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UK VPX SBC Market: Overview, Drivers, Trends & Outlook
The UK market for VPX (VITA standard) single‑board computers (SBCs) is a specialized but growing niche within the rugged embedded computing and defence electronics landscape. These high‑performance, high‑reliability boards are designed for mission‑critical applications such as defence, aerospace, ISR (intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance), and industrial systems. In the UK context, growth is being driven by defence modernization, aerospace investment and emerging edge‑computing demands.
Market Snapshot
The UK VPX SBC market size was estimated at around USD $11.7 million in 2024 and is projected to grow to approximately USD $29.6 million by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 15.5% from 2025 to 2030.
The market is segmented along multiple dimensions including rack‑unit form factor (e.g., 3U, 6U), processor architecture (Intel‑based, NXP Power, ARM), cooling mode (air‑cooled vs conduction‑cooled), memory footprint, switch fabric (Ethernet, PCIe, Serial RapidIO, InfiniBand) and end‑use application (radar, electronic…