Military Simulation, Modelling and Virtual Training Market Report 2026-2036

The Military Simulation, Modelling and Virtual Training Market Report 2026-2036 (Including Impact of U.S. Trade Tariffs): This report will prove invaluable to leading firms striving for new revenue pockets if they wish to better understand the industry and its underlying dynamics. It will be useful for companies that would like to expand into different industries or to expand their existing operations in a new region.

Multi-Domain Operations and Joint Readiness Requirements Are Forcing LVC Convergence at Scale

Modern force design is increasingly 'multi-domain by default,' which means training must synchronise air, land, maritime, space, cyber, and information effects in one exercise construct rather than as separate stovepipes. This is a structural demand signal for Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) integration, because only LVC can credibly inject contested EW, cyber, space-denial, and dense threat laydowns into otherwise live training without prohibitive cost and safety constraints. Real-world impact is visible in programs that explicitly aim to create single, shared synthetic environments where multiple domains can 'plug in' together, as well as in the growth of distributed mission training networks that let geographically separated units rehearse the same scenario. Industry response has included expanded work on joint synthetic environments (for example, BAE Systems'Project OdySSEy ecosystem initiatives) and constructive/synthetic training environments adopted for major naval programs (such as synthetic environments selected for modern frigate test and training contexts), reflecting how joint interoperability has moved from 'nice-to-have' to a procurement requirement.

Cybersecurity, Cross-Domain Security, and Accreditation Timelines Are Becoming the Primary Schedule Risk

As training moves from standalone devices to enterprise networks-and increasingly touches mission data, threat libraries, and operational TTPs-the cybersecurity burden grows sharply. Programs must meet strict information assurance requirements, handle cross-domain solutions, and prove that federated training environments will not leak sensitive data or create lateral movement pathways into operational networks. In practice, this extends procurement cycles, increases cost of compliance, and can force capability compromises (e.g., reduced scenario fidelity or disconnected modes) until approvals are secured. The restraint is structural: every step toward more realism and connectivity increases the security surface area. Suppliers acknowledge this by emphasizing system security updates and hardened architectures in new deliveries (for example, instrumentation pods and ground systems upgraded to meet tighter security requirements), but accreditation timelines often remain outside vendor control and can delay fielding even when hardware/software is ready.

What would be the Impact of US Trade Tariffs on the Global Military Simulation, Modelling and Virtual Training Market?

U.S. tariffs on defence-related components, advanced electronics, semiconductors and dual-use technologies have introduced cost and supply-chain uncertainty across the global military simulation, modelling and virtual training market. While simulation systems are less material-intensive than traditional weapons platforms, they remain dependent on imported hardware, high-performance computing, sensors, displays and specialised networking equipment. Tariffs have increased procurement costs, extended delivery timelines and encouraged defence ministries and suppliers to reassess sourcing strategies. In response, many market participants are accelerating localisation, diversifying suppliers and shifting toward software-centric and cloud-enabled training solutions to reduce exposure to tariff-driven volatility.

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• How is the military simulation, modelling and virtual training market evolving?
• What is driving and restraining the military simulation, modelling and virtual training market?
• How will each military simulation, modelling and virtual training submarket segment grow over the forecast period and how much revenue will these submarkets account for in 2036?
• How will the market shares for each military simulation, modelling and virtual training submarket develop from 2026 to 2036?
• What will be the main driver for the overall market from 2026 to 2036?
• Will leading military simulation, modelling and virtual training markets broadly follow the macroeconomic dynamics, or will individual national markets outperform others?
• How will the market shares of the national markets change by 2036 and which geographical region will lead the market in 2036?
• Who are the leading players and what are their prospects over the forecast period?
• What are the military simulation, modelling and virtual training projects for these leading companies?
• How will the industry evolve during the period between 2026 and 2036? What are the implications of military simulation, modelling and virtual training projects taking place now and over the next 10 years?
• Is there a greater need for product commercialisation to further scale the military simulation, modelling and virtual training market?
• Where is the military simulation, modelling and virtual training market heading and how can you ensure you are at the forefront of the market?
• What are the best investment options for new product and service lines?
• What are the key prospects for moving companies into a new growth path and C-suite?

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Segments Covered in the Report

By Deployment

• Classified Training Networks
• Cloud-based & Hybrid Enterprise Platforms

By Platform Type

• Vehicle Simulation
• Battlefield & Weapons Simulation
• Flight Simulation

By End-User

• Army/Land Forces
• Air force
• Navy/ Marines/Coast Guard
• Other End-Users

By Simulation Type

• Live (L)
• Virtual (V)
• Constructive (C)
• LVC Integration
• Other Simulation Types

By Technology

• Simulator Hardware Systems
• Modelling & Simulation Software Platforms
• Virtual Reality (VR) Training Systems
• Augmented Reality (AR) Training Systems
• Mixed Reality (MR) Training Systems
• Other Technologies

In addition to the revenue predictions for the overall world market and segments, you will also find revenue forecasts for five regional and 25 leading national markets:

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• Germany
• UK
• France
• Italy
• Russia
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• Japan
• China
• India
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America

MEA

• GCC
• South Africa
• Rest of MEA

The report also includes profiles and for some of the leading companies in the Military Simulation, Modelling and Virtual Training Market, 2026 to 2036, with a focus on this segment of these companies'operations.

Leading companies profiled in the report

• Anduril Industries
• BAE Systems
• Bohemia Interactive Simulations
• CAE Inc.
• Cubic Corporation
• Elbit Systems Ltd
• HTC
• Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
• Lenovo Group Limited
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Microsoft Corporation
• RealWear, Inc.
• Thales SA
• TRU Simulation + Training Inc.
• Varjo Technologies Oy.

Overall world revenue for Military Simulation, Modelling and Virtual Training Market, 2026 to 2036 in terms of value the market will surpass US$18.81 billion in 2026, our work calculates. We predict strong revenue growth through to 2036. Our work identifies which organisations hold the greatest potential. Discover their capabilities, progress, and commercial prospects, helping you stay ahead.

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• Revenue forecasts to 2036 for Military Simulation, Modelling and Virtual Training Market, 2026 to 2036, with forecasts for deployment, platform type, end-user, simulation type, and technology, each forecast at a global and regional level - discover the industry's prospects, finding the most lucrative places for investments and revenues.
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• Prospects for established firms and those seeking to enter the market - including company profiles for 15 of the major companies involved in the Military Simulation, Modelling and Virtual Training Market, 2026 to 2036.

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