Loitering munitions have moved rapidly from niche capabilities to core precision-effect assets, reshaping how armed forces deliver responsive, scalable strike power in contested environments. Lessons from Ukraine and other recent conflicts have accelerated demand for systems that compress the sensor-to-shooter cycle, enable organic precision fires at lower echelons, and offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional guided missiles.
This new study shows the global loitering munition market entering a phase of rapid expansion, driven by a shift from small numbers of high-end systems to affordable mass, faster procurement cycles, and industrial scale-up. Survivability under electronic warfare, autonomy, and open architectures emerge as decisive differentiators, while production capacity, supply-chain resilience, and access to critical raw materials increasingly shape competitive outcomes. Europe and Asia-Pacific stand out as the fastest-growing regions, reflecting force-modernisation priorities and the integration of loitering munitions into land, naval, and aerial platforms.
The full report delivers a detailed market forecast to 2033, analysing demand by region, range, and launch platform, alongside key national programmes, technology trends, and company strategies. It provides decision-makers with a clear view of where growth will materialise, which capabilities will be prioritised, and which suppliers are best positioned to succeed as loitering munitions become a central pillar of modern warfare.
Segmentation
The study concentrates on Loitering Munition by region, by range, and by launch platform.
Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Range
- Short Range (< 10km)
- Medium Range (10-99km)
- Long Range (>100km)
Launch Platform
- Ground
- Naval
- Aerial
Reasons to Buy
- Identify high-growth investment opportunities through a detailed forecast of the global loitering munition market to 2033, segmented by region, range, and launch platform.
- Gain a clear understanding of the operational and strategic drivers accelerating adoption, including the shift toward affordable mass, organic precision fires, and operations in contested environments.
- Assess how autonomy, electronic-warfare resilience, modular architectures, and rapid industrial scale-up are influencing procurement decisions and supplier selection.
- Understand regional demand patterns and national acquisition programmes across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America.
- Support resource allocation and market-entry strategies by identifying priority programmes, growth hotspots, and capability gaps across ranges and platforms.
- Make informed business and investment decisions based on a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape, including leading OEMs, emerging players, product portfolios, and recent contract activity.
Table of Contents
Companies Mentioned
- 2Excel Aviation
- AeroVironment, Inc.
- Anduril Industries
- Arquimea
- Chemring Group PLC
- Defendtex
- Delair
- Diehl Defence (Diehl Group)
- EDGE Group PJSC
- Elbit Systems Ltd.
- EOS Technologie
- EURENCO (European Energetics Corporation)
- Helsing
- Innovaero
- InsideFPV
- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
- KNDS France S.A.
- MBDA
- Nammo AS
- Optimum Sp.z.o.o.
- Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
- Raytheon
- Rheinmetall AG
- Saab AB
- Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd.
- Stark Defence
- STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.S.
- SYPAQ
- Teledyne FLIR LLC
- Uvision
- WB Group

