MSS and D2D Satellite Services for Government and Military Organisations: Trends and Forecasts 2023-2033

"The satellite services market for government and military organisations could be worth a cumulative USD1.7 billion in revenue by 2033 but players will need to address demands for layered, interoperable and resilient services if they are to capitalise on this opportunity."

This report assesses and forecasts the revenue opportunity associated with mobile satellite services (MSS) and direct-to-device (D2D) services for government and military organisations from 2023 to 2033.

Satellite D2D technologies are positioned to create new revenue opportunities forcing operators of proprietary MSS to work to balance the development of these new capabilities with their existing narrowband and broadband offerings. The report provides recommendations for how to compete in this evolving market.

Report coverage:

• 10-year forecast of the revenue opportunity from core government and military segments
• Assessment of the trends that drive growth in each market segment and region
• Analysis of the potential for D2D players to capture market share
• Evaluation of how players can address the challenges associated with revenue capture in this market
• Recommendations for players that are engaged in or are interested in approaching the D2D market
• The report is accompanied by forecast data split by variable, technology, segment and region

Report segmentation:

Questions answered:

• To what extent will government and military organisations adopt D2D-enabled technologies in each segment and geographical region?
• How can proprietary MSS players adapt to this new technology?
• What is the D2D and proprietary MSS revenue opportunity within the government and military market?
• Which government and military use cases will offer the most significant revenue growth for players in this market during the forecast period?

Who should read this report:

• MSS operators
• Satellite operators that are interested in the D2D market
• Government and military organisations
• Product management teams in proprietary MSS and D2D-related organisations
• Investors that are interested in the MSS and D2D markets
• Satellite and telecoms equipment vendors

Companies mentioned:

AST SpaceMobile, Iridum, Ligado Networks, Lynk, Omnispace, Starlink, Terrestar Solutions, Thuraya, Viasat/Inmarsat and Yahsat.