The defense market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $575.33 billion in 2023 to $616.32 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historical period can be attributed to the rising utilization of military drones, the demand for attack and transport helicopters, low-interest rates, heightened spending on military equipment, the increasing development of autonomous fighter jets, and a rise in military expenditure.
The defense market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $772.49 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to government initiatives, technological advancements, increasing internal and external security threats, the development of increasingly advanced military helicopters, and rising military modernization programs. Major trends in the forecast period include the adoption of unmanned combat vehicles, innovative military avionics upgrade programs, augmented and virtual reality applications, the integration of edge computing in defense, the utilization of 3D printing technology, strategic mergers and acquisitions, the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) in defense equipment (drones, helicopters, and others), design upgrades and modularity for military-style weapons, and the implementation of day/night decamouflage technology for light weapons.
The adoption of unmanned combat vehicles stands out as a major trend in the market. Unmanned combat vehicles are autonomous machines or motorized vehicles that operate without direct human intervention. Equipped with a set of sensors for 360-degree situational awareness, optical avoidance, steering actuators, brakes, and laser scanners, these vehicles feature various autonomous capabilities enabling remote or independent operation. They are commonly used for inspecting surroundings, relaying information to operators through teleoperation, or autonomously addressing situations involving technical challenges. For instance, in November 2022, the Indian army initiated urgent drone purchases, allocating up to 3 billion rupees (about $36 million) for each initiative. The procurement includes 1,000 unmanned surveillance helicopters, 163 high-altitude logistics drones, 750 remotely piloted aerial vehicles, and 80 miniature remotely piloted aircraft systems.
The anticipated growth in defense expenditures is poised to drive the defense market. Defense expenditure represents the financial resources allocated by a state for the establishment and maintenance of armed forces or other defense-related purposes. This funding supports the defense industry, encompassing the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of military equipment. In April 2022, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, global military spending reached an unprecedented $2.1 trillion in 2021. The increase of 0.7% in real terms compared to 2020 reflects continued growth in military expenditures worldwide. Notably, Russia increased its military spending by 2.9%, reaching $65.9 billion, while China, the world's second-largest spender, allocated an estimated $293 billion to its military, marking a 4.7% increase from 2020. Consequently, the surge in defense expenditure is a driving force behind the growth of the defense market.
Companies operating in the air-based defense equipment manufacturing sector are increasingly investing in the development of autonomous fighter jets. These aircraft, designed to operate without human pilots, offer extended flight durations and feature advanced sensors to scan for potential threats. Autonomous jets are capable of collecting intelligence, disrupting the electronic systems of enemy aircraft, and engaging other airborne threats. In line with this trend, Northrop Grumman Corporation, a US-based aerospace and defense technology company, unveiled the Model 437, an autonomous stealth jet with a 3,000-mile range, developed in collaboration with Scaled Composites. The Model 437 is built upon the technology demonstrator aircraft Model 401 Sierra, showcasing low-cost manufacturing capabilities.
Major companies operating in the defense market report are Lockheed Martin Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corp, General Dynamics, The Boeing Company, BAE Systems PLC, L3Harris Technologies, Leonardo SpA, Thales Group, Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., Excel Laser Technology Private Limited, Acuity Laser Measurement, Prakash Laser, Infrared Optics, Kalaimakal Systems Private Limited, Baoding Triangel Rsd Electronics Technology Limited, Beijing Be-Better Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai Zhangjiagang Baorui Machinery Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Blixun Electronics Co., Ltd., Xi'an Lonn M&E Equipment Co., Ltd., General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Elbit Systems Ltd., AeroVironment, China South Industries Group (CSGC), China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco), Jilin Ruikd Medical Photoelectric Technology Co., Ltd., Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, Babcock International, BAE Systems Avionics, BMARC, BMT Group, CBI Explosives Industry Group, HSE explosives, Chemring Energetics UK Ltd., Orica UK Ltd., CES Advanced Composites UK Ltd., Conjay Collectors Ammunition Company Ltd., Societe Suisse des Explosifs, SSE Group, BIAZZI SA, Almaz-Antey, United Aircraft Corporation, Tactical Missiles Corporation, Russian Helicopters, Uralvagonzavod, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Advanced Composites Solutions, AEL Sistemas, Aeromot, Agrale, Airship do Brasil, Telespazio, ARSAT, Airbus SE, Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), Advanced Electronics Company, Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), DragonFly Aerospace, Armscor, Atlantis Diesel Engines, Atlas Aircraft Corporation, OneWeb.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the defense market in 2023. Western Europe is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the defense market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the defense 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 defense market consists of sales of air-based, sea-based, and land-based defense equipment such as military aircraft, helicopter, satellites, and radars, as well as support services. 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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The defense market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $772.49 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to government initiatives, technological advancements, increasing internal and external security threats, the development of increasingly advanced military helicopters, and rising military modernization programs. Major trends in the forecast period include the adoption of unmanned combat vehicles, innovative military avionics upgrade programs, augmented and virtual reality applications, the integration of edge computing in defense, the utilization of 3D printing technology, strategic mergers and acquisitions, the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) in defense equipment (drones, helicopters, and others), design upgrades and modularity for military-style weapons, and the implementation of day/night decamouflage technology for light weapons.
The adoption of unmanned combat vehicles stands out as a major trend in the market. Unmanned combat vehicles are autonomous machines or motorized vehicles that operate without direct human intervention. Equipped with a set of sensors for 360-degree situational awareness, optical avoidance, steering actuators, brakes, and laser scanners, these vehicles feature various autonomous capabilities enabling remote or independent operation. They are commonly used for inspecting surroundings, relaying information to operators through teleoperation, or autonomously addressing situations involving technical challenges. For instance, in November 2022, the Indian army initiated urgent drone purchases, allocating up to 3 billion rupees (about $36 million) for each initiative. The procurement includes 1,000 unmanned surveillance helicopters, 163 high-altitude logistics drones, 750 remotely piloted aerial vehicles, and 80 miniature remotely piloted aircraft systems.
The anticipated growth in defense expenditures is poised to drive the defense market. Defense expenditure represents the financial resources allocated by a state for the establishment and maintenance of armed forces or other defense-related purposes. This funding supports the defense industry, encompassing the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of military equipment. In April 2022, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, global military spending reached an unprecedented $2.1 trillion in 2021. The increase of 0.7% in real terms compared to 2020 reflects continued growth in military expenditures worldwide. Notably, Russia increased its military spending by 2.9%, reaching $65.9 billion, while China, the world's second-largest spender, allocated an estimated $293 billion to its military, marking a 4.7% increase from 2020. Consequently, the surge in defense expenditure is a driving force behind the growth of the defense market.
Companies operating in the air-based defense equipment manufacturing sector are increasingly investing in the development of autonomous fighter jets. These aircraft, designed to operate without human pilots, offer extended flight durations and feature advanced sensors to scan for potential threats. Autonomous jets are capable of collecting intelligence, disrupting the electronic systems of enemy aircraft, and engaging other airborne threats. In line with this trend, Northrop Grumman Corporation, a US-based aerospace and defense technology company, unveiled the Model 437, an autonomous stealth jet with a 3,000-mile range, developed in collaboration with Scaled Composites. The Model 437 is built upon the technology demonstrator aircraft Model 401 Sierra, showcasing low-cost manufacturing capabilities.
Major companies operating in the defense market report are Lockheed Martin Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corp, General Dynamics, The Boeing Company, BAE Systems PLC, L3Harris Technologies, Leonardo SpA, Thales Group, Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., Excel Laser Technology Private Limited, Acuity Laser Measurement, Prakash Laser, Infrared Optics, Kalaimakal Systems Private Limited, Baoding Triangel Rsd Electronics Technology Limited, Beijing Be-Better Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai Zhangjiagang Baorui Machinery Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Blixun Electronics Co., Ltd., Xi'an Lonn M&E Equipment Co., Ltd., General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Elbit Systems Ltd., AeroVironment, China South Industries Group (CSGC), China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco), Jilin Ruikd Medical Photoelectric Technology Co., Ltd., Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, Babcock International, BAE Systems Avionics, BMARC, BMT Group, CBI Explosives Industry Group, HSE explosives, Chemring Energetics UK Ltd., Orica UK Ltd., CES Advanced Composites UK Ltd., Conjay Collectors Ammunition Company Ltd., Societe Suisse des Explosifs, SSE Group, BIAZZI SA, Almaz-Antey, United Aircraft Corporation, Tactical Missiles Corporation, Russian Helicopters, Uralvagonzavod, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Advanced Composites Solutions, AEL Sistemas, Aeromot, Agrale, Airship do Brasil, Telespazio, ARSAT, Airbus SE, Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), Advanced Electronics Company, Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), DragonFly Aerospace, Armscor, Atlantis Diesel Engines, Atlas Aircraft Corporation, OneWeb.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the defense market in 2023. Western Europe is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the defense market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the defense 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 defense market consists of sales of air-based, sea-based, and land-based defense equipment such as military aircraft, helicopter, satellites, and radars, as well as support services. 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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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Defense Market Characteristics4. Defense Market Trends and Strategies68. Global Defense Market Competitive Benchmarking69. Global Defense Market Competitive Dashboard70. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Defense Market
3. Defense Product/Service Analysis -Product/Service Examples
5. Defense Market - Macro Economic Scenario
6. Global Defense Market Size and Growth
7. Defense Market Segmentation
8. Defense Market Regional and Country Analysis
9. Asia-Pacific Defense Market
10. China Defense Market
11. India Defense Market
12. Japan Defense Market
13. Australia Defense Market
14. Indonesia Defense Market
15. South Korea Defense Market
16. Bangladesh Defense Market
17. Thailand Defense Market
18. Vietnam Defense Market
19. Malaysia Defense Market
20. Singapore Defense Market
21. Philippines Defense Market
22. Hong kong Defense Market
23. New Zealand Defense Market
24. Western Europe Defense Market
25. UK Defense Market
26. Germany Defense Market
27. France Defense Market
28. Italy Defense Market
29. Spain Defense Market
30. Austria Defense Market
31. Belgium Defense Market
32. Denmark Defense Market
33. Finland Defense Market
34. Ireland Defense Market
35. Netherlands Defense Market
36. Norway Defense Market
37. Portugal Defense Market
38. Sweden Defense Market
39. Switzerland Defense Market
40. Eastern Europe Defense Market
41. Russia Defense Market
42. Czech Republic Defense Market
43. Poland Defense Market
44. Romania Defense Market
45. Ukraine Defense Market
46. North America Defense Market
47. USA Defense Market
48. Canada Defense Market
49. Mexico Defense Market
50. South America Defense Market
51. Brazil Defense Market
52. Chile Defense Market
53. Argentina Defense Market
54. Colombia Defense Market
55. Peru Defense Market
56. Middle East Defense Market
57. Saudi Arabia Defense Market
58. Israel Defense Market
59. Iran Defense Market
60. Turkey Defense Market
61. United Arab Emirates Defense Market
62. Africa Defense Market
63. Egypt Defense Market
64. Nigeria Defense Market
65. South Africa Defense Market
66. Defense Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
67. Defense Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
71. Defense Market Future Outlook and Potential Analysis
72. Appendix
Executive Summary
Defense Global Market Report 2024 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on defense market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The 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 market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The impact of sanctions, supply chain disruptions, and altered demand for goods and services due to the Russian Ukraine war, impacting various macro-economic factors and parameters in the Eastern European region and its subsequent effect on global markets.
- The impact of higher inflation in many countries and the resulting spike in interest rates.
- The continued but declining impact of COVID-19 on supply chains and consumption patterns.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Report Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Air-based Defense Equipment; Sea-based Defense Equipment; Land-based Defense Equipment; Defense Equipment Maintenance, Repair and Overhauling Services; Defense Support and Auxiliary Equipment
2) By Operation: Autonomous Defense Equipment; Manual
3) By Platform: Airborne; Land; Naval
Sub segments: Fighter Aircrafts; Military Helicopters; Military Gliders and Drones; Battle Force Ships (Aircraft Carriers, Frigates, Destroyers, Corvettes, Torpedo Boats, Support Crafts); Submarines (Including Nuclear Submarines); Armored Vehicles; Missiles; Tanks; Small Arms and Light Weapons; Air-based Defense Equipment MRO Services; Water Based Defense Equipment MRO Services; Land-based Defense Equipment MRO Services; Military Radars; Military Satellites; Other Defense Support and Auxiliary Equipment
Key Companies Mentioned: Lockheed Martin Corporation; Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Northrop Grumman Corp; General Dynamics; The Boeing Company
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard
Companies Mentioned
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Raytheon Technologies Corporation
- Northrop Grumman Corp
- General Dynamics
- The Boeing Company
- BAE Systems plc
- L3Harris Technologies
- Leonardo SpA
- Thales Group
- Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
- Excel Laser Technology Private Limited
- Acuity Laser Measurement
- Prakash Laser
- Infrared Optics
- Kalaimakal Systems Private Limited
- Baoding Triangel Rsd Electronics Technology Limited
- Beijing Be-Better Technology Co., Ltd
- Shanghai Zhangjiagang Baorui Machinery Co., Ltd
- Guangzhou Blixun Electronics Co., Ltd
- Xi'an Lonn M&E Equipment Co., Ltd
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
- Elbit Systems Ltd
- AeroVironment
- China South Industries Group (CSGC)
- China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC)
- China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco)
- Jilin Ruikd Medical Photoelectric Technology Co., Ltd
- Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation
- Shenyang Aircraft Corporation
- Babcock International
- BAE Systems Avionics
- BMARC
- BMT Group
- CBI Explosives Industry Group
- HSE explosives
- Chemring Energetics UK Ltd
- Orica UK Ltd
- CES Advanced Composites UK Ltd
- Conjay Collectors Ammunition Company Ltd
- Societe Suisse des Explosifs
- SSE Group
- BIAZZI SA
- Almaz-Antey
- United Aircraft Corporation
- Tactical Missiles Corporation
- Russian Helicopters
- Uralvagonzavod
- United Shipbuilding Corporation
- Advanced Composites Solutions
- AEL Sistemas
- Aeromot
- Agrale
- Airship do Brasil
- Telespazio
- ARSAT
- Airbus SE
- Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI)
- Advanced Electronics Company
- Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB)
- DragonFly Aerospace
- Armscor
- Atlantis Diesel Engines
- Atlas Aircraft Corporation
- OneWeb
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