On the basis of commodity, the defense logistics market is categorized into armament, technical support and maintenance, medical aid, and others. Armament refers to the weapons and military equipment used by armed forces for defense and offense. It encompasses a wide range of tools, instruments, and machinery designed for combat, including firearms, artillery, missiles, armored vehicles, aircraft, and naval vessels. Armaments play a critical role in national defense by providing the means to deter potential threats, protect national interests, and, if necessary, engage in military operations. They are utilized across different branches of the military (army, navy, air force) and are essential for maintaining strategic capabilities. Transporting armaments in defense logistics involves the movement of weapons and military equipment from manufacturing facilities to storage depots, training centers, and operational theaters. Various types of weapons are transported in defense logistics such as rifles, pistols, machine guns, and other handheld weapons. Tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and other armored platforms for ground warfare are also included in defense logistics.
Technical support and maintenance in defense logistics involve the planning, execution, and management of activities related to the upkeep, repair, and optimization of military equipment, systems, and infrastructure. This crucial aspect ensures that defense assets remain operational, reliable, and effective throughout their lifecycle. Regular, scheduled checks and preventive maintenance to identify and address potential issues before they become critical are included in the technical and maintenance services in defense logistics. Moreover, it encompasses the use of data and analytics to predict equipment failures and schedule maintenance proactively. The need for specialized technical support and maintenance grows as military equipment becomes more technologically advanced. The growth in defense budgets and weaponization efforts across the globe drives the demand for maintenance services for a wide range of military assets.
Medical aid in defense logistics involves the planning, coordination, and provision of healthcare services and resources to support military personnel in various operational environments. This critical aspect ensures the health and well-being of armed forces during training, exercises, and deployed missions.Procurement, storage, and distribution of medical equipment and supplies, including first aid kits, pharmaceuticals, and medical instruments are some of the services included in defense logistics related to medical aid. Furthermore, it includes medical evacuation (medevac) operations to transport injured or sick personnel from the field to medical facilities for advanced care. Medical aid is deployed in areas of conflict or military operations, where field hospitals and medical teams provide essential healthcare services to injured and ill personnel.
It is integrated into the logistics planning for military aircraft and vehicles, ensuring that medical supplies and personnel are available for immediate response. The awareness of health threats, including infectious diseases and pandemics, emphasizes the importance of robust medical logistics capabilities in defense. The change in nature of threats, including asymmetric warfare and unconventional threats, underscores the importance of medical logistics. The category of "others" in defense logistics encompasses a variety of essential services and resources beyond traditional categories such as weaponry, medical aid, and technical support. This includes elements such as food, communication systems, and other logistical support. The defense logistics manages the procurement, storage, and distribution of food supplies to sustain military personnel during training, exercises, and deployments. Planning and deployment of communication infrastructure and systems to ensure effective and secure communication among military units is included in defense logistics. These services are deployed in areas of military operations, ensuring that personnel have access to food, communication, transportation, and other essential resources. Evolving communication technologies require ongoing logistics support for the deployment and maintenance of secure and efficient communication systems. Moreover, military forces often engage in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions, necessitating comprehensive logistics for various support services
The defense logistics market is segmented on the basis of commodity, end-user, transportation mode, and region. Based on commodity, it is segmented into armament, technical support & maintenance, medical aid, and others. On the basis of end-user, it is classified into army, navy, and airforce. By transportation mode, it is categorized into roadways, airways, waterways, and railways. By region, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Some major companies operating in the market include Lockheed Martin Corporation, Colak Group, Crowley, BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Technologies, General Dynamics Corporation, L3Harris Technologies, Inc., SEKO Logistics, and Leonardo S.p.A.
Technical support and maintenance in defense logistics involve the planning, execution, and management of activities related to the upkeep, repair, and optimization of military equipment, systems, and infrastructure. This crucial aspect ensures that defense assets remain operational, reliable, and effective throughout their lifecycle. Regular, scheduled checks and preventive maintenance to identify and address potential issues before they become critical are included in the technical and maintenance services in defense logistics. Moreover, it encompasses the use of data and analytics to predict equipment failures and schedule maintenance proactively. The need for specialized technical support and maintenance grows as military equipment becomes more technologically advanced. The growth in defense budgets and weaponization efforts across the globe drives the demand for maintenance services for a wide range of military assets.
Medical aid in defense logistics involves the planning, coordination, and provision of healthcare services and resources to support military personnel in various operational environments. This critical aspect ensures the health and well-being of armed forces during training, exercises, and deployed missions.Procurement, storage, and distribution of medical equipment and supplies, including first aid kits, pharmaceuticals, and medical instruments are some of the services included in defense logistics related to medical aid. Furthermore, it includes medical evacuation (medevac) operations to transport injured or sick personnel from the field to medical facilities for advanced care. Medical aid is deployed in areas of conflict or military operations, where field hospitals and medical teams provide essential healthcare services to injured and ill personnel.
It is integrated into the logistics planning for military aircraft and vehicles, ensuring that medical supplies and personnel are available for immediate response. The awareness of health threats, including infectious diseases and pandemics, emphasizes the importance of robust medical logistics capabilities in defense. The change in nature of threats, including asymmetric warfare and unconventional threats, underscores the importance of medical logistics. The category of "others" in defense logistics encompasses a variety of essential services and resources beyond traditional categories such as weaponry, medical aid, and technical support. This includes elements such as food, communication systems, and other logistical support. The defense logistics manages the procurement, storage, and distribution of food supplies to sustain military personnel during training, exercises, and deployments. Planning and deployment of communication infrastructure and systems to ensure effective and secure communication among military units is included in defense logistics. These services are deployed in areas of military operations, ensuring that personnel have access to food, communication, transportation, and other essential resources. Evolving communication technologies require ongoing logistics support for the deployment and maintenance of secure and efficient communication systems. Moreover, military forces often engage in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions, necessitating comprehensive logistics for various support services
The defense logistics market is segmented on the basis of commodity, end-user, transportation mode, and region. Based on commodity, it is segmented into armament, technical support & maintenance, medical aid, and others. On the basis of end-user, it is classified into army, navy, and airforce. By transportation mode, it is categorized into roadways, airways, waterways, and railways. By region, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Some major companies operating in the market include Lockheed Martin Corporation, Colak Group, Crowley, BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Technologies, General Dynamics Corporation, L3Harris Technologies, Inc., SEKO Logistics, and Leonardo S.p.A.
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Key Market Segments
By Commodity
- Armament
- Technical support and maintenance
- Medical aid
- Others
By End-user
- Army
- Navy
- Airforce
By Transportation mode
- Roadways
- Airways
- Waterways
- Railways
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Latin America
- Middle East
- Africa
- Key Market Players
- Northrop Grumman
- BAE Systems
- General Dynamics Corporation
- L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- Boeing
- Crowley Maritime Corporation
- Raytheon Technologies Corporation
- Seko Logistics
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Leonardo S.p.A.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 4: DEFENSE LOGISTICS MARKET, BY COMMODITY
CHAPTER 5: DEFENSE LOGISTICS MARKET, BY END-USER
CHAPTER 6: DEFENSE LOGISTICS MARKET, BY TRANSPORTATION MODE
CHAPTER 7: DEFENSE LOGISTICS MARKET, BY REGION
CHAPTER 8: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 9: COMPANY PROFILES
List of Tables
List of Figures
Executive Summary
The Defense Logistics Market is likely to experience a significant growth rate of 5.0% from 2023-2032 owing to surge in government defense expenditure and military modernization programs, rise in military conflicts and geopolitical tension, and increase in the need for an effective and resilient supply chain for militaryDefense logistics involves overseeing the entire supply chain for military operations, encompassing the procurement, storage, distribution, and disposal of materials and equipment. The primary objective is to guarantee the timely availability of appropriate resources at specified locations, ensuring seamless support for military activities. Key factors driving the growth of the defense logistics market are surge in government defense expenditure and military modernization programs, rise in military conflicts and geopolitical tension, and increase in the need for an effective and resilient supply chain for military. The growth of the defense logistics market can be attributed to rise in the focus on sustainability and environment friendly practices in defense logistics, and technological advancements.
Military equipment, including armored vehicles, artillery, and other heavy machinery, is transported using roadways. In defense logistics operations by roadways, a variety of vehicles are utilized to transport personnel, equipment, and supplies efficiently. These vehicles are specifically designed or adapted for military purposes and play a crucial role in ensuring the success of military operations. Defense logistics on roadways is carried out with tactical trunks, armored personnel carriers (APCs), fuel tankers, and others. Cargo trucks are used to transport supplies, ammunition, and equipment, while utility trucks serve for general-purpose transportation. Troop carriers are designed to transport military personnel. Moreover, fuel tankers play a critical role in supplying fuel to military vehicles, aircraft, and other equipment in various locations. Moreover, there are vehicles that are designed for maintenance tasks. Such different types of vehicles available for the transportation of military equipment and material drives the demand for defense logistics.
Defense logistics by airways involves the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of activities related to the transportation of military personnel, equipment, and supplies using aircraft. This mode of logistics is critical for rapid deployment, strategic airlift, and emergency response. Companies use various types of aircraft such as tactical transport aircraft, aerial refueling tankers, and surveillance aircraft for transportation and logistics through airways. Moreover, there is a rise in the demand for aerial delivery aircraft in disaster relief operations for airdropping equipment or supplies into specific locations. In addition, the surge in the need for medical evacuation aircraft designed for medical evacuation, equipped with medical facilities is expected to drive the growth of the market.
This mode of logistics is essential for moving large quantities of personnel, equipment, and supplies, especially for long-distance and intercontinental movements. Various types of naval vessels are employed to support defense logistics by waterways. Defense logistics by waterways allows for strategic sealift operations, where large naval vessels transport significant quantities of military equipment, vehicles, and supplies across oceans. Water transport supports the supply chain by moving large quantities of military supplies, including ammunition, food, fuel, and spare parts, to naval bases and operational areas. Moreover, there is an increase in the use of submarines for covert logistics operations, transporting special forces, supplies, or conducting intelligence missions beneath the sea. Rail transport is well-suited for moving large quantities of equipment, and supplies overland, providing an efficient and cost-effective means for logistical support. Various types of military rail vehicles and adapted civilian trains are employed to support defense logistics by railways. Military equipment, including armored vehicles, artillery, and other heavy machinery, can be efficiently transported by rail. Flatcars and specialized transport cars are adapted for carrying military hardware. Rail transport supports the military supply chain by moving large quantities of supplies, including ammunition, fuel, spare parts, and general cargo, to various military bases and operational areas. Boxcars with enclosed sides and roof are used for transporting general cargo, supplies, and equipment, providing protection from the elements.
The defense logistics market is segmented into commodity, end-user, transportation mode, and region. On the basis of commodity, the market is categorized into armament, technical support & maintenance, medical aid, and others. On the basis of end-user, it is categorized into army, navy, and airforce. On the basis of transportation mode, it is divided into roadways, airways, waterways, and railways. Region-wise, it is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Saudi Arabia, and rest of LAMEA).
The key players profiled in the study are Lockheed Martin Corporation, Colak Group, Crowley, BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Technologies, General Dynamics Corporation, L3Harris Technologies, Inc., SEKO Logistics, and Leonardo S.p.A. The players in the market have been actively engaged in the adoption of various strategies such as contracts, and others to remain competitive and gain an advantage over the competitors in the market.
Key Market Insights
By commodity, the armament segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market, and is estimated to reach $188.81 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 4.5%.By end-user, the army segment dominated the global market, and is estimated to reach $171.28 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 4.3%.
Based on transportation mode, the roadways segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market, with $85.91 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $124.45 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 3.9%.
Based on region, North America was the highest revenue contributor, accounting for $77.77 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $113.31 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 3.9%.
Companies Mentioned
- Northrop Grumman
- BAE Systems
- General Dynamics Corporation
- L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- Boeing
- Crowley Maritime Corporation
- Raytheon Technologies Corporation
- Seko Logistics
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Leonardo S.p.A.
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