Hypersonic Missiles Market Report 2025

The hypersonic missiles market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $132.69 billion in 2024 to $146.07 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to military modernization programs, geopolitical tensions and arms race, strategic deterrence and national security, rising threat perception, increasing defense budgets.

The hypersonic missiles market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $204.58 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased focus on offensive and defensive capabilities, global military alliances and collaborations, growing demand for precision strike capabilities, focus on scalability and affordability, integration with multi-domain operations. Major trends in the forecast period include rapid technological advancements, advancements in aerospace technology, advancements in hypersonic technology, increased military investments, rise in hypersonic glide vehicles.

The rise in initiatives and funding from governments and defense forces is fueling the growth of the hypersonic missiles market. Governments and defense sectors have begun to allocate funds for research in the hypersonic domain to enhance their military capabilities. For example, the Pentagon, which serves as the headquarters for the United States Department of Defense, requested a $3.8 billion budget for hypersonic research for the fiscal year 2022. Additionally, in April 2023, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, a specialized institute based in Sweden, reported that global military expenditure reached a record high of $2.24 trillion in 2022, marking a 3.7% increase in real terms compared to the previous year. The three largest spenders in 2022 were the United States, China, and Russia, which together accounted for 56% of total global military spending. The United States remained the world's top military spender, with a budget of $877 billion, constituting 39% of the total. As a result, the increase in initiatives and funding from governments and defense forces is expected to propel the growth of the hypersonic missiles market in the coming years.

The rising security concerns are anticipated to drive the growth of the hypersonic missile market in the future. Security concerns encompass potential threats, risks, or issues that pose dangers or challenges to the safety, well-being, and stability of individuals, organizations, or nations. Hypersonic missiles are crucial in addressing these concerns, as they can quickly reach targets, significantly reducing the reaction time for defensive measures. Furthermore, their ability to maneuver unpredictably makes them challenging to track and intercept. For instance, in February 2024, the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), an Australia-based organization, reported that the impact of terrorism is markedly greater in sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia compared to other regions. In 2023, these three areas accounted for 94 percent of terrorism-related fatalities, with sub-Saharan Africa alone responsible for nearly 59 percent of all deaths. The deadliest terrorist attack that year occurred on October 7, when Hamas-led militants struck Israel, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 individuals. In Burkina Faso, terrorism-related deaths rose by 68 percent in 2023. Therefore, the increasing security concerns are fueling the growth of the hypersonic missile market.

Programs aimed at gaining a competitive edge in the market include Long-Range Hypersonic Programs, which focus on military or aerospace initiatives dedicated to the development, research, and implementation of hypersonic missile systems with extended operational ranges. For example, in October 2022, the United States Department of Defense successfully conducted a flight test of hypersonic weapon components. This test was performed by the United States Navy and Army at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The objective of the test was to validate future components of the Navy's Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) and the Army's Long Range Hypersonic programs. The test evaluated hypersonic weapon communications and navigation systems, as well as advanced glide vehicles. These hypersonic glide vehicles are launched from a rocket in the upper atmosphere and glide towards their targets at speeds of approximately 3,853 miles (6,200 km) per hour.

Major companies are intensifying their efforts to secure military contracts for a competitive edge. Military contracts involve legally binding agreements between governments or military entities and private defense contractors, specifying terms for the supply of goods or services related to military needs. For instance, in February 2023, US-based aerospace company Lockheed Martin Corporation was awarded a $1.1 billion initial contract to provide the US with its first sea-based hypersonic strike capability. This contract involves integrating the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) weapon system onto ZUMWALT-class guided missile destroyers. The CPS is a hypersonic boost-glide weapon system offering long-range, high-speed missile flight with exceptional survivability against enemy defenses.

In June 2023, US-based defense technology company Anduril Industries acquired Adranos Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition positions Anduril to supply solid rocket motors for crucial Department of Defense programs involving missiles, hypersonics, and propulsion systems. Adranos Inc. is a US-based aerospace and defense company known for providing high-performance solid rocket fuel called ALITEC for missile and hypersonic applications.

Major companies operating in the hypersonic missiles market include Raytheon Technologies, Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corp., Hanwha Corporation, China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Rostec State Corporation, BAE Systems plc, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leidos, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc., Systima Technologies, Denel SOC Ltd., Tactical Missiles Corporation, BrahMos Aerospace, CASIC Rocket Technology Company, Kongsberg Gruppen.

North America was the largest region in the hypersonic missiles market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hypersonic missiles market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the hypersonic missiles market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Hypersonic missiles are powered by high-speed, air-breathing engines or scramjets, traveling at speeds five times faster than sound (roughly 1 mile per second). They can reach speeds exceeding 7672 miles per hour, reducing target pursuit, warning time for enemies, and response time for defense systems.

The primary products in hypersonic missiles include hypersonic glide vehicles and hypersonic cruise missiles. Hypersonic glide vehicles breach the speed of sound using a re-entry vehicle, making them effective against existing missile defense systems. These missiles are employed in various guidance systems and find applications in military and civil sectors.

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The hypersonic missiles market consists of sales of hypersonic missiles such as aero-ballistic missiles. 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.

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