Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
  • Home
  • /
  • Defence
  • /
  • US annual military simulation spending to exceed $26bn

Defence

US annual military simulation spending to exceed $26bn

According to a new report from data and analytics company GlobalData, US military simulation spending is set to exceed $26 billion annually up to 2028.


Image courtesy GlobalData

The US is poised to significantly bolster its military simulation and training expenditure, surpassing $26 billion annually up to 2028. With a focus on enhancing military readiness and response capabilities, this substantial investment underscores the nation's commitment to aerospace, defence and security. The allocation of resources into advanced training systems reflects the evolving geopolitical landscape and the imperative to optimise preparedness in the face of emerging threats, according to GlobalData.

Advertisement
Siemens rectangle

GlobalData’s latest report, 'United States (US) Defense Market Size, Trends, Budget Allocation, Regulations, Acquisitions, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2028', reveals that the US military is investing heavily in its simulation and training systems to optimise prepare its personnel. These training investments cover practice air, land and sea systems and equipment. Overall, this sector is anticipated to value a total of $159 billion between 2023 and 2028. Its largest segment is projected to be land simulation and training, at $137.2 billion.

Fox Walker, Defense Analyst at GlobalData, commented: “Military simulation and training is the largest sector of the US defense market. The US plans to spend at least $26 billion annually, highlighting the Department of Defense’s commitment to building up the combat readiness within the armed forces. For example, programmes such as the Synthetic Training Environment (STE), though costly, will vastly improve the way the US Army delivers training capabilities.”
 
Given the strong US response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the growing threat to NATO allies in Eastern Europe, it is logical that a great deal of sector spending - $137.2 billion - will be allocated to land simulation and training. However, the American focus on the Indo-Pacific would seemingly anticipate a large percentage of investment into maritime simulation and training as well.


 
Walker continued: “Considering the deterioration of US-China relations, it is perplexing that more money is not being spent on maritime simulation and training, given that most US responses to Chinese aggression in Taiwan would include a naval component.”

GlobalData’s report released following the news that OpenAI has lifted its ban on military use of AI tools for national security scenarios sys that the removal of the ban could very well lead to further proliferation of AI use in defence and security contexts and the US military is likely to capitalise on this change.

Advertisement
Amentum rectangle

Walker concludes: “Whether it be the use of non-lethal technology, the development of military strategy, the auto-generation of virtual training environments, or simply the use of budgeting tools, there are many areas where AI can assist military leaders without causing harm to others or creating new weapons.”
 

 


 

Advertisement
Siemens leaderboard
Intelliconnect strengthens management team

Aerospace Defence

Intelliconnect strengthens management team

17 September 2025

RF and Cryogenic interconnect solutions specialist Intelliconnect (Europe), has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Yiannis Metallinos as Managing Director and Gary Langridge as Engineering Manager.

Teledyne FLIR Defense and AimLock collaborate on autonomous kinetic capabilities

Defence

Teledyne FLIR Defense and AimLock collaborate on autonomous kinetic capabilities

17 September 2025

AimLock is collaborating with Teledyne FLIR Defense to provide autonomous kinetic capabilities for the company’s SUGV 325 and Kobra 725 ground robots.

Captec expands surface treatment facility to meet BR 3939 standards

Defence

Captec expands surface treatment facility to meet BR 3939 standards

17 September 2025

Captec has made a major investment in its specialist surface treatment infrastructure, positioning it among a select few in the UK with the capability to meet the most stringent levels of the latest 2025 BR 3939 Warpaint standards.

Getac launches UX10 and UX10-IP rugged tablets

Aerospace Defence Security

Getac launches UX10 and UX10-IP rugged tablets

17 September 2025

Getac has announced the launch of its next generation UX10 and UX10-IP fully rugged tablets.

Advertisement
Siemens rectangle
BAE Systems and PGZ partner to boost munitions production

Defence

BAE Systems and PGZ partner to boost munitions production

16 September 2025

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) and BAE Systems have entered into a strategic partnership to establish a new 155mm artillery ammunition manufacturing facility in Poland, aimed at increasing the nation’s production of battlefield ammunition.

Smith Myers to supply ARTEMIS Systems to Airbus Helicopters

Aerospace Defence

Smith Myers to supply ARTEMIS Systems to Airbus Helicopters

16 September 2025

Smith Myers has secured a major contract with Airbus Helicopters, under the framework of which ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection and Location Systems (MPDLS) will be factory-fitted and offered as a retrofit option across Airbus Helicopters' fleet of aircraft.

Advertisement
Leonardo