Cybersecurity has become a prerequisite for competitive participation in U.S. and allied defense markets. CMMC Level 3 certification is now required for sole-source classified awards — firms unable to justify compliance costs are exiting or consolidating. The Pentagon's cybersecurity mandates are raising barriers to entry and rewarding investments in zero-trust architectures, software-defined systems, and secure cloud infrastructure. CEOs across defense have moved focus to AI-enabled cyber fraud and phishing, with structured AI security governance doubling since early 2025. Digital modernization — model-based engineering, digital threads, digital twins, and AI-enabled sustainment — is moving from aspiration to execution.
This report provides significant competitor information, analysis, and insight critical to the development and implementation of effective marketing and R&D programs.
Topics Covered
• Cybersecurity and Digital Modernization Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
• CMMC — Requirements, Implementation Status, and Market Impact
• Zero-Trust Architecture — DoD Implementation and Leading Solutions
• Secure Cloud Infrastructure — Military Cloud Programs and JWCC
• Software-Defined Defense — Open Architecture and Agile Acquisition
• Digital Engineering — Model-Based Systems Engineering, Digital Threads, and Twins
• AI-Enabled Sustainment — Predictive Maintenance and Digital Logbooks
• Competitive Landscape — Defense Cybersecurity Leaders and Technology Providers
• Investment and Partnership Opportunities — Technology, OTA Contracts, and Acquisitions
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Market Overview
3. Cybersecurity and Digital Modernization Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
4. CMMC
5. Zero-Trust Architecture
6. Secure Cloud Infrastructure
7. Software-Defined Defense
8. Digital Engineering
9. AI-Enabled Sustainment
10. Competitive Landscape
11. Regional Market Analysis
12. Strategic Conclusions and Recommendations
13. Appendix
List of Tables
Table 1. Cybersecurity and Digital Modernization in A&D — Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 2. Cybersecurity and Digital Modernization in A&D — Market Size by Segment 2025
Table 3. Cybersecurity and Digital Modernization in A&D — Market Size by Region 2025-2030
Table 4. Cybersecurity and Digital Modernization in A&D — Key Demand Drivers and Impact Assessment
Table 5. Cybersecurity and Digital Modernization in A&D — Technology and Segment Growth Comparison 2025-2030
Table 6. Cybersecurity and Digital Modernization in A&D — Market Share by Leading Supplier 2025
Table 7. Cybersecurity and Digital Modernization in A&D — Recent M&A and Partnership Activity 2023-2025
Table 8. Cybersecurity and Digital Modernization in A&D — North America Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 9. Cybersecurity and Digital Modernization in A&D — Europe Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 10. Cybersecurity and Digital Modernization in A&D — Asia-Pacific Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 11. Cybersecurity and Digital Modernization in A&D — Investment Opportunity Assessment by Segment
Table 12. Cybersecurity and Digital Modernization in A&D — Key Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Companies Profiled
Airbus
BAE Systems
Boeing
GE Aerospace
General Dynamics
L3Harris Technologies
Leonardo
Lockheed Martin
Northrop Grumman
RTX
