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Directed Energy Weapons - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 272 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 4804787

Global Directed Energy Weapons Market to Reach $111.4 Billion by 2030

The global market for Directed Energy Weapons estimated at US$26.8 Billion in the year 2023, is projected to reach a revised size of US$111.4 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 19.5% over the analysis period 2023-2030.

High Energy Laser, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 20.9% CAGR and reach US$78.9 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the High-Power Microwave segment is estimated at 17.1% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $10.1 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 22.3% CAGR

The Directed Energy Weapons market in the U.S. is estimated at US$10.1 Billion in the year 2023. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$17.5 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 22.3% over the analysis period 2023 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 16.5% and 17.3% respectively over the 2023-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 18.8% CAGR.

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What to Expect from the Global Economy in 2024

Edgy geopolitics, and economic instability caused by monetary policy tightening and ensuing higher interest rates will create a tumultuous landscape for 2024. Several factors will continue to exert pressure on the path to recovery including hostilities in the Middle East and increasingly common climate disasters. Among the risks, several positives are also taking shape such as growing signs of disinflation and easing of anxiety over stubborn inflation, supply chain normalization and price moderation despite volatility in energy costs. Elections across several G21 jurisdictions, notably in India and the United States, will have potential ramifications for capital flows and investment strategies. While India emerges as a compelling destination in the global investment landscape, U.S, based tech firms will continue to dominate, fueled by a dynamic ecosystem of talent and capital. Tech opportunities in Silicon Valley and beyond remain attractive for investors seeking high-growth prospects supported largely by a resilient albeit slowing domestic economy and conducive regulatory environment. Europe will continue to battle tight monetary policy and recession risks with U.K. having the most challenging outlook and running the greatest risk of recession in 2024. China remains a wild card with hope for growth in the country underpinned by government spending and improvements in consumer spending. The volatile environment will offer both opportunities and challenges for investors and businesses alike. Embracing volatility as a catalyst for growth together with agility and strategic foresight in navigating investment decisions will remain important for survival.

Select Competitors (Total 45 Featured)

  • Honeywell International, Inc.
  • BAE Systems PLC
  • Elbit Systems Ltd.
  • General Dynamics Corporation
  • Boeing Company, The
  • Ball Corporation
  • General Atomics
  • Hanwha Corporation
  • Armament Systems & Procedures Inc. (ASP, Inc.)
  • Combined Systems, Inc.
  • Condor Non-Lethal Technologies
  • Hanwha Group
  • Herstal SA
  • Axon Enterprise, Inc.
  • Adsys Controls, Inc.

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Directed Energy Weapons - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2023 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2023 (E)
  • Directed Energy Weapon (DEW): A Type of Smart Weapon
  • An Overview of Directed Energy Weapon (DEW)
  • High Energy Laser (HEL)
  • High-Power Microwave (HPM)
  • Particle Beam Weapons
  • Global Market Prospects & Outlook
  • Directed Energy Weapons to Witness Growth in Demand
  • World Directed Energy Weapons Market by Application (2023 & 2030): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Defense, and Homeland Security
  • Analysis by Technology: High Energy Laser Leads Adoption
  • World Directed Energy Weapons Market by Technology (2023 & 2030): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave, and Particle Beam
  • Regional Analysis
  • World Directed Energy Weapons Market by Region (2023 & 2030): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Developed and Developing Regions
  • Global Directed Energy Weapons Market: Geographic Regions Ranked by CAGR (Value) for 2023 & 2030: China, Asia-Pacific, USA, Rest of World, Europe, Canada, and Japan
  • Competitive Scenario
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Select Innovations & Advancements
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Evolving Role of Electronic Warfare to Trigger Broad-based Opportunities for Directed Energy Weapons
  • DEW Market to Gain from Sustained Emphasis on R&D
  • DEWs Seek Role in Counter-Drone Equipment
  • Increasing Use of Drones in the Battlefield Pushes Up the Need for Counter-Drone Systems: Global Market for Military Drones (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024
  • Anti-Ballistic Missile Systems: Niche Vertical for DEWs
  • Escalating Global Arms Race Provides the Perfect Platform for Future Progress of DEW Market
  • Ever-Hostile Geopolitical Scenario & Relentless Quest for Military Supremacy Pave the Way for Rise of DEWs
  • Military Expenditure as a % of GDP in Select Countries
  • Sustained Efforts to Strengthen Anti-Terrorism & Counter-Insurgency Departments to Drive Future Adoption of DEWs
  • Continued Threat of Terrorism Drives the Focus on Surveillance as Counterterrorism Response: Global Number of Fatalities (in ‘000) Due to Terrorist Attacks
  • New Generation Radar Systems Empower DEWs with Robust Capabilities
  • Growing Importance of Smart Weapons Enthuses DEWs Market
  • Directed Energy HPM Weapons Seek Bigger Role
  • Sonic & Ultrasonic Weapons: Using Sound Waves to Incapacitate Enemy
  • Electromagnetic Weapons Aid in Disabling Enemy with Minimal Collateral Damage
  • Despite the Intriguing Potential, Particle Beam Weapons Remain a Distant Dream
  • Quest to Modernize Defense Forces Set to Drive Broader Adoption of Laser Weapon Systems
  • US Navy Gears Up to Develop & Deploy Laser Weapons
  • Plasma Weapons Display Exciting Evolutionary Journey to Offer Powerful Options
  • Resolving Technical Limitations: Vital for Future Growth of DEWs Market
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Energy Laser by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 2: World 7-Year Perspective for High Energy Laser by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High-Power Microwave by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 4: World 7-Year Perspective for High-Power Microwave by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Particle Beam by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World 7-Year Perspective for Particle Beam by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Defense by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 8: World 7-Year Perspective for Defense by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Homeland Security by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 10: World 7-Year Perspective for Homeland Security by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 11: World Directed Energy Weapons Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2030
  • Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 13: World 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Directed Energy Weapons Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
  • Table 14: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: USA 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam for the Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 16: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 17: USA 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2024 & 2030
CANADA
  • Table 18: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: Canada 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam for the Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 20: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: Canada 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2024 & 2030
JAPAN
  • Directed Energy Weapons Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
  • Table 22: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 23: Japan 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam for the Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 24: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: Japan 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2024 & 2030
CHINA
  • Directed Energy Weapons Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
  • Table 26: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: China 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam for the Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 28: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 29: China 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2024 & 2030
EUROPE
  • Directed Energy Weapons Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
  • Table 30: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: Europe 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam for the Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 32: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 33: Europe 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 34: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 35: Europe 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2024 & 2030
FRANCE
  • Directed Energy Weapons Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2024 (E)
  • Table 36: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 37: France 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam for the Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 38: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 39: France 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2024 & 2030
GERMANY
  • Directed Energy Weapons Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)
  • Table 40: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 41: Germany 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam for the Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 42: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 43: Germany 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2024 & 2030
ITALY
  • Table 44: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 45: Italy 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam for the Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 46: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 47: Italy 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2024 & 2030
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Directed Energy Weapons Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2024 (E)
  • Table 48: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 49: UK 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam for the Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 50: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 51: UK 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2024 & 2030
REST OF EUROPE
  • Table 52: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 53: Rest of Europe 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam for the Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 54: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 55: Rest of Europe 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2024 & 2030
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Directed Energy Weapons Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
  • Table 56: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 57: Asia-Pacific 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam for the Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 58: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 59: Asia-Pacific 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2024 & 2030
REST OF WORLD
  • Table 60: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 61: Rest of World 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for High Energy Laser, High-Power Microwave and Particle Beam for the Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 62: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 63: Rest of World 7-Year Perspective for Directed Energy Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2024 & 2030
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Honeywell International, Inc.
  • BAE Systems PLC
  • Elbit Systems Ltd.
  • General Dynamics Corporation
  • Boeing Company, The
  • Ball Corporation
  • General Atomics
  • Hanwha Corporation
  • Armament Systems & Procedures Inc. (ASP, Inc.)
  • Combined Systems, Inc.
  • Condor Non-Lethal Technologies
  • Hanwha Group
  • Herstal SA
  • Axon Enterprise, Inc.
  • Adsys Controls, Inc.