PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1470325
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1470325
Tactical data link (TDL) is a secure military communication standard that exchanges tactical data between platforms and commands. It uses a data link standard to provide communication via radio waves or cable used by various nations. TDLs are characterized by their standard message and transmission formats.
The tactical data link market consists of sales of tactical data link solutions (including hardware and software) by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) involved in the manufacturing of these products, which serve as advanced communication solutions for military and defense applications. Tactical data link systems facilitate secure and efficient exchange of real-time information, enhancing situational awareness and coordination among military units and platforms.
The global tactical data link market was valued at $3,682.63 million in 2018 which grew till 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 3.0%.
Increasing Spending On Military Equipment
The tactical data link market was driven by the increase in spending on military equipment during the historic period. Military equipment plays a critical role in enabling effective and secure communication in tactical operations. Higher military equipment expenditures are frequently linked to larger modernization projects carried out by different countries. The objective of modernization initiatives is to modernize defense equipment that is getting old and integrate cutting-edge technology, such as tactical data links, into military infrastructure. Enhancing communication and coordination across various military systems, including aircraft, ground forces and naval vessels, requires tactical data linkages. For instance, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a Sweden-based international institute, world military expenditure rose by 3.7% in real terms in 2022, to reach a record high of $2,240 billion. Europe's military spending increased by 13% throughout the course of the year. Therefore, rising spending on military equipment drove the growth of the tactical data link market in the historic period.
Launch Of New Tactical Data link Communication Systems To Extend The Reach Of Tactical Data Link Technologies
Companies operating in the tactical data link market are integrating their efforts into launching support for tactical datalink communication systems, such as Link 16, from space, to gain a competitive edge in the market. Link 16 is a secure, jam-resistant tactical data link system used by military satellites for real-time exchange of critical battlefield information. Such supports involve the deployment of Link 16 satellites into low-Earth orbit, which aims to demonstrate the ability to enter a designated Link 16 network and receive and transmit messages within that network while in orbit. For example, in May 2023, Eglin Air Force Base, a US-based air force base, launched support for Link 16 from space. The launch of Link 16 satellites into low-Earth orbit is part of Tranche 0 of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture by the Space Development Agency, which intends to show the capacity of transferring Link 16 data from space to ground stations and terrestrial radios. The US, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) an intergovernmental military alliance of 31 member states - 29 European and two North American and coalition forces, employ Link 16, a tactical datalink communication system, to send and receive real-time situational awareness information across all network users.
The global tactical data link market is highly concentrated, with large players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 72.30% of the total market in 2022.
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