Signals Intelligence Market Growth Drivers and Challenges:
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:
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Base Year |
2025 |
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Forecast Period |
2026-2035 |
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CAGR |
5.5% |
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Base Year Market Size (2025) |
USD 17.43 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2035) |
USD 29.77 billion |
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Regional Scope |
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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.
