Global Defense Satcom Commercial Service Revenues Positioned to Skyrocket Past $8.6 Billion by 2034

NGSO systems drive explosive growth as satellite connectivity becomes mission-critical for modern defense operations

Paris, France [October, 2025] – Novaspace has released the first edition of its Satellite Communications for Defense and Security report, highlighting the dramatic transformation underway in military satcom markets globally as NGSO services become the backbone of sector growth. NGSO service revenues are positioned to see a 25%+ CAGR through the decade, reaching $8.1 billion by 2034.

In 2024, government activity (excluding Russia and China) generated a combined satcom demand of approximately 300 Gbps, split between 250 Gbps in commercial bands and over 50 Gbps in military bands. This demand was supported by both GEO and NGSO systems, with total commercial service revenues exceeding $2 billion, of which GEO services accounted for $1.5 billion. NGSO revenues, meanwhile, have surged from $90 million in 2020, signaling a major shift in market dynamics.

“Driven by rising global tensions and defense modernization, surging military satellite communications demand now marks a transformative shift in how defense forces connect, operate, and project power,” says Santiago Perez, Senior Manager at Novaspace. “Satellite connectivity is no longer a support function, it’s becoming a strategic enabler of modern defense operations.”

Looking ahead, Novaspace forecasts a 26% CAGR in defense satcom demand. Service revenues are projected to grow significantly, with commercial revenues surpassing $8.6 billion by 2034 (15% CAGR). NGSO service revenues alone are expected to reach $8.1 billion, growing at 25%+ CAGR, while GEO revenues are forecast to decline to $515 million. GEO demand, however, will remain relatively stable in volume, supporting diverse operations outside the US and Europe, often backed by national operators.

Overall, the United States will continue to dominate the defense satcom market, accounting for over 90% of demand and 93% of revenues by 2034. Industry stakeholder must plan towards this growth however global opportunity is growing. Satellite constellations are fast becoming mission-critical infrastructure for defense forces, transforming how operations are planned, executed, and connected. As demand accelerates and NGSO systems take center stage, industry players have a clear opportunity to rethink their strategies, aligning with new defense priorities, tapping into high-growth segments, and securing a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving communications landscape.

About the Report
Novaspace’s Satellite Communications for Defense and Security, 1st Edition is a strategic tool offering deep insights into market drivers, value chains, and key contracts shaping military satellite connectivity. It features a precise demand analysis by region, force type, orbit, and frequency band, and maps the MilSatCom and GovSatCom landscape with profiles of leading governmental and commercial systems.

Novaspace’s Satellite Communications for Defense and Security, Classic Edition delivers a comprehensive analysis of current and emerging MilSatCom trends, market dynamics, and sizing. It offers a strategic outlook on market developments and a consolidated demand breakdown by military force origin, covering frequency bands, deployment regions, force types, and orbital layers. The report includes commercial capacity and service revenue insights for Ku and Ka bands, alongside an overview of Mil/GovSatCom satellite supply and selected commercial system profiles.

The Premium Edition enhances this foundation with a detailed database of Mil-GovSatCom supply and user terminals, segmented by frequency band, orbit, and military region. Premium readers can also access a database with capacity and service revenues by region of origin as well as in-depth analysis of demand versus supply by frequency and geography, with economic assessments of the X and Mil-Ka bands.

Access the full report here: https://nova.space/hub/product/satellite-communications-for-defense-and-security/

About Novaspace
Novaspace is a global leader in space consulting and market intelligence, formed through the merger of Euroconsult and SpaceTec Partners. This strategic move combines the distinctive strengths of both entities to significantly amplify our international presence and service capabilities. With over 40-year legacy of expertise in guiding public and private entities in strategic decision-making, Novaspace offers end-to-end consulting services, from project strategy definition to implementation, providing data-led perspectives on critical issues. Novaspace presents an expanded portfolio of services, featuring combined expertise in management and technology consulting, top-tier executive summits, and market intelligence. Trusted by 1,200 clients in over 60 countries, with offices strategically located in Brussels, London, Montreal, Munich, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toulouse, and Washington D.C.

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