ASIA-PACIFIC TACTICAL DATA LINK MARKET FORECAST 2023-2032

The Asia-Pacific tactical data link market growth analysis includes the assessment of Australia, South Korea, India, Japan, China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific. China’s growing military expenditure has enabled the modernization of its military and the expansion of its air and naval capabilities. Accordingly, integrating tactical data links with standardized formats like combat systems, command centers weapon platforms, and sensors offers growth opportunities. The China tactical data link market growth is also accredited to the ongoing programs to adopt advanced technologies and accessories for reinforcing military operations. In addition, the country is boosting the combat abilities of its fighter jets. Such factors propel market demands in China. 

South Korea shares a volatile border with North Korea. This strengthens its resolve to enhance its military capabilities and arms industry. It plans to become one of the world’s top four weapons suppliers. As per the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), South Korea ranked 10th globally in 2021 for arms transfers. Such aspects offer growth opportunities for tactical data links in South Korea. 

The Asia-Pacific tactical data link market segmentation includes application, platform, data link type, and solution type. The solution type segment includes hardware and software. 

The adoption of different tactical data link hardware components like computer & interface hardware, communication networks, sensors, etc., is central to developing comprehensive operations, including the secured transmission of information and data. The hardware components adopted in military communication systems include the command & decision subsystem, information processing & retrieval subsystem, networking systems, sensing units, auxiliary memory, conventional computer peripheral devices, data link modems, digital to analog converters, etc. For instance, the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS), a technologically advanced and highly capable data link system, is overcoming data loss and security issues in the US defense. 

Some of the leading companies in the Asia-Pacific tactical data link market include Tactical Communications Group Llc (Acquired by Curtiss-Wright Corporation), Viasat Inc, Thales SA, TELEFUNKEN Radio Communication Systems GmbH & Co KG (RACOMS), etc.

Thales SA designs and markets electronic systems, equipment, services, software, and technologies for the security, defense, ground transportation, space, and aerospace markets. It offers in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems, surveillance systems, navigation systems, air traffic management systems, and flight avionics. The company caters to aircraft manufacturers, airlines, armed forces, space agencies, telecommunications operators, scientific institutions, etc. It has a business presence across the Americas, the Middle East & Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, with headquarters in La Defense, Paris, France.

The product portfolio includes single-TDL front-end or multi-TDL processes that facilitate simultaneous multi-link operation for a secure connection and enables integration with the air, ground, and naval platforms.