Short Range Air Defense System Global Market Report 2025

The short range air defense system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $14.75 billion in 2024 to $15.63 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to military threat landscape, geopolitical tensions, terrorist threats, modernization programs, force protection requirements.

The short range air defense system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $19.16 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to asymmetric warfare, emerging threats, global defense budgets, regional security concerns, collaborative defense initiatives. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of directed energy weapons, advancements in radar and sensor technologies, development of mobile and man-portable systems, enhanced interoperability and network integration, development of non-kinetic interception technologies.

The forecast of 5.2% growth over the next five years remains unchanged from the previous projection for this market. Despite the stable forecast, ongoing tariff-related uncertainties between the U.S. and its trade partners continue to pose risks.This is likely to directly affect the US through supply chain disruptions for electro-optical tracking systems, sourced from key regions such as Israel, France, and Germany, which could delay SHORAD deployments.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The short range air defense system market is anticipated to experience growth due to the rising threat of terrorism. Terrorism involves the use of violence or the threat of violence to instill fear and achieve political, ideological, religious, or social objectives, aiming to create an atmosphere of fear and panic among civilians. Short range air defense systems play a crucial role in preventing terrorist activities by detecting, tracking, and mitigating aerial threats at military bases, critical infrastructure, airports, or public events. Notably, the Global Terrorism Index's March 2023 report revealed an increase in the average number of deaths per terrorist attack from 1.3 in 2021 to 1.7 in 2022, further emphasizing the role of short range air defense systems in addressing this growing concern.

The short range air defense system market is expected to be boosted by an upswing in defense expenditures. Defense expenditures encompass the total funds allocated by a government for military purposes, covering personnel, equipment, operations, and facilities. Governments allocate funds to develop and acquire advanced Short-Range Air Defense (SHORADS) systems with enhanced capabilities, including improved detection, tracking, and engagement ranges, higher accuracy, and resistance to electronic countermeasures. For example, the U.S. Department of Defense reported a budget increase from $776.6 billion in Fiscal Year 2022 to $851.8 billion in the enacted budget for Fiscal Year 2023. This surge in defense expenditures is a driving force behind the growth of the short range air defense system market.

Prominent companies in the short-range air defense (SHORAD) systems market are prioritizing innovation, such as the development of vertical launched short-range surface-to-air missile systems, to deliver dependable services to their clientele. The vertical launched short-range surface-to-air missile system is a next-generation surface-to-air missile crafted for airborne targets within a range of 40 to 50 km and at an altitude of approximately 15 km. For instance, in February 2023, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), an Indian manufacturer of ammunition and missile systems, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), introduced vertical launched short-range surface-to-air missile systems (VL SR SAM). This system serves as a ship-based, all-weather air defense system, employed by the navy for point defense with rapid reactions against fast-sea skimming threats.

Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) systems are military equipment designed to provide protection against low-altitude aerial threats at short ranges, serving various purposes in military operations and defense strategies. These systems act as counter-weapon systems for a range of air threats.

The main component types of short-range air defense systems include weapon systems, fire control systems, command and control systems, and others. Weapon systems are combinations of interconnected components, including weapons, support equipment, electronics, and personnel, working together to achieve specific military or defense objectives. The various ranges include short-range (up to 5 km) and very short-range (up to 2 km), employing technologies such as radar-guided systems, electro-optical systems, infrared (EO/IR) systems, and jamming technologies.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp increase in U.S. tariffs and resulting trade disputes in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the aerospace and defense sector. Prices for key materials such as titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics primarily sourced from international suppliers have surged. Defense contractors, constrained by fixed-price government contracts, are forced to absorb these rising costs. Meanwhile, commercial aerospace companies are encountering resistance from airlines over increased aircraft prices. In addition, customs delays are disrupting already tight production timelines for jets and satellites. In response, the industry is stockpiling essential materials, pursuing import waivers for defense-related goods, and working with allied nations to diversify supply chains.

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In September 2023, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), an Indian aerospace and defense electronics company, entered into a partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries for an undisclosed amount. Through this collaboration, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) enhances its cooperation in the domain of short-range air defense systems and reinforces the 'make-in-India' policies to meet their high-end operational requirements. Israel Aerospace Industries, an Israel-based company, specializes in the manufacturing of short-range defense systems.

Major companies operating in the short range air defense system market report are Israel Aerospace Industries, Saab AB, BAE Systems PLC, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Thales Group, RTX Corporation, Rheinmetall AG, MBDA Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Elbit Systems Ltd., Kongsberg Gruppen, ASELSAN A.Ş., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Boeing Company, General Dynamics Corporation, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation, Nexter Systems, Kongsberg Gruppen, Diehl Defense GmbH & Co. KG, Bharat Electronics Limited, ASELSAN A.Ş., Norinco Group, Hensoldt AG, Denel Dynamics, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries, Avibras Indústria Aeroespacial S/A, LIG Nex1 Co. Ltd., Thales Group, Almaz Antey Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the short range air defense system market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the short range air defense system market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the short-range air defense system (SHORAD) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The short-range air defense system (SHORAD) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as maintenance and repair services, cybersecurity services, and testing and evaluation services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The short-range air defense system (SHORAD) market also includes sales of iron dome, spyder, and, sky shield. 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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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