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Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Market Size and Forecast, by Application (Cyber Intelligence, Ground-Based Intelligence, Naval Intelligence, Space Intelligence, Airborne Intelligence); Type {Electronic Intelligence (ELINT); Communications Intelligence (COMINT)} - Growth Trends, Key Players, Regional Analysis 2026-2035

  • Report ID: 5134
  • Published Date: Sep 11, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

 

Signals Intelligence Market Outlook:

Signals Intelligence Market size was over USD 17.43 billion in 2025 and is poised to exceed USD 29.77 billion by 2035, witnessing over 5.5% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of signals intelligence is estimated at USD 18.29 billion.

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Owing to technological advancement, signals intelligence is widely collected with the help of unmanned ariel vehicles such as drones. As the speed and frequency of signals used in intelligence technology increase, this information serves as the basis for aerial surveillance, military and defense systems, security operations, and public order control. In May 2020, U.S. Army announced that they are planning to pick signals intelligence and unmanned ariel vehicle for Africa from Textron AAI. 

With global terrorism on the rise, these has been increasing investment by military authorities and governments. In August 2020, the Taiwan government announced an increased defense budget of USD 1.6 billion. This signal helps national security forces identify potential threats they are about to encounter. This technology suite includes a high-speed interceptor with various sensors, radar, sonar, a command and control center, and a special sensor suite.  

Key Signals Intelligence Market Insights Summary:

  • Regional Highlights:

    • North America signals intelligence market is anticipated to achieve a 36% share by 2035, driven by increasing investment in the military and defense sectors.
    • Asia Pacific market is forecasted to secure a 25% share by 2035, driven by growing security and border threats and rapid economic growth.

  • Segment Insights:

    • The communications intelligence (comint) segment in the signals intelligence market is expected to capture a 60% share by 2035, driven by military use for real-time battlefield decisions and intelligence gathering.
    • The cyber intelligence segment in the signals intelligence market is anticipated to hold the largest share by 2035, driven by digital transformation and increased cybersecurity demands in defense.

  • Key Growth Trends:

    • Growing Prevalence of Signals Intelligence in Public Domain
    • High Adoption of Electronic Systems

  • Major Challenges:

    • High Cost Associated with Signal Intelligence System Deployment
    • Inability to Address Various Threats

  • Key Players: Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Elbit Systems Ltd., General Dynamics Corporation, Rheinmetall AG, Mercury Systems, Inc., Harris Corporation, BAE Systems., Thales Group, Northrop Grumman Corporation., Saab AB.

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Global Signals Intelligence Market Forecast and Regional Outlook:

  • Market Size & Growth Projections:

    • 2025 Market Size: USD 17.43 billion
    • 2026 Market Size: USD 18.29 billion
    • Projected Market Size: USD 29.77 billion by 2035
    • Growth Forecasts: 5.5% CAGR (2026-2035)

  • Key Regional Dynamics:

    • Largest Region: North America (36% Share by 2035)
    • Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific
    • Dominating Countries: United States, China, United Kingdom, Russia, Germany
    • Emerging Countries: China, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore

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    • Last updated on : 11 September, 2025

Growth Drivers

  • Growing Prevalence of Signals Intelligence in Public Domain – Previously signal intelligence was highly used by the government or the defence sector but now slowly it is being incorporated by the public domain sector too. The public domain is one of the significant commercial applications of signal intelligence which provides an effective `understanding of any object or vessel present in the public domain that can affect the security, safety, or environment. Nowadays, many organizations are adopting signal intelligence for their safety and security. For instance, In 2020, Elbit Systems has been awarded a USD 15 million contract from Energean Israel to provide a complete floating production storage and offloading platform solution for the Kalish Tanin offshore gas field. 
  • High Adoption of Electronic Systems – Greater adoption of electronic systems for intelligence is expected to boost the signals intelligence (SIGINT) market in the projected period. 
  • Increasing Use of Electromagnetic Spectrum – The increasing use of the magnetic sensor spectrum in civil and commercial applications for activities such as live TV streaming, broadband, and navigation has resulted in the use of different frequencies in some electronic devices. Armed forces around the world focus on gathering information on threats through frequency hopping detection, a tactical indicator that indicates threat category, transmission density, signal parameters, and other relevant information.  
  • Increasing Research and Development Activities – Key market players are carrying out significant research and development activities intending to provide innovative solutions. The companies take a few initiatives to incorporate a few technologies into their existing solutions to gain maximum market growth. 

Challenges 

  • High Cost Associated with Signal Intelligence System Deployment – The integration of advanced and innovative technologies is a continuous challenge in the front military sector owing to its high cost which is simply out of the budget. Countries around the world are researching and exploring to find out alternative techniques to fit into the military budget. Therefore, signal intelligence now is shifting from the military sector to the commercial sector. 
  • Inability to Address Various Threats 
  • Lack of Skilled Labour 

Signals Intelligence Market Size and Forecast:

Report Attribute Details

Base Year

2025

Forecast Period

2026-2035

CAGR

5.5%

Base Year Market Size (2025)

USD 17.43 billion

Forecast Year Market Size (2035)

USD 29.77 billion

Regional Scope

  • North America (U.S. and Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, NORDIC, Rest of Europe)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC, North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa)
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Signals Intelligence Market Segmentation:

Application Segment Analysis

The cyber intelligence segment in the signals intelligence market is expected to hold the largest revenue share by the end of 2035. The aerospace and military industry is giving rise to technologies such as AI, machine learning, industry 4. o, and others which further are responsible for the digital transformation of the defense sector. The defense sector is venturing into analytics and integrating cloud services which further is expected to aid them in improving productivity. However, this growing digitalization is anticipated to create fabulous opportunities for cybercriminals, and cybercrime activities are expected to take place more here as compared to some other industries, resulting in the growth of the segment in the market.

Type Segment Analysis

Signals intelligence (SIGINT) market from the communications intelligence (COMINT) segment is projected to account for significant market growth with a share of 60 % in the forecast period. This tool is specifically used by the military in order to take real-time decisions on the battlefield. It helps in collecting information from enemy troops, consisting of both text and voice message that aids the army in getting updated with the latest piece of information and plan.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

          Application
  • Cyber Intelligence
  • Ground-Based Intelligence
  • Naval Intelligence
  • Space Intelligence
  • Airborne Intelligence

         Type
  • Electronic Intelligence (ELINT)
  • Communications Intelligence (COMINT)
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Signals Intelligence Market Regional Analysis:

North American Market Insights

The signals intelligence (SIGINT) market in the North America is expected to grow widely in the projected period with increasing investment in the military and defense sectors. The North America region has the biggest investment in the military and defense sector, mostly owing to increased spending in the United States. As per the U.S., Department of Defense, The U.S. Navy is expected to spend around USD 59 billion on military personnel accounting for around 25% of the budget plan.  The increasing number of terrorist attacks in recent years has forced the regional government to implement a strong physical security strategy.

APAC Market Insights

The Asia Pacific signals intelligence (SIGINT) market is expected to be the fastest-growing market with a market revenue of 25 % in the predicted period. The market is growing at the fastest rate owing to growing security and border threats from neighboring countries. Increasing technological advancement and rapid economic growth in countries such as China, and India have contributed to the growing investment in APAC signal intelligence. 

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Signals Intelligence Market Players:

    • Raytheon Technologies Corporation
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    • Elbit Systems Ltd.
    • General Dynamics Corporation
    • Rheinmetall AG
    • Mercury Systems, Inc.
    • Harris Corporation
    • BAE Systems.
    • Thales Group
    • Northrop Grumman Corporation.
    • Saab AB

Recent Developments

  • Saab AB launched the latest FCAS Center in the UK as an epicenter for participation in the Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS) program. The UK and Sweden signed a Memorandum of Understanding on FCAS cooperation in July 2019. Saab leads Sweden's FCAS industrial holdings in close collaboration with the Swedish Ministry of Defense.
  • Elbit Systems Ltd. announces that he has won a contract worth USD 70 million to provide electronic warfare (EW) solutions for overseas customers. Under the contract, Elbit Systems will provide ground-based electronic warfare and signals intelligence (SIGINT) units with electronic support, countermeasures, and command and control systems.  
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  • Published Date: Sep 11, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of signals intelligence is estimated at USD 18.29 billion.

The global signals intelligence market size was more than USD 17.43 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to witness a CAGR of more than 5.5%, crossing USD 29.77 billion revenue by 2035.

North America signals intelligence market is anticipated to achieve a 36% share by 2035, driven by increasing investment in the military and defense sectors.

Key players in the market include Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Elbit Systems Ltd., General Dynamics Corporation, Rheinmetall AG, Mercury Systems, Inc., Harris Corporation, BAE Systems., Thales Group, Northrop Grumman Corporation., Saab AB.

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