Hypersonic Missiles Market Report 2026

The hypersonic missiles market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $145.38 billion in 2025 to $159.02 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to advancements in scramjet and air-breathing propulsion enabling hypersonic flight, rising geopolitical competition driving early hypersonic weapons development, increased defense investment in rapid-strike and penetration capabilities, technological progress in thermal protection systems required for high-velocity missiles, development and testing of aero-ballistic missile prototypes by major defense powers.

The hypersonic missiles market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $217.66 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expanding government funding for next-generation hypersonic weapons programs, advancements in guidance and maneuverability technologies to improve accuracy at hypersonic speeds, increasing integration of hypersonic systems into broader national defense strategies, development of counter-hypersonic detection and tracking systems boosting related procurement, rising demand for long-range, high-speed strike capabilities across advanced militaries. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in scramjet and air-breathing propulsion, growing adoption of maneuverable hypersonic glide vehicles, increased investment in counter-hypersonic defense systems, integration of stealth technologies to reduce detection, rising military modernization and strategic deterrence programs.

The rising security concerns are anticipated to drive the growth of the hypersonic missile market in the future. Security concerns encompass potential threats, risks, or issues that pose dangers or challenges to the safety, well-being, and stability of individuals, organizations, or nations. Hypersonic missiles are crucial in addressing these concerns, as they can quickly reach targets, significantly reducing the reaction time for defensive measures. Furthermore, their ability to maneuver unpredictably makes them challenging to track and intercept. For instance, in February 2024, the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), an Australia-based organization, reported that the impact of terrorism is markedly greater in sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia compared to other regions. In 2023, these three areas accounted for 94 percent of terrorism-related fatalities, with sub-Saharan Africa alone responsible for nearly 59 percent of all deaths. The deadliest terrorist attack that year occurred on October 7, when Hamas-led militants struck Israel, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 individuals. In Burkina Faso, terrorism-related deaths rose by 68 percent in 2023. Therefore, the increasing security concerns are fueling the growth of the hypersonic missile market.

Major companies are intensifying their efforts to secure military contracts for a competitive edge. Military contracts involve legally binding agreements between governments or military entities and private defense contractors, specifying terms for the supply of goods or services related to military needs. For instance, in February 2023, US-based aerospace company Lockheed Martin Corporation was awarded a $1.1 billion initial contract to provide the US with its first sea-based hypersonic strike capability. This contract involves integrating the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) weapon system onto ZUMWALT-class guided missile destroyers. The CPS is a hypersonic boost-glide weapon system offering long-range, high-speed missile flight with exceptional survivability against enemy defenses.

In June 2023, US-based defense technology company Anduril Industries acquired Adranos Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition positions Anduril to supply solid rocket motors for crucial Department of Defense programs involving missiles, hypersonics, and propulsion systems. Adranos Inc. is a US-based aerospace and defense company known for providing high-performance solid rocket fuel called ALITEC for missile and hypersonic applications.

Major companies operating in the hypersonic missiles market are Raytheon Technologies, Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corp., Hanwha Corporation, China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Rostec State Corporation, BAE Systems plc, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leidos, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc., Systima Technologies, Denel SOC Ltd., Tactical Missiles Corporation, BrahMos Aerospace, CASIC Rocket Technology Company, Kongsberg Gruppen.

North America was the largest region in the hypersonic missiles market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hypersonic missiles market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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.

Tariffs are impacting the hypersonic missiles market by raising costs for critical materials, propulsion components, guidance electronics, and advanced composites sourced across international supply chains. These cost pressures particularly affect segments such as scramjet-powered cruise missiles, HGV systems, and inertial guidance modules, with regions like Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe experiencing the strongest effects due to cross-border dependencies. While tariffs slow procurement and increase development expenses, they also encourage domestic manufacturing, accelerate localized R&D, and strengthen regional defense-industrial autonomy, offering limited positive outcomes.

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Hypersonic missiles are powered by high-speed, air-breathing engines or scramjets, traveling at speeds five times faster than sound (roughly 1 mile per second). They can reach speeds exceeding 7672 miles per hour, reducing target pursuit, warning time for enemies, and response time for defense systems.

The primary products in hypersonic missiles include hypersonic glide vehicles and hypersonic cruise missiles. Hypersonic glide vehicles breach the speed of sound using a re-entry vehicle, making them effective against existing missile defense systems. These missiles are employed in various guidance systems and find applications in military and civil sectors.

The countries covered in the hypersonic missiles market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The hypersonic missiles market consists of sales of hypersonic missiles such as aero-ballistic missiles. 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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