Outlook of the global man-portable communication systems market
Technavio’s market researchers predict that the global man-portable communication systems market will grow progressively at a moderate CAGR of 6% by 2020. The increasing integration of the Android operating system will be one the major factors contributing towards the growth of the market. The use of this technology will improve situational awareness in war zones by creating a digital battlefield that shows what is happening around the warfighter. Generally, such systems exist in the form of hand-held computers to accommodate the surplus information and also enables communication between different branches of the army through the use of a wide variety of digital data, communications, and tactical radios. For instance, the Android OS recently introduced the use of video, text messaging, and mapping technology, which enables the soldiers to communicate with each other and determines the locations of their squads and the opponents.
The emergence of inflatable SATCOM antennas is one of the few trends observed in the market recently. The integration of high-capacity global networks and advanced designs of these satellites are best suited for ground military usage in remote areas and adverse weather conditions. These antennas also offer other advantages like better power transmission, low weight, easy and quick setup process, and provide high-bandwidth communications for secure and non-secure voice, video, and data transmissions.
Competitive landscape and key vendors
This market appears to be highly competitive, and the players compete on the basis of cost, product quality, reliability, and aftermarket service. Also, vendors have to provide cost-effective and high-quality man-portable communication systems equipped with latest technologies to survive in the market. Many manufacturers will also invest in setting up in-house manufacturing capabilities, newer technologies, global footprint network, product offerings, R&D efforts, and gather a strong client base to gain a competitive advantage in the market.
The key vendors in the market are -
- General Dynamics
- Harris
- L-3 Communications
- Rockwell Collins
- Thales
Other prominent vendors in the market are BAE, Cobham, Finmeccanica, Raytheon, and Saab.
Segmentation based on platform and the analysis of the man-portable communication systems market
- Land-based
- Naval-based
- Airborne
During 2015, the land-based segment dominated the market by accounting for approximately 46% of the total market share. The increasing demand for Rifleman radios and Nett Warrior smartphones equipped with global positioning system (GPS) will help increase situational awareness on the battlefield, and will be one of the key drivers for the growth of this market segment.
Segmentation based on geography and the analysis of the man-portable communication systems market
The market research analysts predict that EMEA will be the largest contributor to the market and will post a CAGR of around 6% by 2020. One of the key factors contributing to the growth of this region will be increasing adoption of man-portable communication systems to ensure efficient communication among armed troops and military personnel in the war zone.
Key questions answered in the report include
- What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2020?
- What are the key factors driving the global man-portable communication systems market?
- What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global man-portable communication systems market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in the global man-portable communication systems market?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global man-portable communication systems market?
- Trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.
- What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global man-portable communication systems market?
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Table of Contents
PART 01: Executive summary
- Highlights
- Key takeaways
- Key buying criteria
- Man-portable communication systems: An overview
PART 02: Scope of the report
- Market overview
- Top competitor offerings
PART 03: Market research methodology
- Research methodology
- Economic indicators
PART 04: Introduction
PART 05: Market landscape
- Market overview
- Market size and forecast
- Five forces analysis
PART 06: Market segmentation by platform
- Market share by platform
- Market segmentation by revenue
- Global land-based man-portable communication systems market
- Global naval-based man-portable communication systems market
- Global airborne man-portable communication systems market
PART 07: Geographical segmentation
- Market share by geography
- Geographical segmentation by revenue
- Man-portable communication systems market in EMEA
- Man-portable communication systems market in the Americas
- Man-portable communication systems market in APAC
PART 08: Market drivers
PART 09: Impact of drivers
PART 10: Market challenges
PART 11: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 12: Market trends
PART 13: Competitor landscape
- Competitive scenario
- General Dynamics
- Harris
- L-3 Communications
- Rockwell Collins
- Thales
- Other prominent competitors
PART 14: Appendix
PART 15: Explore Technavio
Research Framework
Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Primary sources
- Manufacturers and suppliers
- Channel partners
- Industry experts
- Strategic decision makers
Secondary sources
- Industry journals and periodicals
- Government data
- Financial reports of key industry players
- Historical data
- Press releases
DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
- Collation of data
- Estimation of key figures
- Analysis of derived insights
Data Validation
- Triangulation with data models
- Reference against proprietary databases
- Corroboration with industry experts
REPORT WRITING
Qualitative
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
- Market trends
- Five forces analysis
Quantitative
- Market size and forecast
- Market segmentation
- Geographical insights
- Competitive landscape