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The military GNSS/GPS devices market size is forecasted to increase by USD 608.05 million, at a CAGR of 3.59% between 2023 and 2028. The market growth analysis is influenced by various factors, including the increasing demand for unmanned platforms, rising investments in satellite navigation programs, and ongoing innovation in navigation and positioning devices. These elements collectively drive market expansion, reflecting advancements in technology and strategic investments. The growing demand for unmanned platforms highlights the need for autonomous solutions across various industries, enhancing efficiency and capabilities. Simultaneously, the rising investments in satellite navigation programs underscore the importance of accurate and reliable positioning systems for both civilian and military applications. Additionally, innovation in navigation and positioning devices points to continuous improvements and the development of cutting-edge technologies. Thus, the interplay of these factors delineates the landscape for the anticipated growth of the market catering to advanced navigation and positioning solutions.
Further, North America held a significant share of the global military GNSS devices market in 2023. The US is the largest contributor of revenue to the market in the region. The defense expenditure disclosures of the US Department of Defense (DoD) clearly indicate the focus of the administration on upgrading the countrys defense capabilities. Our report examines historical data from 2018-2022, besides analyzing the current and forecasted market scenario.
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The market is crucial for modern armed forces across the globe. These devices, specifically tailored for military applications, ensure precise route navigation and accurate determination of velocity for various military forces including airborne, marine, and ground units. With a constant need for modernization, military GNSS receivers offer electronic warfare protection systems and anti-jamming capabilities to combat potential threats from adversaries, including terrorists. These devices are integrated into a wide range of military platforms such as combat aircraft, main battle tanks, frigates, and unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), providing critical positioning and navigation support to enhance operational effectiveness and defense security. Our researchers studied the market research and growth data for years, with 2023 as the base year and 2023 as the estimated year, and presented the key drivers, trends, and challenges for the market.
Improvements in the capabilities of Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) have led to their increased use in the defense sector. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are widely used in warfare, owing to their visual superiority compared to troops and their ability to conduct preemptive strikes and surveillance on specific locations. Countries such as the US, Russia, and China have been making significant investments in the development of sophisticated and powerful weapon systems that can cause the destruction of adversaries using cost-efficient and reliable assets. Countries that allocate substantial financial resources for defense, such as the US, China, the UK, and Saudi Arabia, and their defense contractors are increasing their R&D investments significantly in technologies such as stealth technology, also called low observable technology, to enhance their airstrike capabilities.
Furthermore, stealth UCAVs have radio wavelength-deflection capabilities and onboard GPS devices to engage targets from a distance without being detected. Improvements in the operational effectiveness of UAVs necessitate the integration of advanced sensors, which enable real-time 360-degree awareness and aid operators with target acquisition and engagement tactics. Hence, the rising use of EW as a strategy is expected to increase the need for the integration of UAVs with advanced GPS and mapping systems, which will drive the growth of the global military GNSS devices market during the forecast period.
Network-centric warfare (NCW) refers to a mode of warfare that ensures superiority over adversaries by effectively linking or networking warfighting assets. NCW requires the integration of sensors, communication networks, command centers, and associated platforms to achieve situational awareness and synchronization between sensors and responders in a fast-paced environment. The advent of NCW is reducing the cycle time of information gathering, analysis, and decision-making. Network-centric operations rely on computer equipment and networked communications technology to enable shared awareness about the battlespace for forces.
Additionally, GNSS is required for the effective performance of NCW. However, the development of jammers has affected GNSS signals, but the development of alternate systems, such as INS and anti-jam GPS devices, has improved the accuracy of GNSS. As GNSS and GPS are extensively used across the world, the loss of GNSS capability will have major effects on the warfighting capability of combat forces. Hence, GNSS and GPS are a major part of NCW. Thus, such a focus on NWC across the world has increased the emphasis on enhancing the capability of military GNSS and GPS devices, and this trend is expected to have a positive impact on the market during the forecast period.
Concerns about national security have forced the defense agencies of various countries to invest in revamping the capabilities of their existing satellite systems and establishing domestic satellite systems for security surveillance operations. Satellites, with the aid of onboard sensors, must be able to point accurately at locations on the ground for an adequate period of time to capture useful readings. Once the readings are taken, they must be transmitted to ground observing stations for analysis, storage, and dissemination. However, the intense jamming environment results in significant fluctuations in the radar cross-section. It also results in inconsistent readings. Technological advances have enabled the formation of constellations of geo-location satellites with automated trajectory correction to maintain on-orbit formations. Large satellites utilize a combination of sensors and actuators, which are controlled by onboard algorithms, to stabilize platforms and achieve the desired pointing accuracy.
However, attitude control and pointing stability are more challenging with smaller satellites than large satellites, owing to the lack of inertia of platforms. Hence, smaller satellites are susceptible to the rotational disturbances or torques caused by the Earth's atmosphere, magnetic field, and solar radiation, which affect GNSS position information. Military platforms that are embedded with GNSS devices are deployed in diverse regions, including deep canyons, underground tunnels, and harsh environmental conditions. In such environments, on most occasions, GNSS devices do not receive strong signals, which can affect military operations. Such operational challenges affect the performance of military GPS devices, which can hamper the growth of the market during the forecast period.
The market is essential for enhancing the operational capabilities of airborne and marine forces worldwide. These devices, equipped with advanced GNSS anti-jamming systems, provide accurate positioning and navigation support for a variety of military assets, including infantry fighting vehicles, corvettes, submarines, and armored vehicles within naval fleets. They are integral components of communication and defense security systems, ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of communication devices and defense security devices in the field. From guiding missiles and bombs to supporting self-propelled guns (SPG), military GNSS/GPS devices play a pivotal role in modern warfare, enhancing situational awareness and mission success.
The airborne segment will account for a major share of the market's growth during the forecast period.? Airborne vehicles are designed for delivery for airdrops, helicopter lifts, gliders, or air landing. Military GNSS devices are used in airborne units. They provide situational awareness during transportation and supervision of drop zones during the night. GPS-guided receivers provide navigation and steering commands to guide the payload to its drop zone. In military free-fall techniques, high-altitude low-opening (HALO) or high-altitude high-opening (HAHO) GPS retransmission devices are used to provide signals to handheld defense advanced GPS receivers (DAGRs).
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The airborne segment was valued at USD 1.30 billion in 2018. In recent years, there have been several significant advances in military satellite communications, also known as milsatcom. The launch of the latest generation of satellites has significantly improved the performance and capacity of military GNSS devices. Therefore, the wide application of GNSS devices in military aircraft is expected to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
The portable?segment will account for the largest share of this segment.?Portable military GNSS devices are compact, handheld, and designed to be carried by individual soldiers or small teams of armed personnel. These devices are typically smaller, lighter, and easily transportable. These devices are intended for individual soldier-level navigation and provide precise positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) data to support the movement and situational awareness of soldiers in the field. The demand for operational efficiency among military units increases the demand for portable GNSS devices for precise navigation, situational awareness, and mission planning in diverse terrains and operational scenarios. Therefore, such factors drive the growth of the portable segment of the market during the forecast period.
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North America is estimated to contribute 44% to the growth by 2028. Technavio's analysts have provided extensive insight into the market forecasting, detailing the regional trends and drivers influencing the market's trajectory throughout the forecast period. The need to ensure national security and sustain military dominance is increasing the need for GNSS devices, which is driving the growth of the market in the region. The need for upgraded systems has ensured strategic collaboration between countries and resulted in the extensive transfer of technology to develop products that can offer high survivability over a wide range of terrains. Several recent events of the spoofing and jamming of GPS instruments have also increased focus on the development of alternate technologies for PNT. Therefore, the concerns about spoofing and jamming have forced vendors to develop advanced devices that can curb the effects of such attacks on GNSS devices. Therefore, all these developments are expected to fuel the demand for GNSS machines in the US during the forecast period.
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.
We also have detailed analyses of the market’s competitive landscape and offer information on 20 market companies, including:
Accord Software and Systems Pvt. Ltd., Avidyne Corp., Broadcom Inc., Cobham Ltd., Elbit Systems Ltd., Garmin Ltd., General Dynamics Corp., Hertz Systems Ltd. Sp. z.o.o, Honeywell International Inc., L3Harris Technologies Inc., MediaTek Inc., Qualcomm Inc., Raytheon Technologies Corp., Safran SA, Thales Group, Topcon Positioning Systems Inc., Trimble Inc., JAVAD GNSS Inc., and Septentrio NV
Technavio market forecast the an in-depth analysis of the market and its players through combined qualitative and quantitative data. The analysis classifies companies into categories based on their business approaches, including pure-play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified. Companies are specially categorized into dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak, based on their quantitative data analysis.
The market research report provides comprehensive data (region wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in "USD Million" for the period 2024-2028, as well as historical data from 2018 - 2022 for the following segments.
The market is at the forefront of ensuring operational superiority for airborne forces and armed units facing diverse terror threats and geopolitical hostilities. Equipped with advanced systems and offensive capabilities, these devices enable battlefield supremacy by facilitating seamless coordination and cross-platform interoperability among military assets. Whether aviation-based, ground-based, or handheld, GNSS receivers provide critical mission support by enhancing navigation accuracy and reliability. They come in various configurations, including PGM-based, single frequency, and dual frequency, addressing the diverse needs of modern warfare scenarios. With increasing demand generators such as border conflicts and regional terror threats, the market witnesses a surge in the adoption of GNSS anti-jamming systems to mitigate potential risks. From guiding self-propelled guns (SPG) to combating civil wars, military GNSS/GPS devices remain indispensable tools for ensuring operational effectiveness and security in volatile environments.
Further, the market is witnessing rapid growth driven by the demand for cross-platform interoperability among armed forces. From aviation-based GNSS receivers ensuring precise navigation in aerial operations to ground-based GNSS receivers guiding troops on the battlefield, these devices offer versatile solutions. PGM-based GNSS receivers enhance the accuracy of precision-guided munitions (PGMs) for targeted strikes. Both single and dual frequency GNSS receivers mitigate multipath errors, ensuring reliable signal transmission in challenging environments. To counter potential threats, GNSS anti-jamming systems are increasingly deployed, safeguarding critical assets like self-propelled guns (SPG). In essence, military GNSS/GPS devices are pivotal for maintaining operational efficiency and effectiveness in modern warfare.
Industry Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
169 |
Base year |
2023 |
Historic period |
2018 - 2022 |
Forecast period |
2024-2028 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 3.59% |
Market Growth 2024-2028 |
USD 608.05 million |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2023-2024(%) |
2.81 |
Regional analysis |
North America, APAC, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and South America |
Performing market contribution |
North America at 44% |
Key countries |
US, China, India, Russia, and France |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
Accord Software and Systems Pvt. Ltd., Avidyne Corp., BAE Systems Plc, Broadcom Inc., Cobham Ltd., Elbit Systems Ltd., Garmin Ltd., General Dynamics Corp., Hertz Systems Ltd. Sp. z.o.o, Honeywell International Inc., L3Harris Technologies Inc., MediaTek Inc., Qualcomm Inc., Raytheon Technologies Corp., Safran SA, Thales Group, Topcon Positioning Systems Inc., Trimble Inc., JAVAD GNSS Inc., and Septentrio NV |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, 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 |
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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 Application
7 Market Segmentation by Type
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
11 Vendor Landscape
12 Vendor Analysis
13 Appendix
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