Military Antenna Market Size – By Type, By Frequency Band, By Platform, and By Application – Global Forecast, 2025 – 2034

Military Antenna Market Size

The global military antenna market was valued at USD 4.3 billion, with a volume of 7.81 million units in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% to reach USD 7.1 billion. The growth of the market is attributed to factors such as increased defense budgets worldwide along with the rapid growth in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
 

The Trump administration's tariffs on Chinese electronics and communication parts, had significant effects on the military antenna market. These tariffs strained global supply chains by inflating the prices of antenna subcomponents like RF modules, connectors, and circuit boards which are essential for defense-grade antenna systems. Defense contractors operating in the United States encountered heightened buying expenditures as well as delays, which resulted in a change of strategy toward greater domestic sourcing and allied manufacturing. Although the intent of the tariffs was to strengthen domestic industry as well as national security, they still caused inefficiencies and heightened concerns over supply for sensitive military-grade components during the immediate defensible period.
 

The increased defense budget worldwide serves as a primary factor behind the growth of the military antenna market. Modern military missions and operations heavily rely on secure, fast, and reliable communication, where antennas are used as core interface for transmission and receiving information in several applications such as battlefield coordination, satellite comms, or UAV control. Additionally, the increase in defense budget allocation among several countries has led to acquisition of new platforms such as fighter jets, naval vessels, and armored vehicles.
 

Also, this increase in military spending budget further fuels the investment towards electronic warfare, cyber security, and space-based surveillance, all of which rely on specialized and high-performance antenna systems, to ensure operation in congested and highly contested environment. For instance, the global defense spending has surpassed USD 2.4 trillion in 2024, which represents a growth from USD 2.2 trillion in the year 2023, as stated by International Institute for Strategic Studies.
 

Military antenna manufacturers should develop high-performance, multi-band antennas tailored for modern platforms such as UAVs, naval vessels, and space-based systems to support secure, resilient communication and surveillance in increasingly contested operational environments.
 

The rapid growth in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is another major growth driver for the military antenna market. The military UAVs relies on specialized and robust antennas for command and control link, telemetry transmissions, sensory data relay, and navigation via GPS/GNSS, to ensure operation in contested or beyond line-of-sight environment. Also, the growth in tactical and micro-UAVs is further propelling the demand for ruggedized and miniaturized antennas such as foldable helical antennas, planar phased array systems, and conformal antennas for stealth UAVs. Moreover, several high altitude and long endurance UAVs are increasingly being integrated into satellite communications to ensure global coverage and secure command relays, which further propels the demand for lightweight and weather resistant Ka band and Ku band SATCOM antennas.
 

Military antenna manufacturers should focus on developing miniaturized, ruggedized, and SATCOM-capable antennas tailored for tactical, stealth, and long-endurance UAVs to support secure communication, navigation, and data relay in contested and beyond-line-of-sight missions.
 

Military Antenna Market Trends

• The rapid adoption of high power microwave defense systems, that uses directed energy HPM antennas to disable or destroy electronic targets such as drone swarms and enemy communications, by emitting intense burst of microwave radiation, is a major trend in the military antennas market. This trend is recently observed in the region such as the China and the U.S for neutralizing airborne threats at light speed, emphasizing transportability and ruggedness for frontline deployment.
   
• The growing emphasis towards development of multi band collocated aperture antennas, that integrate multiple frequency bands into a single, compact structure, for enabling simultaneous uplink and downlink communications, is another key trend observed in the market. These antennas use shared or stacked apertures and hybrid perturbations to cover a wide range of frequencies, such as S-band for command and X-band for high-speed data, while maintaining high gain and stable polarization.
   
• Another significant trend in military antennas market is the rapid adoption of multi orbit flat panel antennas, that are electronically steerable & low-profile and ensure seamless connectivity across multiple satellite orbits GEO, MEO, and LEO without mechanical movement. These antennas incorporate sophisticated techniques of ultra-reliable low latency high throughput signal control and satellite communication for mobile military operations enabling strong links while dynamically tracking and communicating with multiple satellites.
   

Military Antenna Market Analysis

Based on the frequency band, the market is categorized into high frequency band (HF) (3-30 MHz), very high frequency (VHF) (30–300 MHz), ultra-high frequency (UHF) (300 MHz–3 GHz), super high frequency (SHF) (3–30 GHz), and extremely high frequency (EHF) (30–300 GHz).
 

• The ultra-high frequency (UHF) (300 MHz – 3GHz) was the largest market and was valued at USD 1.6 billion in 2024. These UHF bands are widely used for tactical and mobile communication systems such as manpack radios, vehicle-mounted systems, and UAV communications, where short to mid-range performance is critical. Additionally, these UHF bands ensure superior performance in urban and forested environments, that fuels the adoption of these in ground force operations, where signal reflection and penetration matters. Also, the implementation of NATO and Interoperability standards is further encouraging the manufacturers towards the development of UHF bands, which further contribute to growth of this segment.
   
• The super high frequency (SHF) (3– 30GHz) was the fastest growing market and is projected to grow with a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period. The growth in this market is driven by the increasing demand for high resolution radar systems among ground, naval, and airborne platforms, where SHF bands are gaining rapid popularity in missile guidance and AESA radar systems for precision targeting and imaging radars. Moreover, SHF is the primary band for X-band, Ku-band, and Ka-band SATCOM, supporting high-capacity, low-latency communication for command and control, which further supports expansion of this segment.
   

Based on the type, the military antenna market is segmented into dipole antenna, monopole antenna, horn antenna, loop antenna, array antenna, patch antenna, parabolic reflector antennas, and others.
 

• The dipole antenna was the largest market and was valued at USD 1 billion in 2024. These antennas are widely used in manpack and vehicular communication system due to their ability to ensure omnidirectional radiation and simplicity, which is a major growth driver. These also offers cost effective solution and ease of integration, which further pushes the demand for dipole antennas in ground forces and legacy systems. Moreover, Dipole antennas ensure compatibility with HF/VHF/UHF bands, which further fuels their adoption in multiband radios, especially in interoperability-focused missions.
   
• The array antenna was the fastest growing market and is projected to grow with a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period. The surge in demand for advanced radar and target tracking capabilities is propelling the demand for array antennas in missile defense, battlefield surveillance, and target acquisition, due to their ability to be integrated in modern radar systems. Also, these antennas have become a standard in various platforms such as fighter jets, frigates, and guided missile systems, which further supports the growth of this segment. Furthermore, the rapid adoption in 5G and software-defined radios among military forces, further propels the demand for array antennas to ensure MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) architecture for broadband, high-speed data transmission.
   

Based on the platform, the military antenna market is bifurcated into ground-based, naval, airborne, and space.
 

• The ground-based platform was the largest market and was valued at USD 1.6 billion in 2024. The rapid expansion of tactical ground communication network has led to increasing deployment of mobile and fixed battlefield communication systems such as MANETs (Mobile Ad Hoc Networks) and tactical radios, which requires large array of ground antennas to ensure real time troop coordination. Also, the surge in border security and surveillance operations is pushing the demand for ground-based radar and surveillance antennas to ensure persistent ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), particularly on land borders and conflict zones.
   
• The airborne platform was the fastest growing market and is projected to grow with a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period. The rapid proliferation of military UAVs and long endurance drones for ISR, strike, and communication relay is pushing the demand for compact and airborne antennas, which is a major growth driver. Furthermore, several airborne units rely on SHF and EHF antennas for SATCOM, while ensuring secure and real time command-and-control from high altitudes. Moreover, the increasing integration of military antennas in airborne early warning and control systems for surveillance and battle management is further propelling the growth of this segment in the market.
   

Based on the application, the military antenna market is divided into surveillance & reconnaissance, SATCOM, electronic warfare, telemetry, communication, and others.
 

• The communication was the largest market and was valued at USD 1.3 billion in 2024. The increasing demand for secure and real time communication among military requires encrypted, and jam resistant communication systems, which rely on advanced VHF/UHF/SHF antennas for reliable connectivity. Additionally, the rapid expansion of tactical communication network has led to the surge in demand for mesh networks, MANETs, and BLOS communication, all of which requires robust ground and network antennas. Moreover, With the rapid adoption of 5G and next gen wireless battlefield networks is further fuelling the demand for beamforming and MIMO antennas, that ensure operation across SHF and EHF bands for broadband data flow, further contribution to the growth of this segment.
   
• The electronic warfare was the fastest growing market and is projected to grow with a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period. The growth in this segment is propelled by the rising threats of radar and communication jamming, which fuels the adoption of highly directional, wideband, and frequency-agile antennas for detecting, jamming, spoofing, or deceiving enemy signals. Also, the advancement in technology has led to the development of advanced antennas, that offers advanced signal intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic intelligence (ELINT) for analysis and interception of enemy transmission across wide frequency range. Furthermore, several next gen electronic warfare systems are incorporating AI to ensure real-time frequency analysis and adaptive jamming, that further require multi-function, reconfigurable antenna systems.
   

• The U.S. dominated the military antenna market, accounting for USD 1.3 billion in the year 2024. The growth in the region is driven by the increasing defense funding and AI backed autonomous warfare strategy, which is propelling the growth of market. For instance, the military spend for the U.S. was valued at USD 916 billion in 2023, which represents a growth from the USD 860 billion in 2022, as stated by Statista. Additionally, the rapid expansion of electronic warfare and growing emphasis towards EW modernization further pushes the demand for smart and multi-band antennas for electronic attack, SIGINT, and secure data links. Moreover, the increasing investment from government towards next gen platforms such as F-35, B-21, NGJ, and communication satellites, which further propels the demand for advanced radar and SATCOM antennas, all of which contribute to market expansion in the region.
   
• The Germany military antenna market accounted for USD 243.4 million in the year 2024. The growing investment from Germany towards joint radio and SATCOM systems due to the presence of NATO Interoperability Initiatives is further pushing the demand for multi standard and software defined antennas. Moreover, the implementation of air and ground system modernization programs such as Infantryman of the Future (IdZ) and Eurofighter upgrades fuels the demand for new antenna systems for communications and electronic warfare. Also, the push for the European Defense autonomy has further led to surge in demand for indigenous antenna technologies across land, air, and naval platforms, to comply with the EU’s PESCO and EDF initiatives.
   
• The military antenna market in China is projected to reach USD 976.8 million by the year 2034. The large-scale expansion of military modernization programs such as PLA Reform is propelling the demand for UAVs, AEW&C aircraft, naval destroyers, and space capabilities, which further drives the demand for radar and SATCOM antennas. Also, the increasing focus towards network centric and electronic warfare strategies further supports the growing demand for adaptive and AI-enabled antenna systems.  Furthermore, the rapid expansion into space and hypersonic operations is further fuelling the adoption of antennas for space command, anti-satellite systems, and hypersonic vehicle communication, which further drives market growth in the region.
   
• The Japan military antenna market accounted for USD 193.6 million in 2024. The region is witnessing the rapid deployment of phased-array radar and EW systems such as JPS/FPS- 5, which relies on high frequency SHF and EHF antennas. Moreover, the emphasis of the nation towards indigenous development of stealth fighter is further fuelling the demand for low-observable and embedded antennas, which ensures superior communication and radar integration.
   
• The India the military antenna market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of over 7.9% during the forecast period. The growth in the Indian market is supported by the growing emphasis towards domestic production, backed by government initiative such as Make in India, which further encourages DPSUs and private players for development of local antennas for communication and radar systems. Additionally, the rapid deployment of UAVs, EW, and ISRs systems such as Heron, Rustom-II, and new EW suites for Indian Air Force and Navy is further driving the growth of market in the region.
   

Military Antenna Market Share

The market is highly competitive and fragmented with the presence of established global players as well as local players and startups. The top 3 companies in the global military antenna industry are L3Harris Technologies Ltd, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and BAE Systems, collectively accounting for market share of over 26.8%. Leading companies in the market are investing in the next-generation military antenna solution which prioritizes improved frequency agility, multi-band operability, compact form factors, and battlefield durability. Also, there is a growing emphasis towards the military antenna design, that are optimized for modern warfare requirements, such as high-speed, secure data transmission across congested electromagnetic environments, and the ability to function seamlessly across multiple domains such as land, air, sea, and space.
 

The military antenna market innovation like electronically steerable phased array antennas, low-observable (stealth) antenna structures, MIMO-capable smart antennas, and conformal antennas integrated into military vehicles and aircraft are gaining popularity among manufacturers to provide improved directionality, better signal integrity, and jamming resistance, which are essential for mission success in contested environments. Additionally, several key applications such as tactical communications, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), electronic intelligence (ELINT), and command-and-control (C2) operations further contribute to deployments for antenna, that supports real time  encrypted communication, terrain adaptability, satellite connectivity, and rapid data relay, which are critical to ensure mission readiness, operational flexibility, and survivability in high threat environments.
 

Military Antenna Market Companies

The military antenna industry features several prominent players, including:

• Antcom
• BAE Systems
• Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions
• Comrod Communication
• Eylex
• General Dynamics Mission Systems
• Hascall-Denke
• Honeywell International
• L3Harris Technologies
• Lockheed Martin
• MTI Wireless Edge
• Rohde and Schwarz
• RTX
• Saab
• Thales
• Viasat
   

BAE Systems holds an undisputed market position in military antennas as a result of their innovative capabilities that enable them to deliver multi-domain, electronically agile and flexible antennae systems, tailored for complicated and competitive operational landscapes. Their antennas are characterized by advanced materials integration which adapts emerging technologies to improve integrity of the signal, mitigate electromagnetic interference, and facilitate secure high-capacity communications over land, air, sea and space.
 

L3Harris Technologies stands out through their invention of compact, lightweight, and efficient antennas that support satellite communication, tactical radio, and electronic warfare. Their antennas focus on modularity along with interoperability and ease of rapid deployment, allowing integration with existing communication networks within multi-domain operations. L3Harris utilizes Digital Signal Processing alongside cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to ensure optimal antenna performance in difficult environments.
 

Military Antenna Industry News

• In March 2024, the UK-associated satellite communications company, Hanwha Phasor, revealed they will be releasing a new mobile communications land antenna, Phasor L3300B. The Phasor L3300B is a military and commercial grade active electronically steered antenna (AESA) land antenna. This antenna features dual simultaneous receive channels; therefore, the antenna is capable of acquiring new satellites while retaining a prior connection. 
   
• In October 2023, Kymeta has introduced their Osprey u8 HGL, a hybrid geostationary/low Earth orbit (GEO/LEO) terminal, which is designed specifically for military applications. This Kymeta release builds on the company's previous offerings and developments.   
   
• In March 2024, Pasternack, has unveiled the introduction of their latest range of products, military-grade antennas. These military-grade devices consist of ruggedized GPS antennas, manpack omni and vehicle omni antennas, with special features in terms of responding to the most challenging requirements for military operations.
   

The military antenna market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Million) and volume (Million Units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

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By Type

• Dipole antenna
• Monopole antenna
• Horn antenna
• Loop antenna
• Array antenna
• Patch antenna
• Parabolic reflector antenna
• Others

By Frequency Band

• High frequency (HF) (3–30 MHz)
• Very high frequency (VHF) (30–300 MHz)
• Ultra high frequency (UHF) (300 MHz–3 GHz)
• Super high frequency (SHF) (3–30 GHz)
• Extremely high frequency (EHF) (30–300 GHz)

By Platform

• Ground-based
• Naval
• Airborne
• Space

By Application

• Surveillance & reconnaissance
• Satcom
• Electronic warfare
• Telemetry
• Communication
• Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America 
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe 
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
• Asia Pacific 
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• Latin America 
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
• Middle East and Africa 
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • UAE