Surge in Space and UAV Programs to Fuel US MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus Protocol For Military Market Growth During Forecast Period
According to our latest study, "US MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus Protocol For Military Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031), Trend and Growth Opportunity Analysis – by Component, Platform Type, Application, and Geography," the market was valued at US$ 3.97 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 6.77 billion by 2035; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 5.1% during 2025–2035. The report includes growth prospects owing to the current US MIL-STD-1553 data bus protocol for military market trends and their foreseeable impact during the forecast period.
The US is witnessing robust growth in both its space and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs, driven by government initiatives and the private sector’s involvement. MIL-STD-1553 is a popular communication protocol for mission-critical applications, particularly where predictable data transfer and fault tolerance are required. The growing number of satellite launches, space exploration missions, and business activity in the space sector results in the demand for the use of dependable data transmission technologies. MIL-STD-1553 can function in adverse climatic conditions, which makes it a reliable choice in both manned and unmanned spacecraft. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has scheduled numerous upcoming space missions, including the Bepi-Colombo – ESA. The Bepi-Colombo – ESA is scheduled for launch in December 2025 to go into orbit around Mercury.
US MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus Protocol For Military Market Analysis — by Geography
US MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus Protocol For Military Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2035), Country Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Component {Hardware [1533 Bus Controller, Remote Terminals, Bus Monitors, Cables and Couplers, Microelectronic Chip and ICs (1533 Transceivers, Protocol Processors, and Hybrid and SoC Solution), and Others], and Software}, Platform Type (Avionics and Aircraft, Ground Vehicles and Tanks, Naval Systems, and Missiles and Space Systems), and Application (Flight Control System, Weapons and Targeting Systems, Communication and Data Networking, Electronic Warfare and Radar Systems, and Vehicle Health Monitoring and Diagnostics)
US MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus Protocol For Military Market by 2035
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The UAV program in the US is also undergoing a significant transformation. The introduction of next-generation drones such as the General Atomics XQ-67A—part of the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program—marks a shift toward autonomous, AI-enhanced systems designed to support manned aircraft systems in complex combat environments. For instance, in July 2024, the US Air Force conducted the first flight of the General Atomics XQ-67A UAS at Gray Butte Field Airport as part of the Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) program. Captured in a 90-second AFRL video, the XQ-67A completed three flights, followed by General Atomics receiving US$ 9 million in additional funding. As a successor to the XQ-58A Valkyrie, the system is designed for ISR and potential offensive missions, capable of both remote and autonomous operations. The drone is expected to play a key role in the Air Force and Navy’s Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) programs as part of future CCA fleets. Thus, the US MIL-STD-1553 data bus protocol for military market growth is driven by an upsurge in its space and UAV programs.
TE Connectivity; Amphenol Corporation; Data Device Corporation; Ultra Electronics; Excalibur Systems; Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions; Astronics Corporation; Infinite Electronics International, Inc.; Keysight Technologies; National Instruments; Holt Integrated Circuits; Sital; and Micross are among the key players profiled in the US MIL-STD-1553 data bus protocol for military market report. Several other major players were also studied and analyzed in the US MIL-STD-1553 data bus protocol for military market study to get a holistic view of the market and its ecosystem.
The report includes the US MIL-STD-1553 data bus protocol for military market forecast by component, platform type, and application. In terms of component, the market is segmented into hardware and software. The hardware segment held a larger US MIL-STD-1553 data bus protocol for military market share in 2024. The market for the hardware component is sub segmented into 1553 bus controllers, remote terminals, bus monitors, cables and couplers, microelectronic chips and ICs, and others. The market for MIL-STD-1553 data bus microelectronic chips and ICs is further segmented into 1553 transceivers, protocol processors, and hybrid and SoC solutions. In terms of platform type, the US MIL-STD-1553 data bus protocol for military market is segmented into avionics and aircraft, ground vehicles and tanks, naval systems, and missiles and space systems. In terms of platform type, the avionics and aircraft segment held the largest US MIL-STD-1553 data bus protocol for military market share in 2024.
The MIL-STD-1553 data bus industry primarily works with the integration of a variety of hardware components; these include connectors, 1553 bus controllers (BC), remote terminals (RT), bus monitors (BM), cables and couplers, and microelectronic chips and ICs. These components are designed to survive harsh environments and provide accurate communication in military and aerospace systems. Components such as couplers, transformers, cables, and connectors are pivotal to maintaining signal integrity and resistance to noise. Further, the growing trend for the miniaturization of military devices and systems, resulting in reduced size, weight, and power consumption, encourages market players to develop small-sized hardware suitable for the differentiated needs of military applications. The development of miniaturized hardware components is critical for current applications such as drones, satellites, and next-generation airplanes. Additionally, the advent of hybrid connectors that increase data handling flexibility while reducing system complexity is creating opportunities for the US MIL-STD-1553 data bus protocol for military market players offering MIL-STD-1553 data bus hardware.
In May 2024, Micross Components, Inc. (US)—a globally leading provider of mission-critical microelectronic components and services for high-reliability aerospace, defense, space, and industrial applications—announced a partnership with Sital Technology, an MIL-STD-1553 IP cores leader specializing in integrated field-programmable gate array (FPGA) solutions. With this collaboration, Micross became the exclusive worldwide manufacturer, distributor, and value-services provider of Sital's best-in-class 1553 products, including Octava, Total Octava, and integrated transceiver solutions. In November 2024, Holt Integrated Circuits in Aliso Viejo, California, introduced the ADK-1592 development kit to interface Holt's HI-1592 radiation-hardened transceiver with a MIL-STD-1553 protocol controller or FPGAs. The new development kit is suitable for launch vehicles, high-altitude aircraft, and low-orbit satellites that use MIL-STD-1553 data bus communications. The kit features 1.8-, 2.5-, and 3.3-volt compatible digital I/O to interface with a broad range of FPGAs and controllers. The development kit connects to an external MIL-STD-1553 data bus controller board via an industry-standard PMOD port. Such developments are projected to continue to boost the growth of US MIL-STD-1553 data bus protocol for military market growth during the forecast period.
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