Military Fibre Optic Cables Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The market for Military Fibre Optic Cables Market is Segmented by Cable Type (Single-mode and Multi-mode), Material Type (Plastic Optical Fiber, Glass Optical Fiber), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World). The report offers market size and forecasts for all the above segments in terms of value (USD Million) for all the above segments.

Military Fibre Optic Cables Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Military Fibre Optic Cables Market Size

Military Fibre Optic Cables Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
CAGR 6.00 %
Fastest Growing Market North America
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Military Fibre Optic Cables Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Military Fibre Optic Cables Market Analysis

The Military Fibre Optic Cables Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 6% during the forecast period.

The increase in the necessity of enhanced data security, particularly in sectors like the military, where stringent requirements of secure information transfer are prevalent, has increased the growth of the market. There is a large demand for fiber optic cables in the military sector owing to their higher bandwidth capacity, protection against signal interference, and inherent security. The increase in military expenditure for the purpose of modernization of network and communication infrastructure is another factor driving the demand for fiber optic cables. However, the factors, like high initial costs for deployment, the fragile nature of fibers compared to metal wires, and difficulty in connecting them in circuits are hampering the growth of this market. Also, the growth of wireless communication technology and the infeasibility of wired transmission over long distances and diverse terrains are other factors that are expected to restrain the growth of the military fiber optic cables market.

Military Fibre Optic Cables Industry Overview

The military fiber optic cables market is fragmented. G&H, Timbercon, Inc., OFS Fitel, LLC, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corp., and Prysmian Group are some of the prominent players in the market. The market is becoming competitive, as fiber optic cable manufacturers from other industries are entering the military sector by manufacturing military-grade products. As the adoption of fiber optic cables increases in a host of military applications, players are now focusing on incorporating advanced technologies in the fiber optic assemblies to increase their bandwidth, speed, efficiency, and security, which will help them gain new contracts from the defense sector customers.

Military Fibre Optic Cables Market Leaders

  1. G&H

  2. Timbercon, Inc.

  3. OFS Fitel, LLC

  4. Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corp.

  5. Prysmian Group

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Military Fibre Optic Cables Market Concentration
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Military Fibre Optic Cables Market News

  • In November 2021, Nexans and Terna announced a contract of more than EUR 650 million. As per the terms of the contract, Nexans will provide 500km of 500kV HVDC mass-impregnated subsea cable link for the Tyrrhenian Link project to build a new electricity corridor connecting Sicily and Sardinia to Italy's mainland.
  • In March 2023, OFS announced the development of multicore fiber for its ocean product portfolio. The TeraWave SCUBA 4X Multicore Ocean Fiber is designed to optimally deliver four times the bandwidth in ocean applications.

Military Fibre Optic Cables Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Cable Type
    • 5.1.1 Single-mode
    • 5.1.2 Multi-mode
  • 5.2 Material Type
    • 5.2.1 Plastic Optical Fibre
    • 5.2.2 Glass Optical Fibre
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 North America
    • 5.3.2 Europe
    • 5.3.3 Asia Pacific
    • 5.3.4 Rest of the World

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Vendor Market Share
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 G&H
    • 6.2.2 Timbercon, Inc.
    • 6.2.3 OFS Fitel, LLC
    • 6.2.4 Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corp.
    • 6.2.5 Prysmian Group
    • 6.2.6 Nexans
    • 6.2.7 Sterlite Technologies Limited
    • 6.2.8 STRAN Technologies (Corning Incorporated)
    • 6.2.9 OCC
    • 6.2.10 Infinite Electronics International, Inc.
    • 6.2.11 W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Military Fibre Optic Cables Industry Segmentation

A fiber-optic cable or an optical-fiber cable is an assembly containing one or more optical fibers that are used to carry light. They are used for different military applications including long-distance telecommunication and in various military platforms for faster and more secure communication. The market is segmented by Cable Type, Material Type, and Geography. By Cable type, the market is segmented into Single-mode and Multi-mode. By Material Type, the market is segmented into Plastic Optical Fiber and Glass Optical Fiber. By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The report provides the market size of the above segments in USD Million.

Cable Type Single-mode
Multi-mode
Material Type Plastic Optical Fibre
Glass Optical Fibre
Geography North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Rest of the World
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Military Fibre Optic Cables Market Research FAQs

What is the current Military Fibre Optic Cables Market size?

The Military Fibre Optic Cables Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 6% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Military Fibre Optic Cables Market?

G&H, Timbercon, Inc., OFS Fitel, LLC, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corp. and Prysmian Group are the major companies operating in the Military Fibre Optic Cables Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Military Fibre Optic Cables Market?

North America is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Military Fibre Optic Cables Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Military Fibre Optic Cables Market.

What years does this Military Fibre Optic Cables Market cover?

The report covers the Military Fibre Optic Cables Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Military Fibre Optic Cables Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Military Fibre Optic Cables Industry Report

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