Tactical Communication Market 2022-2032

What do tactical communications mean?

Tactical communications are military communications in which any type of information, including commands and military intelligence, is passed from one person to another on a battlefield, especially during combat. Tactical communication encompasses a wide range of communication channels, including verbal, written, visual, and audio among others.

Regional Mapping of Tactical Communication Market

During the projected period, the tactical communications industry in the United States country is expected to account for the largest share. The high investments in military communication equipment by the United States are significantly influencing the market demand. For instance, in September 2020, under the Handheld Manpack and Small Form-Fit program of the US Army, L3Harris Technologies has received full-rate production orders for innovative tactical radios. The company received this contract worth USD 200 million from the US Army. Under the contract, The US Army Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications-Tactical will provide PacStar 400-Series platform for the US Department of Defense’ SCOUT. In January 2021, Envistacom, an advanced communications, cyber, and others intelligence solution provider had announced the award of a three-year contract worth USD 235 million by the US Army. Under this contract, Envistacom will deliver Field Service Representative support services for IT and communications infrastructure to the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and NATO units to ensure mission connection in crucial theatres throughout the world. Envistacom will cater on-site technical services for tactical and strategic satellite communications systems, logistics, satellite terminals, system, and network engineering and administration, as well as information assurance and cybersecurity. Furthermore, in the coming years, Canada also intends to invest heavily in the procurement of portable communication systems. During the forecast period, such modernization initiatives to improve the capabilities of the region’s armed forces are likely to move the market in North America forward.

In addition, the Asia Pacific region is also anticipated to expand in the near future owing to an increase in military expenditures in India, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. For instance, in February 2021, Bharat Electronics Limited and the Ministry of Defence had signed a contract worth USD 137.50 million for the supply of Software Defined Radio Tactical. The SDR-Tac is a multi-band, multi-mode, four-channel, rack-mountable Software Defined Radio system for shipboard use. Its purpose is to provide voice and data connection between ships, ships and shores, and ships and air enabling network-centric operations. Moreover, in February 2021, The Indian Army has declared that it will get Very/Ultra High-Frequency Manpack SDRs under the Make-II category in order to rebuild the military communication infrastructure. After a thorough review of vendor comments, a Project Sanction Order has been issued to 18 Indian suppliers, allowing them to begin prototyping. Following the successful development of a prototype, a contract will be awarded to one of the enterprises under the Indian-IDDM category of DAP 2020. The development of a V/UHF Manpack SDR is in line with the government’s "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" policy, which aims to achieve "Self Reliance" in innovative communication technologies.

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