Government and military satellite communications: trends and forecasts 2023–2033

This report evaluates and forecasts the trends and developments associated with revenue and growth within the government and military satellite communications market during 2023–2033.

Governments have increased defence-based budgets and are looking more to the space and satellite industry to help to achieve their defence-readiness goals. This report assesses the commercial satellite communications market, providing an overview of current activity, upcoming opportunities and considerations for interested players. 

Coverage

• 10-year forecast of the revenue opportunity in the commercial government and military satellite communications market.
• Analysis of the trends that drive growth within each market segment and region.​
• Assessment of challenges to revenue capture, maintenance and growth.​
• Evaluation of the potential for market capture by incoming non-geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) capacity.
• Recommendations for players that are engaged with, or are interested in, this dynamic market.

Segmentation

Questions answered

• What are the trends and developments that will affect the government and military satellite communications market during 2023–2033?​
• What should service providers and satellite operators do to engage with new business opportunities?​
• How will conflicts in Europe, the Middle East and other regions that are experiencing increased concerns about instability affect activity and opportunity in this market?
• What is the impact of incoming non-GEO capacity and how does multi-orbit interest factor into market growth?

Who should read this report

• Satellite operator and service provider strategy teams can use this report to understand where, when and why market demand is developing. ​
• Equipment vendors and product management teams that are responsible for market focus and product marketing teams can benefit from understanding revenue growth strategies and targeted market engagement​.
• Current and interested investors can assess the government and military satellite communications opportunity.
• Government and military organisations will be equipped to understand market status, drivers, size and movement.​

Companies mentioned

Eutelsat, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Northrup Grumman, Viasat, SES, Space42, Starlink