2021-26 Global Military Aviation Optical Cable Market Annual Compound Growth Rate of 5.1%

According to a recent research report released by Markets and Markets, an international market research institution, the global military and aerospace optical cable market is expected to reach $1.
2 billion in 2021, and this data will increase to $1.
5 billion by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.
1%.

According to the report, a combination of factors such as the adoption of fiber-based communication systems in the military, the development of digital avionics, the increase in defense spending in emerging economies, and technological advancements in fiber optic systems are driving the steady growth
of this market.

The major factor driving the military and aerospace fiber optic cable market is the increasing
interoperability of military systems.
Interoperability in a military environment refers to the ability to
exchange information between military platforms.
This data exchange can help efficiently execute battlefield operations
that require high data transfer rates.
The high data transmission requirements drive the demand for fiber optic cables, as they play a vital role
in creating faster connections.

Fiber optic cables support tactical data link systems, which are necessary to
ensure interoperability between various platforms.
Tactical datalink systems can be used to connect different platforms via wireless links to facilitate the rapid distribution of
information.
This has led to a shift
in the use of tactical data links for communication compared to the use of analog radios, which can only support voice communications.
With the advancement of communication equipment, the adoption rate of fiber optic cables is increasing
.
Fiber-optic cables facilitate fast data transmission and play a key role
in ensuring seamless connectivity and effective management of battlefield resources.

From the perspective of cable product type, multimode fiber is expected to witness a higher CAGR
during the forecast period.
Multimode fiber optic cables have large diameter cores that allow multiple modes of light propagation
.
This increases the number of light reflections produced as light passes through the core, allowing more data
to pass through at a given time.

In terms of application, communication systems are expected to witness the highest CAGR
during the forecast period.
Communication systems require special levels of tactical-grade equipment to provide access to
a global information grid that shares data and information.
These systems use a network of fiber optic cables to transmit intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information
through different communication systems.
Satellites, interconnected terrestrial links, and communication systems are considered important components of communication networks because they are able to transmit data over secure data
links.
These data links use compatible communication protocols to securely share information
between allies.
For example, NATO forces use Link 16 to exchange air force data
with member states.
Other major systems used by NATO forces include the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS).

From the perspective of terminal platforms, military platforms are expected to grow the military and aerospace optical cable market at the highest CAGR during the forecast period
.
Military operations experience extreme conditions during rescue operations, requiring stronger fiber-optic cables
.
In military aircraft, fiber-optic cables are used in avionics and mission control systems for high-speed data transmission, and for applications
such as mission data, flight plan data, and weapon system sensor data fusion.
Various 4th and 5th generation fighters such as the F-35, J-20 and Su-57 use onboard fiber-optic cables to monitor the performance of
engines, flight control systems, and avionics.

In terms of market region, the Asia-Pacific market will contribute the largest market share
during the forecast period.
China, Japan, India, South Korea and Australia are making huge investments
in a variety of programs, including aircraft and related systems, mission support and space-based systems.
Thus, Asia-Pacific is expected to lead the market
.
There are several well-known cable manufacturers in the region with regional offices, including Amphenol (USA), Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (US), Corning Optical Communications LLC (US), W.
L.
Gore & Associates (US), TE Con?? nectivity (Switzerland) and Radiall (France).