Airborne SATCOM Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Component (Transceivers, Airborne Radio, Modems & Routers, SATCOM Terminals), By Frequency (Ka-Band, Ku-Band, X-Band, C-Band, S-Band), By Platform (Commercial Aircraft, Military Aircraft, Business Jets, Helicopters), By Application (Commercial,Government & Defense) And Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The airborne SATCOM market experiencing fast-paced growth during the forecast period. This growth is attributed to the increased focus on the development of modern military communication solutions by the government. The defense organizations are spending a large amount on strengthening tactical communication capabilities in high-growth regions. For instance, in May 2020, European Defence Agency (EDA) awarded four years, USD 12.06 million worth of contract to Airbus Defence and Space to develop a new satellite communications framework for civil and military missions. According to Airbus SE’s subsidiary Airbus Defence and Space, a total of 32 contributing member states, including 20 European defense ministries can access SATCOM solutions and services through European Defence Agency. SATCOM solutions and services cover the provision of SATCOM in Ka, Ku, L, and C-bands frequency. Moreover, low-cost airlines are focusing on providing advanced in-flight entertainment and connectivity solution based on SATCOM technology to enhance passenger long-haul flight experience. This factor further supports market growth during 2020-2027.

SATCOM offers high-speed data transmission and high performance under any circumstances. In addition to this, the SATCOM system’s component is lighter in weight which makes it an ideal choice for airborne applications.

Growing adoption of high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) and medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) UAVs for military surveillance applications to boost the market growth during an estimated time frame. According to drone databook 2019 by Dan Gettinger, 17 countries have armed unmanned aerial vehicles and more than 100 countries have been involved in military UAV programs. In addition to this, increase demand for drones in a commercial application such as transportation, offshore oil and gas plant inspection, medical, and photography to expand the market size during 2020-2027.

Market Segmentation:

Based on components, the airborne SATCOM market is segmented into transceivers, airborne radio, modems & routers, SATCOM terminals, SATCOM radomes, and others. Based on frequency, the market is classified into Ka-band, Ku-band, X-band, C-band, S-band, L-band, UHF-band. The market is bifurcated into commercial aircraft and military aircraft, business jets, helicopters, UAVs by the platform. By application, the market is divided into commercial and government & defense. Among these, the commercial application segment dominated the market in the base year owing to a large demand for commercial aircraft. On the other hand, the military defense segment displays significant growth during the forecast period due to increasing government spending to strengthen defense capabilities. Based on geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America.

Key Players Covered:

The major companies included in the global airborne SATCOM market report are Aselsan A.S. (Turkey), L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. (the U.S.), Cobham Plc (the U.K.), Inmarsat Global Ltd. (The U.K.) General Dynamics Corporation (the U.S.), Honeywell International, Inc. (the U.S.), United Technologies Corporation (the U.S.), Northrop Grumman Corporation (the U.S.), Raytheon Company (the U.S.), Viasat, Inc. (the U.S.), Thales Group (France), and among others.

Key Insights

• Number of aircraft delivered during 2016-2019


• Adoption of SATCOM by application


• Impact of COVID-19 on the aviation industry


• Government defense spending by country

Regional Analysis:

The airborne SATCOM market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South America. North America registered a large market share in the base year. This share is attributed to the presence of many satellite communication systems and associated components manufacturers as well as aircraft manufacturers in the U.S. Moreover, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) spending a large amount on procurement of advanced, innovative solutions for defense applications. Besides, the rising demand for UAVs in commercial and military applications is expected to boost the demand for airborne SATCOM solutions.

The market in Europe registered the second-largest share in the base year owing to the increased focus on strengthening defense capabilities by the governments of Germany, France, and the U.K.

Asia Pacific witness strong growth in the market during the forecast period. This growth is attributing to the growing demand for advanced military aircraft by China and India. Furthermore, the shifting trend towards the adoption of extremely high-frequency SATCOM solutions for military surveillance and commercial application is expected to drive the market growth in Asia Pacific.

Growing focus on adoption of UAVs across the world is expected to expand the market size in Latin America and the Middle East & Africa respectively during an estimated period.

Segmentation

Airborne SATCOM Market Industry Developments

• In January 2020, Raytheon Company announced that the company has received worth USD 442.3 million contract from the U.S. Air force to design and develop SATCOM terminal for B-52 bomber and RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft.


• In October 2020, L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. received a contract from the U.S. air force to upgrade the survivable super high frequency (SSHF) satellite communications for four E-4B jets. The value of this contract was USD 23.8 million.