PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1733472
PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1733472
Global Defense Cyber Security Market to Reach US$31.6 Billion by 2030
The global market for Defense Cyber Security estimated at US$14.9 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$31.6 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 13.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Cyber Security Hardware, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 11.4% CAGR and reach US$18.9 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Cyber Security Software & Service segment is estimated at 16.7% CAGR over the analysis period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$4.1 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 17.5% CAGR
The Defense Cyber Security market in the U.S. is estimated at US$4.1 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$6.6 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 17.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 9.9% and 11.8% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 10.5% CAGR.
Global Defense Cyber Security Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized
Why Is Cyber Security Becoming a Strategic Priority in Modern Military and National Defense Architectures?
Defense cyber security has evolved into a critical domain of national defense strategy as modern warfare increasingly incorporates digital attack vectors alongside kinetic operations. Armed forces, intelligence agencies, and defense ministries are under constant threat from cyber intrusions targeting command-and-control systems, satellite networks, battlefield sensors, unmanned vehicles, and military supply chains. These attacks-often state-sponsored-aim to disrupt mission-critical infrastructure, exfiltrate classified data, or paralyze real-time communication during active operations.
With the emergence of hybrid warfare and multi-domain operations, cyber security is no longer a support function but a front-line defense layer embedded across military platforms and doctrines. Adversaries use cyber operations for espionage, sabotage, psychological manipulation, and electronic warfare, requiring armed forces to build resilient, proactive, and AI-enabled cyber defense capabilities. In this context, defense cyber security is vital for protecting both operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) assets across the defense ecosystem.
What Technologies and Threat Mitigation Strategies Are Transforming Defense Cyber Security?
The defense cyber security landscape is advancing through the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), zero trust architecture (ZTA), and behavioral analytics to detect, deter, and neutralize cyber threats in real time. AI-driven platforms enable anomaly detection across military-grade networks, identifying irregular traffic patterns, unauthorized access attempts, and potential zero-day exploits. Endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions are being integrated into mission systems to isolate threats at the device level, particularly in ruggedized and edge-deployed environments.
Zero Trust Architecture is being widely adopted in defense networks, where all users, devices, and applications must be continuously authenticated and authorized regardless of their network location. Encryption protocols and quantum-resistant cryptography are being explored to safeguard communications from future quantum computing threats. Cyber ranges, red teaming exercises, and digital twin simulations are now integral to preparing defense personnel for cyber combat scenarios and penetration testing of tactical systems.
Autonomous cyber defense platforms, incident response automation, and advanced threat intelligence sharing systems are being developed to reduce response latency and improve decision-making under attack. Satellite cyber security, SCADA/ICS protection for military logistics, and secure 5G communication protocols for connected battlefield platforms are also top priorities. Modular and rapidly upgradable software frameworks are being deployed to ensure that defense systems remain resilient against constantly evolving threat landscapes.
Who Are the Core Stakeholders and How Are Defense Agencies Responding Across Regions?
The primary stakeholders in defense cyber security include national militaries, defense ministries, intelligence agencies, defense contractors, cyber command units, and defense-focused cybersecurity vendors. Government-funded research institutes, private sector integrators, and cloud service providers also contribute to military cyber resilience programs. Specialized units like U.S. Cyber Command, the UK’s National Cyber Force, NATO’s Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence, and India’s Defence Cyber Agency are actively shaping doctrine, policy, and operational tools.
In North America, major defense primes and federal agencies are investing in multi-layered cyber security across all domains-air, sea, land, space, and cyber. Europe, under the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) framework, is developing cyber defense interoperability and joint situational awareness tools. China and Russia are expanding state-sponsored cyber operations while investing heavily in offensive and defensive capabilities. In Asia-Pacific, rising geopolitical tensions are prompting countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Australia to accelerate cyber modernization in their defense sectors.
Public-private collaboration is critical, with leading tech companies developing secure cloud infrastructures, secure boot firmware, and battlefield encryption modules in partnership with defense ministries. Defense-specific cybersecurity certifications, CMMC compliance, and sovereign cloud mandates are further reinforcing regional cyber readiness and procurement criteria.
What Is Driving the Global Expansion of the Defense Cyber Security Market?
The growth in the defense cyber security market is driven by escalating state-sponsored cyber threats, military digitalization, and the strategic shift toward cyber-resilient defense architectures. As defense forces adopt smart sensors, AI-driven decision systems, autonomous vehicles, and software-defined radio platforms, the need for embedded, adaptive, and mission-critical cyber protection is becoming paramount.
Rising defense budgets, strategic rearmament, and geopolitical rivalries are amplifying investments in cyber warfare capabilities. Regulatory mandates such as NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and NATO cyber standards are requiring defense contractors and suppliers to maintain high levels of cyber hygiene. Additionally, the threat of cyber-induced disruptions in command-and-control and battlefield logistics is forcing defense agencies to move from perimeter security to integrated, proactive threat containment.
Technological convergence-with cloud, AI, IoT, and 5G-necessitates a comprehensive rethinking of defense cyber architecture. As warfare becomes digital-first and threat actors become more sophisticated, cyber security is emerging not only as a shield but as a strategic advantage. The defense cyber security market is poised for long-term expansion, driven by national defense imperatives, operational necessity, and the irreversible digitalization of modern combat environments.
SCOPE OF STUDY:
The report analyzes the Defense Cyber Security market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:
Segments:
Platform (Hardware, Software & Service); Solution (Cyber Threat Protection, Threat Evaluation, Security, Other Solutions); Type (Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience, Application Security, Cloud Security, Other Types); End-User (Land Force, Naval Force, Air Force)
Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.
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