Directed Energy Weapons Market

Global Directed Energy Weapons Market Size, Trends & Analysis - Forecasts to 2026 By Product (Lethal Weapons, Non-Lethal Weapons), By Technology (High Energy Laser, High Power Microwave, Electromagnetic Weapons, Sonic Weapons), By Application (Homeland Security, Military), By Platform (Space, Land, Naval, Airborne), By Range (Less Than 1 Km, More than 1 Km), By Region (North America, Asia Pacific, CSA, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa), Competitive Landscape Company Market Share Analysis, and Competitor Analysis

Category Aerospace & Defence

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This report was recently updated on December 16 2024 with the latest and most recent market numbers

Directed Energy Weapons Market Size

The global directed energy weapons market will grow from USD 4.2 billion in 2021 to reach USD 10.5 billion in 2026 with a CAGR value of 17.5%.

A directed-energy weapon (DEW) is a ranged weapon that damages its target with highly focused laser energy, microwaves, and particle beams. This technology is used in weapons that are typically used to damage, destroy, and disable opponent equipment, facilities, and troops. Also, the use of direct energy weapons on humans is to manage chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) emergencies. Hence, with the technological advancements in this field, and with the rising demand for directed energy weapons in developing nations, the market is ought to be growing rapidly. Also, increasing terrorist attacks and territorial conflicts in numerous regions are fueling the demand for non-lethal weapons. Furthermore, non-lethal weapons, and laser weapon systems with better attacking capabilities are in high demand and hence will help the market grow exponentially from 2021 to 2026. The growing number of applications of these high energy systems in the aerospace and defense industry is also expected to further enhance the demand in the market.

Directed energy weapons (DEW) or space-based directed energy weapons are capable of generating highly powerful beams. DEW trait has been significant in the deployment of these weapons in areas such as aerospace and defense, where data security is critical. On the other hand, lockheed martin laser, also known as ATHENA, is a prototype laser weapon system that is designed to defeat close-in, low-value threats such as improvised rockets, unmanned aerial systems, vehicles and small boats.

On the other hand, rising regional conflicts, along with rising demand for advanced military gadgets in combat applications, and growing threat posed by hypersonic weapons, particularly missiles will boost the directed energy weapons market share during the forecast period [2021-2026].

The COVID-19 outbreak has had a negative impact on the economies of countries all over the world. The production of directed energy weapons, comprising systems, subsystems, and components, had also been disrupted. Although directed energy weapons are critical for national integration, the supply chain interruptions had temporarily halted its production processes and hence the market was negatively impacted. However with the ease in lockdown norms, the market is ought to be growing rapidly from 2021 to 2026 period.

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Directed Energy Weapons Market: By Product

Based on the type of product, the market can be segmented into lethal weapons and non-lethal weapons. The non-lethal weapons segment is expected to hold the lion’s share during the forecast period. The demand for non-lethal weapons has increased due to their advanced features and abilities to control riot situations without causing casualties. The high potential for growth of the non-lethal weapons segment has led to a rise in the budgetary expenses for military applications and has also made huge investments in research & development activities possible.

Directed Energy Weapons Market: By Technology

Based on the technology employed in the directed energy weapons, the market can be segmented into high-energy laser, high power microwave, electromagnetic weapons, and sonic weapons segments. The high-energy laser segment is projected to grow the fastest as compared to the other segments during the forecast period of 2021 to 2026. The segment expansion is mainly due to added features of low power consumption, and ease of installation. When compared to conventional munitions, these have a near-zero flight length, allowing for a longer decision time and a faster reaction time.

Directed Energy Weapons Market: By Application

Based on the application of directed energy weapons, the market can be fragmented into military and homeland security. The military segment is expected to capture the largest share of the market compared to the other segments during the forecast period. The dominance of this segment has been driven by the advent of different military-based UAVs and drones equipped with directed energy weapons fires for long-range precision targeting and remote operations.

Directed Energy Weapons Market: By Platform

Based on the platform of directed energy weapons, the market can be fragmented into space, land, naval, and airborne. The naval platform segment is projected to grow the fastest as compared to the other segments during the forecast period. Naval-directed energy weapon systems are weapons that are employed in naval applications, such as combat ships and submarines.

Directed Energy Weapons Market: By Range

Based on the range, the market can be segmented into less than 1 km and more than 1 km. The more than 1 km segment is expected to hold the lion’s share during the forecast period. Long-range weapons provide defense against anti- UAV operations, rockets, artillery, propelled grenades, and missiles.

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Directed Energy Weapons Market: By Region

Based on region, the market can be segmented into various regions such as North America, Europe, Central & South America, Middle East & North Africa, and Asia Pacific regions. The North American region is expected to hold the largest share of the market during the forecast period followed by the European market. The European market has been characterized by the growing adoption of directed energy weapons in the defense sector along with increasing high weapon investments. The region’s heavy spending on defense applications has helped to grow the fastest in the market.

The APAC region is envisaged to become the fastest-growing region during the forecast period. The growing nation security threats in the region will play a key role in the demand for directed energy weapons. The rapid economic development and growing defense industry in the region are also expected to have a positive impact on the market. The directed energy weapons India market is one of the top markets to grow rapidly from 2021 to 2026.

Directed Energy Weapons Market Share and Competitor Analysis

Some of the top weapon companies are Applied Companies, BAE Systems Plc, L3harris Technologies Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Moog Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Qinetiq Group PLC, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, TEXTRON INC., Rheinmetall Aktiengesellschaft, Thales Group, Textron Inc. and The Boeing Company, among others.

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of companies profiled in the report.

Chapter 1 Methodology

1.1 Market Scope & Definitions

1.2 Estimates & Forecast Calculation

1.3 Historical Data Overview and Validation

1.4 Data Sources

1.4.1 Secondary

1.4.2 Primary

Chapter 2 Report Outlook

2.1 Global Directed Energy Weapons Industry Overview, 2021-2026

2.1.1 Industry Overview

2.1.2 Platform Growth Scenario

2.1.3 Application Growth Scenario

2.1.4 Product Growth Scenario

2.1.5 Technology Growth Scenario

2.1.6 Range Growth Scenario

2.1.7 Regional Overview

Chapter 3 Global Directed Energy Weapons Market Trends

3.1 Market Segmentation

3.2 Industry Background, 2021-2026

3.3 Market Key Trends

3.3.1 Positive Trends

3.3.1.1 Increasing demand for DEW in combat operations

3.3.2 Industry Challenges

3.3.2.1 Dearth of skilled professionals and trainers in developing regions

3.4 Prospective Growth Scenario

3.4.1 Platform Growth Scenario

3.4.2 Application Growth Scenario

3.4.3 Product Growth Scenario

3.4.4 Technology Growth Scenario

3.4.5 Range Growth Scenario

3.5 COVID-19 Influence over Industry Growth

3.6 Porter’s Analysis

3.7 PESTEL Analysis

3.8 Value Chain & Supply Chain Analysis

3.9 Regulatory Framework

3.9.1 North America

3.9.2 Europe

3.9.3 APAC

3.9.4 LATAM

3.9.5 MEA

3.10 Technology Overview

3.11 Market Share Analysis, 2020

3.11.1 Company Positioning Overview, 2020

Chapter 4 Global Directed Energy Weapons Market, By Platform

4.1 Platform Outlook

4.2 Space

4.2.1 Market Size, By Region, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

4.3 Land

4.3.1 Market Size, By Region, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

4.4 Naval

4.4.1 Market Size, By Region, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

4.5 Airborne

4.5.1 Market Size, By Region, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

Chapter 5 Global Directed Energy Weapons Market, By Technology

5.1 Technology Outlook

5.2 High Energy Laser

5.2.1 Market Size, By Region, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

5.3 High Power Microwave

5.3.1 Market Size, By Region, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

5.4 Electromagnetic Weapons

5.4.1 Market Size, By Region, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

5.5 Sonic Weapons

5.5.1 Market Size, By Region, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

Chapter 6 Global Directed Energy Weapons Market, By Product

6.1 Product Outlook

6.2 Lethal Weapons

6.2.1 Market Size, By Region, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

6.3 Non-Lethal Weapons

6.3.1 Market Size, By Region, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

Chapter 7 Global Directed Energy Weapons Market, By Application

7.1 Application Outlook

7.2 Homeland Security

7.2.1 Market Size, By Region, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

7.3 Military

7.3.1 Market Size, By Region, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

Chapter 8 Global Directed Energy Weapons Market, By Range

8.1 Range Outlook

8.2 Less than 1 Km

8.2.1 Market Size, By Region, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

8.3 More than 1 Km

8.3.1 Market Size, By Region, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

Chapter 9 Global Directed Energy Weapons Market, By Region

9.1 Regional outlook

9.2 North America

9.2.1 Market Size, By Country, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.2.2 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.2.3 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.2.4 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.2.5 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.2.6 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.2.7 U.S.

9.2.7.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.2.7.2 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.2.7.3 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.2.7.4 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.2.7.5 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.2.8 Canada

9.2.8.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.2.8.2 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.2.8.3 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.2.8.4 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.2.8.5 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3 Europe

9.3.1 Market Size, By Country 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.2 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.3 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.4 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.5 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.6 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.7 Germany

9.3.7.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.7.2 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.7.3 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.7.4 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.7.5 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.8 UK

9.3.8.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.8.2 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.8.3 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.8.4 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.8.5 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.9 France

9.3.9.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.9.2 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.9.3 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.9.4 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.9.5 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.10 Italy

9.3.10.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.10.2 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.10.3 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.10.4 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.10.5 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.11 Spain

9.3.11.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.11.2 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.11.3 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.11.4 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.11.5 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.12 Russia

9.3.12.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.12.2 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.12.3 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.12.4 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.3.12.5 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4 Asia Pacific

9.4.1 Market Size, By Country 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.2 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.3 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.4 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.5 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.6 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.7 China

9.4.7.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.7.2 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.7.3 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.7.4 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.7.5 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.8 India

9.4.8.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.8.2 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.8.3 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.8.4 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.8.5 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.9 Japan

9.4.9.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.9.2 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.9.3 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.9.4 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.9.5 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.10 Australia

9.4.10.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.10.2 Market size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.10.3 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.10.4 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.10.5 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.11 South Korea

9.4.11.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.11.2 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.11.3 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.11.4 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.4.11.5 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5 Latin America

9.5.1 Market Size, By Country 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.2 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.3 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.4 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.5 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.6 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.7 Brazil

9.5.7.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.7.2 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.7.3 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.7.4 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.7.5 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.8 Mexico

9.5.8.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.8.2 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.8.3 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.8.4 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.8.5 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.9 Argentina

9.5.9.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.9.2 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.9.3 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.9.4 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.5.9.5 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6 MEA

9.6.1 Market Size, By Country 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.2 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.3 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.4 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.5 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.6 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.7 Saudi Arabia

9.6.7.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.7.2 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.7.3 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.7.4 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.7.5 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.8 UAE

9.6.8.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.8.2 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.8.3 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.8.4 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.8.5 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.9 South Africa

9.6.9.1 Market Size, By Platform, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.9.2 Market Size, By Technology, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.9.3 Market Size, By Product, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.9.4 Market Size, By Application, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

9.6.9.5 Market Size, By Range, 2021-2026 (USD Billion)

Chapter 10 Company Landscape

10.1 Competitive Analysis, 2020

10.2 Lockheed Martin Corporation

10.2.1 Company Overview

10.2.2 Financial Analysis

10.2.3 Strategic Positioning

10.2.4 Info-Graphic Analysis

10.3 Northrop Grumman Corporation

10.3.1 Company Overview

10.3.2 Financial Analysis

10.3.3 Strategic Positioning

10.3.4 Info-Graphic Analysis

10.4 Thales Group

10.4.1 Company Overview

10.4.2 Financial Analysis

10.4.3 Strategic Positioning

10.4.4 Info-Graphic Analysis

10.5 BAE Systems PLC

10.5.1 Company Overview

10.5.2 Financial Analysis

10.5.3 Strategic Positioning

10.5.4 Info-Graphic Analysis

10.6 The Boeing Company

10.6.1 Company Overview

10.6.2 Financial Analysis

10.6.3 Strategic Positioning

10.6.4 Info-Graphic Analysis

10.7 Moog Inc.

10.7.1 Company Overview

10.7.2 Financial Analysis

10.7.3 Strategic Positioning

10.7.4 Info-Graphic Analysis

10.9 Honeywell Inc.

10.9.1 Company Overview

10.9.2 Financial Analysis

10.9.3 Strategic Positioning

10.9.4 Info-Graphic Analysis

10.9 Textron Inc.

10.9.1 Company Overview

10.9.2 Financial Analysis

10.9.3 Strategic Positioning

10.9.4 Info-Graphic Analysis

10.10 Oculus VR

10.10.1 Company Overview

10.10.2 Financial Analysis

10.10.3 Strategic Positioning

10.10.4 Info-Graphic Analysis

10.11 Logitech Inc.

10.11.1 Company Overview

10.11.2 Financial Analysis

10.11.3 Strategic Positioning

10.11.4 Info-Graphic Analysis

10.12 Other Companies

10.12.1 Company Overview

10.12.2 Financial Analysis

10.12.3 Strategic Positioning

10.12.4 Info-Graphic Analysis

The Global Directed Energy Weapons Market has been studied from the year 2019 till 2026. However, the CAGR provided in the report is from the year 2021 to 2026. The research methodology involved three stages: Desk research, Primary research, and Analysis & Output from the entire research process.

The desk research involved a robust background study which meant referring to paid and unpaid databases to understand the market dynamics; mapping contracts from press releases; identifying the key players in the market, studying their product portfolio, competition level, annual reports/SEC filings & investor presentations; and learning the demand and supply-side analysis for the Directed Energy Weapons Market.

The primary research activity included telephonic conversations with more than 50 tier 1 industry consultants, distributors, and end-use product manufacturers.

Finally, based on the above thorough research process, an in-depth analysis was carried out considering the following aspects: market attractiveness, current & future market trends, market share analysis, SWOT analysis of the company and customer analytics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the projected market size of the global directed energy weapons market?

The global directed energy weapons market will grow from USD 4.2 billion in 2021 to reach USD 10.5 billion in 2026 with a CAGR value of 17.5%.

Who are the major vendors in the directed energy weapons market?

Key and innovative players in the directed energy weapons market include Applied Companies, BAE Systems Plc, L3harris Technologies Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Moog Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Qinetiq Group PLC, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, TEXTRON INC., Rheinmetall Aktiengesellschaft, Thales Group, Textron Inc. and The Boeing Company, among others.

Which region has the highest market share in the directed energy weapons market?

The North American region is estimated to hold the largest share in the directed energy weapons market.

What is the Covid-19 impact on future directed energy weapons manufacturers?

What are the major drivers in the directed energy weapons market?

The rising investments in research and developmental activities to launch advanced technologies, increasing modernization in military platforms and equipments, and rising number of investment programs and projects for weapon development are expected to drive market growth during the forecast period.