Market Trends of Battlefield Management Systems Industry
Army Segment To Witness Highest Growth During the Forecast Period
The changing scenario of warfare across the world has led to various countries increasing their defense budget to acquire new and advanced battlefield management systems to improve their military proficiency. According to the data provided by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), in 2022, the global defense expenditure amounted to USD 2.2 trillion.
On this note, in July 2023, the US Army awarded a contract to Systematic A/S for using its SitaWare software suite to improve the security and performance of its tactical communications network and battle management systems as part of the LAND 200 Phase 3 Battlefield Command Systems initiative.
Also, in August 2023, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) awarded a GBP 89 million (around USD 113 million) contract to BAE Systems plc to enhance front-line connectivity for military personnel, linking small reconnaissance drones, combat vehicles, fighter jets, aircraft carriers, and military commands. the five-year contract entails the design, development, and deployment of a tactical wide area network called Trinity.
Asia-Pacific to Witness Significant Growth During the Forecast Period
Asia-Pacific has been a hotspot for border conflicts which has led to major countries within the region realigning their military strategies and organizational structures to counter such conflicts. This has led to significant growth in terms of demand for advanced battlefield management systems within the region. For instance, in December 2023, the Indian Army announced that they are in the process of developing military-grade 5G and 6G telecom apps. Moreover, this project will help to address the future warfare requirements of the country.
There has also been notable growth in terms of integration of advanced technology such as artificial intelligence into the newer generation systems which is expected to provide a boost to the current capabilities of an end-user country in terms of cybersecurity, situational awareness, decision support, automation, and adaptability. Thus, growth in the acquisition of new battlefield management systems as well as the growing need to integrate advanced technologies within the existing systems will drive market growth in the region.
