Market Share of Military Navigation Systems Industry
The military navigation systems market is fragmented, with many players in the market who provide various navigation components to different military platforms for diverse military operations. The prominent players in the military navigation systems market are Northrop Grumman Corporation, Safran, THALES, Honeywell International Inc., and Elbit Systems Ltd. To increase their revenue share in the market, the players are developing new products and expanding their product portfolio into various platforms. For instance, Northrop Grumman Corporation provides its navigation and positioning systems to a variety of platforms, such as fixed and rotary-winged aircraft, ships, underwater vehicles, land vehicles, satellites, and missiles. With such a huge portfolio, the company is anticipated to cater to the requirements of various platform manufacturers.
Additionally, the development of new and advanced navigation and positioning systems, with low power consumption, small size, and lightweight, is anticipated to support the growth of the companies. For instance, in January 2023, SandboxAQ, an enterprise SaaS company, was awarded a Direct-to-Phase-II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the US Air Force to research quantum navigation technologies. As per the contract, a prototype of the company AQ quantum-powered sensors will be optimized in close coordination with the US Air Force.
Similarly, in July 2023, Australia's Department of Defence awarded a multi-million contract to Q-CTRL (Australia) to develop quantum sensors for military platforms. The program aims to build quantum-enhanced positioning and navigation capability built on Q-CTRL's software-ruggedized quantum sensing technology. It can detect minute changes in acceleration and gravitational field and also remove noise from the signal.
Military Navigation Systems Market Leaders
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Safran
Elbit Systems Ltd.
Honeywell International Inc.
THALES
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
