Updated date - Nov 18, 2019

The battlefield management systems market is projected to grow from USD 13.26 billion in 2017 to USD 17.14 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.28% during the forecast period from 2017 to 2022. This report covers the forecast of the market and its dynamics over the next five years, while also recognizing the application gaps and recent developments in the market, along with the identification of high potential countries. Increasing need for enhanced situational awareness and for battlefield management systems in special operations is the major factor that is expected to drive the battlefield management system market in the coming years.

Battlefield Management Systems Market , Based on platform, the vehicle segment led the market in 2016�

Based on platform, the vehicle segment led the battlefield management system market in 2016. This dominance can be attributed to the modernization of military operations as well as the increasing demand for connected vehicles, need for network-centric battlefield programs, availability of small and robust electronic components, and the rising need for accuracy in navigation & control systems deployed in military land vehicles.

Battlefield Management Systems Market , Based on system, the navigation & imaging system segment led the market in 2016�

Based on system, the navigation & imaging system segment dominated the battlefield management system market in 2016. Increasing defense budgets of developing nations, rising insurgencies due to territorial conflicts, and the growing need for situational awareness are the key factors that are anticipated to propel the demand for battlefield management systems.

Battlefield Management Systems Market , Based on component, the wireless communication devices segment led the market in 2016�

Based on component, the wireless communication devices segment dominated the battlefield management system market in 2016. This growth can be attributed to the importance of blue force tacking as well as the transformation of systems used in warfare. In the current scenario, the defense industry is undergoing major transformations, and numerous technological advancements have been undertaken by the market players to cater to the demands of defense forces. Rise in terrorism and cross-border disputes are the major factors fueling the demand for battlefield management systems.

Key Market Dynamics in Battlefield Management Systems Market

Driver: Need for enhanced situational awareness

Situational awareness helps to identify, process, and comprehend critical elements of information regarding the activity of the team specific to a battlefield. It is important for correlating enemy movements and hidden information to take strategic initiatives. Situational intelligence becomes vital when it comes to complex operational environments. Situational awareness allows a soldier to keep track of his fellowmen while fighting in the battlefield. Presently, the nature of challenges faced by defense forces has changed significantly. Due to the highly networked, digital, and data-intensive battlespace, situational awareness has become critical to ensure personnel security and battle success. Battlefield management systems provide the true picture of the battlefield, thereby aiding in intelligent decision making by commanders as well as soldiers. Tracking and imaging devices employed in BMS enable command headquarters to obtain live situational awareness of the battlefield.

Restraints: High cost involved in implementation of battlefield management systems

Battlefield management systems market are vital in modern warfare. However, huge cost is involved in the implementation of such a functionality into defense capabilities of a nation. Being a recent concept, huge capital is required for its R&D. Moreover, manufacturing of battlefield management system components is limited to only a few companies across the globe, which add the intellectual property cost to the final product cost. Battlefield management systems are vital in modern warfare. However, huge cost is involved in the implementation of such a functionality into defense capabilities of a nation. Being a recent concept, huge capital is required for its R&D. Moreover, manufacturing of battlefield management system components is limited to only a few companies across the globe, which add the intellectual property cost to the final product cost.

Opportunities: Increased focus on military modernization

There has been a strategic shift in defense expenditure patterns. Countries across the globe are increasingly focusing on military modernization and empowerment at the soldier level. The penetration of information technology in the battlespace is creating opportunities for the defense industry in the West to find newer markets in the rapidly developing Middle East and South Asian economies. Particular in the list are countries such as India, China, Indonesia, and the UAE, which are spending more and more on modernizing their armies.

Challenges: Communication technology infrastructure

The success of battlefield management systems relies heavily on the core communication and information dissemination infrastructure. This system involves networking of data and information at various levels within the hierarchy, from soldier level to the headquarter level. As such, the underlying communication technology forms the backbone of battlefield management systems. This infrastructure constitutes the major challenge in developing countries due to its cost. Furthermore, the ever changing and advancing communication framework add to the implementation cost. In addition, manufactures of military standard communication devices largely are based in the West, which add to the intellectual property cost.

�North America was the largest market for battlefield management systems in 2016�

North America led the battlefield management systems market in 2016. The North America battlefield management system market has been studied for the U.S. and Canada. The U.S. leads the battlefield management system market in North America. Factors responsible for this dominance of North America are heavy investments made by the U.S. in defense institutional reforms and advancement of military capabilities of both the countries. The battlefield management system market in North America is highly fragmented. Intense competition among these countries has forced manufacturers to tap opportunities in developing nations in the eastern part of the globe.

Scope of the report

Report Metric Details Report Name Battlefield Management Systems Market Base year considered 2015 Forecast period 2016-2022 Forecast units value (USD) Segments covered by platform, systems, component, and region Geographies covered North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Rest of the World Companies covered Saab AB, Rockwell Collins, Harris Corporation, BAE Systems Plc., Rolta India Limited, Leonardo S.p.A, Thales group, Raytheon Company, Elbit systems, General Dynamics Corporation, Rheinmetall AG, Israel Aerospace Industries ltd., Kongsberg Gruppen, ATOS SE, Indra Sistemas, Aselsan A.S., Ruag holding AG, Systematic A/S

Target Audience for this Report

Manufacturers of Battlefield Management System

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)

Armed Forces

Government & Law enforcement agencies

Battlefield Management Systems component Manufacturers

Other service providers

�This study answers several questions for stakeholders, primarily, which market segments they need to focus upon during the next two to five years to prioritize their efforts and investments.�

This research report categorizes the market into the following segments and subsegments:

Battlefield management systems Market, by Platform

Computing System

Navigation & Imaging System

Communication & Networking System

Battlefield management systems Market, by Systems

Computing System

Navigation & Imaging System

Communication & Networking System

Battlefield management systems Market, by Component

Computer Hardware Devices

Computer Software

Display Devices

Imaging Devices

Night Vision Devices

Tracking Devices

Wired Communication Devices

Wireless Communication Devices

Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)

Battlefield management systems Market, by Region

North America US Canada

Europe Russia France Germany UK

Asia Pacific China India Japan Australia

Middle East & Africa Saudi Arabia Israel

Rest of the World

Key Market Players

SAAB AB (Sweden), Rockwell Collins, Inc. (U.S.), ROLTA India Ltd (India), Raytheon Company (US) , BAE Systems plc (U.K), Thales Group (France), Harris Corporation (US), Leonardo S.p.A. (Italy), and Systematic A/S (Denmark) are expected to lead the battlefield management system market during the forecast period.

Saab AB (Sweden) is a leading player in the battlefield management system market and operates through various business segments, namely, Aeronautics, Dynamics, Electronic Defense Systems, Security & Defense Solutions, Support & Services, and Industrial Products & Services. The company offers battlefield management systems under the electronic defense systems segment.

Recent Developments

In August 2016, Saab AB received a contract worth USD 15.1 million from the Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Gmbh (Germany) for the development of vehicle electronic units utilized in Leopard 2 tank of the Swedish Army. The deliveries of vehicle electronic units are to be made between 2018 and 2022.

In March 2016, Rockwell Collins, Inc. received a contract from the Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. (ECIL) (India) to provide communications and navigation components for radios, which are indigenously developed by ECIL for the Indian Armed Forces.

In 2013, Netline Communications Technologies received a contract from NATO to supply C-Guard reactive IED jammers and Hawk AI mobile phone interception systems to armies of NATO.

Critical Questions the Report Answers:

Where will all these developments take the industry in the long term?

What are the upcoming trends for the battlefield management system market?

Which segment provides the most opportunity for growth?

Who are the leading vendors operating in this market?

What are the opportunities for new market entrants?

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