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The semiconductor market in military and aerospace market is estimated to grow by USD 5.75 billion. at a CAGR of 11.07% between 2022 and 2027. The market's growth hinges on several factors, notably the ongoing upgrading and modernization of aircraft, which drive the need for advanced electronic systems. Additionally, the increasing incorporation of electronics in military applications, such as surveillance and communication systems, contributes to market expansion. Moreover, the rising military expenditure by various countries to enhance their defense capabilities plays a pivotal role in driving market growth. These factors collectively indicate a positive outlook for the market in the foreseeable future.
It also includes an in-depth analysis of drivers, trends, and challenges. Furthermore, the report includes historic market data from 2017 to 2021.
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This report extensively covers market segmentation by application (Aerospace and defense), product (memory, logic, MOS microcomponents, analog, and others), and geography (North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and South America).
The market share growth by the aerospace segment will be significant during the forecast period. This is attributed to the continuous need for enhanced military applications like high-security communication systems and satellite power supplies, which resulted in the growth rate of the aerospace segment is expected to rise during the forecast period.
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The aerospace segment was valued at USD 3.71 billion in 2017. The aerospace industry in various countries is investing heavily in satellite communication for intelligence gathering, navigation, and military communications. For instance, in October 2022, the UK space agency unveiled a new USD14 million fund to revolutionize satellite communications technology. Similarly, in June 2021, the US space agency NASA launched Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) to communicate with the ground at gigabit speeds. Such growing investments in satellite communication are expected to increase the demand for semiconductors in the segment, which, in turn, is expected to propel the growth of the market in focus during the forecast period.
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North America is estimated to contribute 38% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period. The US military is expanding its horizon across advanced technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0, and artificial intelligence (AI) for manufacturing autonomous systems and robotics, which will also create more demand for semiconductors. The airborne segment of military robots is growing significantly in the region. Military operations undertaken by the US and allied forces have been deploying drones for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The integration of ammunition with unmanned combat aerial systems (UCAS) has provided the US Army with much-needed tactical superiority during its operations in hostile foreign environments. The demand for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is increasing across operations in the region. Military agencies are deploying UAVs to isolate and track targets continuously. The US government is investing extensively in developing such technologies to strengthen the defence capabilities of the country. Such developments will increase the need for semiconductors in military applications during the forecast period.
The market is driven by the demand for high-performance microchips and integrated circuits (ICs). These components are essential for a wide range of applications, including communications, defense modernization, and space exploration. European countries, through organizations like the European Space Agency (ESA), invest heavily in CAES and space-hardened microprocessors to ensure reliable operation in the harsh space environment. Additionally, advancements in UAV solutions and missile technology, such as the Rafale fleet and MBDA's Mica NG air-to-air missile, drive the need for cutting-edge semiconductor solutions to meet the sector's stringent requirements for reliability and performance in challenging environments. Our researchers analyzed the data with 2022 as the base year, along with the key drivers, trends, and challenges. A holistic analysis of drivers will help companies refine their marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage.
The increased upgrading and modernization of aircraft is the key factor driving the global market. Aircraft across the globe are undergoing modernization with the incorporation of advanced electronics and systems in the machines to better equip pilots for safe flying. Modern electronics are more accurate and also weigh less. For instance, under the new avionics display upgrade program, UPS upgraded its Boeing 757s and 767s with Boeing's 787-style cockpit avionics. According to the upgrade, large-screen displays were mostly expected to replace display and flight instruments with large 15.1-inch flat-panel display screens.
One of the factors driving the need to upgrade display screens in an aircraft is that cathode ray tube (CRT) displays are gradually becoming obsolete. This is supported by the government sector, industrial sector, consumer automotive sector, communications sector, electronic devices sector, military expenditure, defense modernization, space environment, radiation effects, and particle radiation. Moreover, the new displays are lighter than the current CRTs. The new displays are further expected to reduce UPS's fuel use by 55,000 gallons per year while reducing emissions by 523 metric tons. Increasing upgrading and modernization of aircraft will augment the demand for semiconductors used in the electronics systems of the carriers. This will drive the growth of the global market during the forecast period.
The growing use of UAVs is the primary trend in the global market growth. A UAV, also known as a drone, is an aircraft that is not operated manually by a pilot. Drone pilots can remotely control these UAVs. The applications of drones are growing beyond military use to other sectors, such as logistics. Moreover, these UAVs are being used to deliver aid packages to disaster-affected areas.
In November 2021, United Arab Emirates was testing drones for fighting fires and delivering drugs. Many countries are using drones for military purposes. For instance, in 2019, India announced its plan to induct 5,000 UAVs in the next ten years. The growing use of UAVs in many sectors, such as the military and logistics, is expected to drive the demand for semiconductors. Such factors are expected to drive the growth of the market in focus during the forecast period.
Growing concern about security is a major challenge to global market growth. The security of information in the military and aerospace industry is a growing concern. This is due to the increasing use of devices connected to the Internet, especially the rise in the adoption of IoT. Military equipment is getting hacked. For instance, in December 2022, Global Ordnance, a legitimate U.S.-based military weapons and hardware supplier, witnessed an attack on its login page infrastructure.
The rising number of hacking incidents concerning military and aerospace is expected to impede the adoption of connected devices and other electronic devices. This would further hamper the growth of the global semiconductor market in the military and aerospace industries. In addition, semiconductor companies would need to invest in developing immensely secure chips for the global military and aerospace industry. Such factors may hinder the growth of the market in focus during the forecast period.
The report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their growth strategies.
Global Market Customer Landscape
Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
AKHAN Semiconductor Inc. - The company offers semiconductors in the military and aerospace industries which are central to a wide range of applications including consumer electronics, power supplies, and radio-frequency (RF) applications. Also, the company is engaged in the design and development of diamond and nanocarbon semiconductor technologies for both optical and electronic applications.
The report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 15 market companies, including:
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.
The market report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2017 to 2027.
The market is crucial for advanced technology applications. It relies on pure elements like silicon and germanium as well as compounds such as gallium arsenide for semiconductor manufacturing. These semiconductors are used in UAVs (drones), defense systems, including space-hardened microprocessors and instruction set architectures (ISAs), enhancing border security and countering terrorism. To meet defense budget constraints, efficient procurement of components like AASM air-to-ground modular weapons and scalp missiles is essential. Radiation-tolerant components are critical for satellite launches and space activities in low earth orbit (LEO), ensuring information security and global security.
Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
173 |
Base year |
2022 |
Historic period |
2017-2021 |
Forecast period |
2023-2027 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 11.07% |
Market growth 2023-2027 |
USD 5.75 billion |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2022-2023(%) |
10.47 |
Regional analysis |
North America, APAC, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and South America |
Performing market contribution |
North America at 38% |
Key countries |
US, China, Japan, France, and UK |
Competitive landscape |
Leading companies, Market Positioning of companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
AKHAN Semiconductor Inc., AMS Technologies AG, Broadcom Inc., Digitron Semiconductors, Infineon Technologies AG, Intel Corp., KCB Solutions LLC, Microchip Technology Inc., Micron Technology Inc., Northrop Grumman Corp., ON Semiconductor Corp., Raytheon Technologies Corp., SEMICOA, Semtech Corp., Skyworks Solutions Inc., Teledyne Technologies Inc., Texas Instruments Inc., Toshiba Corp., Vishay Intertechnology Inc., and Xilinx Inc. |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market Forecasting, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for the forecast period. |
Customization purview |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Product
7 Market Segmentation by Application
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
11 Vendor Landscape
12 Vendor Analysis
13 Appendix
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