UK VPX SBC Market

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The UK VPX SBC Market by Form (Standard and Custom), by Rack Unit (3U and 6U), by Processor (Intel-Based Architecture, NXP Power Architecture, and ARM Architecture), by Processing Power (Low, Medium, and High), by Memory Storage (0-16 GB, 16-32 GB, 32-48 GB, and 48-64 GB), by Switch Fabric (Ethernet, InfiniBand, PCI Express (PCIE), Serial RapidlO (SRIO), and Other Switch Fabrics) – Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2025–2030

Industry: Semiconductor & Electronics | Publish Date: 26-Mar-2025 | No of Pages: 176 | No. of Tables: 137 | No. of Figures: 82 | Format: PDF | Report Code : SE3107

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The UK VPX SBC Market Overview

The UK VPX SBC Market size was valued at USD 11.7 million in 2024, and is predicted to reach USD 29.6 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 15.5% from 2025 to 2030.

Drivers such as increasing investments in military modernization initiatives along with expansion of aerospace industry drives the growth of the market. Nevertheless, reliance on imported VPX (VITA 46) components raises production costs that act as a barrier to the market growth.

On the contrary, adoption of 5G and AI in single board computers offer promising growth opportunity for the UK VPX SBC market trends in the coming years. SBCs offers high flexibility, better performance under stress that makes it perfect for businesses looking for reliable, high-performance systems in challenging environment.

Moreover, few notable players such as Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Kontron AG, and others are launching products to upgrade their market presence. Such initiatives propel innovation and fuels its adoption across various sectors, ensuring strong growth of the VPX SBC industry

Rising Investment in Military Modernization Initiatives Fuels Market Expansion 

UK's growing investments in military modernization projects such as the Future Combat Air System and naval improvement programs, are fueling the UK VPX SBC market demand. These SBCs are offer critical computing solutions for real-time processing of radar, surveillance, and electronic warfare systems in support of the country's strategic defense goals. 

The defense industry is a major contributor to the UK economy, as per the Joint Economic Data. The report underscores an impressive 69.9% increase in UK defense exports, rising from USD 8.27 billion in 2021 to USD 14.03 billion in 2022.

 

The Expansion of Aerospace Industry Propels the UK VPX SBC Market Growth

The robust UK aerospace sector, spearheaded by industry leaders such as BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce, counts heavily on VPX embedded systems to enable sophisticated avionics, communication equipment, and space exploration technology. The interest of the sector in research and development fuels the uptake of such sophisticated systems. 

Recently, the UK government promised a five-year USD 1.22 billion investment to build up the aerospace sector, facilitating innovation, employment, and development of zero-emission flight technology in key places such as Broughton, Filton, and Derby. The investment funds the aerospace technology institute program to fuel economic development and support the nation's aim for net zero.

 

The High Cost Associated with VPX SBC Restricts Market Expansion 

The UK’s reliance on imported VITA 46 components raises production costs and exposes the market to supply chain vulnerabilities, such as delays and limited availability. This dependency particularly impacts SMEs, facing challenges in adopting cost-effective solutions, thereby hindering the UK VPX SBC market expansion.

Emerging Technologies Anticipated to Drive Future Opportunities 

The onset of 5G and SBCs supported by AI opens a huge growth opportunity for the UK VPX SBC market trends. With high-speed, low-latency processing provided by 5G, the AI can add yet another qualification for SBCs to be more demanding for the real-time analysis, sending back-to-back data and making the decisions. 

The intersection of 5G and AI technologies is an attractive path for VPX SBCs growth seeking high-performance, cost-effective platforms for next-generation technology. For example, Particle launched Tachyon, the world's first AI-enabled 5G SBC with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, to address the rising need for edge solutions that leverage AI. This innovation is likely to boost demand for VPX SBCs and hasten the market growth and innovation of advanced technologies in key sectors. 

 

Competitive Landscape

The promising players operating in the UK VPX SBC industry include Curtiss-Wright Defence Solutions, Kontron, Abaco Systems, Mercury Systems, Inc., ADLINK Technology Inc., General Electric Company, Logic Fruit Technologies, Elma Electronic, North Atlantic Industries, Aitech, Extreme Engineering Solutions Inc., General Micro Systems, Inc., Interface Concept, Acromag, EIZO Rugged Solutions and others.

UK VPX SBC Market Key Segments

By Form

  • Standard 

  • Custom 

By Rack Unit 

  • 3U 

  • 6U

By Processor 

  • Intel-based Architecture

  • NXP Power Architecture

  • ARM Architecture 

By Processing Power 

  • Low

  • Medium 

  • High

By Memory Storage 

  • 0-16 GB

  • 16-32 GB

  • 32-48 GB

  • 48-64 GB 

By Switch Fabric 

  • Ethernet 

  • InfiniBand 

  • PCI Express (PCIE) 

  • Serial RapidlO (SRIO)

  • Other Switch Fabrics

By Cooling Mode 

  • Air-Cooled 

  • Conduction-Cooled

  • Other Cooling Modes

By Application 

  • Radar Processing

  • Electronic Warfare

  • Signal Processing

  • Mission Computing

  • Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)

By End-User 

  • Military

    • Land Military

    • Naval Military

    • Airforce Military

  • Aerospace 

  • Industrial

    • Transportation Industrial

    • Telecommunications Industrial

    • Healthcare Industrial

    • Energy Industrial

  • Other End User

Key Players

  • Curtiss-Wright Defence Solutions

  • Kontron

  • Abaco Systems

  • Mercury Systems, Inc.

  • ADLINK Technology Inc.

  • General Electric Company

  • Logic Fruit Technologies

  • Elma Electronic

  • North Atlantic Industries

  • Aitech

  • Extreme Engineering Solutions, Inc

  • General Micro Systems, Inc.

  • Interface Concept

  • Acromag

  • EIZO Rugged Solutions

REPORT SCOPE AND SEGMENTATION:

Parameters

Details

Market Size Value in 2024

USD 11.7 million

Revenue Forecast in 2030

USD 29.6 million

Value Growth Rate

CAGR of 15.5% from 2025 to 2030

Analysis Period

2024–2030

Base Year Considered

2024

Forecast Period

2025–2030

Market Size Estimation

Million (USD)

Growth Factors

  • The UK’s increasing investments in defense modernization fuels the growth of the market.

  • The expansion of aerospace industry propels the demand for VPX SBC in the region.

Companies Profiled

15

Market Share

Available for 10 companies

Customization Scope

Free customization (equivalent up to 80 working hours of analysts) after purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional, and segment scope.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The UK VPX SBC market size was valued at USD 11.7 million in 2024.

According to Next Move Strategy Consulting, the UK VPX SBC market revenue is estimated to be at USD 29.6 million in 2030.

The key players in the UK VPX SBC industry are Curtiss-Wright Defence Solutions, Kontron, Abaco Systems, Mercury Systems, Inc., ADLINK Technology Inc., General Electric Company, Logic Fruit Technologies, Elma Electronic, North Atlantic Industries, Aitech, Extreme Engineering Solutions Inc., General Micro Systems, Inc., Interface Concept, Acromag, EIZO Rugged Solutions and others.

The high cost associated with hinders the growth of the UK VPX SBC industry.

The introduction of 5G and AI-enabled SBCs is anticipated to create growth for UK VPX SBC market.

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