Global 5G in Aerospace & Defense Market is valued approximately at USD 1.27 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 31.57% over the forecast period 2024-2032. The 5G in aerospace and defense market involves the deployment of fifth-generation wireless communication technology within the aerospace and defense sectors, aiming to enhance mission-critical services through ultra-reliable, low-latency communication, high-speed data transfer, and seamless connectivity across devices, sensors, and systems. Key applications include military communications, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), air traffic control systems, aircraft operations support, satellite communication networks, and defense infrastructure. The increasing need for secure real-time communication across various domains such as land, air, sea, or space in dynamic digital battlefields, along with advancements in satellite communication technologies offering global connectivity with reduced latency through terrestrial networks, supports the 5G network's adoption.
Despite the high initial investment costs related to infrastructure deployment and security concerns surrounding 5G network implementation, the market is poised for growth. The ongoing introduction of technological advancements for the military & defense sector and the deployment of autonomous and connected aircraft are expected to boost market expansion in the anticipated years. Macro cells, providing extensive range and capacity required for various missions, and small cells, delivering increased network capacity within confined spaces, are integral parts of 5G network deployments, supporting mission-critical communications within defense operations.
The market segmentation by operational frequency underscores the importance of high-frequency bands for advanced applications such as UAVs and high-speed satellite communication, low-frequency bands for long-range communication in early warning systems and remote sensing platforms, and medium-frequency bands for versatile applications like tactical communication networks and electronic warfare solutions. Additionally, core network technologies such as fog computing, mobile edge computing, network functions virtualization, and software-defined networking are transforming the aerospace and defense sectors by offering decentralized data processing capabilities, greater agility, and improved network management.
The key regions considered for the global 5G in aerospace & defense market study include Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Rest of the World. North America is accounted as the dominating region owing to the rapid 5G development, with significant investments in research initiatives exploring potential military use cases. Whereas, the Asia Pacific region is expected to witness the fastest CAGR due to the increasing deployment of 5G coupled with rising military modernization efforts among key countries.
Major market players included in this report are:
Airspan Networks Holdings Inc.
Akkodis Group AG
Analog Devices, Inc.
AT&T Inc.
AttoCore Ltd.
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cubic Corporation
Deutsche Telekom AG
Fujitsu Limited
General Electric Company
The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:
By Communication Infrastructure:
Macro Cell
Small Cell
By Operational Frequency:
High
Low
Medium
By Core Network Technology:
Fog Computing
Mobile Edge Computing
Network Functions Virtualization
Software-Defined Networking
By End Use:
Aircraft
Airport
Homeland Security
Military
By Region:
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
ROE
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
RoAPAC
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
RoMEA
Years considered for the study are as follows:
Historical year - 2022
Base year - 2023
Forecast period - 2024 to 2032
Key Takeaways:
Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2022 to 2032.
Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.