Space defence programmes and contracts: trends and analysis 1H 2026

Space defence spending is increasing worldwide amid geopolitical instability and the need to modernise ageing capabilities. This report provides a detailed analysis of the drivers behind major spending areas to highlight opportunities and inform strategic planning.

This report provides:

• analysis of the trends driving space defence investment
• an overview of major programmes within the space defence market
• details of leading national and multinational investments and spending priorities
• coverage of the main capability areas in 2025 and 2026: intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), missile early warning, satellite communications (satcom) and space domain awareness/space situational awareness (SSA/SDA).

The report summarises data for more than 20 countries. It is based on Analysys Mason's Space defence programmes and contracts tracker 1H 2026.