Micro Tactical Ground Robot Market Report 2025

The micro tactical ground robot market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.06 billion in 2024 to $5.77 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to military modernization, counter-terrorism operation, urban warfare needs, increase in law enforcement applications, budget allocations.

The micro tactical ground robot market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.55 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to humanitarian and disaster response, investment in R&D, rise in law enforcement applications, security and surveillance needs, urbanization challenges. Major trends in the forecast period include miniaturization and portability, increased autonomy, multi-mission capabilities, enhanced sensor technology, interoperability and connectivity.

An increase in defense expenditure is anticipated to drive the growth of the micro tactical ground robot market in the future. The defense budget refers to the portion of the federal budget allocated to defense, covering personnel, training, medical expenses, and the maintenance and acquisition of weapons and equipment. Higher defense spending can result in greater investment in military technology, including micro tactical ground robots, leading to increased demand for these devices. For instance, in April 2022, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a Sweden-based international research institute focused on arms control, arms transfers, and non-proliferation, reported that Russian military spending rose by an estimated 9.2% in 2022 to approximately $86.4 billion, which accounted for 4.1% of the country's GDP, up from 3.7% in 2021. Thus, the rising defense expenditure is propelling the growth of the micro tactical ground robot market.

The increase in terrorism is expected to drive the growth of the micro tactical ground robot market in the future. Terrorism is a form of violent and unlawful activity that typically involves the use of intimidation, coercion, or fear to achieve ideological, political, religious, or social goals. As terrorism rises, there is a growing demand for advanced technologies, with micro tactical ground robots emerging as essential tools for enhancing security measures, protecting human lives, and effectively countering evolving terrorist threats. For instance, in 2023, the Vision of Humanity, an Australia-based non-governmental organization, reported that the US accounted for 76% of terrorism-related deaths among Western democracies, coinciding with a 15-year low in incident rates. Furthermore, in 2022, the Islamic State (IS) and its affiliates continued to be the world's deadliest terrorist group for the eighth consecutive year, conducting attacks in 21 countries. Thus, the rise in terrorism is propelling the growth of the micro tactical ground robot market.

Product innovation stands out as a key trend driving the popularity of the micro tactical ground robot market. Leading companies in the market are actively developing innovative solutions to enhance their market positions. For example, Elbit Systems Ltd., an Israel-based defense electronics firm, introduced COPAS-L in June 2022. COPAS-L is a new electro-optical payload designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR). With compact dimensions and a weight of just 40 kg, COPAS-L enables light platforms to achieve ISTAR capabilities, including cameras with infrared lasers. The inclusion of artificial intelligence video analytics enhances capabilities such as Automatic Target Recognition and Classification, Video Motion Detection, and improved image processing.

Major players in the micro tactical ground robot market are adopting a strategic partnership approach to expand their capabilities. Strategic partnerships involve leveraging mutual strengths and resources to achieve shared goals and success. For instance, Heven Drones, an Israel-based drone manufacturer, partnered with Roboteam, an Israel-based provider of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), in March 2022. This collaboration resulted in the development of the Heven Drones H100 Robo and Roboteam's Micro Tactical Ground Robot (MTGR), creating the first-ever flying robot. This innovative synergy optimizes capabilities for both ground and aerial robots, enhancing efficiency across various scenarios. The partners continue to explore applications to further improve the synergy between land and air robotic systems.

On November 23, 2022, QinetiQ US, a defense and security technology company based in the US, acquired Avantus Federal for $590 million. This acquisition significantly expands QinetiQ's operations in the U.S., enhancing its capabilities in robotics, autonomous systems, and cyber intelligence. By integrating Avantus Federal, QinetiQ strengthens its position in the defense and intelligence sectors, allowing it to better tackle complex challenges faced by government clients. Avantus Federal is a US-based company that focuses on providing services in cyber technologies, data and software solutions, digital engineering, intelligence analysis, and operations.

Major companies operating in the micro tactical ground robot market include The Boeing Company, Clearpath Robotics Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Perrone Robotics Inc., QinetiQ Group plc, ReconRobotics Inc., Robo-Team Ltd., Robotnik Automation S.L.L., Thales SA, BAE Systems plc, Elbit Systems Ltd., Cobham Ltd., Endeavor Robotics Inc., General Dynamics Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Telerob GmbH, ECA Group, MacroUSA Corporation, SuperDroid Robots Inc., Autonomous Solutions Inc., Robotic Research LLC, Milrem Robotics, Nexter Robotics, Rheinmetall AG, Safran Electronics & Defense, FLIR Systems Inc., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Textron Systems Corporation, Oshkosh Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the micro tactical ground robot market in 2024. The regions covered in the micro tactical ground robot market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the micro tactical ground robot market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The Micro Tactical Ground Robot (MTGR) platform is a unique and lightweight all-terrain tactical robot designed to offer outstanding agility both indoors and outdoors. Its primary purpose is to assist military, law enforcement, and public safety agencies in various conflict situations.

The main modes of operation for micro tactical ground robots include tethered, tele-operated, semi-autonomous, and autonomous. Tethered operation involves a wire (cable) connecting the robot to enable quick data or power transfer. The platforms can be airborne, land-based, or naval and find applications in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, law enforcement, explosive ordnance disposal, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE), hazardous material (HAZMAT), and other scenarios.

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The micro tactical ground robot market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing tactical services such as urban warfare, special operations, public safety missions, and other services that are used during the process. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The micro tactical ground robot market also includes sales of the chassis frames, power supply components, and situational awareness sensors. 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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