Global Tactical Data Link Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Component(Hardware, Software), By Application(Comm, & Control), By Platform(Air-Based, Land-Based), By Data Link Type(Link 11, Link 16) - Industry Forecast 2022-2028

Tactical Data Link Market size was valued at USD 6.7 billion in 2021, and it is expected to reach a value of USD 11.80 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of more than 7.8% over the forecast period (2022-2028).

Armed forces can communicate via a tactical data link using radio waves or wires. It is becoming an increasingly important component of military communication systems. Furthermore, it provides strong support for military assets such as air, land, and sea, resulting in an efficient and seamless networking system. Computer hardware, interfaces, sensors, and communication networks comprise the tactical data link. Things like the extension of programmes to modernise the airspace, the introduction of new types of combat, and so on have an impact on the market.

A variety of factors, including an increase in orders for specialised communication-on-the-move solutions for autonomous ground vehicles and rising military budgets for emerging-nation militaries, are likely to drive market expansion.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant influence on global economics. There are implications from tactical data links, component production, and assembly lines. COVID-19 has produced a number of challenges for numerous industries. This is also true for the aerospace and defence industries. As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, several countries have reduced their defence budgets. As a result, the majority of research programmes are halted. Furthermore, the export of tactical data links to a number of Middle Eastern, African, and Latin American countries has decreased. All of these possibilities have an impact on the construction of tactical data links.

Top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the size of global Tactical Data Link Market and to estimate the size of various other dependent submarkets. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following details: The key players in the market were identified through secondary research, and their market shares in the respective regions were determined through primary and secondary research. This entire procedure includes the study of the annual and financial reports of the top market players and extensive interviews for key insights from industry leaders such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives. All percentage shares split, and breakdowns were determined by using secondary sources and verified through Primary sources. All possible parameters that affect the markets covered in this research study have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analysed to get the final quantitative and qualitative data.

Segments covered in this report:

The global tactical data link market is segmented based on Component, Application, Platform, data link type, and Region. Based on Component Tactical Data Link Market is segmented into Hardware and Software. Based on Application Tactical Data Link Market is segmented into: Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Electronic Warfare (EW), and Radio Communication. Based on Platform Tactical Data Link Market is bifurcated into Air-Based, Land-Based, Sea-Based, and Weapon-Based. Based on data link type, the Tactical Data Link Market is segmented into Link 11, Link 16, Link 22, and others. Based on region Tactical Data Link Market is categorized into: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and MEA.

Driver

Security difficulties and escalating geopolitical tensions - As clashes along the Sino-India border became more serious, tensions between India and China rose as well. Furthermore, despite the COVID-19 outbreak, the India-China conflict may remain Asia's primary geopolitical issue.

North American and European governments prioritise modernising and revamping their airspace to increase safety and reduce aircraft delays. Airspace modernization, which entails installing new technologies and components to effectively communicate with air traffic controllers, perform multidimensional aircraft tracking, and improve navigation by producing an image of the forward external scene topography, has a number of benefits, including better routing decisions, improved pilot communications, and increased efficiency. When properly executed, these airspace modernization programmes save fuel, enhance air quality, and reduce carbon emissions.

Restraint

Secure data links are critical in the defence industry because they can prevent communications from being misconstrued. As a result, the defence sector defines the criteria for developing and testing these data link technologies. All NATO members and other nations can comply to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) requirements. The market's progress, however, is limited by these onerous norms and guidelines. Furthermore, defensive equipment must meet a number of military standards before it can be purchased by the armed services. In addition to satisfying military standards, defence equipment should meet the size, weight, and power (SWaP) specifications required by military aircraft.

Market Trends

The goal is to develop a smart, computer-controlled radio capable of monitoring the RF environment, locating available frequencies free of interference, and automatically establishing real-time communications links. As a result, cognitive radios, which are expected to demand greater computer processing power than software-defined radios, have been developed. Cognitive radios must be clever enough to monitor their environment, detect jamming, and switch to alternate frequencies as needed. While this technology is still in its early stages, the commercial sector is expected to be the first to use it.

Due to spectrum availability constraints, radio equipment deployment in the defence industry often needs complex spectrum management. However, cognitive radios are expected to be able to operate optimally in a crowded spectrum by tracking the spectrum in real-time and detecting an open channel. The implementation of cognitive radios is expected to boost efficiency and overall spectrum use.