Military Antenna Market Expected to Reach USD 6.15 Billion by 2030, Driven by Rising SATCOM Demand and Ground-to-Space Platform Growth - Mordor Intelligence

Introduction

The military antenna market size stood at USD 4.56 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to reach USD 6.15 billion by 2030, advancing at a 6.17% CAGR. The increasing demand for robust, high-bandwidth, and agile communication systems across ground, air, sea and space platforms is driving this expansion, as militaries modernize their communication infrastructure to support multi-domain operations and growing satellite-based communication needs.

As global defense spending rises and more nations invest in advanced antennas for secure communications, navigation, radar and command-and-control networks, the market for military antennas is becoming more dynamic. The shift toward software-defined, frequency-agile, and mesh-networked platforms, along with expanding satellite communications (SATCOM) initiatives and rearmament across regions, fuels strong demand growth.

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Key Market Trends

Surge in SATCOM & Multi-Orbit Communications: One of the main forces behind the market growth is expanding demand for SATCOM across low-Earth-orbit (LEO), medium and geostationary satellite constellations. This demand has led to increased procurement of flat-panel, electronically steered, frequency-agile antennas that can auto-track satellites across Ka-, Ku-, X- and other bands. These modern terminals facilitate faster data links, lower latency communications, and improved reliability critical for modern battlefield communications, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations.

Transition to Software-Defined, Multi-Function Antennas: Another major trend is the adoption of software-defined, multifunction aperture technologies. These antennas can serve multiple roles communications, radar, electronic warfare on a single platform without hardware swaps. This reduces lifecycle costs, saves platform payload space, and simplifies upgrades.

Growth in Space-based and Multi-domain Platforms: While ground platforms remain significant, space-based systems are emerging as the fastest-growing segment. As more military and defense agencies fund large-scale satellite constellations, demand for phased-array and planar antennas capable of cross-linking and downlink tasks from space is rising sharply.

Shift Toward High-Frequency Bands and Advanced Antenna Technologies: Customers are increasingly adopting super-high frequency (SHF) solutions to meet demands for high data rates, secure links, and anti-jam capabilities. SHF antennas are forecasted to grow considerably, driven by need for high throughput and robust link performance. Additionally, advances in materials such as gallium-nitride (GaN) radiating elements and fiber-reinforced polymer radomes are improving antenna performance, efficiency, and durability under harsh operational conditions.

Market Segmentation
By Platform
-Airborne
-Ground (Vehicle and Man-portable)
-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 and Guidance
-Surveillance and Reconnaissance
-Electronic Warfare (EW) and SIGINT
-Command and Control (C2) Data-Link

By Component
-Radiating Elements
-Feed Networks and Coax Assemblies
-RF/Microwave Switches and Phase Shifters
-Radomes
-Other Components

By Geography
-North America
-South America
-Europe
-Asia pacific
-Middle east&Africa

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Key Players

RTX Corporation

Lockheed Martin Corporation

BAE Systems plc

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

Conclusion

The military antenna market is on a firm growth path, with demand rising from USD 4.56 billion in 2025 to an expected USD 6.15 billion by 2030. The growth is driven by increasing defense investments, expansion of satellite-based communications, adoption of software-defined multi-function antennas, and rising demand across air, land, sea, and space platforms. As modern militaries embrace networked, secure, and high-bandwidth communications, the need for advanced antennas across frequency bands, applications, and technologies will escalate.

Further, the growing use of high-frequency SHF and SATCOM bands, along with lightweight antenna technologies such as microstrip and phased arrays, suggest a shift toward versatile and adaptable systems. At the same time, robust demand for durable components like radiating elements and radomes suited for harsh operational conditions underscores the importance of quality and reliability.

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