Market Size (2018)
2018
$115.35B
Vertical: AnDBase Year: 201810 Sections
Market Size (2018)
2018
$115.35B
Projected (2025)
2025
$143.83B
CAGR (2018–2025)
3.2%
3.2%Key Players
108+
Command, control, communication, computers, combat, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C5ISR) is a network of systems, procedures, and technologies used to gather and propagate information. The combination of technologies enables decision-makers with real-time information. Defense modernization programs and the use of C5ISR technology for space programs are expected to propel market growth. The C5ISR market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.20% during the forecast period.
Market Attractiveness Analysis
Global C5ISR Market, By Type
Global C5isr Market, By Place Of Performance
Global C5ISR Market, By Application
Global C5ISR Market, By End Use
Global C5ISR Market, By Defense End Use
Global C5ISR Market, By Commercial End Use
Global C5ISR Market, By Region
The C5ISR Market market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2018 to 2025.
Historical performance and future projections (2020–2030, USD Billion)
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View Subscription PlansC5ISR is a network of platforms, sensors, payloads, and other systems that inform and connect military personnel and first responders. Across air, land, sea, and space, a number of sensors, payloads, or systems, onboard manned and unmanned platforms, collect vast amounts of information. C5ISR systems process, analyze, combine, and distribute this information to effectively carry out missions and ensure security by increasing situational awareness.
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Wiseguy Research analysis is based on interviews with industry experts who offer insight into the market structure, market segmentation, technology assessment, competitive landscape (CL), market penetration, as well as the emerging trends. Besides primary interviews (~80%) and secondary research (~20%), their analysis is based on years of professional expertise in their respective industries. Our analysts also predict where the market will be headed in the next five to 10 years, by analyzing historical trends and the current market position. Furthermore, the varying trends in segments and categories in each region are studied and estimated based on primary and secondary research.
Primary Research
Extensive primary research was conducted to gain a deeper insight into the market and the industry performance. For this particular report, we have conducted primary surveys (interviews) with the key level executives (VPs, CEOs, marketing directors, and business development managers, among others) of the major players active in the market. In addition to analyzing the current and historical trends, our analysts predict where the market is headed in the next five years.
Secondary Research
Secondary research was mainly used to collect and identify information useful for an extensive, technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the C5ISR market. It was also used to obtain key information about major players, market classification and segmentation according to industry trends, geographical markets, and developments related to the market and technology. For this study, analysts have gathered information from various credible sources such as annual reports, SEC filings, journals, white papers, corporate presentations, company websites, international organizations, and paid databases.
Market Size Estimation
Both the top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the size of the market and to estimate the size of various other dependent sub-markets of the overall global C5ISR market. The key players in the market were identified through secondary research, and their market contributions in different applications across the globe were determined through primary and secondary research. This entire process included the study of the annual and financial reports of the top market players and extensive interviews for key insights with industry leaders such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives. All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources. All the possible parameters that affect the market covered in this research study have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to arrive at the final quantitative and qualitative data. This data has been consolidated, and detailed inputs and analysis from Wiseguy Research added before being presented in this report. The following figure shows an illustrative representation of the overall market size estimation process employed for the purpose of this study.
Base Year
2018
Historical Period
2018 – 2018
Forecast Period
2018 – 2025
Primary Interviews
150+
Historical data (2018–2018) and forecast period (2018–2025)
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
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View Subscription PlansThreat Of New Entrants
The global C5ISR market is expected to grow at a considerable rate during the forecast period. The need for moderate initial investments, easy formation of a client base, high profit margins, and moderate technological requirements facilitate the entry of new players in the market. However, the presence of a number of established players and an extremely high level of competition pose as entry barriers. Therefore, new entrants present a moderate threat to the major stakeholders in the market.
Bargaining Power Of Suppliers
In this market, the suppliers include providers of software and hardware components such as sensors, transmitters, receivers, and global positioning systems. The supplier concentration in the market is high. However, the suppliers are subject to stringent regulatory review and the components need to be certified suitable for defense and commercial applications. This limits the number of key suppliers in the market. Moreover, manufacturers of C5ISR systems and systems integrators tend to form long-term agreements with suppliers of components/systems, which increases switching costs. This results in a moderate bargaining power of suppliers in the market.
Bargaining Power Of Buyers
The buyers in the global C5ISR market are defense and commercial end users. There are a number of buyers in the global C5ISR market. However, these buyers are highly reliant on successful and established manufacturers that provide C5ISR systems. Moreover, there is moderate product differentiation in the market. Hence, the bargaining power of buyers in the global C5ISR market is projected to be low.
Threat Of Substitutes
C5ISR is a network of platforms, sensors, payloads, and other systems that inform and connect military personnel and first responders. C5ISR systems process, analyze, combine, and distribute information to effectively carry out missions. Presently, there are no substitutes for C5ISR systems. Thus, the threat of substitutes in the market is expected to be low during the forecast period.
Rivalry
There is intense competition among the existing players in the market with manufacturers investing heavily in the research and development of high-quality, advanced, and cost-effective systems. Moreover, these companies are collaborating with key industry players to provided combined solutions and increase their global presence and market share. Furthermore, due to the changing nature of warfare, along with defense modernization programs, the rivalry for market share is set to increase. Thus, the rivalry in the market is projected to be high during the review period.
Market estimates by geography (2025)
InsightNorth America leads with $58.24B by 2025, while Asia Pacific is projected to grow fastest at a 5.0% CAGR.
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View Subscription Plans| REGION | 2018 | 2018 | 2025 | CAGR | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South America | $5.38B | $5.82B | $6.07B | 1.8% | 4% |
| North America | $48.53B | $53.86B | $58.24B | 2.6% | 40% |
| Europe | $30.35B | $34.04B | $37.09B | 2.9% | 26% |
| Asia Pacific | $20.41B | $24.79B | $28.68B | 5.0% | 20% |
| Middle East and Africa | $10.69B | $12.35B | $13.75B | 3.7% | 10% |
| Total | $115.35B | $130.85B | $143.83B | 3.2% | 100% |
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View Subscription PlansTotal Market Size
$143.83B
| APPLICATION | REVENUE ($B) | GROWTH RATE | MARKET PENETRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | $60.81B | 3.2% | 77% |
| Airborne | $40.45B | 3.2% | 89% |
| Naval | $26.19B | 3.2% | 87% |
| Space | $16.38B | 3.2% | 87% |
* Revenue projections based on 2025 estimates. Growth rates represent CAGR 2024–2030. Market penetration indicates current adoption rate within addressable market segments.
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Analytical insights on C5ISR Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
The C5ISR Market market is projected to reach $143.83B by 2025, growing at 3.2% CAGR. The Land segment holds the largest share.
The global C5ISR market is growing at a rapid rate due to the defense modernization programs and increasing political instability and migration problems. However, vulnerabilities to cybersecurity and expensive development and maintenance of C5ISR systems and subsystems are some factors expected to hamper the growth of the market during the forecast period.
The rising number of territorial disputes, terrorist attacks, and security issues globally have resulted in increased spending by governments on the modernization of defense systems and equipment. There has been a significant rise in terrorism and terrorism-related fatalities over the past decade. According to the 2017 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) report, from 2006 to 2016, deaths from terrorism increased by 67%. Furthermore, since 2002, eight of the nine regions in the world experienced an increase in terrorism, and over the past 15 years, South Asia registered the highest number of terrorist activities. The figure below shows the number of terrorism-related incidents from 1970 to 2017.
Thus, the governments of the countries such as the US, China, India, France, Brazil, Iran, and Israel are planning on implementing advanced systems to tackle increasingly complicated combat operations. Moreover, authorities in these countries are conducting extensive research to develop advanced technologies and have extensively invested in military modernization programs. Thus, the high investments in military modernization programs are also expected to increase the demand for C5ISR systems and subsystems. C5ISR systems play a vital role in integrating advanced systems and aligning them to the specific needs of operations. For example, HELIOS, a laser system program of the US Navy, which increases long-range intelligence and surveillance and counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities.
To survey national borders, officials maintain traffic checkpoints, conduct transportation checks, and carry out anti-smuggling operations. Often border patrol personnel utilize a variety of equipment ranging from electronic sensors to video monitors to detect illegal entry across diverse terrains. Moreover, earlier, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries used to carry out surveillance with the help of helicopters.
Nowadays, high altitude satellite, surveillance satellite, and reconnaissance satellites, among others, are used for security, surveillance, investigation, communication, and operation monitoring. Therefore, the integration of these satellites with C5ISR systems will ease communication, surveillance, and reconnaissance needs of C5ISR systems. For instance, in 2018, the UK Defense Ministry purchased three Airbus Zephyr high altitude satellite units for military surveillance and civilian applications. This satellite has the ability to work entirely on solar power, which makes them cost-effective. Moreover, it can carry payloads, offering voice or data communication and optical imagery. These features offer several benefits in border surveillance; therefore, the use of such satellites for C5ISR systems will provide lucrative opportunities for vendors operating in the market.
Despite the numerous advantages of C5ISR, these systems are susceptible to cyber-attacks, which can become a potential threat to market growth. These systems are vulnerable to hacking as they use unencrypted GPS information. The programming languages, such as C, PHP, and Java, used are also prone to attacks, which makes the software/system easy to hack. In June 2019, US military cyber forces launched a strike against Iranian military computer systems to disable Iranian computer systems that controlled its rocket and missile launchers.
However, defense authorities across the world are trying to counter these vulnerabilities by developing new and highly secure software and systems, especially for the military. Therefore, the vulnerabilities of C5ISR systems to cyberattacks are expected to restrain the market growth in the review period.
The efficient management of data is a major factor expected to restrain the growth of the global C5ISR market. C5ISR platforms transmit large volumes of digital data to servers used at various levels of application. The increasing adoption of C5ISR and shifting technological environments require ample storage to manage the data transmitted from various processes. During warfare, the processing and availability of required data to personnel are of prime importance. At present, a number of leading defense forces lack the systems and equipment to process key warfare data. Moreover, issues with the analysis and storage of this data can reduce the efficiency of operations. Therefore, this is a significant challenge for the growth of the global C5ISR market.
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Profiles of 108 companies operating in the C5ISR Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
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Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd
Company Headquarters: Lod, Israel Founded: 1953 Workforce: ~10,000 Company Working: Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd is a manufacturer of military and civilian aerospace and defense products. The company, for its defense customers, provides a wide range of systems such as airborne radar, unmanned aerial systems, ground-based radars, satellite communication systems, intelligence and management systems, software-defined radios, cybersecurity solutions, and weapon systems. It is also a provider of cybersecurity and homeland security solutions. The company also caters to the commercial aviation industry by offering business jets, landing gears, aero-structures, and actuator systems. It is also a provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. It has a global presence and operates through its offices in the US, Germany, India, Australia, and Russia.
Saab AB
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Thales Group
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Raytheon Company
Company Headquarters: Waltham, Massachusetts, US Founded: 1922 Workforce: ~60,000 Company Working: Raytheon Company develops combined products, services, and solutions for defense and other government sectors worldwide. It operates through five segments, namely integrated defense systems (IDS), intelligence, information, and services (IIS), missile systems (MS), space and airborne systems (SAS), and force point. The IDS segment provides integrated airborne and missile systems; land and sea-based radar solutions; control, computers, communications, cyber, and intelligence solutions; and ship electronic systems. The IIS segment provides a number of technical and professional services, such as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, navigation, cybersecurity, analytics, training, logistics, mission support, and air traffic management systems. The SAS segment offers secure sensor solutions, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems (ISRS), electronic warfare systems, space systems, and integrated communication systems. It assists the US Department of Defense (DOD), the US Intelligence Community, the US Armed Forces, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Homeland Security, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and other international customers.
Northrop Grumman Corporation
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Lockheed Martin Corporation
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