Sea based Defense Equipment Global Market Report 2024

The sea based defense equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $59.79 billion in 2023 to $65.31 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth observed during the historical period can be ascribed to factors such as geopolitical tensions, modernization and upgrades, concerns related to piracy and maritime security, and technological advancements.

The sea based defense equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $87.12 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The projected growth in the forecast period can be attributed to emerging threats, geopolitical shifts, concerns related to asymmetric warfare, the expansion of maritime trade, and increasing environmental considerations. Noteworthy trends in the forecast period encompass electrification and lightweighting, the adoption of advanced materials, additive manufacturing, digitalization and enhanced connectivity, as well as a focus on collaboration and partnerships.

Anticipated economic growth in emerging economies is set to have a positive impact on the sea-based defense equipment market. This is attributed to the increased disposable income resulting from economic progress in these emerging markets, which, in turn, boosts the demand for defense equipment. Projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicate global GDP growth of 3.4% in 2021. Furthermore, developed economies are expected to maintain stable growth throughout the forecast period. This sustained economic growth is anticipated to encourage greater investments in national security, thereby driving the sea-based defense equipment market.

The primary categories of sea-based defense equipment consist of battle force ships and submarines, including nuclear submarines. Battle force ships are officially designated United States Ship (USS) warships capable of active involvement in combat operations, or United States Naval Ships directly aiding Navy warfare or support missions, and they must be formally recorded in the Naval Vessel Register. These operations encompass a spectrum of functions, including autonomous sea-based defense equipment, manual operations, and various applications like search and rescue, combat missions, mine countermeasures (MCM) operations, coastal surveillance, and more.

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The rising threat of terrorism is a key driver for the sea-based defense equipment market's future growth. Terrorism involves the unlawful use of physical force or other forms of violence to coerce, intimidate, or ransom individuals or property. Sea-based defense equipment plays a critical role in maritime security operations, aimed at detecting, deterring, intercepting, and countering terrorist attacks, criminal activities, or hostile acts in the maritime domain. For example, a report from ReliefWeb in March 2023 indicates that the average number of casualties in terrorist incidents increased to 1.7 in 2022, up from 1.3 in 2021, signifying a growing level of lethality in such attacks. Consequently, the escalating terrorism threat is a significant factor driving the growth of the sea-based defense equipment market.

Geopolitical tensions, on the other hand, are expected to negatively affect the sea-based defense equipment market during the forecast period. These tensions may result in consequences such as sanctions on Russia, trade protectionism, and heightened military confrontations in the Middle East. Sanctions on Russia were imposed in connection with violations of the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991, leading to restrictions on sales of defense items and services, government credit, and other financial support. Trade restrictions, particularly on imports, are increasingly being employed by several countries to promote domestic production, exemplified by trade implications resulting from Brexit and trade disputes between the US and China. Prolonged violence and terrorism in regions such as the Middle East are also expected to have adverse effects on the market.

Companies engaged in the manufacturing of sea-based defense equipment are actively developing technologies centered on artificial intelligence and robotics. These advanced technologies are integrated into sea-based defense equipment like submarines and warships, enabling autonomous attack capabilities with reduced human intervention and improved threat detection and analysis. As part of this trend, in July 2021, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., an Israel-based defense technology firm, unveiled the Sea Breaker, a fifth-generation maritime and land-based long-range missile system. This system harnesses artificial intelligence and decision-making algorithms, delivering precise strikes with surgical accuracy at targets up to 300 km away. Equipped with an advanced imaging infrared seeker, the Sea Breaker is adept at engaging stationary or moving land and maritime targets, making it suitable for advanced anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) environments.

Major companies within the sea-based defense equipment industry are actively pursuing strategic collaborations and partnerships to collectively enhance their capabilities and address security challenges related to maritime and naval defense. These strategic partnerships involve companies leveraging each other's strengths and resources to achieve mutual benefits and successes. For instance, in February 2023, Lockheed Martin Corporation, a US-based aerospace corporation, entered into a partnership with the U.S. Navy, the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces. The collaboration is aimed at integrating hypersonic strike capabilities onto surface ships. The U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a contract exceeding $2 billion to develop a sea-based hypersonic weapon system. In accordance with this agreement, Lockheed Martin, serving as the prime contractor, will provide the naval platform with launcher systems, weapon control, All Up Rounds (AURs) - integrated missile components, and platform integration support. This collaboration highlights the commitment of industry leaders to bolster naval capabilities.

Major companies operating in the sea based defense equipment market include General Dynamics Corporation, Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., Naval Group, Bae Systems PLC, Fincantieri SpA, Northrop Grumman Corp, Leonardo SpA, Raytheon Co, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ltd., Bakewell-White Yacht Design Ltd., BMT Group Ltd., BMTI Composite Materials and Parts for Submarines, Radio Communication Antenna Systems, Boeing Defense, Space & Security, Bohai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co Ltd., Bolidt synthetic systems, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp, Baltic Yachts Oy Ab Ltd., Data Modul AG, Decksmaschinen und Automation Vertriebs GmbH., Deep Trekker Inc., Defence Research and Development Organisation, Dell Technologies Inc., DeRegt Marine cables, Diagnostic Retrieval Systems Inc., ECA Group Ltd., Elbit Systems Intelligence and Electro-optics - Elop Ltd., Fincantieri S.p.A., FLIR Systems Inc., Fluidmecanica SA Inc., Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the sea-based defense equipment market in 2023. Western Europe is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the sea-based defense equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the sea based defense equipment market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa

The sea-based defense equipment market consists of sales of sea-based defense equipment including naval vessels, crafts, radar, satellites, and sonars. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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