Stealth Warfare Market Report 2025

This Stealth Warfare report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The stealth warfare market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $12.11 billion in 2024 to $13.41 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising defense budgets, global conflicts, tactical surprise, military modernization, growth in demand for unmanned aerial vehicles (uavs).

The stealth warfare market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $19.57 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to evolution of radar and detection systems, interoperability and network-centric warfare, maritime stealth, ai and autonomous systems, public awareness and transparency. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced materials and coatings, hypersonic technology, multi-domain stealth, directed energy weapons (dew), submarine stealth.

The rising year-on-year military expenditure is anticipated to drive the growth of the stealth warfare market in the coming years. Military expenditure encompasses the total funds allocated by a country's central government for its armed forces, including the army, navy, and air force, for various operations, including peacekeeping. Stealth warfare technology plays a crucial role in minimizing the detectability of personnel and vehicles used in military operations. Consequently, increased military spending boosts the demand for advanced military technologies, such as stealth warfare systems. For instance, in April 2024, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a Sweden-based organization, reported that U.S. military spending reached $916 billion in 2023, marking a 2.3% increase from 2022. Thus, the growing year-on-year military expenditure is propelling the expansion of the stealth warfare market.

The rise in geopolitical tensions is expected to significantly boost the growth of the stealth warfare market in the coming years. Geopolitical tensions encompass the risks associated with conflicts or disputes between countries that disrupt the normal and peaceful flow of international relations. As nations face increased security threats and the imperative to maintain a strategic advantage, there is an intensified focus on developing and deploying advanced stealth technologies. This includes stealth aircraft, submarines, and ground vehicles designed to operate covertly and gain tactical superiority in contested environments. For example, a report published by ReliefWeb in March 2023 highlighted that terrorist attacks became more lethal in 2022, with an average of 1.7 fatalities per attack, up from 1.3 in 2021. This alarming trend underscores the urgency for nations to invest in stealth capabilities to enhance their defense strategies. Consequently, the rise in geopolitical tensions is driving the expansion of the stealth warfare market.

Technological advancement emerges as a prominent trend gaining traction in the stealth warfare market. Key companies in the market are incorporating new technologies, such as long-range infrared sensing and stealth glass technology, to enhance the efficacy of stealth warfare. For instance, in March 2022, the Russian-based defense conglomerate Rostec launched stealth glass technology, improving aircraft cockpit glazing by 20% and reducing the radar visibility of military aircraft. This technology involves thin films of metal and metal oxides, along with engineering and design solutions to enhance the aircraft coating.

Major players in the stealth warfare market are at the forefront of developing innovative products like Storm EW Modules to meet the increasing demand. Storm EW Modules are designed to provide platforms with both offensive and defensive electronic warfare capabilities, customizable for US and allied fleets. In March 2022, UK-based aerospace company BAE Systems announced the launch of Storm EW Modules, an electronic warfare suite delivering cutting-edge mission systems for combat platforms. The system is versatile, fitting into fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, and guided missiles, offering 360-degree situational awareness for swift reactions to electronic warfare threats.

In January 2022, the Italian aerospace company Leonardo acquired Hensoldt for $689 million (€606 million). This strategic acquisition allows Leonardo to establish a lasting presence in the German defense market and strengthen its partnership with Hensoldt, a Germany-based company operating in the stealth warfare market, fostering joint opportunities for further development.

Major companies operating in the stealth warfare market include Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems LLC, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Saab AB, Boeing Airplane & Transport Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Raytheon Company, Leonardo S.p.A, Thales Group, Chengdu Aircraft Corporation, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., L3Harris Technologies Inc., GhostTech Innovations Inc., ShadowArmor Systems, SilentStrike Defense, StealthCom Technologies, Infiltrix Solutions, CamoCraft Technologies, SpecterShield Industries, PhantomEdge Defense, VoidForce Technologies, Obsidian Defense Systems, WhisperWing Corporation, StealthGuard Dynamics, CovertCamo Technologies, Nightshade Systems.

North America was the largest region in the stealth wealth market share in 2024. Rest of the world is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this global stealth warfare market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the stealth warfare market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

Stealth warfare involves the utilization of military technology known as stealth technology, which diminishes the detectability range of individuals or vehicles. This type of warfare is employed to create military vehicles or missiles, particularly in aircraft, using advanced technology.

The key components in stealth warfare encompass radar, infrared search and track (IRST) systems, and acoustic signatures. Radar is a technique for identifying distant objects and analyzing reflected waves to ascertain their speed, position, material composition, or other characteristics. Diverse materials, such as non-metallic airframes and radar-absorbing materials, are used. Applications of stealth warfare extend to the air force, navy, and army.

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The stealth warfare market consists of sales of stealth warfare products such as carbon fibers, carbon black particles and carbon nanotubes. 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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