Market Overview
The global C4ISR market was valued at USD 110 Billion in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.80 % from 2022 to 2031. In the current defense sector, there is growing adoption of information and communication technology which has laid the idea of integrating the modern weapon systems with these technologies to improve operational capabilities and cost efficiency.C4ISR system stands for command, control, communication, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. The primary function of this system is to provide with real time situational awareness in all fields of defense and authority. These systems resolve the overheads in the war fields by integrating weapon system with modern electronics and hardware systems. 

Market Dynamics
Rising defense budget worldwide to produce and purchase high tech defense systems, owing to growing cross border tension among the nations is one of the factors that is expected to drive the C4ISR market growth during the forecast period 2022–2031. For instance, in March 2018, the Chinese government announced decision to raise its defense budget by 8.1%. The major part of the allocated budget is expected to spend for upgrading equipment, supporting military reforms and for training purposes.

During severe military operations, the surrounding zones becomes fractured owing to high level of noise and ambiguity, thereby resulting in the failure of tactical objectives. Various military projects have concentrated their efforts to design or integrate digital systems for upcoming the above challenge and allow military personnel to assist decision making in unknown environments. In October 2017, Lockheed Martin received a project of about USD 337 Million to supply Apache modernized helicopter with pilot night vision sensor (M‑TADS / PNVS) systems to the US, the UK and Saudi Arabia.

Growing investment for designing advanced weapons and communication system by North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is expected to create better opportunities in the market during the forecast period 2022–2031. In March 2017, NATO announced its decision to spend about USD 3.3 billion specifically for strengthening its defense systems due to growing geopolitical threats.

Intended Audience
• Defense System Manufacturers
• Original Equipment Manufacturers
• Departments related to C4ISR
• Others

Market Segmentation
The global C4ISR market is segmented on the basis of platform and applications. Based on the application the market is segmented into Intelligence Survelliance and Reconaissance, Communication, Command and Control, Computers, Electronic Warfare. Intelligence Survelliance and Reconaissance is estimated to hold the major share in the global C4ISR market and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.04% during the forecast 2022-2031. Growth in the number airborne mission coupled with the adoption of drones for surveillance is the major trend that is driving the market growth during the forecast period. Healthy investments in unmanned systems for efficient data collection purpose has also favored the growth of ISR segment. In March 2018, Italian Ministry of defense announced its decision to purchase 20 surveillance drones with a total investment of about USD 951 Million.

Electronic Warfare is anticipated to achieve a fastest growth with a CAGR of 4.93% during the forecast period. In December 2016, Pentagon announced its new electronic warfare strategy primarily to protect the infrastructure and utilize the electromagnetic spectrum attack enemies. Additionally, the major part of this initiative would be to integrate electronic warfare technologies with existing army, navy and airforce weapons. The major product development includes in this strategy are navy’s next generation jammer, army vehicle mounted electronic warfare and others.

Based on platform, the market is segmented into land, air, naval and space. Air based platforms is estimated to achieve a fastest growth rate with a CAGR of 4.83% during the forecast period. Growing usage of unmanned aerial vehicles for conducting an efficient surveillance during the period of conflicts and wars are fueling the market growth.

Regional Analysis
North America is estimated to hold major market share, owing to colossal investment in defense systems by U.S. The defense budget analysis of various countries depicts that U.S. accounts for about 30-40% share in the world defense systems and equipment’s. The changing military environment, owing to rise of cyber-warfare has led the government agencies and defense groups to invest in effective management system that can assist in processing the data and securely share it. In August 2017, U.S army awarded a five years contract for Rockwell Collins to provide it with aviation-based command and control products to government agencies and organizations in next five years. The total budget allocated for this project is about USD 37.4 Billion.

In the past few years, owing to economic recession the government reduced the defense budget that was degrading the European defense sector. However, improvement in the economic situation in terms of GDP has led to increase the defense budgets, which in turn is expected to affect the C4ISR market in a positive manner. 

Electronic warfare is a fastest growing segment with a CAGR of 4.88% during the forecast period in Europe. It primarily operates to degrade, neutralize or destroy enemy equipment and also can include jamming or spoofing of electromagnetic spectrum. Various policies adopted by government to impart electronic warfare in defense sector has presented with various opportunities for both local and foreign companies operating in the market. For instance, in June 2018, Elbit System announced that it has awarded with a USD 17 million contract from European country to supply a range of advanced ground based electronic warfare and signal intelligence systems.

Developing countries across Asia Pacific such as China, India, Japan, South Korea and Others have increased their military spending in the past decade, which is primarily driven by rising GDP and regional security dynamic. China is the largest military spender in Asia Pacific followed by India, Japan and others. Asia Pacific C4ISR market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.03% during the forecast period. Cross border issues among the various countries in Asia Pacific has also resulted in raising the demand for electronic based weapons and systems, thereby fueling the market growth.

Ambitious modernization policies adopted by countries such as India, Japan, China and others has also assisted in the development and purchase of modern high-tech weapons. For instance, India purchases most of its military equipment from Russia and is currently the largest importer of weapon systems. However, Indian government has encouraged foreign direct investment in the defense sector, hence supporting high-tech production in the country.

Growing focus on improving the military capabilities and raising the defense expenditure owing to certain regional threat such as Islamic state and others is projected to fuel the market growth in the LAMEA region. Saudi Arabia will hold the largest share in defense spending and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3% during the forecast period 2022-2031.

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Key Companies
Some of the major companies in the market are Raytheon Company, Rockwell Collins, Inc, BAE Systems plc, Northrop Grumman Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, L3 Technologies, Thales Group, Harris Corporation, Rheinmetall AG, Saab AB.
In November 2016, Inmarsat announced to deliver higher data rates of 10 Mbps * 10Mbps for enhancing aeronautical services in support of critical U.S. government C4ISR operations.
In May 2016, Cubic Global Defense entered the C4ISR business by acquiring three key companies. The companies acquired were DTECH, GATR Technologies and TeraLogic. All three companies bring to Cubic products used in major US military programs particularly with special operations forces.

In August 2016, Virginia based military intelligence company Mission Essential announced the acquisition of Information Management Technology Corporation. The major reason behind this acquisition was to strengthen communication-based technologies within the defense department. The company would work together on tactical and targeting data, intelligence information and threat warnings.

By Platform
• Land
• Air
• Water
• Space

By Application
• Intelligence Survelliance and Reconaissance
• Communication
• Command and Control
• Computers
• Electronic Warfare

Regions
• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• LAMEA
DC Description
C4ISR market, C4ISR systems market, cyber security market, command and control market, Department of defense, Intelligence and surveillance market

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