Frost Radar: Military Intelligence Analytics, 2023

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In the big data era, the need for artificial intelligence (AI) tools and applications for intelligence uses has increased dramatically as armed forces and intelligence agencies focus on consolidated solutions to collect, process, and analyze data from seemingly endless sources. Miliary intelligence (MILINT) analytics is crucial for battlefield efficiency, accuracy, and lethality. Commanders rely on a vast number of sensors, communication systems, and other information sources for everything from advanced image recognition in satellite imagery to understanding patterns in data to gain an advantage in combat. The same applications are relevant and even more challenging for the governmental intelligence community, especially as superpower adversaries such as China and Russia gain AI expertise that threatens national security. The looming threat is catalyzing urgent demands for the most advanced AI and machine learning (ML) products and technologies.

2023 is shaping up to be a significant year for the MILINT analytics market as competitive intensity grows rapidly. Large defense primes are the current market leaders, but an increasing number of smaller companies and start-ups are using their innovations, flexibility, and venture capital to challenge the incumbents. As such, growing demands for analytics solutions and the market transition to the safe cloud data warehouse have lowered barriers to entry. Larger vendors are staying competitive through aggressive strategic acquisitions and partnerships.

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