Modern battlefield, as observed through the latest conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, has increased in intensity and thereby, lethality. The multitude of threats, including anti-tank weapons; drones and loitering munition, are some of the weapon types that contribute to the attrition rates and lethality.
Moreover, what the current high intensity wars remind us of is that they are fought on the industrial level too. Armoured vehicles are not easily replaced and most important of all, human lives. Protecting troops and assets remains of high importance. Active and passive protection systems are crucial in that aspect and for that reason the market is witnessing an increase in their procurement, especially of active protection systems.
Despite the technological challenges that delayed the introduction of active protection systems, their use will expand thanks to the lessons learnt from the latest conflicts. However, costs associated with their procurement are still a source of consideration for several users who would like to integrate them on their platforms. Nevertheless, the market can offer modular capabilities that can address funding issues.
This study examines the latest developments in the field of active and passive protection systems, the associated technologies associated, developments in commonly used anti-tank systems, the structure of the market with the main competitors and, the trends and drives currently observed.
Covered in this study
- Market forecasts: Market size forecasting for each APS and PPS segment from 2025 to 2033, segmented by Region, Type, and Platform.
- Technology Roadmaps: In-depth analysis of technological developments in the field of active and passive protection systems as well as anti-tank systems.
- Market Overview: Insight of the market and the trends, drives, and challenges of the actors in the domain.
- Regional Analysis: Presentation of region-specific market opportunities and programmes under development.
- Competitive Landscape: Overview of key players in the field.
Segmentation
The market is segmented in regions, type of systems - whether active or passive, and according to the type of the platform
Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Middle East and Africa
- Latin America
Type of protective system
- Active protection systems
- Passive protection systems
Platform type
- Main battle tanks
- Infantry fighting vehicles
- Armoured personnel carriers
- GBAD vehicles
- Self-propelled howitzers
Reasons to buy
- Determine and forecast the size of the market in different segments.
- Gain an insight into the technologies related to protection systems for armoured vehicles as well as an understanding of the threats they come to address.
- Understand the trends and drivers shaping the market and how it will evolve in the foreseeable future.
- Map the competition in this market domain, with the main players and their products, as well as the armoured vehicle procurement programmes APS are used in.
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Companies Mentioned
- Artis LLC
- ASELSAN
- BAE Systems
- China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO)
- Dynamit Nobel Defence (DND)
- Elbit Systems
- Elektromashina
- ELTA System
- Escribano Mechanical & Engineering
- Hanwa Systems
- Hensoldt
- IBD Deisenroth Engineering
- KBM
- Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW)
- Leonardo DRS
- MBDA
- Nexter Systems
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Rafael Advanced Defence Systems
- Raytheon Technologies
- Rheinmetall AG
- Saab AB
- Thales