Market Insights
The military antenna market was estimated at USD 4.15 billion in 2023 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 5.80% during 2024-2030 to reach USD 6.15 billion in 2030.

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Market Dynamics
Introduction
Military antennas are specialized devices used by military forces for communication, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare purposes. These antennas are designed to operate in challenging and hostile environments, providing reliable and secure communication links for military personnel.
Market Drivers
The market is driven by a host of factors, some of which are noted below:
- The growing transformation of military equipment joined with the boost in legacy systems around the world.
- The rise in defense expenditure, increasing border disputes, technological advancements, and increasing adoption of advanced warfare techniques.
- High initial costs and economic instability in developed regions are the major restraints to the market worldwide.
- Increasing demand for surveillance systems and growth in the requirement for better border security.
- Growing military expenditure in developed and developing nations, such as Germany, Europe, the US, Japan, China, and India.
- An expansion in defense and military spending is estimated to boost the adoption of advanced technologies in the military sector.
- The rising concern for strengthening the defense and military sector is expected to facilitate the deployment of antennas in military communication in a combat zone.
- In the U.S. region, in the Caribbean and Central America, changes in military expenditure are mainly driven by Mexico due to its use of military force against drug cartels, which registered for 77 percent of the sub-region’s spending.
Government investments and funding to uplift military and defense capabilities are responsible for adopting advanced military and defense equipment that utilizes embedded systems. This contributes to the growth of the market during the forecast period. The investment is mainly focused on the development and manufacturing of advanced and innovative weapons and products at reasonable prices for the defense and military sectors of the United States.
According to the United States Department of Defense (DOD), the government of the United States spends more than 50% of its total budget annually on the military and defense sectors. The increasing demand for military antenna systems also depends on innovative technological advancements which strengthen the overall growth of the market worldwide.
For instance, Cobham Aerospace Communications has introduced a Wide Band High Frequency (HF) antenna capable of transmitting data at a rate 10 times higher than traditional HF antennas. This Wide Band High Frequency (HF) antenna allows for users to share images and videos, with transmissions able to cross thousands of miles.
Additionally, Syntonics LLC has planned to provide the First Shipment of FORAX Antenna Remoting Equipment to Australia. This system is majorly provided to military customers to support multiple military HF (High Frequency) radios.

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Key Players
The following are some of the major players in the military antenna market:
The overall competitive landscape has been affected due to these mergers and acquisitions. There is stiff competition in the market. The growth of the companies is directly dependent on industry conditions and government support. These companies differentiate their military robot offerings based on their quality and penetration in the target and emerging markets. Also, some major mergers and acquisitions in the industry recently have significantly influenced the competitive dynamics. For example:
- In March 2021, Airbus entered into an agreement with Eutelsat to develop EUTELSAT 36D armed with 70 Ku-band transponders, a steerable antenna, and around 5 downlink beams. EUTELSAT 36D offers performance optimization and flexibility to provide service in Europe, Russia, and Africa.
- In October 2021, L3Harris Technologies was selected by NASA to perform a second, advanced study to substantially enhance the timeliness and accuracy of the US weather. This involves avionics parts and antenna production.
- In October 2021, L3Harris Technologies entered into an agreement with the US Air Force Research Laboratory worth of $5.7 million to incorporate a low-Earth orbit terminal (antenna) into rotary-wing aircraft to develop and improve aerial communications ability.
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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Segment Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Segments with High Growth Opportunity
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Type Analysis
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Aperture Antenna, Array Antennas, Dipole Antennas, Loop Antennas, Monopole Antennas, and Traveling Wave Antennas
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The dipole antenna segment accounted for the largest market share in 2022 and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period.
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Platform Type Analysis
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Airborne, Marine, and Ground
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The marine segment accounted for a significant market share in 2022 and will remain the biggest market for military antennae in the forecast period.
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Application Type Analysis
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Surveillance, Electronic Warfare, Navigation, Communication, Satcom and Telemetry
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The communication segment is expected to have the largest share in 2022 and is expected to maintain its dominance in the market during the forecast period.
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Frequency Band Type Analysis
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High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), Ultra-High Frequency (UHF), Super High Frequency (SHF) and Extremely High Frequency (EHF)
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Super High Frequency (SHF) accounts for the largest market share in 2022 and is expected to maintain its supremacy during the forecast period.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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North America dominated the market with a significant share in 2023 and is likely to maintain its supremacy in the market throughout the forecast period.
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By Type
The market is bifurcated into aperture antennae, array antennas, dipole antennas, loop antennas, monopole antennas, and traveling wave antennas. The dipole antenna segment accounted for the largest market share in 2023 and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period. Most radar systems for military usage employ this kind of antenna.
However, due to the rise in remote sensing and defense radar applications, the array antenna segment is predicted to exhibit a considerable CAGR during the projection period.
By Platform Type
The market is bifurcated into Airborne, Marine, and Ground. The marine segment accounted for a significant market share in 2023 and will remain the biggest market for military antennas in the forecast period.
Maritime VSAT includes the usage of satellite communication through a very small aperture terminal (VSAT) on a moving ship. Since a ship moves, the antenna requires to be alleviated with orientation to the sphere and True north. Thus, require an antenna to constantly point at the satellite it utilizes to receive and transmit signals. The marine antenna is generally deemed to be the most essential element in a shipborne station for maritime satellite communications (MARSAT).
By Application Type
The market is segmented into surveillance, electronic warfare, navigation, communication, Satcom, and telemetry. Under these, the communication segment is expected to have the largest share in 2023 and is expected to maintain its dominance in the market during the forecast period. The increase in the use of warfare tools and systems by military personnel during combat operations is attributed to supremacy.
Also, it is anticipated that the electronic warfare segment will expand at a considerably high CAGR during the forecast period. The increase in demand for modernized military radar and antenna systems is to liability for this.
By Frequency Band Type
The market is segmented into High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), Ultra-High Frequency (UHF), Super High Frequency (SHF), and Extremely High Frequency (EHF). Super High Frequency (SHF) accounts for the largest market share in 2023 and is expected to maintain its supremacy during the forecast period due to an increase in the demand for military antennae in warfare.
The increasing demand for consistent military satellite communication is mainly boosting growth within the market segment. The small wavelength of this band enables the transmission of narrow beams by space antennas such as horn antennas and parabolic dish antennas.
Regional Insights
North America dominated the market with a significant share in 2023 and is likely to maintain its supremacy in the market throughout the forecast period. The high military investment by the United States government is expected to facilitate the adoption of military antennae in the defense sector of the US, which in turn is expected to contribute to the growth of the market in the North American region over the forecast period.
Concurrently, Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth in the market during the forecast period. The key factors responsible for the swift growth are the continuous upgrades in the military and defense sectors by upgrading warfare platform technologies. Major countries, including China, India, and Japan are investing a huge amount in the up-gradation and advancement of the military sector by introducing advanced communication devices and related platforms in defense.

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Research Methodology
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- Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
- Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
- Market trend and forecast analysis.
- Market segment trend and forecast.
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
- COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
- Emerging trends.
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
- Key success factors.
Market Segmentation
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The military antenna market is segmented into the following categories.
By Type
- Aperture Antenna
- Array Antennas
- Dipole Antennas
- Loop Antennas
- Monopole Antennas
- Traveling Wave Antennas
By Platform Type
By Application Type
- Surveillance
- Electronic Warfare
- Navigation
- Communication
- Satcom and Telemetry
By Frequency Band Type
- High Frequency (HF)
- Very High Frequency (VHF)
- Ultra-High Frequency (UHF)
- Super High Frequency (SHF)
- Extremely High Frequency (EHF)
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, India, Australia, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Others)

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