Ground Defense System Market Report 2026

The ground defense system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $60.31 billion in 2025 to $64.14 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising procurement of armored vehicle protection systems to counter evolving ground-based threats, increased deployment of fire locator technologies to improve battlefield situational awareness, growth in counter-ied systems driven by asymmetric warfare environments, expansion of border and site protection programs enhancing national security infrastructure, advancements in early detection and tracking technologies supporting long-range missile defense.

The ground defense system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $80.78 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing investment in integrated ground defense architectures combining sensors interceptors and command systems, rising adoption of ai-enabled threat detection and target discrimination tools, expansion of autonomous and unmanned ground protection solutions, increasing demand for modular and rapidly deployable defense systems for flexible mission needs, development of next-generation precision intercept technologies to counter advanced ballistic threats. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of multi-sensor detection systems, advanced missile interception technologies, deployment of mobile and modular defense units, enhanced real-time battlefield data analytics, development of border and critical infrastructure protection systems.

The anticipated surge in the demand for cybersecurity is set to drive the growth of the ground defense system market in the future. Cybersecurity, which involves safeguarding electronic systems, computers, servers, mobile devices, networks, and data from malicious attacks, is crucial for supporting ground defense systems during battle and protecting their networks from adversaries during peacetime. Seeking Alpha reports that cybersecurity spending is expected to surpass $188 billion in 2023, highlighting the significant financial commitment to this aspect. Additionally, Cybercrime Ventures projects a 15% yearly increase in the cost of cybercrime, reaching an annual total of $10.5 trillion USD by 2025, with an estimated 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally in 2023. Consequently, the escalating demand for cybersecurity is a driving force behind the growth of the ground defense system market.

Major companies operating in the ground defense system market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as ground-launched deep precision strike capability, to improve range, accuracy, and operational effectiveness in modern warfare. Ground-launched deep precision strike capability refers to land-based missile systems designed to engage strategic targets deep within enemy territory, enabling long-range and highly accurate strikes while minimizing risks to air assets and strengthening national deterrence and rapid response. For instance, in June 2024, MBDA, a France-based developer and manufacturer of missiles, introduced the Land Cruise Missile (LCM) system, engineered for long-range, high-precision strikes with strong survivability against enemy air defenses. The LCM is derived from the combat-proven Naval Cruise Missile (NCM) used by the French Navy and delivers similar features, including metric-level precision at very long distances, terrain-following flight, and synchronized time-on-target strike capability. The system provides a European sovereign deep-strike solution from the ground, complementing MBDA's existing deep-strike portfolio.

In May 2023, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), an aerospace and aviation manufacturer based in Israel, acquired Intracom Defense (IDE) for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is expected to promote IAI's diverse product range and support the expansion and development of activities in Greece and other NATO nations. It will also enhance IAI's business capabilities in Greece and throughout Europe. Intracom Defense (IDE) is a Greek technology defense firm that focuses on designing, developing, and manufacturing various defense systems, including ground-based air defense systems.

Major companies operating in the ground defense system market are BAE Systems PLC, Lockhead Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Thales Group, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Kongsberg Gruppen, MBDA Missile Systems Inc., Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Rheinmetall AG, Boeing Company, Elbit Systems Ltd., Leonardo S.p.A., General Dynamics Corporation, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Mercury Systems, Saab AB, AIRBUS, Aselsan A.Ş., Teledyne FLIR LLC, Chemring Group plc, ST Engineering Ltd., FNSS Defense Systems Inc., NORINCO Group, Rostec State Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the ground defense system market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the ground defense system market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the ground defense system market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the ground defense system market by raising the cost of imported components such as sensors, missiles, communication equipment, and armored vehicles, affecting manufacturers across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Segments like armored vehicle protection and missile systems face higher production costs and potential delivery delays. However, tariffs encourage domestic manufacturing, promote local R&D, and accelerate innovation in cost-effective defense technologies, improving self-reliance and strategic readiness.

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A ground defense system is a missile defense system designed for operational deployment, providing comprehensive protection against long-range ballistic missile attacks. It is equipped for early detection, tracking, target discrimination, and precision interception, ensuring the destruction of the target during the boost and midcourse phases of the missile's trajectory.

The main components of a ground defense system comprise products and services. In this context, a product refers to anything sold to fulfill a customer's needs or wants. The technologies involved include artificial intelligence, 3D printing, the internet of things, wearable devices, and others that support both manned and unmanned operations. These technologies find applications in logistics and transportation, surveillance and reconnaissance, cybersecurity, explosive ordinance disposal (EOD), intelligence and data warfare, combat simulation, training, health monitoring, and various other defense-related functions. End-users of these technologies include defense intelligence, military, law enforcement, and other entities involved in national security.

The countries covered in the ground defense system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The ground defense system market consists of sales of armored vehicle protection, fire locator, counter-IED and border and site protection. 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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