Ground Defense System Market Report 2025

The ground defense system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $56.33 billion in 2024 to $60.53 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to military modernization programs, threat evolution, geopolitical tensions, focus on urban warfare, budget allocations.

The ground defense system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $78.88 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of directed energy weapons, rise in unconventional threats, modular and scalable systems, cybersecurity integration, integrated command and control systems. Major trends in the forecast period include shift towards network-centric warfare, focus on mobility and maneuverability, integration of artificial intelligence, electromagnetic spectrum dominance, multi-domain operations.

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.

The projected increase in defense spending is poised to fuel the expansion of the ground defense system market. Defense spending, involving the allocation of financial resources by a state for the maintenance and enhancement of armed forces and defense capabilities, is instrumental in supporting ground defense systems. These funds contribute to equipping military forces with necessary weapons, equipment, and personnel. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, global military expenditure reached a record high of $2.24 trillion in 2022, reflecting a 3.7% increase in real terms. Europe experienced a 13% rise in military expenditure during the same period, with a notable 8.8% increase in U.S. military spending. The surge in defense spending is a key driver behind the growth of the ground defense system market.

Major companies within the ground defense system market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as ground-launched cruise missiles, to improve range, precision, and operational capabilities in modern warfare. For example, in June 2022, MBDA, a France-based missile developer and manufacturer, introduced the Land Cruise Missile (LCM) system, a new ground-launched cruise missile designed for long-range precision strikes. Derived from the existing Naval Cruise Missile (NCM), the LCM can hit targets up to 1,400 kilometers away and boasts advanced features such as high precision, resilience against air defenses, and synchronized time-on-target (STOT) for coordinated strikes on multiple targets. This missile significantly enhances European defense capabilities by providing a sovereign solution for deep strike operations, meeting the demands of modern military needs in a changing geopolitical environment.

Key players in the ground defense system market are making strategic investments to create advanced ground-based defense solutions, such as the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS) program, to gain a competitive advantage. These investments involve agreements between a government or military organization and a contractor for the design, development, testing, and deployment of a ground-based defense system. Such contracts may encompass various systems, including missile defense, radar systems, and satellite ground control systems. For instance, in August 2022, Northrop Grumman, a US-based aerospace and defense technology firm, received a $3.3 billion contract from officials of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA), a division of the U.S. Department of Defense, to develop the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon System. Utilizing sensor data, the GMD Weapon System formulates integrated combat plans. It comprises the GMD communication network, which links GMD to external sensors and systems, and the GMD fire-control system, which provides threat assessment and engagement planning.

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 include 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 2024. 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, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the ground defense system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

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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.

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