Inc.

Honeywell International Inc.

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

Leonardo S.p.A.

Boeing

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