Military Antenna Market

The military antenna market is projected to reach USD  5.6 billion by 2029, from USD 4.5 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 4.6%. The military antenna volume data is projected to grow from 146,432 units in 2024 to  183,921 units by 2029. Factors including the growing adoption of electronically steered phased array antennas, rising demand for military antennas in maritime use, and increasing demand for customized communication-on-the-move solutions for unmanned ground vehicles are expected to drive the market growth. Other factors driving growth include the increasing demand for advanced communication systems and the modernization of military infrastructure worldwide. As military operations become reliant on real-time data and robust communication networks, the need for high-performance antennas that can operate in diverse environments and support a wide range of frequencies is paramount.

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (US), RTX (US), BAE Systems (UK), Thales (France), and Honeywell International Inc. (US) are some of the leading companies in the market. These companies have implemented various growth strategies to strengthen their position in this market.

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Major Military Antenna companies include:

• L3Harrisinclude L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (US)
• RTX (US)
• BAE Systems (UK)
• Thales (France)
• Honeywell International Inc. (US)
• General Dynamics Corporation (US)
• Rohde & Schwarz (Germany)
• Saab AB (Sweden), Viasat, Inc. (US), and ASELSAN A.S. (Turkey).

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (US)

L3Harris Technologies is a provider of communication and electronic systems, operating through four main segments: Space & Airborne Systems, Integrated Mission Systems, Communication Systems, and Aerojet Rocketdyne. It caters to the military and commercial markets worldwide, offering solutions across various platforms and environments.

L3Harris offers technologies, such as tactical radios, satellite terminals, ISR links, and integrated vision solutions in the communication systems segment. This segment also includes antenna products used in aircraft missionization, electronic warfare, and resilient communications and networks. L3Harris also offers millimeter wave (mmW) antennas operating in the 18 to 100 GHz frequency range, including Archimedean spiral and mmW horn designs. These antennas are used for direction-finding and electronic attacks and are deployed on airborne platforms. All mmW antennas meet Military Standard MIL-STD-810.

In April 2024, L3Harris announced the sale of its antenna and related businesses to Kanders & Co., Inc. (US) for USD 200 million. This move was part of the company’s strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on core assets.

RTX (US)

RTX (RTX Corporation) is a global aerospace and defense technology company that operates through the following segments: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. The company provides systems and services for its commercial, military, and government customers, focusing on aviation, defense, and technology solutions. Raytheon offers a range of defense solutions, including air and missile defense systems, radars, space-based technologies, and antennas. Raytheon has developed technologies for integrated defense across various domains. Similarly, Collins Aerospace provides military antenna solutions, specializing in SATCOM equipment for land, sea, and airborne applications. The company delivers communication and connectivity solutions tailored to defense needs.

In December 2023, Raytheon received a contract to develop high-power microwave antenna systems for the Directed Energy Front-line Electromagnetic Neutralization and Defeat (DEFEND) program. These antennas are intended for rugged, transportable deployment to address airborne threats.

BAE Systems (UK)

BAE Systems is a key player in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors, operating through five segments: Electronic Systems, Cyber & Intelligence, Platforms & Services, Air, and Maritime. The Electronic Systems segment provides military communications systems and data links, including satellite communications (SATCOM) antennas. BAE Systems offers electronically steerable antennas (ESAs) for secure communications and ground antennas with S- and L-band multibeam phased array technology.

The company has a presence in Australia, India, Saudi Arabia, the UK, and the US, with subsidiaries such as BAE Systems Integrated System Technologies (UK), BAE Systems Maritime - Submarines (UK), and BAE Systems Military Air & Information (UK).

In February 2024, BAE Systems acquired Ball Aerospace, which operates in the Space & Mission Systems sector. Ball Aerospace enhances BAE Systems’ capabilities in conformal antennas and electronically steered arrays, supporting defense requirements and expanding the company’s portfolio in military communications.

Thales (France)

Thales is a prominent provider of advanced technology systems and services across the aeronautics, ground transportation, security, space, and defense sectors. The company operates through four main segments: Aerospace, Defense & Security, Digital Identity & Security, and Others.

In the defense & security segment, Thales delivers the IM400 integrated sensor and antenna systems designed to consolidate radars, electro-optic sensors, and antennas for naval vessels. A key component, the Integrated Communications Antenna System (ICAS), supports standard VHF/UHF communications, integrates with Link 16, and accommodates auxiliary antennas such as GSM/GPS. The ICAS features flat-panel receive and transmit arrays, interfacing with an Antenna Distribution Unit and a Transceiver Combiner Unit.

In April 2024, Thales enhanced its avionics capabilities by acquiring Cobham Aerospace Communications (France). This acquisition would bolster Thales’s portfolio with L-Band satellite communications systems, digital audio and radio management solutions, and passive antennas, reinforcing its position in aerospace communication technologies.

Honeywell International Inc. (US)

Honeywell International is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in the US. The company operates through four main business segments: Aerospace, Honeywell Building Technologies, Performance Materials and Technologies (PMT), and Safety and Productivity Solutions (SPS). Honeywell focuses on inventing and commercializing technologies that address significant global energy, security, urbanization, and manufacturing challenges. Honeywell offers products within the aerospace segment. Some of the products offered are antennas, radiofrequency components, and subsystems. The aerospace segment supports various aerospace and defense sectors by catering to its needs and ensuring robust and reliable communication systems.

Honeywell’s antennas fall under its satellite communication equipment offerings. These antennas are designed to cater to the military sector by providing secure and efficient communication capabilities. With a steady increase in global defense spending, despite a decrease in US defense spending, Honeywell is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities in the defense sector by supplying advanced communication technologies essential for modern military operations.

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Military Antenna Market by Technology (Wire Antennas, Aperture Antennas, Reflector, Lens, Microstrip, Array Antennas), Application (Electronic Warfare, Navigation, Satcom, Telemetry), Frequency Band, Platform and Region - Global Forecast to 2029

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