Tactical Data Link Market by Platform (Air-based, Sea-based, Land-based, Weapon-based), Application (Command & Control, ISR, Electronic Warfare, Radio Communication), Component (Software, Hardware) and Region - Global Forecast to 2022

The tactical data link market was valued at USD 4.47 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 6.43 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.17% during the forecast period. The objective of this study is to analyze, define, describe, and forecast the tactical data link market based on application, platform, component, and region. The report also focuses on the competitive landscape of this market by profiling companies based on their financial position, product portfolio, growth strategies, and analyzing their core competencies and market share to anticipate the degree of competition prevailing in the market. This report also tracks and analyzes competitive developments, such as contracts, new product developments, and research & development (R&D) activities in the tactical data link market. The base year considered for this study is 2016 and the forecast period is from 2017 to 2022.

The research methodology used to estimate and forecast the tactical data link market includes the study of data and revenue of key market players through secondary resources, such as annual reports, Yahoo Finance, European Aviation Safety Agency, Government Agencies and Defense Companies Press Releases. The bottom-up procedure was employed to arrive at the overall size of the tactical data link market from the revenue of key market players. After arriving at the overall market size, the tactical data link market was split into several segments and subsegments, which were then verified through primary research by conducting extensive interviews with key industry experts, such as CEOs, VPs, directors, executives, and engineers. These data triangulation and market breakdown procedures were employed to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all segments and subsegments. Breakdown of profiles of primaries is shown in the figure given below:

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Market Ecosystem

The tactical data link market has been segmented on the basis of application, platform, component, and region. Northrop Grumman (US), Rockwell Collins (US), L3 Technologies (US), Raytheon (US), ViaSat (US), Leonardo (Italy), BAE Systems (UK), General Dynamics (US), and Saab AB (Sweden) are some of the manufacturers in this market. Contracts, new product launches, agreements, and acquisitions are the major strategies adopted by key players in the tactical data link market.

Target Audience for this Report

• Manufacturers of Tactical Data Link
• Component Manufacturers of Tactical Data Link
• Military Aircraft Manufacturers
• Government and Certification Bodies

“This study answers several questions for stakeholders, primarily, which market segments to focus on during the next two to five years to prioritize their efforts and investments.”

Scope of the Report:

Tactical data link Market, By Application

• Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance (ISR)
• Radio Communication
• Command and Control (C2)
• Electronic Warfare (EW)

Tactical data link Market, By Platform

• Air-based
  • Rotary Wing
  • Fixed Wing
  • UAV
• Sea-based
  • Ships
  • Unmanned Systems
  • Submarines
• Land-based
  • Ground Control Station
  • Vehicle
  • Soldiers
  • Unmanned Ground Vehicle
• Weapon-Based

Tactical data link Market, By Component

• Hardware
• Software

Tactical data link Market, By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East
• Rest of the World

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 15)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Definition
    1.3 Market Scope
           1.3.1 Markets Covered
           1.3.2 Years Considered for the Study
    1.4 Currency
    1.5 Market Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 18)
    2.1 Research Data
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
                    2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
           2.1.2 Primary Data
                    2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
                    2.1.2.2 Breakdown of Primaries
    2.2 Market Size Estimation
           2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.2 Top-Down Approach
    2.3 Data Triangulation
    2.4 Research Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 26)

4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 29)
    4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Tactical Data Link Market
    4.2 Air-Based Segment, By Type
    4.3 Asia Pacific: Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform
    4.4 Europe: Tactical Data Link Market, By Application
    4.5 Tactical Data Link Market, By Country

5 Market Overview (Page No. - 32)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Market Dynamics
           5.2.1 Drivers
                    5.2.1.1 Demand for Improved Interoperability Among Forces
                    5.2.1.2 Increased Geopolitical Tension and Security Threats
           5.2.2 Restraints
                    5.2.2.1 Stringent Military Standards
                    5.2.2.2 Declining Defense Budgets
           5.2.3 Opportunities
                    5.2.3.1 Growth in Modern Warfare Techniques
                    5.2.3.2 Demand for Advanced Communication Systems
                    5.2.3.3 Requirement of Accurate and Real-Time Information in the Battlefield
                    5.2.3.4 Elimination of Moving Time-Sensitive Targets
           5.2.4 Challenges
                    5.2.4.1 Loss of Data Across Different Link Types

6 Industry Trends (Page No. - 38)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Evolution of Tactical Data Links
    6.3 Major Types of Tactical Data Links
           6.3.1 Link 1
           6.3.2 Link 11
           6.3.3 Link 11b
           6.3.4 Link 14
           6.3.5 Link 16
           6.3.6 Link 22
           6.3.7 Common Data Link (CDL)
    6.4 Industry Trends
           6.4.1 Network Enabled Weapons (NEWs)
           6.4.2 Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUMT)
           6.4.3 Integrated Fire Control (IFC)
    6.5 Innovation and Patent Registration

7 Tactical Data Link Market, By Application (Page No. - 43)
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 Command & Control
    7.3 Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR)
    7.4 Electronic Warfare
    7.5 Radio Communication

8 Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform (Page No. - 48)
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Air-Based
           8.2.1 Rotary Wing
           8.2.2 Fixed Wing
           8.2.3 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
    8.3 Land-Based
           8.3.1 Ground Control Station (GCS)
           8.3.2 Vehicles
           8.3.3 Soldiers
           8.3.4 Unmanned Ground Vehicles
    8.4 Sea-Based
           8.4.1 Ships
           8.4.2 Unmanned Systems
           8.4.3 Submarines
    8.5 Weapon-Based

9 Tactical Data Link Market, By Component (Page No. - 55)
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 Hardware
    9.3 Software

10 Regional Analysis (Page No. - 59)
     10.1 Introduction
     10.2 North America
             10.2.1 By Application
             10.2.2 By Platform
             10.2.3 By Component
             10.2.4 By Country
                        10.2.4.1 Us
                                     10.2.4.1.1 By Application
                                     10.2.4.1.2 By Platform
                        10.2.4.2 Canada
                                     10.2.4.2.1 By Application
                                     10.2.4.2.2 By Platform
     10.3 Europe
             10.3.1 By Application
             10.3.2 By Platform
             10.3.3 By Component
             10.3.4 By Country
                        10.3.4.1 Uk
                                     10.3.4.1.1 By Application
                                     10.3.4.1.2 By Platform
                        10.3.4.2 France
                                     10.3.4.2.1 By Application
                                     10.3.4.2.2 By Platform
                        10.3.4.3 Germany
                                     10.3.4.3.1 By Application
                                     10.3.4.3.2 By Platform
                        10.3.4.4 Spain
                                     10.3.4.4.1 By Application
                                     10.3.4.4.2 By Platform
                        10.3.4.5 Italy
                                     10.3.4.5.1 By Application
                                     10.3.4.5.2 By Platform
     10.4 Asia Pacific
             10.4.1 By Application
             10.4.2 By Platform
             10.4.3 By Component
             10.4.4 By Country
                        10.4.4.1 China
                                     10.4.4.1.1 By Application
                                     10.4.4.1.2 By Platform
                        10.4.4.2 India
                                     10.4.4.2.1 By Application
                                     10.4.4.2.2 By Platform
                        10.4.4.3 Japan
                                     10.4.4.3.1 By Application
                                     10.4.4.3.2 By Platform
                        10.4.4.4 South Korea
                                     10.4.4.4.1 By Application
                                     10.4.4.4.2 By Platform
                        10.4.4.5 Australia
                                     10.4.4.5.1 By Application
                                     10.4.4.5.2 By Platform
     10.5 Middle East
             10.5.1 By Application
             10.5.2 By Platform
             10.5.3 By Component
             10.5.4 By Country
                        10.5.4.1 Saudi Arabia
                                     10.5.4.1.1 By Application
                                     10.5.4.1.2 By Platform
                        10.5.4.2 Turkey
                                     10.5.4.2.1 By Application
                                     10.5.4.2.2 By Platform
                        10.5.4.3 Rest of Middle East
                                     10.5.4.3.1 By Application
                                     10.5.4.3.2 By Platform
     10.6 Rest of the World
             10.6.1 By Application
             10.6.2 By Platform
             10.6.3 By Component

11 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 91)
     11.1 Market Ranking Analysis

12 Company Profiles (Page No. - 92)
Business Overview, Strength of Product Portfolio, Business Strategy Excellence, Key Developments
     12.1 Bae Systems
     12.2 General Dynamics
     12.3 L3 Technologies
     12.4 Leonardo
     12.5 Northrop Grumman
     12.6 Raytheon Company
     12.7 Rockwell Collins
     12.8 Saab AB
     12.9 Tactical Communications
     12.10 Viasat

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13 Appendix (Page No. - 114)
     13.1 Discussion Guide
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     13.4 Available Customization
     13.5 Related Reports
     13.6 Author Details

List of Tables (70 Tables)

Table 1 Tdl Standards Followed By Nato
Table 2 Types of Tactical Data Links and Their Applications
Table 3 Important Innovation and Patent Registration
Table 4 Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 5 Command & Control Segment, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 6 ISR Segment, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 7 Electronic Warfare Segment, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 8 Radio Communication Segment, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 9 Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 10 Air-Based Segment, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 11 Air-Based Segment, By Type, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 12 Land-Based Segment, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 13 Land-Based Segment, By Type, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 14 Sea-Based Segment, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 15 Sea-Based Segment, By Type, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 16 Weapon-Based Segment, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 17 Tactical Data Link Market, By Component, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 18 Hardware Segment, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 19 Software Segment, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 20 Tactical Data Link Market, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 21 North America Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 22 North America Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 23 North America Tactical Data Link Market, By Component, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 24 North America Tactical Data Link Market, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 25 US Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 26 US Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 27 Canada Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 28 Canada Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 29 Europe Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 30 Europe Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 31 Europe Tactical Data Link Market, By Component, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 32 Europe Tactical Data Link Market, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 33 UK Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 34 UK Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 35 France Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 36 France Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 37 Germany Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 38 Germany Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 39 Spain Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 40 Spain Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 41 Italy Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 42 Italy Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 43 Asia Pacific Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 44 Asia Pacific Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 45 Asia Pacific Tactical Data Link Market, By Component, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 46 Asia Pacific Tactical Data Link Market, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 47 China Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 48 China Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 49 India Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 50 India Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 51 Japan Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 52 Japan Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 53 South Korea Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 54 South Korea Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 55 Australia Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 56 Australia Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 57 Middle East Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 58 Middle East Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 59 Middle East Tactical Data Link Market, By Component, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 60 Middle East Tactical Data Link Market, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 61 Saudi Arabia Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 62 Saudi Arabia Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 63 Turkey Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 64 Turkey Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 65 Rest of Middle East Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 66 Rest of Middle East Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 67 RoW Tactical Data Link Market, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 68 RoW Tactical Data Link Market, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 69 RoW Tactical Data Link Market, By Component, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 70 Ranking of Key Players in the Tactical Data Link Market

List of Figures (39 Figures)

Figure 1 Tactical Data Link Market: Segmentation
Figure 2 Research Process Flow
Figure 3 Tactical Data Link Market: Research Design
Figure 4 Breakdown of Primary Interviews: By Company Type, Designation, & Region
Figure 5 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 7 Data Triangulation
Figure 8 Assumptions of the Research Study
Figure 9 Regional Snapshot
Figure 10 The Air-Based Segment is Expected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 11 The Hardware Segment is Estimated to Lead the Tactical Data Link Market in 2017
Figure 12 The Command and Control Segment is Expected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 13 Increasing Demand for Interoperability Among Military Forces is Expected to Drive the Tactical Data Link Market From 2017 to 2022
Figure 14 The Rotary Wing Subsegment is Projected to Lead the Air-Based Segment From 2017 to 2022
Figure 15 The Air-Based Segment is Estimated to Lead the Tactical Data Link Market in Asia Pacific in 2017
Figure 16 The Command and Control Segment in Europe is Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR From 2017 to 2022
Figure 17 US Expected to Lead the Tactical Data Link Market During Forecast Period
Figure 18 Market Dynamics: Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities & Challenges
Figure 19 Interoperability Using Tactical Data Link
Figure 20 Defense Budget, By Country, 2012-2015 (USD Billion)
Figure 21 Modern Warfare Techniques
Figure 22 Functions of Tactical Data Links
Figure 23 Evolution of Tactical Data Links
Figure 24 The Command and Control Segment is Expected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 25 The Air-Based Segment is Expected to Grow at the Highest Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 26 The Software Segment is Expected to Grow at A Higher Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 27 Tactical Data Link Market: Regional Snapshot
Figure 28 North America Tactical Data Link Market Snapshot
Figure 29 Europe Tactical Data Link Market Snapshot
Figure 30 Asia Pacific Tactical Data Link Market Snapshot
Figure 31 BAE Systems: Company Snapshot
Figure 32 General Dynamics: Company Snapshot
Figure 33 L3 Technologies: Company Snapshot
Figure 34 Leonardo: Company Snapshot
Figure 35 Northrop Grumman: Company Snapshot
Figure 36 Raytheon Company: Company Snapshot
Figure 37 Rockwell Collins: Company Snapshot
Figure 38 Saab AB: Company Snapshot
Figure 39 Viasat: Company Snapshot

The tactical data link market is projected to grow from USD 4.76 Billion in 2017 to USD 6.43 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.17% from 2017 to 2022. Demand for improved interoperability among military forces and increased geopolitical tensions and security threats are key factors expected to drive the tactical data link market during the forecast period. The market has been segmented based on application, platform, component and region.

Based on application, the tactical data link market has been segmented into intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance, radio communication, command and control, and electronic warfare. Rising threats, advancements in technology, and futuristic conflicts have increased the need for tactical data.

Based on platform, the tactical data link market has been segmented into air-based, land-based, sea-based, and weapon-based. The air-based segment includes systems that have key role in delivering tactical data to ground control station in taking necessary actions in tactical situations by gathering information from aircraft will help military personnel to have high command & control capabilities in such incidences.

Based on component, the market has been segmented into hardware and software. The software segment is projected to grow at a high rate during the forecast period. This growth is due to upgradation of old tactical data link to the newer ones as it increases the vitality and security of data which are transmitted through hardware.

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and RoW (Rest of the world) have been considered in the regional analysis of the tactical data link market. North America is estimated to lead the tactical data link market in 2017, owing to the presence of major tactical data link manufacturers, such as Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, ViaSat, and Raytheon in the region.

Stringent military standards and reduction of defense budget can restrain the growth of the tactical data link market. Defense products have to pass through various military standards in order to qualify for purchase by defense departments. Apart from the standards, the defense equipment should meet the size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements in case they are to be fitted in military aircraft. With an ongoing economic crisis in countries such as China, Norway, Greece, and others, has forced the countries to reduce their defense budget.

L3 Technologies (US), Rockwell Collins (US) and ViaSat (US) are some of the major market players operating in the tactical data link market. These players have an extensive geographical reach and distribution channels.

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