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5G in Defense Market Forecast 2032 | Industry Growth & Analysis

  • Writer: Pallavi Garudkar
    Pallavi Garudkar
  • 1 day ago
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5G in Defense Market
5G in Defense Market

According to Fortune Business Insights the global 5G in defense market size was valued at USD 1,137.0 million in 2024. The market is projected to grow from USD 1,355.9 million in 2025 to USD 5,234.6 million by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 21.3% during the forecast period. Growth is driven by rising adoption of autonomous systems, demand for real-time battlefield awareness, modernization of military communication infrastructure, and deployment of private 5G tactical networks.

Segmentation Analysis:

  • By Solution: Hardware, Software, Services

  • By Infrastructure: Small Cells, Macro Cells, RAN, Private 5G, Satellite 5G

  • By Core Technology: SDN, NFV, Edge Computing, Network Slicing, AI Networking

  • By Platform: Land, Air, Naval, Space

  • By Frequency: Low Band, Mid Band, High Band (mmWave)

  • By Application: C4ISR, Autonomous Systems, Smart Bases, Mission Communications, Remote Control, Training

  • By End User: Military, Homeland Security, Government, Defense Contractors

Drivers:

  • Rising integration of autonomous and robotic systems requiring ultra-low latency communication.

  • Increasing need for real-time situational awareness across land, air, naval, and space platforms.

  • Modernization of military bases into connected, smart, and digital infrastructures.

  • Strong push for secure private 5G networks for defense operations.

  • Geopolitical tensions accelerating communication upgrades and secure network deployments.

Restraints:

  • High investment required to build and secure defense-grade 5G infrastructure.

  • Cybersecurity concerns related to virtualized 5G architectures.

  • Spectrum allocation challenges between civilian telecom and defense agencies.

  • Integration complexities with legacy C4ISR systems.

Regional Insights:

North America

  • Largest market due to advanced defense infrastructure and early adoption of private 5G networks.

  • High investment in base modernization and battlefield connectivity.

Europe

  • Strong demand supported by modernization programs in the U.K., Germany, and France.

  • Rising collaboration between telecom companies and defense primes.

Asia-Pacific

  • Fastest-growing region driven by investments in China, India, Japan, and South Korea.

  • Increasing deployment of 5G-enabled UAVs and smart military bases.

List of Key Players Profiled in the Report:

  • Lockheed Martin (U.S.)

  • Nokia (Finland)

  • AT&T (U.S.)

  • L3Harris Technologies (U.S.)

  • Ericsson (Sweden)

  • Verizon (U.S.)

  • Raytheon Technologies (U.S.)

  • Keysight Technologies (U.S.)

  • Oceus Networks (U.S.)

Key Industry Development:

  • March 2024: Ericsson and the Swedish Armed Forces deployed a private 5G network with military-grade encryption to support mission-critical communication across training and operational areas.

  • October 2024: The U.S. Department of Defense introduced a formal strategy to expand private 5G networks at military bases, combining commercial and dedicated 5G for high-speed, mission-focused connectivity.

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