Military Satellite Communications: Infrastructure Developments 2000-2030

"As geopolitical instability continues, enabling satellite interoperability abilities will be essential for players that want to seize the opportunity in this market that is worth more than USD78 billion."

The milsatcom market is positioned for significant growth. As geopolitical tensions grow and the barriers to accessing space decrease, national security strategies will increasingly get involved with the space industry.

This report assesses the developing military satellite communications (milsatcom) market. It reviews the status of milsatcom activity worldwide, highlights upcoming opportunities and outlines considerations for interested satellite manufacturers, operators, ground segment vendors and technology providers.

The report also offers a framework of recommendations to help interested parties to understand the demands, trends and challenges in the market.

Coverage

• An assessment of the status and potential of milsatcom activity by geographical region.
• An analysis of the business models that can be used to engage with the market.
• Details of the drivers of demand in the market.
• A discussion of the technology in the market (current and developing).
• An evaluation of how interested governments are likely to be in geostationary orbit (GEO) and low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.
• Discussion of the ramifications of geopolitical instability and shifts across regions.

Segmentation

Questions answered:

• What are the major milsatcom systems that are in operation today?
• How will the revenue opportunity for milsatcom systems procurement evolve over the next 10 years?
• What are the main drivers (logistical and technological) of milsatcom demand?
• Are customers interested in GEO or LEO assets?

Who should read this report:

• Satellite manufacturers, satellite operators, ground segment vendors and technology development entities that want to understand the milsatcom market context and current activity in the market worldwide.
• Government procurement departments that want to understand market developments to plan their national milsatcom approaches.
• Investors that need to understand the milsatcom revenue opportunity as well as the associated trends and developments.