According to a new report, published by KBV research, The Global C4ISR Market size is expected to reach $181.49 billion by 2032, rising at a market growth of 4.7% CAGR during the forecast period.
The New Installation segment is exhibiting a CAGR of 4.5 % during the forecast period. The New Installation segment refers to the deployment of entirely new C4ISR systems that are designed and implemented from scratch, often as part of large-scale modernization or force transformation programs. This includes new command centers, battlefield management networks, satellite-based ISR capabilities, and AI-integrated decision support systems.

The Defense & Military segment captured the maximum revenue in the Global C4ISR Market by Vertical in 2024, thereby, achieving a market value of $130.10 Billion by 2032. The Defense & Military vertical is the cornerstone of the global C4ISR market. This segment encompasses battlefield management systems, situational awareness platforms, satellite communication links, and surveillance systems tailored for military operations. Nations continue to invest heavily in modernizing their armed forces, integrating real-time data-driven capabilities to enhance tactical superiority.
The Air segment is experiencing a CAGR of 3.9 % during the forecast period. The Air segment includes manned aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and airborne early warning & control systems (AEW&C). These platforms are critical for long-range surveillance, rapid troop deployment, electronic warfare, and airspace monitoring. In 2024, Northrop Grumman’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye continued to serve as a flagship AEW&C platform for U.S. and allied forces, offering extended radar range and real-time data sharing.
The Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) segment led the maximum revenue in the Global C4ISR Market by Application in 2024, thereby, achieving a market value of $57.27 Billion by 2032. With the surge in geopolitical tensions and non-conventional warfare tactics, nations have turned to ISR assets for persistent surveillance and data-driven insights. Northrop Grumman's RQ-4 Global Hawk continues to be a vital high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) asset for the U.S. Air Force and NATO, delivering near real-time intelligence over contested zones.
The Hardware segment is growing at a CAGR of 4.2 % during the forecast period. The Hardware segment represents the physical infrastructure and tactical systems used in C4ISR operations, such as radars, sensors, communication terminals, UAV platforms, electronic warfare systems, and onboard computing systems. The strong demand for this segment is driven by government investments in upgrading outdated military systems with AI-powered surveillance platforms, mobile command posts, and long-range communication equipment.
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The North America region dominated the Global C4ISR Market by Region in 2024, thereby, achieving a market value of $66.35 Billion by 2032. The Europe region is anticipated to grow a CAGR of 4.5% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The Asia Pacific region would witness a CAGR of 5.4% during (2025 - 2032).
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