MSS and D2D Satellite Services for Government and Military Organisations: Trends and Forecasts 2025-2035

"The real opportunity in military communications lies in delivering resilient, multi-layered connectivity that balances cost, capacity and assured access across all domains."

This report provides an analysis of, and forecasts for, activity in the government and military satellite communications market. It projects demand and revenue for this market by segment, technology and region.

The report considers the main trends, technology developments, and drivers and restraints in the market for the period between 2025 and 2035.

The report also provides strategic recommendations on how to address the main drivers and opportunities in the mobile satellite service (MSS) and satellite direct-to-device (D2D) markets for government and military organisations.

Report coverage

• 10-year forecast for in-service units, service revenue, shipments and equipment revenue across the market
• Analysis of technological and business trends within each segment, and the implications for equipment vendors, satellite operators, and government and military stakeholders
• Assessment of wider technological developments and evolving use cases for MSS broadband, MSS narrowband and D2D

Report segmentation

• Metrics
  • In-service units
  • Equipment revenue
  • Retail revenue
  • Service revenue
  • Shipments
• Segments
  • Aeronautical manned and unmanned
  • Handheld and other form factors
  • Land mobile communications on the move (COTM) and on the pause (COTP)
  • Maritime
• Technology
  • Mobile satellite services (MSS)
    • broadband
    • narrowband
  • Direct to device (D2D)
• Geographical regions
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa
  • North America

Questions answered

• What will sustain growth in military satcom amid declining pricing and ARPU trends?
• How will MSS, broadband and emerging D2D technologies reshape connectivity strategies across military segments?
• Which long-term opportunities in defence satcom modernisation and deployment should vendors focus on capturing?

Who should read this report

• Satellite operators and service providers targeting government and military MSS markets
• Equipment vendors developing satcom terminals, antennas and multi-orbit solutions
• Investors and strategy teams assessing growth opportunities in defence and satellite connectivity markets
• Government and military stakeholders planning the deployment of secure and resilient communications infrastructure