Summary

The Global Tactical Communications Market is valued approximately at USD 24.29 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to expand at a compelling CAGR of 13.76% throughout 2025-2035. Tactical communication systems-often deployed as secure, ruggedized, interoperable communication solutions-serve as the backbone of modern defense operations. These systems enable real-time information exchange, mission coordination, soldier connectivity, and situational awareness in both contested and remote environments. With defense forces rapidly digitizing their battlefield capabilities, tactical communication technologies have evolved from conventional radio sets into advanced, IP-enabled, multi-band, software-driven solutions that integrate seamlessly across aerial, land, naval, and sub-surface platforms. Growing geopolitical uncertainties, rising defense modernization budgets, and the aggressive shift toward network-centric warfare continue to propel the global demand for next-generation tactical communication technologies.
The surge in cross-border conflicts, counterterrorism operations, and intelligence-led missions has accelerated procurement cycles for advanced tactical communications. Militaries worldwide are embracing systems capable of coping with high-data-rate ISR flows, encrypted voice communications, robust command-and-control networks, and AI-enabled automated battlefield decision support. According to globally recognized defense expenditure reports, defense budgets have climbed steadily across the U.S., China, India, the Middle East, and Europe, reinforcing the need for highly reliable communication architectures. As nations adopt next-generation networking technologies and attempt to phase out legacy, bandwidth-limited systems, the market experiences a compelling uplift. However, the increasing reliance on satellite and cyber infrastructure also introduces challenges related to cybersecurity, interoperability, and integration complexities-issues that stakeholders must navigate during the forecast period of 2025-2035.

The detailed segments and sub-segments included in the report are:
By Type:
- Soldier Radio
- Manpack Radio
- Vehicular Intercommunication Radio (VIC)
- High Capacity Data Radio (HCDR)
- Others
By Technology:
- Time-Division Multiplexing (TDM)
- Next-Generation Network (NGN)
By Platform:
- Airborne
- Shipborne
- Land
- Underwater
By Application:
- ISR
- Communications
- Combat
- Command and Control
- Others
By Region:
North America
- U.S.
- Canada
Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- ROE
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- RoAPAC
Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
Middle East & Africa
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa

Land Platforms are Expected to Dominate the Market
As global armed forces increasingly rely on mobile, mechanized, and infantry-centered missions, land platforms have emerged as the dominant segment within the tactical communications space. These platforms-ranging from armored vehicles and command posts to soldier-borne systems-account for the largest market share due to the massive volume of deployed ground troops and widespread adoption of digital battlefield technologies. The rapid integration of advanced soldier radios, vehicular communication suites, and AI-assisted command networks has transformed land-based combat operations into highly interconnected ecosystems. Although the land domain leads the market today, the airborne segment is projected to expand the fastest in the coming years as militaries seek to strengthen ISR-driven air superiority through multi-band, high-capacity communication suites.

Next-Generation Network (NGN) Systems Lead in Revenue Contribution
When evaluating technologies, NGN-based tactical communication architectures currently dominate revenue generation. Defense forces are transitioning rapidly toward IP-enabled, software-defined, multi-channel communication frameworks capable of supporting high-bandwidth ISR streams, cloud-assisted mission computing, and multilayer encryption. NGN technologies offer superior scalability, interoperability, and network resilience compared to TDM systems. Meanwhile, TDM remains deeply entrenched in legacy systems, allowing it to maintain significant deployment volume, particularly in developing nations. Nonetheless, NGN stands as both the top revenue contributor and the fastest-growing technology category, driven by the escalating need to modernize communication infrastructure in line with global defense digitization initiatives.
North America commanded the market in 2025, boasting the largest share due to its mature defense ecosystem, leading technological innovators, vast military modernization programs, and significant investments in network-centric warfare capabilities. The United States, in particular, continues to spearhead next-generation tactical communication deployments, reinforcing interoperability across land, air, naval, cyber, and space domains. Asia Pacific, on the other hand, is projected to experience the fastest expansion across 2025-2035. The region’s accelerating defense budgets, territorial disputes, bolstered ISR missions, and surging military modernization efforts-particularly across China, India, South Korea, and Japan-are collectively reshaping the demand landscape. Europe remains another influential hub, steadily upgrading its NATO-aligned communication standards and embracing advanced secure communication solutions for joint operations.

Major market players included in this report are:
- L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- Thales Group
- BAE Systems
- Raytheon Technologies Corporation
- General Dynamics Corporation
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Leonardo S.p.A
- Cobham Limited
- Elbit Systems Ltd.
- Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG
- Collins Aerospace
- ASELSAN A.-.
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Ultra Electronics
- Saab AB

Global Tactical Communications Market Report Scope:
- Historical Data - 2023, 2024
- Base Year for Estimation - 2024
- Forecast period - 2025-2035
- Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
- Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
- Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent to up to 8 analysts’ working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*
The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

Key Takeaways:
- Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
- Annualized revenues and regional-level analysis for each market segment.
- Detailed analysis of the geographical landscape with country-level analysis of major regions.
- Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
- Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
- Analysis of the competitive structure of the market.
- Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Global Tactical Communications Market Report Scope & Methodology
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
1.2.1. Forecast Model
1.2.2. Desk Research
1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
1.4.1. Market Definition
1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
1.5.2. Limitations
1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. key Findings

Chapter 3. Global Tactical Communications Market Forces Analysis
3.1. Market Forces Shaping The Global Tactical Communications Market (2024-2035)
3.2. Drivers
3.2.1. Growing geopolitical uncertainties
3.2.2. rising defense modernization budgets
3.3. Restraints
3.3.1. cybersecurity, interoperability, and integration complexities
3.4. Opportunities
3.4.1. aggressive shift toward network-centric warfare

Chapter 4. Global Tactical Communications Industry Analysis
4.1. Porter’s 5 Forces Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter’s 5 Force Forecast Model (2024-2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
4.3.1. Political
4.3.2. Economical
4.3.3. Social
4.3.4. Technological
4.3.5. Environmental
4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis And Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Tactical Communications Market Size & Forecasts by Type 2025-2035
5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Global Tactical Communications Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
5.3. Soldier Radio
5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
5.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.4. Manpack Radio
5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
5.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.5. Vehicular Intercommunication Radio (VIC)
5.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
5.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.6. High Capacity Data Radio (HCDR)
5.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
5.6.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 6. Global Tactical Communications Market Size & Forecasts by Technology 2025-2035
6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Global Tactical Communications Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
6.3. Time-Division Multiplexing (TDM)
6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
6.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.4. Next-Generation Network (NGN)
6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
6.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
Chapter 7. Global Tactical Communications Market Size & Forecasts by Platform 2025–2035
7.1. Market Overview
7.2. Global Tactical Communications Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
7.3. Airborne
7.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
7.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.4. Shipborne
7.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
7.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.5. Land
7.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
7.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.6. Underwater
7.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
7.6.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 8. Global Tactical Communications Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2025–2035
8.1. Market Overview
8.2. Global Tactical Communications Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
8.3. ISR
8.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
8.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
8.4. Communication
8.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
8.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
8.5. Combat
8.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
8.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
8.6. Command and control
8.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
8.6.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 9. Global Tactical Communications Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025–2035
9.1. Growth Tactical Communications Market, Regional Market Snapshot
9.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
9.3. North America Tactical Communications Market
9.3.1. U.S. Tactical Communications Market
9.3.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.3.1.2. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.3.1.3. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.3.1.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.3.2. Canada Tactical Communications Market
9.3.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.3.2.2. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.3.2.3. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.3.2.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4. Europe Tactical Communications Market
9.4.1. UK Tactical Communications Market
9.4.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.1.2. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.1.3. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.1.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.2. Germany Tactical Communications Market
9.4.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.2.2. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.2.3. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.2.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.3. France Tactical Communications Market
9.4.3.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.3.2. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.3.3. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.3.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.4. Spain Tactical Communications Market
9.4.4.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.4.2. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.4.3. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.4.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.5. Italy Tactical Communications Market
9.4.5.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.5.2. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.5.3. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.5.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.6. Rest of Europe Tactical Communications Market
9.4.6.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.6.2. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.6.3. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4.6.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5. Asia Pacific Tactical Communications Market
9.5.1. China Tactical Communications Market
9.5.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.1.2. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.1.3. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.1.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.2. India Tactical Communications Market
9.5.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.2.2. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.2.3. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.2.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.3. Japan Tactical Communications Market
9.5.3.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.3.2. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.3.3. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.3.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.4. Australia Tactical Communications Market
9.5.4.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.4.2. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.4.3. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.4.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.5. South Korea Tactical Communications Market
9.5.5.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.5.2. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.5.3. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.5.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.6. Rest of APAC Tactical Communications Market
9.5.6.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.6.2. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.6.3. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5.6.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.6. Latin America Tactical Communications Market
9.6.1. Brazil Tactical Communications Market
9.6.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.6.1.2. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.6.1.3. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.6.1.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.6.2. Mexico Tactical Communications Market
9.6.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.6.2.2. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.6.2.3. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.6.2.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.7. Middle East and Africa Tactical Communications Market
9.7.1. UAE Tactical Communications Market
9.7.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.7.1.2. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.7.1.3. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.7.1.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.7.2. Saudi Arabia (KSA) Tactical Communications Market
9.7.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.7.2.2. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.7.2.3. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.7.2.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.7.3. South Africa Tactical Communications Market
9.7.3.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.7.3.2. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.7.3.3. Platform breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.7.3.4. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035

Chapter 10. Competitive Intelligence
10.1. Top Market Strategies
10.2. L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
10.2.1. Company Overview
10.2.2. Key Executives
10.2.3. Company Snapshot
10.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
10.2.5. Product/Services Port
10.2.6. Recent Development
10.2.7. Market Strategies
10.2.8. SWOT Analysis
10.3. Thales Group
10.4. BAE Systems
10.5. Raytheon Technologies Corporation
10.6. General Dynamics Corporation
10.7. Lockheed Martin Corporation
10.8. Leonardo S.p.A
10.9. Cobham Limited
10.10. Elbit Systems Ltd.
10.11. Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG
10.12. Collins Aerospace
10.13. ASELSAN A.Ş.
10.14. Northrop Grumman Corporation
10.15. Ultra Electronics
10.16. Saab AB

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List of Tables/Graphs

List of Tables
Table 1. Global Tactical Communications Market, Report Scope
Table 2. Global Tactical Communications Market Estimates & Forecasts By Region 2024–2035
Table 3. Global Tactical Communications Market Estimates & Forecasts By Segment 2024–2035
Table 4. Global Tactical Communications Market Estimates & Forecasts By Segment 2024–2035
Table 5. Global Tactical Communications Market Estimates & Forecasts By Segment 2024–2035
Table 6. Global Tactical Communications Market Estimates & Forecasts By Segment 2024–2035
Table 7. Global Tactical Communications Market Estimates & Forecasts By Segment 2024–2035
Table 8. U.S. Tactical Communications Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 9. Canada Tactical Communications Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 10. UK Tactical Communications Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 11. Germany Tactical Communications Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 12. France Tactical Communications Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 13. Spain Tactical Communications Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 14. Italy Tactical Communications Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 15. Rest Of Europe Tactical Communications Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 16. China Tactical Communications Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 17. India Tactical Communications Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 18. Japan Tactical Communications Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 19. Australia Tactical Communications Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 20. South Korea Tactical Communications Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
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