According to a study published by Insure Insights, the global tactical communications is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.3% during the forecast period. Tactical communications are military communications where information is transferred from one person to another in different places across the world through commands or codes. Tactical communication is carried out by several methods such as visual, verbal, written, and auditory, among others. At present, tactical communication is done by electric means. Tactical communication with satellites orbiting the earth at low altitudes is gaining traction among military forces across the globe. Increasing demand for advanced tactical equipment is anticipated to drive the market for tactical communication during the forecast period.

Top Driver: Demand for Advanced Tactical Equipment and Government Initiatives

Need to communicate the information without any disruption in the critical communication operations and demand for advanced tactical equipment are major factors driving the global tactical communication market. Moreover, government initiatives and other authorities to support multiple missions, including area surveillance, battle damage assessment, and target acquisition apart from border security is anticipated to propel the market. Advancement in technology for tactical communication over the period is expected to create lucrative opportunities in the near future.

High Capacity Data Radio to Make Crucial Contribution to Growth of the Market

Among type segments of the global tactical communication market, High Capacity Data Radio is predicted to show significant growth in future owing to increasing demand for radio services to increase connectivity. Other segment under type include Soldier Radio, Manpack Radio, Vehicular Inter-Communication Radio, Others. on the basis of platform, the market is segmented into Airborne, Ship-borne, Land, Underwater. On the basis of application, the market can be segmented into Integrated Strategic Resources, Communications, Command and Control, Others.

Rising Investments in Technological Advancements to Benefit North America Market

North American countries such as the US are predicted to maximize their spending on technological advancements which would help the industry grow in the coming years. Furthermore, rising significance of the quality headsets in cross industry applications would help the industry gain lucrative growth in the next few years. The surge in demand for military gear in the region which would help the industry propel in the coming years.

Players to Focus on Tactical Communication Market

The global market is expected to stay fragmented with the increase in the number of new entrants in the coming years. Northrop Grumman Corporation, Raytheon Company, General Dynamics Corporation, Thales Group, and Harris Corporation, ViaSat Inc., Ultra Electronics, Iridium, and Tactical Communications Group LLC among others could be at the forefront of the competition in the global market.

Northrop Grumman: In September 2017, Northrop Grumman to acquire Orbital ATK for $134.50 per share in Cash. Furthermore, implied equity value of ~$7.8B and enterprise value of ~$9.2B would help the industry to propel in the coming years.

BAE Systems, Inc.: In January 2020, BAE Systems, Inc. announced it had reached definitive agreements for the proposed acquisitions of Collins Aerospace’s military Global Positioning System (GPS) business and Raytheon’s Airborne Tactical Radios (ATR) business. These two high-performing businesses are being sold in connection with obtaining the required antitrust clearances for the previously announced pending merger between Raytheon and United Technologies Corporation (UTC).

Scope of the Report

By Type

• High Capacity Data Radio
• Soldier Radio
• Manpack Radio
• Vehicular Inter-Communication Radio
• Others

By Platform

• Airborne
• Ship-borne
• Land
• Underwater

By Application

• Integrated Strategic Resources
• Communications
• Command and Control
• Others

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• SAMEA

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