May 2023, Research Report on the Global Military Software Market.

Military Software Market Forecast

Military Software Market was valued at USD 599.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 901.125 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 6.00% from 2024 to 2032.

High investments in developing modern warfare technologies and increased use of electronic warfare have significantly contributed to the expansion of the military software market. High competition owing to the presence of several players in the market has led military software providers to focus on innovation. Furthermore, increasing collaborations between prominent technology companies such as Accenture and SAP SE in developing digital defense solutions are also expected to drive the growth of the market. For example, in 2018, Accenture and SAP SE collaborated to develop digital defense solutions to enable defense and security agencies to adopt digital technologies.

However, issues associated with data management and cybersecurity issues might hamper the growth of the market.

Market USP

The increasing use of the IoT and embedded systems in Battlefield Management Systems (BMS) is driving the growth of the market.

Growth Opportunities in the Market

• The Army Segment to Register the Highest Growth Rate: By application, the army segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period from 2020 to 2028. The growth of the segment can be attributed to rising military expenditures and growing military modernization activities conducted by countries such as the US and China. Furthermore, the growing demand for enhanced communications on the battlefield is also expected to drive the growth of the segment.

• The Embedded Segment Is Expected to Be the Fastest-Growing: By type, the embedded segment is expected to register the higher CAGR during the forecast period, 2020 to 2028. Growing focus on cloud computing and wireless technology, the growing adoption of electronic warfare systems for geospatial intelligence gathering, and the increasing development of electronic warfare systems with enhanced capabilities are expected to drive the growth of the segment.

Key Players

• Honeywell International, Inc. (US)


• BAE Systems (UK)


• IBM Corporation (US)


• Elbit Systems (Israel)


• General Dynamics Corporation (US)


• Raytheon Technologies Corporation (US)


• AT&T, Inc. (US)


• Rolta India (India)


• Rohde & Schwarz (Germany)


• FLIR Systems, Inc. (US)


• Accenture (Ireland)

Other Prominent Players

• Forescout Technologies, Inc. (US)


• Northrop Grumman Corporation (US)


• FreeWave Technologies, Inc. (US)


• Thales Group (France)


• SAP SE (Germany)


• Lockheed Martin Corporation (US)


• Aselsan AS (Turkey)


• L3Harris Technologies (US)


• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (US)


• Cobham plc (UK)


• Kongsberg Maritime (Norway)


• Saab AB (Sweden)


• Systematic (Denmark)