Military Ethernet Switches Market by Port Speed (100 MBPS, 1 GBPS, 2.5 GBPS, 5 GBPS, 10 GBPS, 25 GBPS, 50 GBPS), by Product Type (MIL-STD Package Solutions and Board-Level Ruggedized Configurations), by Network Management (Managed and Unmanaged), by Application (Unmanned Vehicles, Battlefield Communication C4ISR, Mobile Rugged Network, Avionic & Shipboard System, Data Acquisition & Transmission, Rugged Networks, and Combat Vehicles)- Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2022 – 2030

Market Definition:

The Military Ethernet Switches Market size was valued at USD 1.50 billion in 2021 and is predicted to reach USD 3.12 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 8.4% from 2022-2030.

Military Ethernet Switches are types of ethernet switches that are specifically designed for the use in military equipment’s. These ethernet switches are rugged and they are designed to endure harsh military environment such as extreme heat, contaminations, moisture and other conditions. They are used to integrate different communication channels within the military for information centralization and management. They also provide safe, reliable and flexible network connections onboard military vehicles and aircrafts.

Market Dynamics and Trends:

Rising adoption of military ethernet switches in defense sector is due to the increasing penetration of technology into military as it offers several benefits such as security, reliability, and better performance. Also, increasing use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) that rely on ethernet switches to increase the resiliency of the internal communication for various military operations is driving the growth of the military ethernet switches market.

Moreover, use of military ethernet switches in armored vehicles and military aircrafts for faster transmission of information during combat operations as they can withstand extreme temperatures, electromagnetic interference, corrosion, fluid contamination, and ingress is further fueling the growth of the market.

However, high cost of military ethernet switches compared to traditional network bridge and low traceability of network connectivity issues is restraining the military ethernet switches market. On the contrary, increasing growth of communication technologies such as internet of things (IoT) technology and connected car technology for military vehicles which will rely on the use of advance military ethernet switches is expected to create ample growth opportunities for the market in the coming years.

Market Segmentations and Scope of the Study:

The military ethernet switches market is segmented on the basis of port speed, product type, network management, application and geography. On the basis of port speed, the market is divided into 100 MBPS, 1 GBPS, 2.5 GBPS, 5 GBPS, 10 GBPS, 25 GBPS and 50 GBPS. Based on product type, the market is classified into MIL-STD packaged solutions and board-level ruggedized configurations. On the basis of network management, the market is divided into managed and unmanaged. Based on application, the market is categorized into unmanned vehicles, battlefield communication C4ISR, mobile rugged networks, avionic & shipboard system, data acquisition & transmission, rugged networks, and combat vehicles. Geographic breakdown and analysis of each of the previously mentioned segments include regions comprising North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW.

Geographical Analysis:

North America holds the lion share of military ethernet switches market during the forecast period. This is attributed to factors such as high military and defense expenditure in this region that enables the military to adapt new technologies and advanced equipment such as military ethernet switches. For instance, in 2021, according to the US Department of Defense, the total budget allocated for military expenses in the country was approximately 753 billion US dollar.

Moreover, presence of key market players such as Aeronix Inc, Amphenol Corporation, Nova Integration Solutions and Microsemi further boost the market growth in this region. For instance, in February 2021, Microchip Technology Inc., the parent company of Microsemi launched SparX-5i family of Ethernet switches, a single-chip solution that enables increased connectivity and network optimization while lowering the cost for automation networks.

On the other hand, Asia Pacific is expected to show a steady rise in the military ethernet switches market owing to the high adoption of advance military technologies and equipment’s including missile planning units (MPU), military computers, visual imaging modules (VIM) and battle management systems that uses military ethernet switches.

Moreover, increasing use of unmanned vehicles and robots for various military application that uses military ethernet switches for communication in countries such as China further drives the market growth. For instance, in January 2022, People's Liberation Army of China announced the deployment of robots equipped with machine gun along the Indo-China border. These robots are operated wirelessly using its onboard communication system that uses military ethernet switches.

Competitive Landscape:

Various players operating in the military ethernet switches market includes Aeronix Inc, Amphenol Corporation, Microsemi, Nova Integration Solutions, Ontime Networks Llc, Red Lion, Siemens, Techaya, Trident Infosol and Curtiss-Wrights. These market players are adopting various strategies such as acquisitions for expansion of business across various regions to maintain their dominance in the military ethernet switches market.

For instance, in December 2021, Aeronix Inc acquired ITI Engineering LLC.  This acquisition enabled Aeronix to utilize ITI Engineering LLC’s expertise in defense aerospace applications and ground-based mission logistics systems. Moreover, in April 2021, Amphenol Corporation announced the acquisition of MTS Systems. Through this acquisition Amphenol Corporation aimed to enhance its product portfolio and market presence in the North America region.

KEY BENEFITS:

• The military ethernet switches market report provides the quantitative analysis of the current market and estimations through 2022-2030 that assists in identifying the prevailing market opportunities to capitalize on.

• The study comprises a deep dive analysis of the military ethernet switches market trend including the current and future trends for depicting the prevalent investment pockets in the market.

• The information related to key drivers, restraints and opportunities and their impact on the military ethernet switches market is provided in the report.

• The competitive analysis of the market players along with their market share in the military ethernet switches market.

• The SWOT analysis and Porters Five Forces model is elaborated in the study.

• Value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of the stakeholders’ roles.

KEY MARKET SEGMENTS:

By Port Speed

• 100 MBPS

• 1 GBPS

• 2.5 GBPS

• 5 GBPS

• 10 GBPS

• 25 GBPS

• 50 GBPS

By Product Type

• MIL-STD Package Solutions

• Board-Level Ruggedized Configurations

By Network Management

• Managed

• Unmanaged

By Application

• Unmanned Vehicles

• Battlefield Communication C4ISR

• Mobile Rugged Network

• Avionic & Shipboard System

• Data Acquisition & Transmission

• Rugged Networks

• Combat Vehicles

By Geography

• North America

  • U.S

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • United Kingdom

  • Russia

  • Sweden

  • Rest of Europe

• Asia-Pacific

  • Australia

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

  • Indonesia

  • Singapore

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific

• RoW

  • UAE

  • Brazil

  • South Africa

  • Israel

  • KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

  • Turkey

  • Remaining Countries

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