Delving deeper into technology and components provides a clearer understanding of what drives the Military IoT market and where innovation is concentrated. Based on MRFR’s “Military IoT Market” report, here are the key component and technology insights.

Components: hardware, software, services

MRFR identifies three major component types in the Military IoT market: hardware, software, and services. Among these, hardware is projected to hold the largest market share, as armed forces incorporate sensors, wearables, unmanned systems, connectivity modules and other physical devices into IoT-enabled defence systems. Market Research Future+1 Software (including analytics, platform management) and services (integration, maintenance, support) are also critical but currently smaller in share.

Technologies: connectivity & networking

Connectivity technologies (Wi-Fi, cellular, satellite, RFID) underpin IoT deployments. MRFR highlights that the Wi-Fi segment is forecasted to grow at ~11.53% CAGR during 2022-2032. Market Research Future The importance of low-latency, high-reliability networks in battlefield and defence IoT contexts elevates the relevance of advanced wireless, edge computing, sensor networking and secure gateways.

Application of technology in defence context

IoT in the military domain enables:

• Real-time monitoring of equipment health and maintenance optimisation
• Situational awareness through sensor networks and data fusion
• Networked unmanned systems (UAVs, UGVs) and wearable devices for soldiers
• Secure, resilient communications across domains
  MRFR emphasises how these use-cases are shaping the Military IoT market. 

Innovation focus for vendors

Technology vendors should prioritise:

• Ruggedised hardware able to function in harsh defence environments
• Secure connectivity modules with encryption, anti-tamper and anti-jamming features
• Software platforms that manage IoT devices, do analytics on edge and integrate with command-and-control systems
• Service offerings around system integration, sustainment, training and lifecycle management

Insights for defence agencies

Defence planners should ensure that procurement focuses not just on standalone devices but integrated platforms where hardware and software interact, with a high degree of interoperability and network security. Legacy systems may require upgrades to support IoT connectivity and data sharing.

Wrap-up

Technology and component dynamics in the Military IoT market reveal that while hardware currently dominates, the interplay of connectivity, analytics and services will increasingly define winner-solutions. Vendors and defence agencies that integrate across components and technologies stand to gain in the evolving defence IoT ecosystem.