Tactical Communications Market is expected to reach US$ 44,834.46 Million by 2031

Global Tactical Communications Market Forecast to 2031: Key Insights

According to our latest study on "Global Tactical Communications Market – Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis – by Platform, Type, Technology, Application and Geography," the market was valued at US$ 22,030.20 million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 44,834.46 million by 2031. The tactical communication market size is estimated to register a CAGR of 11.00% during 2025–2031.  

Wireless systems have revolutionized tactical communications, especially with digital signal processing and compression advancements. Digital signal processing and compression advancements have significantly reduced miscommunication in tactical operations. Tactical communication is performed through high-capacity data radios, manpack radios, soldier radios, and vehicular intercommunication radios. The tactical communication market is growing due to increased demand for technology such as time-division multiplexing (TDM) and next-generation network (NGN).

Tactical Communications Market

Growing Concerns Related to the Security of Military Communications

The aerospace industry and defense forces use advanced communication systems to facilitate effective and continuous contact between personnel at different sites and the base station or ground station. The defense industry's top priority is the privacy and security of tactical communications. Defense forces require long-distance communications to transfer real-time information to the troops. They rely on a complex and large network of physical components and software for their communication capabilities. Tactical communication is one of the military communications in which information, especially orders and military intelligence, is conveyed from one command, person, or place to another on a battlefield, particularly during combat.

Land-based forces use advanced wireless technology and cellphones while actively operating in ground vehicles or as dismounted infantry due to rising advancements in communication systems. The growing need for secure communication for land-based forces on the move is resulting in communication solutions in a smaller form factor, such as manpack radios, that improve mobility. For instance, in July 2025, Indra Group and Bittium signed a Letter of Intent today at the Spanish Ministry of Defense in Madrid, marking the beginning of a collaboration focused on advancing Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies, a cornerstone of modern defense systems. The primary aim of this agreement is to evaluate the potential for transferring SDR-related technology from Bittium to support future joint development. Moreover, in April 2024, Rheinmetall received a significant order from the Bundeswehr as part of a major tactical communications initiative vital to the entire armed forces. Under the agreement, the company will deliver up to 191,000 units of an advanced intercom system, including integrated hearing protection. It establishes a competitive contracting mechanism for acquiring new technologies and services across the Department of Defense. However, the going concern related to the security of military communications is to develop their battlefield communication capabilities. The need for enhanced situational awareness, quick command and control information available at the individual soldier level, and the growing demand for more bandwidth propel the adoption of newer tactical communication systems.

Global Tactical Market: Segmental Overview

Underwater communication involves transmitting and receiving data below the water surface, often under challenging conditions. As part of a modernized, more operationally versatile, and more interoperable maritime force, the Royal Navy and the rest of the world's navies are aware of the growing need for tactical communication and the importance of secure communication for both above and below the water to ensure effective military operations. Moreover, increasing investment in unmanned systems and looking for more advanced applications to transmit data covertly at greater ranges. Furthermore, the increasing development of various tactical communication providers and the rising investment in submarine procurement by the military and defense sectors are driving market growth. For instance, in April 2025, the AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025 marks the second joint initiative between the US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), Australia’s Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA), and the UK’s Defense and Security Accelerator (DASA). This tri-national effort calls commercial companies to propose solutions that strengthen undersea command, control, and communications. The focus is improving tactical and operational effectiveness while ensuring secure and resilient communications for maritime platforms operating in challenging underwater environments.

Global Tactical Communications Market Analysis: Competitive Landscape and Key Developments

The global tactical communications market report emphasizes the key factors driving the market and the prominent players' developments. BAE Systems Plc, General Dynamics Corp, Iridium Communications Inc., Northrop Gruman, RTX CORPORATION, Thales, Ultra Electronics Holdings Ltd, ViaSat Inc, Airbus, and L3Harris Technologies Inc. are among the prominent players profiled in the global tethered drones market report. The market players focus on new product launches, expansion and diversification, and acquisition strategies, which allow them to access prevailing business opportunities.

• In June 2025, BAE Systems and Hanwha Systems signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop technology and collaboration to deliver a multi-sensor satellite system for international markets. The companies will look to work together to combine BAE Systems’ ultra-wideband Radio Frequency (RF) sensors and Hanwha Systems’ space domain expertise in next-generation Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) to create an advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capability.   
• In June 2024, Bittium Wireless Ltd, a subsidiary of Bittium Corporation, signed a Framework Agreement with BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd (acting through BAE Systems Digital Intelligence) for BAE Systems to offer Bittium’s tactical communications products, services, and systems for the use by its customers both in the UK and abroad. The agreement does not contain a minimum purchase commitment, nor an exclusive right to sell. BAE Systems is one of the world’s largest defense operators, providing some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions.

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