5G in Defense Market Forecasts to 2028 - Global Analysis By Communication Infrastructure (Small cell, Macro Cell), Installation (Upgradation, New Implementation), and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global 5G in Defense Market is accounted for $510.80 million in 2021 and is expected to reach $2907.15 million by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 28.2% during the forecast period. 5th generation mobile network has the capability to connect practically everyone and everything together comprising objects, devices, and machines. 5G technologies offer advanced communications and networking along with enhanced data rates, potential energy savings and lower latency. The implementation of 5G in the defense sector offers benefits at lower costs providing fast communication between defense equipment such as tanks, and fighter jets.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increasing adoption of autonomous and connected devices

All autonomous systems and platforms work on a network through which information is transferred. This information is interpreted and then received by the systems through the network, which is used to take action by the autonomous systems. With a network that has higher speed and low latency, such systems will work better. The communication between an unmanned aerial vehicle and its controller will be quick and efficient when using a 5G network. Autonomous platforms and connected devices can function efficiently with a secured 5G network, which is driving the market growth.

Restraint:

Shortage of skilled manpower

5G infrastructures for defense are in the progression phase, the companies involved in this technology have to face issues related to access to data, experimentation with military platforms, and accessibility of regulations for development and testing. The shortage of skilled manpower is an issue faced by defense firms. 5G technologies in the military are in their beginning stage of the lifecycle, the workforce having in-depth knowledge of this technology is limited, which is restraining the market growth.

Opportunity:

Technological advancements the 5G network

The development of technologies around the world increased the demand for fast and reliable transmission networks to support the connection of advanced devices used by defense agencies. 5G network offers real-time connectivity, machine-to-machine communication, high network speed, and other features, which help in the interconnection of the smart devices used in surveillance and intelligence. Technological advancements in the 5G network to increase the efficiency and productivity of military bases and defense operations offers lucrative opportunities for the 5G in the defense market.

Threat:

Cybersecurity threats to 5G network

5G network is a complex and heavy technology that involves the interconnection of many identical or non-identical devices. 5G networks have a smaller network coverage area compared to 4G networks, increasing the need for multiple smaller antennas, which advance the precision of location tracking and can be further tapped and exploited from the antenna by the attacker to perform attacks such as a botnet, eavesdropping, worm propagation, network jamming, and personal attack.

The small cell segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The small cell segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth owing to the large-scale employment of small cells by the 5G network operators. With the additional introduction of the 5G network, the data connectivity speed is likely to increase extensively. As small cells can help facilitate 5G deployment, they are anticipated to play an important role in the 5G in defense market for 5G communication infrastructure. Moreover, the development of small cell base stations helps in the expansion of wireless network capacity.

The land segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The land segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period due to the developments in 5G networks and infrastructure, rising adoption of IoT devices, and 5G networks to modernize communication systems and improve interconnectivity and reduce response time during critical moments. Increasing usage of automated vehicles to perform surveillance, gather intelligence, or target recognition is another factor driving the segment growth.

Region with highest share:

North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period due to an increase in government investment in experimentation and testing of 5G networks, and rising demand for high-speed secure connections for military communications. The US is anticipated to be the largest developer and operator of 5G technology globally, resulting in a large share of the North American region in the global market.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period owing to the increasing modernization of the military due to the rise in Chinese posturing in the region and the rise in deployment of unmanned vehicles and AI-augmented military technologies. Due to a huge mobile subscriber base, enterprises in this region are becoming more competitive and focusing on offering better customer service.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the 5G in Defense Market include Wind River Systems, Inc., Thales Group, Samsung, Raytheon Technologies, Nokia Networks, NEC, Ligado Networks, L3Harris Technologies Inc, Huawei, and Ericsson.

Key Developments:

In Feb 2022, Ericsson partnered with Mobily to expand the cutting-edge 5G use cases for use in different industries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ericsson and Mobily will work to identify critical industries from Ports, to Manufacturing and Logistics where 5G use case could be deployed.

In July 2021, Samsung partnered with GBL Systems Corporation to deploy new 5G testbeds at U.S. Army military bases for augmented reality/virtual reality. The testbeds are part of a broader initative announced by the Department of Defense. GBL and Samsung have been contracted to support one of the largest testbeds, demonstrating the use of AR and VR over 5G networks for training applications.

In April 2020, Thales Group and Omnispace joint ventured to develop the initial component of its satellite-based Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure. This will advance Omnispace's vision to deliver a global hybrid communications network based on 3GPP standards.

Core Network Technologies Covered:

• Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
• Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)
• Mobile Edge Computing (MEC)
• Fog Computing (FC)

Network Types Covered:

• Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communications (URLLC)
• Massive Machine Type Communications (MMTC)
• Enhanced Mobile Broadband (EMBB)

Communication Infrastructures Covered:

• Small cell
• Radio Access Network (RAN)
• Macro Cell

Chipsets Covered:

• Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) Chipset
• Millimeter Wave (mmWave) Chipset
• Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) Chipset

Operational Frequencies Covered:

• Low
• Medium
• High

Installations Covered:

• Upgradation
• New Implementation

Platforms Covered:

• Airborne
• Naval
• Land

End Users Covered:

• Homeland Security
• Military

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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