SatCom Terminal Market Snapshot

The SatCom terminal market, as per Future Market Insights (FMI), is slated to attain USD 9.53 billion by the end of 2023. The market is predicted to trail at a CAGR of 6.7% over the forecast period, reaching USD 18.22 billion by 2033. Factors propelling the market growth include:

  • Surging demand from the military and defense sector, where it is used to plan and manage their units and infantry in the field. SatCom terminal helps disseminate tactical communication on the move and can be easily incorporated with aircraft, nasal vessels, and vehicles.
  • Rising demand for SatCom terminal from multiple domains, such as Internet of Things (IoT), land mobility, maritime, enterprise and broadband, and aeronautical, etc.
  • Accelerating demand for continuous connectivity across multiple domains is pushing market growth.
  • Ongoing technological advancements with regards to SatCom terminals are projected to contribute towards market expansion.
  • Escalating demand for on-the-move communication solutions for platforms such as commercial vehicles, military vehicles, trains, and boats.
  • Increasing demand for SatCom terminals in applications such as media and entertainment, weather forecasting, aviation, internet, television, space, and telecommunication.
  • Upsurging construction activities to develop new airports and cater to the aerospace sector are propelling market growth.
  • Increasing government initiatives surrounding space exploration and intensifying demand for satellite-based broadband services.

Market Growth Obstructors:

  • High cost associated with the installation of these systems.
  • Technical issues surrounding user terminals and ground stations
  • Cases of launch failures
  • Restricted spectrum availability
Report Attributes Details
SatCom Terminal Market Value (2023) USD 9.53 billion
SatCom Terminal Market Forecast Value (2033) USD 18.22 billion
SatCom Terminal Market CAGR (2023 to 2033) 6.7%

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2018 to 2022 SatCom Terminal Demand Outlook Compared to 2023 to 2033 Market Forecast

The SatCom terminal market was valued at USD 8.93 billion in 2022. In the historical period, the market has been driven by rising demand for small satellites for earth observation activities to cater to the oil & gas, energy, and agriculture sectors. In addition to this, the rising demand for mobile satellite services has also contributed to market development. The aforementioned factors are projected to continue favoring the market growth in the years to come.

The revival of interest in SatCom, fostered by accelerating investments and increasing demand for global connectivity, is supporting market growth. Additionally, the market is also positively influenced by the recent developments observed in Space Tech. The SatCom terminal industry, as a result, is projected to transcend the niche market status to play a bigger role in modern communications in the upcoming years.

The SatCom terminal industry is anticipated to reach USD 9.53 billion in 2023. The market is expected to assume a CAGR of 6.7% between 2023 and 2033, to attain USD 18.22 billion by 2033. Future Market Insights outlines the industry growth in different timelines.

Predicted Evolution of SatCom Terminal Industry Over the Forecast Period

Duration Market Analysis
Short-term Growth (2022 to 2025) The market is anticipated to stand at a valuation of USD 10.85 billion by 2025. The market is geared to observe healthy growth in the predicted period due to the availability of distinct products, a large number of manufacturers, and technological innovations going on in the market. Such developments in the market are expected to propel the demand for SatCom terminals and services in the next few years.
Medium-term Growth (2025 to 2028) By 2028 end, the market is estimated to surpass market worth of USD 13.18 billion. The demand for SatCom terminals is predicted to be led by next-gen unified and resilient military space network. Authorities, such as the United States Department of Defense (DoD), are looking out for more robust satellite communication (SatCom) networks to accomplish missions on an extremely contested battlefield. Decision makers and soldiers require always-available and uninterrupted SatCom in disputed environments. As a result, the application of SatCom terminal is expected to expand over the forecast period.
Long-term Growth (2028 to 2033) The market is expected to amass a total of USD 18.22 billion by 2033. In the long run, the market is expected to be invigorated by the investment strategies employed by government authorities in different countries. Furthermore, space exploration projects are also expected to contribute to market development. The adoption of satellite communication terminal is further expected to enhance on account of potential research and development activities that are anticipated to be executed in the coming years.
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Category-wise Insights

X Band Segment to Capture Large Market Portion

The X band segment, on the basis of type, has been accounting for the dominant market share in the historical period. Moving forward, the segment is expected to garner lion’s share in the forecast period as well. Rising utilization of X band for satellite communications, radar, and wireless computer networks is catalyzing segment growth. Advanced models of X band are engineered to offer ultimate flexibility to customers, as the system is developed to facilitate ground-based or airborne communications for on-the-move applications.

Military Use Segment to Generate Substantial Revenue

On the basis of application, the military use segment is projected to seize a large market share. The military use segment generates a significant amount of revenue currently and is expected to build up as the year progress. Increasing demand for SatCom terminals for a reliable and secure method of communication, which is necessary for military operations, is expected to accelerate the segment’s growth. The extensive application spectrum of SatCom terminals in military operations, including data and voice communications, GPS navigation, and video conferencing, is propelling the market growth.

Challenging military missions necessitate high-performance tracking, on-demand communications, and high-level connectivity. As a result, SatCom terminals are witnessing heightened demand. Many countries are deploying SatCom terminals to better the country’s defense and military competency.

Country-wise Insights

The United States to Dominate the Geographic Landscape

The United States SatCom terminal industry is expected to account for a significant market share in the stipulated time frame. Key drivers aiding the market growth include robust adoption of Space Tech and surging governmental expenditure. Additionally, product and technological innovation in the market is predicted to propel market development in the United States. Further, the governmental efforts reflected in increased investments in SatCom terminals to accelerate surveillance and defense capabilities of the armed forces are expected to yield market growth.

The rising utility of SatCom terminals by law enforcement agencies and military platforms is stimulating market growth. In August 2020, the United States Special Operations Command or USSOCOM rewarded Cubic Mission Solutions (CMS) a single-award, follow-on, indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) with a limit of USD 172 million. The contract has been rewarded for the delivery of Ground Area Transmit Receive (GATR) to support the communication requirements of Special Operations Forces (SOF).

Germany to Emerge as a Significant Player

The Germany SatCom terminal industry is expected to observe healthy growth in the coming years. The market is expected to be driven by the increasing passenger traffic in coastal and marine tourism. Additionally, infrastructural modernization is also propelling market development over the forecast period. The demand for SatCom terminals is also rising due to increasing 5G installations across the globe. As a result, demand for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites has increased to offer backhaul networks for inaccessible routes.

Technological advancements in Geostationary (GEO) satellites and LEO spacecraft to minimize latency in SatCom are pushing the satellite communication terminal market. Moreover, satellite communication for use in the military sector requires advanced security, which has pushed military SatCom providers to better their solutions to cater to the rising demand from the defense and military industry in the forecast period.

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Competitive Intelligence

The key players in the market are striving for steadfast growth, to contribute towards the industry growth. Several market strategies employed by key participants include acquisitions, mergers, and market initiatives to position themselves at the top. Players are also relentlessly making efforts to gain contracts and develop new products to cater to the evolving demands of commercial, defense and space, and homeland security users, which is contributing towards market development.

New Developments Shaping up the SatCom Terminal Market:

  • In December 2021, OneWeb and Airbus signed a partnership agreement to distribute governmental and military Low Earth Orbit (LEO) SatCom services. After the year 2021, Airbus commenced new communication services supported by the OneWeb constitution to choose the United Kingdom and European armed forces, along with security forces and civil protection.
  • In July 2021, the NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCI Agency) came under contract with the tactical renewal of the Balkans Information Technology Infrastructure. This contract entailed a software and hardware upgrade to facilitate communication and information systems (CIS) on NATO platforms for multiple classification levels. The contract further incorporates the replacement of the telephone network infrastructure of NATO Headquarters (NHQ) Sarajevo with the latest VoIP solution, which has thus far been executed at other NATO Headquarters.
  • The Digital Communications Commission (DCC), in July 2021, accepted the sector regulator’s call to permit VSAT operators to offer satellite-based cellular backhaul connectivity to telcos to maintain uninterrupted mobile broadband coverage in far and remote areas.
  • Comtech Telecommunications Corp. accepted a contract from the Glenn Research Center of NASA in the year 2021. The contract includes the deployment of a Ka-/S-band antenna system and radome at its latest Aerospace Communications Facility in Cleveland, Ohio. This is further expected to support aeronautics and high-bandwidth space research.
  • Thales grabbed its third delivery order in January 2021 to deliver the United States Army the AN/PRC-148D enhanced multiband intra/inter-team radios (IMBITR). The order for IMBITR radio orders surpassed 6,000.
  • Elbit Systems of Israel delivered on-the-move satellite communications for Canadian Armed Forces in March 2020. This delivery is part of the deal with Rheinmetall Canada. The deal included triple-band ELSAT 2100 SOTM systems to assist in real-time broadband communications for automobiles. It utilizes commercial and military satellites, such as the Wideband Global SatCom constellation in the United States Air Force.
  • The French Airforce, in December 2019, adopted new Thales technologies to enhance their airborne SatCom capabilities. The French Defense agency rewarded Thales with a contract to build and design the next-Gen Syracuse 4 satellite communication system. Further, this contract empowered French defense forces to improvise the system in the Rafale combat aircraft and the Charles De Gaulle Aircraft Carrier.

Key Players Profiled in the SatCom Terminal Report

  • L3Harris
  • Viasat
  • General Dynamics Mission Systems
  • Thales Group
  • Collins Aerospace
  • Cobham Limited
  • Honeywell
  • Ball Corporation
  • DataPath
  • Hughes Network Systems
  • AIRBUS
  • Orbit Communications Systems
  • ST Engineering iDirect, Inc.
  • ND SatCom
  • AvL Technologies
  • IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A.
  • Hwa Create
  • NEC Corporation
  • C-COM Satellite Systems
  • Paradigm Communication Systems
  • Get SAT
  • Isotropic Systems

Scope of Report

Attribute Details
Forecast Period 2023 to 2033
Historical Data Available for 2018 to 2022
Market Analysis USD million for Value
Key Regions Covered North America; Latin America; Europe; East Asia; South Asia; Middle East & Africa; & Oceania
Key Countries Covered The United States, Canada, Germany, The United Kingdom, France, Italy, NORDICS, Spain, Russia, Poland, BENELUX, China, Japan, India, ASEAN, Oceania, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, GCC Countries, South Africa, Northern Africa, Türkiye
Key Segments Covered Type, Application, and Region
Key Companies Profiled L3Harris; Viasat; General Dynamics Mission Systems; Thales Group; Collins Aerospace; Cobham Limited; Honeywell; Ball Corporation; DataPath; Hughes Network Systems; AIRBUS; Orbit Communications Systems; ST Engineering iDirect, Inc.; ND SatCom; AvL Technologies; IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A.; Hwa Create; NEC Corporation; C-COM Satellite Systems; Paradigm Communication Systems; Get SAT; Isotropic Systems
Report Coverage Market Forecast, Company Share Analysis, Competition Intelligence, DROT Analysis, Market Dynamics and Challenges, and Strategic Growth Initiatives
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SatCom Terminal Market by Category

By Type, the SatCom Terminal Industry is segmented as:

  • C Band
  • X Band
  • S Band
  • Ku Band
  • Ka Band

By Application, the SatCom Terminal Industry is segmented as:

  • Military Use
  • Civil Use

By Region, the Industry of SatCom Terminal is segmented as:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia
  • Oceania
  • Middle East & Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SatCom Terminal Market value in 2023? 

The market is valued at USD 9.5 billion in 2023. 

What is the CAGR from 2023 to 2033? 

The market’s CAGR from 2023 to 2033 will be 6.7%. 

Who are the key market players? 

L3Harris, Viasat, and Thales Group are key market players. 

What opportunities await the market players? 

Increasing demand from media and entertainment to boost the growth.

What will the market size be in 2033? 

The market will reach USD 18.2 billion by 2033. 

Table of Content
	1. Executive Summary | SatCom Terminal Market
	2. Market Overview
	3. Market Background
	4. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033
	5. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Classification
		5.1. C Band
		5.2. X Band
		5.3. S Band
		5.4. Ku Band
		5.5. Ka Band
	6. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Application
		6.1. Military Use
		6.2. Civil Use
	7. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region
		7.1. North America
		7.2. Latin America
		7.3. Europe
		7.4. South Asia
		7.5. East Asia
		7.6. Oceania
		7.7. MEA
	8. North America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	9. Latin America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	10. Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	11. South Asia Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	12. East Asia Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	13. Oceania Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	14. MEA Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	15. Key Countries Market Analysis
	16. Market Structure Analysis
	17. Competition Analysis
		17.1. Airbus
		17.2. AVL Technologies
		17.3. Collins Aerospace
		17.4. General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
		17.5. Honeywell International Inc.
		17.6. L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
		17.7. NEC Corporation
		17.8. ST Engineering
		17.9. Thales Group
		17.10. Viasat, Inc.
	18. Assumptions & Acronyms Used
	19. Research Methodology
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