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Global military comms and COTS market to reach £11.4bn in 2013

The Global Military Communications & COTS Market 2013-2023, the latest defence and security report from Visiongain, values the market for military communications spending at £11.4bn ($17.46bn) in 2013, as both mature and emerging national markets invest in the inherent operational advantages demonstrated by utilising effective and advanced military communications networks.


Courtesy MoD

A visiongain defence analyst said: "Military communications are an integral and vital element of any modern military. The ability to communicate effectively through difficult terrain, challenging environments and across wide geographical areas is essential in order to maximise the success of any military operation.

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Communications investment will therefore remain strong throughout the next decade, with greater focus upon on improving existing network structures, developing new SATCOM technology through increased commercial partnerships and investment in COTS systems which will provide deployment as well as cost saving advantages. Whilst traditional national markets will remain, there are also many emerging markets around the world increasing their military communications provisions to reflect their economic growth, develop domestic industry through increased knowledge of communications technology and expand military coverage."

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