HYDERABAD, India, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the latest report by Mordor Intelligence, the military antenna market size is projected to increase from USD 5.11 billion in 2026 to USD 6.65 billion by 2031, advancing at a 5.42% CAGR. Growth is being driven by defense modernization, the shift toward mobile and networked operations, and the need for reliable communications in contested environments. Increasing deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles, tactical radios, satellite communication systems, and advanced radar platforms is creating demand for compact and high-performance antennas. The adoption of electronically steered and software-defined antenna technologies is also gaining momentum as militaries seek greater flexibility across frequencies and missions.
Military Antenna Market Trends and Drivers
Expanding Tactical SATCOM Across LEO, MEO, and GEO Networks: The military antenna market is being shaped by the growing adoption of tactical SATCOM across LEO, MEO, and GEO networks. Defense operators increasingly need compact, multi-band terminals that can switch between satellite networks and maintain reliable connectivity in demanding environments. Rising investment in naval communications, submarine systems, and electronically steered flat-panel antennas is further supporting demand for flexible, multi-orbit communication solutions.
Advancements in Phased-Array and Electronically Steered Antennas: The military antenna market is increasingly moving toward phased-array and electronically steered solutions as defense users seek greater mobility, rapid beam steering, and more reliable performance with fewer mechanical components. This transition is gaining traction across armored vehicles, UAVs, radar platforms, and hypersonic test systems. Advances in conformal antenna designs and digitally controlled arrays are also expanding their use across different platforms and frequency bands, supporting more flexible and compact communication and sensing capabilities.
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Military Antenna Market Share by Region
North America remained the leading regional market for military antennas in 2025, driven largely by continued US investment in tactical communications, submarine connectivity, and network modernization. Ongoing military programs are encouraging the adoption of electronically steered and mobile antenna systems across land and naval platforms. The region also benefits from an established defense technology base supporting advanced communication and connectivity requirements.
Europe held the second-largest position, with demand supported by NATO interoperability requirements and modernization of military communication infrastructure. Greater emphasis on secure, reliable communications and electromagnetic spectrum management is creating opportunities for antenna and spectrum-monitoring technologies. The presence of established defense technology suppliers further strengthens the region's role in the global military antenna market.
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Military Antenna Industry Segmentation
By Platform
- Airborne
- Ground
- Naval
- Space
By Frequency Band
- High Frequency (HF)
- Very High Frequency (VHF)
- Ultra-High Frequency (UHF)
- Super High Frequency (SHF)
- Extremely High Frequency (EHF)
By Technology
- Wire Antennas
- Aperture Antennas
- Array Antennas
- Reflector Antennas
- Lens Antennas
- Microstrip Antennas
By Application
- Communications
- Navigation
- Surveillance
- Electronic Warfare (EW)
- Telemetry
By Component
- Radiating Elements
- Feed Networks and Coax Assemblies
- RF/Microwave Switches and Phase Shifters
- Radomes
- Other Components
Military Antenna Industry Companies
- L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
- RTX Corporation
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Saab AB
- BAE Systems plc
- Thales Group
- Leonardo S.p.A.
- Honeywell International Inc.
- Comrod Communication AS
- TCI International Inc. (SPX Technologies, Inc.)
- Antcom Corporation (Hexagon AB)
- Hascall-Denke
- Southwest Antennas, Inc.
- Terma A/S
- General Dynamics Mission Systems (General Dynamics Corporation)
- ViaSat, Inc.
- MTI Wireless Edge Ltd (MTI Group)
- Radiall SA
- Molex (Koch, Inc.)
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