Global Digital Battlefield Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Digital Battlefield Market Outlook

The global digital battlefield market size reached nearly USD 51.62 billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.7% between 2024 and 2032 to reach a value of around USD 207.21 billion by 2032.

Key Trends in the Digital Battlefield Market

Digital battlefield refers to a process of modernising the army, navy, and airforce through the deployment of electronic components and equipment. It creates an infrastructure which consists of interconnected networks and weapon systems.

• The increasing incorporation of digital technologies across militaries, such as robotics and autonomous systems (RAS), cloud software, 5G cellular networks, and cognitive radar, among others, to boost the agility and lethality of commandos is driving the digital battlefield market growth.

• Growing penetration of technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of military things (IoMT), and big data and analytics, among others, to improve the decision-making and resilience of soldiers while bolstering communication is adding to the market growth.

• The increasing geopolitical tension among various countries is a crucial digital battlefield market trend. This factor is leading to a surge in military expenditure to shorten reaction times and increase situational awareness and interoperability of armed forces, hence driving the digitalisation of the military sector.

Digital Battlefield Market Analysis

Based on solution, the market is segmented into hardware, software, and services. On the basis of platform, the market is classified into land, naval, aircraft, and space. By technology, the market is categorised into internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, cloud computing and master data management, and 5G, among others.

Based on application, the digital battlefield market segmentations include warfare platform, cyber security, surveillance and situational awareness, command and control, mobile communication, simulation and training, design and manufacturing, and electronic warfare, among others. The major regional markets for digital battlefield include North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the key players in the global digital battlefield market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

• Raytheon Technologies Corporation 

• Atos SE 

• Northrop Grumman Corporation

• Elbit Systems Ltd. 

• Leonardo S.p.A. 

• Lockheed Martin Corporation

• Rheinmetall AG 

• L3Harris Technologies, Inc. 

• Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. 

• Thales Group 

• Israel Aerospace Industries 

• Others

Digital Battlefield Market Share by Technology

Cloud computing accounts for a significant portion of the digital battlefield market share. This can be attributed to the heightened deployment of cloud computing paradigms across military units to automate battle operations and improve soldiers’ decision-making ability.

In addition, cloud computing can transfer mission-critical information with enhanced safety and security. Moreover, the growing application of cloud computing to accelerate software development in order to streamline military operations is propelling the segment’s growth.

Digital Battlefield Market Share by Region

As per the digital battlefield market analysis, North America is witnessing a robust growth. High military expenditure of countries is leading to a digital transformation of the military units. Governments in countries like the United States are attempting to build digital infrastructures that can support the deployment of technologies like AI and data analytics.

Technological advancements by the leading aerospace and defence companies to modernise attack capabilities and support collaborations are further boosting the digital battlefield market demand. Furthermore, the growing cooperation of the United States and other countries to counter threats by modernising the military is further offering growth opportunities to the market.

Competitive Landscape

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is a leading aerospace and defence company which manufactures and supplies critical military components such as bombs, missiles, and smart weapons, among others. It was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Virginia, the United States.

Atos SE is a multinational information technology and consulting company which designs, builds, and manufactures digital infrastructures for various sectors. It was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Bezons, France.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a multinational company which develops innovative aerospace and defence technology. The company has been manufacturing advanced autonomous systems and high-end military weapons. It was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Virginia, the United States.

Other digital battlefield market players include Elbit Systems Ltd., Leonardo S.p.A., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Rheinmetall AG, L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Thales Group, and Israel Aerospace Industries, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report