Global Man-portable Communication Systems Market 2016-2020

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

• America
• APAC
• EMEA

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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