Man Portable Military Electronics Market Report

Market Overview:

The global man portable military electronics market size reached USD 4.7 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 6.5 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.72% during 2025-2033. Increasing need for advanced communication systems, rising focus on soldier modernization programs, surging demand for unmanned systems and robotics, and escalating need for advanced surveillance and reconnaissance systems represent some of the key factors driving the market.

Man-portable military electronics are cutting-edge devices that play a vital role in modern warfare. They are designed to be carried and operated by individual soldiers, providing them with enhanced situational awareness, communication capabilities, and tactical advantages on the battlefield. They are constructed with robust materials and advanced technologies and are built to withstand harsh environments and the rigors of combat. Man-portable military electronics typically consist of several key components, including a ruggedized casing, a power source (such as batteries or fuel cells), a processor, memory, various sensors (such as GPS, thermal imaging, and night vision), wireless communication modules, and display interfaces. The components perform critical functions, such as real-time intelligence gathering, target acquisition, navigation, communication with command centers, and data sharing among troops. Their advantages are manifold, including enhanced situational awareness of soldiers, allowing them to identify and assess threats accurately. Moreover, they facilitate seamless communication between troops, improving coordination and synchronization on the battlefield. In comparison to traditional methods, man-portable military electronics offer a significant improvement in mobility, agility, and efficiency as they consolidate multiple functionalities into a compact and lightweight form factor. Currently, handheld radios, ruggedized tablets, personal navigation devices, and individual soldier systems are some of the commonly available product variants.

Man Portable Military Electronics Market Trends:

The increasing need for advanced communication systems on the battlefield has surged the demand for man portable military electronics that provide reliable and secure communication channels for soldiers. This is further bolstered by the rising focus on soldier modernization programs by defense agencies. In line with this, governments of various nations are investing in advanced equipment and systems to enhance the capabilities of their soldiers in the field, which is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Concurrent with this, the growing emphasis on lightweight and portable electronics for enhanced mobility has compelled key manufacturers to develop compact and rugged devices, further fueling the market growth. Additionally, the increasing demand for unmanned systems and robotics in military operations and the rising military expenditure are contributing to the market growth. Moreover, the growing focus on soldier safety and security and the escalating need for advanced surveillance and reconnaissance systems are providing an impetus to the market growth.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global man portable military electronics market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product, application, and end user.

Product Insights:

• Portable Radio
• Weapon Sight and Scopes
• Thermal Imaging Systems
• M-UAV (Mini Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)
• Others
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the man portable military electronics market based on the product. This includes portable radio, weapon sight and scopes, thermal imaging systems, M-UAV (mini unmanned aerial vehicles), and others.

Application Insights:

• ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance)
• Communication
• Command and Control
• Optronics
• Force Protection
• Others
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the man portable military electronics market based on the application has also been provided in the report. This includes ISTAR (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance), communication, command and control, optronics, force protection, and others. According to the report, communication accounted for the largest market share.

End User Insights:

• Army
• Navy
• Airforce
• Homeland Security
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the man portable military electronics market based on the end user. This includes army, navy, airforce, and homeland security. According to the report, army represented the largest segment.

Regional Insights:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America was the largest market for man portable military electronics. Some of the factors driving the North America man portable military electronics market included rising defense expenditure, technological advancements, and increasing demand for integrated systems that offer multiple functionalities.

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global man portable military electronics market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the companies covered include Elbit Systems Ltd., General Dynamics Corporation, L3Harris Technologies Inc, Leonardo S.p.A., Safran, Thales Group, etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.

Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the global man portable military electronics market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global man portable military electronics market?
• What is the impact of each driver, restraint, and opportunity on the global man portable military electronics market?
• What are the key regional markets?
• Which countries represent the most attractive man portable military electronics market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the product?
• Which is the most attractive product in the man portable military electronics market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
• Which is the most attractive application in the man portable military electronics market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the end user?
• Which is the most attractive end user in the man portable military electronics market?
• What is the competitive structure of the global man portable military electronics market?
• Who are the key players/companies in the global man portable military electronics market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the man portable military electronics market from 2019-2033.
• The research study provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global man portable military electronics market.
• The study maps the leading, as well as the fastest-growing, regional markets. It further enables stakeholders to identify the key country-level markets within each region.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the man portable military electronics industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.