The global Military Simulation Market Size stood at US$ 12.9 billion in 2022 and is poised to register 4.75% growth over the forecast period from 2023 to 2030. Key market driving forces including the high costs associated with live training encourage the adoption of simulation, to lower defense expenditures, developed countries continue to opt for simulation, simulation in unmanned aircraft vehicles offers robust market prospects, increasing demand for full flight simulators, and others are identified among main market dynamics
Military Simulation Market Analysis
Military Simulation is one of the fastest-growing markets in the military and defense industry, with rapid adoption across developing and developed markets. Technological advancements in the industry are encouraging the wide adoption of different simulation modules.
Demand for military simulation has been growing steadily over the past few years, driven by technological advancements in the field of simulation and rapid adoption across developing countries. In particular, the demand for advanced simulation solutions and virtual training has been increasing steadily.
Ongoing demand for conventional and unconventional military equipment requires intense training of personnel and to cater to the increased training requirements of airborne, naval, and armed forces, governments continue to rely on simulation.
Market Dynamics
Market Trend- High costs associated with live training encourage the adoption of simulation
Live military training requires a huge and expensive logistical effort but simulation is safer and more cost-effective. Simulation and virtual training ensure that militaries can cut down their expenditure on the ordinance, with no need for moving a large number of vehicles and troops to train them. In the simulation environment, forces can be trained from any location, thereby, reducing the logistical requirements that come with organizing these exercises.
In the live training process, in particular, on the airborne and naval fronts, technological failures or manual errors can result in damage to the infrastructure and can cost the life of the trainer and trainee. Further, in the cyber domain also, the use of simulation is highly useful. The use of digital innovation for providing training and mission support solutions across multi-domain operations – air, land, maritime, space, and cyber is widely observed across countries.
With the emergence of new technologies, simulation providers are forming partnerships with technology providers. For instance, Lockheed Martin signed agreements with Verizon, Radisys, and Keysight Technologies, Inc., to collaborate on 5G.MIL® technologies to provide ultra-secure, reliable connections for U.S. Department of Defense systems, bringing together high-tech platforms into a cohesive network spanning air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.
However, despite its benefits, virtual training is not a complete substitute for live training. Simulation-based experience is relatively inferior to live training. Accordingly, leading companies are focusing on the integration of emerging technologies such as autonomy, artificial intelligence, and directed energy. New product launch, continuous product, and service tests, and emphasis on long-term contract awards is observed.
Market Driver- Simulation in Unmanned Aircraft vehicles offers robust market prospects
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are being widely deployed in many contexts in the military and defense sectors. The global military UAV market is estimated to be around $11.2 billion in 2022 and is poised to register over 8.9% CAGR (Compounded Annual Growth Rate) over the forecast period from 2023 to 2030. Driven by robust market potential, several companies are focusing on developing simulation tools, environments, and frameworks for UAV systems.
Unmanned systems continue to grow in importance and are becoming critical assets in support of modern combat operations, humanitarian missions, and training partnerships and exercises with allied nations.
Different types of simulation including full aircraft simulators, full missions, flight training devices, fixed bases, and others are marketed worldwide. Leading companies such as CAE are offering a completely immersive synthetic environment that provides capabilities for ab-initio training, basic flight operation, basic payload operation as well as mission planning and mission rehearsal.
Market Segmentation
The global Military Simulation Market is segmented into Types, Applications, and Countries.
The flight simulation segment remained the dominant segment in Military Simulation Market
Flight simulation is the largest platform in the military simulation industry, as militaries worldwide invest in a real-time flight simulator for the training of armed force pilots. Plans to include simulator training as part of the curriculum for ab initio training of pilots continue to support the industry. In particular, full-flight simulation and training are gaining rapid progress across markets.
High costs of live training, risks associated with training on actual aircraft, the possibility of human fatality, and high costs of aircraft encourage flight simulation market outlook. Driven by large market potential, several small to medium size companies are developing flight simulations for both military and commercial applications.
Different flight types including jet flight, rotary flight, and UAV flight simulation modules are provided. In particular, the demand for UAE flight simulators is increasing rapidly, driven by the rapid penetration of Unmanned aerial systems across developed countries.
Airborne application is the largest field of deploying Military Simulation worldwide
Flight training and simulation solutions are one of the widely opted simulation types worldwide, driven by the continuous launch of new equipment and the need for efficient training for personnel to participate in real-time warfare.
The extensive use of Information Technology in aircraft simulation is enabling the training of the air force for actual combat by increasing their chances of success. Simulation models using detailed and precise data, enabling aggregation and interoperability, and high fidelity are widely marketed. Further, ongoing efforts to integrate artificial intelligence in simulation modules are set to drive the long-term market outlook.
Simulation training is given to pilots, rear crew, sensor operators, and maintenance crews on a wide range of military aircraft platforms. Further, with the increasing complexity of aircraft, military personnel including fighters, bombers, lead-in fighter trainers, and others are trained on tasks such as combat aircraft, helicopters, and remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).
Key benefits marketed by leading service providers include realistic tactical and combat training, in a safe environment, scenario-based training, deployable, independent, training in remote areas and during missions, and others.
North America accounts for the highest market size for the period 2023 to 2030
Driven by rapid adoption across different applications, North America dominates the global Military Simulation market.
United States- Top global manufacturers of simulators, such as L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc, Rockwell Collins, and Northrop Grumman Corporation are mostly based in the United States, encouraging the launch of technologically advanced simulation to recreate battlefield-like situations.
The US occupies center stage in most international diplomacy. The country’s commitment to NATO ally's plans to strengthen its role in East Asian and Ocean zones coupled with a well-established military-industrial base supports the demand for advanced equipment. Both Democrats and Republican governments support domestic spending on the military, encouraging the market outlook.
With the rise of China and Russia as more dominant forces in the global sphere, the government is emphasizing more on installing technologically advanced training for its forces, encouraging advanced simulation with the integration of 5G technology, cloud computing, IoT, and others.
High defense and military expenditures support the demand for technologically advanced simulation training methods in the country. Demand for innovative and technologically advanced simulators is widely observed in the country. In particular, the use of integrated technologies in the airborne domain is driven by large-scale government expenditure.
Segmentation
By Platform
By Application
By Region
Key Players
Leading companies profiled in the study include-
Military Simulation Market Outlook 2023
1 Market Overview
1.1 Introduction to Military Simulation Market
1.2 Scope of the Study
1.3 Research Objective
1.3.1 Key Market Scope and Segments
1.3.2 Players Covered
1.3.3 Years Considered
2 Executive Summary
2.1 2023 Military Simulation Industry- Market Statistics
3 Market Dynamics
3.1 Market Drivers
3.2 Market Challenges
3.3 Market Opportunities
3.4 Market Trends
4 Market Factor Analysis
4.1 Porter’s Five Forces
4.2 Market Entropy
4.2.1 Global Military Simulation Market Companies with Area Served
4.2.2 Products Offerings Global Military Simulation Market
5 COVID-19 Impact Analysis and Outlook Scenarios
5.1.1 Covid-19 Impact Analysis
5.1.2 Post-COVID-19 Scenario- Low Growth Case
5.1.3 Post-COVID-19 Scenario- Reference Growth Case
5.1.4 Post-COVID-19 Scenario- Low Growth Case
6 Global Military Simulation Market Trends
6.1 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) and CAGR (%) by Type (2018-2028)
6.2 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) and CAGR (%) by Applications (2018-2028)
6.3 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) and CAGR (%) by Regions (2018-2028)
7 Global Military Simulation Market Revenue (USD Million) by Type, and Applications (2018-2022)
7.1 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2018-2022)
7.1.1 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), Market Share (%) by Type (2018-2022)
7.2 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) by Applications (2018-2022)
7.2.1 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), Market Share (%) by Applications (2018-2022)
8 Global Military Simulation Development Regional Status and Outlook
8.1 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Regions (2018-2022)
8.2 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) by Type, and Application (2018-2022)
8.2.1 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) by Country (2018-2022)
8.2.2 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2018-2022)
8.2.3 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) by Applications (2018-2022)
8.3 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Type, and Applications (USD Million) (2018-2022)
8.3.1 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Country (2018-2022)
8.3.2 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2018-2022)
8.3.3 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) by Applications (2018-2022)
8.4 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), and Revenue (USD Million) by Type, and Applications (2018-2022)
8.4.1 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) by Country (2018-2022)
8.4.2 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2018-2022)
8.4.3 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) by Applications (2018-2022)
8.5 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Type, and Applications (2018-2022)
8.5.1 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Country (2018-2022)
8.5.2 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2018-2022)
8.5.3 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) by Applications (2018-2022)
8.6 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Type, Technology, Application, Thickness (2018-2022)
8.6.1 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) by Country (2018-2022)
8.6.2 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2018-2022)
8.6.3 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) by Applications (2018-2022)
9 Company Profiles
10 Global Military Simulation Market Revenue (USD Million), by Type, and Applications (2023-2028)
10.1 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) and Market Share (%) by Type (2023-2028)
10.1.1 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), and Market Share (%) by Type (2023-2028)
10.2 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) and Market Share (%) by Applications (2023-2028)
10.2.1 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), and Market Share (%) by Applications (2023-2028)
11 Global Military Simulation Development Regional Status and Outlook Forecast
11.1 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Regions (2023-2028)
11.2 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) by Type, and Applications (2023-2028)
11.2.1 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD) Million by Country (2023-2028)
11.2.2 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Type (2023-2028)
11.2.3 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), Market Share (%) by Applications (2023-2028)
11.3 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Type, and Applications (2023-2028)
11.3.1 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Country (2023-2028)
11.3.2 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Type (2023-2028)
11.3.3 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Applications (2023-2028)
11.4 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) by Type, and Applications (2023-2028)
11.4.1 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Country (2023-2028)
11.4.2 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Type (2023-2028)
11.4.3 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Applications (2023-2028)
11.5 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Type, and Applications (2023-2028)
11.5.1 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Country (2023-2028)
11.5.2 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Type (2023-2028)
11.5.3 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Applications (2023-2028)
11.6 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Type, and Applications (2023-2028)
11.6.1 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Region (2023-2028)
11.6.2 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Type (2023-2028)
11.6.3 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million), by Applications (2023-2028)
12 Methodology and Data Sources
12.1 Methodology/Research Approach
12.1.1 Research Programs/Design
12.1.2 Market Size Estimation
12.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
12.2 Data Sources
12.2.1 Secondary Sources
12.2.2 Primary Sources
12.3 Disclaimer
List Of Tables
Table 1 Market Segmentation Analysis
Table 2 Global Military Simulation Market Companies with Areas Served
Table 3 Products Offerings Global Military Simulation Market
Table 4 Low Growth Scenario Forecasts
Table 5 Reference Case Growth Scenario
Table 6 High Growth Case Scenario
Table 7 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) And CAGR (%) By Type (2018-2028)
Table 8 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) And CAGR (%) By Applications (2018-2028)
Table 9 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) And CAGR (%) By Regions (2018-2028)
Table 10 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Table 11 Global Military Simulation Revenue Market Share (%) By Type (2018-2022)
Table 12 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Table 13 Global Military Simulation Revenue Market Share (%) By Applications (2018-2022)
Table 14 Global Military Simulation Market Revenue (USD Million) By Regions (2018-2022)
Table 15 Global Military Simulation Market Share (%) By Regions (2018-2022)
Table 16 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2018-2022)
Table 17 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Table 18 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Table 19 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2018-2022)
Table 20 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Table 21 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Table 22 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2018-2022)
Table 23 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Table 24 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Table 25 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2018-2022)
Table 26 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Table 27 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Table 28 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2018-2022)
Table 29 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Table 30 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Table 31 Financial Analysis
Table 32 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Table 33 Global Military Simulation Revenue Market Share (%) By Type (2023-2028)
Table 34 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Table 35 Global Military Simulation Revenue Market Share (%) By Applications (2023-2028)
Table 36 Global Military Simulation Market Revenue (USD Million), And Revenue (USD Million) By Regions (2023-2028)
Table 37 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD)By Country (2023-2028)
Table 38 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Table 39 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Table 40 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2023-2028)
Table 41 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Table 42 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Table 43 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2023-2028)
Table 44 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Table 45 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Table 46 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2023-2028)
Table 47 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Table 48 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Table 49 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2023-2028)
Table 50 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2023-2028)
Table 51 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Table 52 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Table 53 Research Programs/Design for This Report
Table 54 Key Data Information from Secondary Sources
Table 55 Key Data Information from Primary Sources
List Of Figures
Figure 1 Market Scope
Figure 2 Porter’s Five Forces
Figure 3 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Figure 4 Global Military Simulation Revenue Market Share (%) By Type (2022)
Figure 5 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Figure 6 Global Military Simulation Revenue Market Share (%) By Applications (2022)
Figure 7 Global Military Simulation Market Revenue (USD Million) By Regions (2018-2022)
Figure 8 Global Military Simulation Market Share (%) By Regions (2022)
Figure 9 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2018-2022)
Figure 10 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Figure 11 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Figure 12 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2018-2022)
Figure 13 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Figure 14 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Figure 15 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2018-2022)
Figure 16 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Figure 17 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Figure 18 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2018-2022)
Figure 19 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Figure 20 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Figure 21 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2018-2022)
Figure 22 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2018-2022)
Figure 23 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2018-2022)
Figure 24 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Figure 25 Global Military Simulation Revenue Market Share (%) By Type (2028)
Figure 26 Global Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Figure 27 Global Military Simulation Revenue Market Share (%) By Applications (2028)
Figure 28 Global Military Simulation Market Revenue (USD Million) By Regions (2023-2028)
Figure 29 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2023-2028)
Figure 30 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Figure 31 North America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Figure 32 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2023-2028)
Figure 33 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Figure 34 Europe Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Figure 35 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2023-2028)
Figure 36 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Figure 37 Asia Pacific Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Figure 38 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2023-2028)
Figure 39 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Figure 40 South America Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Figure 41 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2023-2028)
Figure 42 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2023-2028)
Figure 43 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2023-2028)
Figure 44 Middle East and Africa Military Simulation Revenue (USD Million) By Applications (2023-2028)
Figure 45 Bottom-Up and Top-Down Approaches For This Report
Figure 46 Data Triangulation
The global Military Simulation Market Size stood at US$ 12.9 billion in 2022.
The market is poised to register 4.75% growth over the forecast period from 2023 to 2030.
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, CAE, Inc, Thales S.A, L3Harris Technologies, Inc, BAE Systems, Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, Cubic Corporation, Rheinmetall AG, Thales Group
Ground Application, Virtual Boot Camp, and Asia Pacific are the fastest-growing segments in the market.