Tactical Radios Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 5455
  • Published Date: Nov 26, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Tactical Radios Market Segmentation:

Type Segment Analysis

The handheld/portable segment in tactical radios market is expected to account for the largest revenue share during the forecast period. Recent advances in 5G technology have opened new ways of tactical communications, making it imperative that defense leaders keep pace with the rapid development and complexity of software-driven handheld and portable tactical radios. To ensure a strategic advantage on the battlefield, new radio technologies are constantly developed, tested, validated, and deployed. In August 2024, Astronics Corporation launched the ATS-6100 radio test set (RTS), a next-generation handheld testing solution for military tactical radios that offers a comprehensive suite of 19 instruments for detecting faults and enhancing radio communications.

Application Segment Analysis

The army segment in tactical radios market is expected to register significant revenue growth between 2026 and 2035 owing to the high reliance of the army on different types of tactical radios for real-time communication between artillery, armored units, and command centers. Tactical radios are commonly used in army operations where line-of-sight communication is hindered. Several companies are investing in developing advanced tactical radios, suitable for rough usage and stronger communication. For instance, in February 2022, Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that the company delivered its 600,000th radio to the Swedish Armed Forces.

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

Type

  • Vehicle Mounted
  • Handheld/Portable

Platform Type

  • Ground-based Platform
  • Naval-based Platform
  • Airborne Platform

Application

  • Army
  • Navy
  • Airforce
  • Land
  • Special Operation Force

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of tactical radios is assessed at USD 15.73 billion.

The global tactical radios market size was valued at over USD 13.94 billion in 2025 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of around 14.27%, surpassing USD 52.92 billion revenue by 2035.

North America is projected to secure the largest revenue share in the tactical radios market by 2035, attributed to the accelerated modernization of defense communication systems and rising military spending.

Key players in the market include Rapid Mobile (Pty) Ltd., Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Bittium, Elbit Systems Ltd., Codan Limited.
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