Military Robotic and Autonomous System (RAS) Global Market Report 2024

The military robotic and autonomous system (RAS) market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $18.62 billion in 2023 to $19.05 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3%. The growth observed in the historic period in the field of military robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) can be attributed to the increasing need for enhancing battlefield situational awareness and the desire to achieve mass and scalable effects through human-machine teaming. These factors collectively drove the development and adoption of military RAS during that period.

The military robotic and autonomous system (RAS) market size is expected to see marginal growth in the next few years. It will grow to $20.45 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.8%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period in the field of military robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) can be attributed to factors such as a growing defense budget and an increasing demand for reducing human involvement in battlefield activities. Major trends expected in the forecast period include ongoing innovations in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), advancements in military robotics, and strategic investments in military robotic and autonomous systems to maintain a competitive edge for leading companies. These trends are likely to shape the continued evolution and adoption of military RAS in the coming years.

The anticipated increase in defense budget allocations is poised to drive the expansion of the military robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) market. A defense budget encompasses the financial planning and resources designated for a country's military forces, covering aspects such as research, development, acquisition, and sustainment of military equipment, technologies, and capabilities. This budget includes funding earmarked for the advancement, integration, and procurement of RAS technologies, contributing to enhanced military capabilities and operational efficiency. As per the European Defense Agency's data from December 2022, member states displayed a record expenditure of $53.4 billion (€52 billion) on defense equipment purchases, marking a 16% increase in 2022 compared to 2020. Moreover, the overall European defense spending reached a new pinnacle of $228.6 billion (€214 billion) in 2022, reflecting a 6% rise from 2020 and sustaining a seven-year trend of expansion. Consequently, the surge in defense budgets is a key driver propelling the growth of the military RAS market.

Major players in the military robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) sector are strategically investing in diverse military domains, particularly in RAS technologies, to gain a competitive advantage. Military RAS has the potential to augment operational effectiveness by executing tasks that are perilous, monotonous, or time-consuming for human soldiers. Investments in RAS technology aim to develop systems capable of conducting surveillance, reconnaissance, and other critical missions with heightened efficiency and reduced risk to human personnel. For instance, in August 2022, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a US-based company specializing in military RAS manufacturing, secured a $14 million contract to deliver its tactical jet drone system. This system, comprising the XQ-58A Valkyrie, UTAP-22 Mako, and X-61A Gremlin, is intended for use by the U.S. military. Additionally, in December 2022, Lockheed Martin Corporation, a prominent US-based military corporation, was awarded an initial $158 million (£129 million) contract by the U.K. Ministry of Defense for the supply of over 250 mini drones.

In May 2021, Teledyne, a US-based technology services company, acquired FLIR Systems Inc. for $8.2 billion. This acquisition positions Teledyne as a provider of a wide range of unmanned vehicles, predominantly smaller ones, designed for air, land, sea, and underwater applications. Teledyne Technologies Incorporated specializes in offering enabling technologies for industrial growth markets with a focus on advanced technology and high reliability. FLIR Systems Inc., the acquired company, is a US-based firm engaged in the design, development, and manufacturing of military robotic and autonomous systems.

Major companies operating in the military robotic and autonomous system (RAS) market report are RTX Corporation, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Hanwha Group, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd., Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo SpA, Elbit Systems Ltd., Teledyne Technologies Inc., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Saab AB, General Atomics, Cobham Ltd., QinetiQ Group PLC, iRobot Corporation, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., AeroVironment Inc., Exail Technologies- Groupe Gorge, Anduril Industries Inc., Parrot Drone SAS, Skydio Inc., Boston Dynamics, Milrem Robotics, Auterion AG, AutoNaut Ltd., Saildrone Inc.

North America was the largest region in the military robotic and autonomous system (RAS) market in 2023. The regions covered in the military robotic and autonomous system (RAS) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the military robotic and autonomous system (RAS) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The military robotic and autonomous system (RAS) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), combat operations, logistics and maintenance, mine clearance, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), personnel management, unmanned vehicles, teleoperated robotic systems. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The military robotic and autonomous system (RAS) market also consists of sales of cameras, lidar, radar, and other sensing devices. 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).

Military robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) encompass a wide range of technologies that utilize robotics and automation to carry out tasks without direct human intervention. These systems are engineered to operate independently or semi-independently, making decisions and executing actions through pre-programmed instructions, artificial intelligence (AI), or sensor inputs. They are employed in various military applications to enhance efficiency, reduce human exposure to danger, and perform tasks that may be challenging or dangerous for human operators.

The primary platforms of military robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) include unmanned aircraft systems, unmanned ground and robotic systems, and unmanned maritime systems. Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are aircraft and their associated equipment operated without a human pilot on board. These systems can operate in various modes, including remote-controlled, semi-autonomous, and fully autonomous. UAS are utilized in diverse military applications such as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), combat operations, target acquisition, logistics, mine clearance, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and addressing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats, as well as providing infantry support and other functions.

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