A High Power Microwave (HPM) weapon belongs to the category of directed-energy weapons, utilizing electromagnetic radiation within the microwave frequency spectrum to incapacitate or incapacitate electronic systems. These weapons are crafted to release a focused stream of high-energy microwaves, which can be precisely aimed at a specific target, such as the electronic systems or communication devices of an adversary.The army constitutes a vital segment of a nation's military forces, with a primary emphasis on ground-based operations encompassing artillery, armored vehicles, and specialized units. It plays a pivotal role in safeguarding national security. The army's responsibilities commonly involve executing land-based military operations, upholding territorial integrity, and addressing a spectrum of security challenges.
This weapon has been designed to safeguard military bases from potential threats posed by incoming drones. The testing is expected to take place as early as 2024, following an initial on-site demonstration at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. Potential targets encompass communication systems, radar installations, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and other critical electronic devices pivotal to the enemy's military operations. Furthermore, HPM weapons present a non-lethal means for deterrence, which is expected to be beneficial for the army to disrupt electronic systems of drones, and other weapons. By incapacitating electronic systems without causing harm to individuals, these weapons become viable in scenarios where minimizing casualties is of paramount importance. Such advantages are expected to drive the growth of the market. The navy is a branch of a country's armed forces that primarily operates at sea. It is responsible for securing maritime interests, defending coastlines, projecting power through naval presence, and conducting operations at sea. Naval forces consist of warships, submarines, and other vessels for maritime warfare.
Microwave weaponry has the potential to be incorporated into naval vessels to counter incoming threats such as missiles, drones, or small boats. These systems can interfere with or incapacitate the electronic systems of these threats, offering a non-kinetic form of defense. The Navy forces of various countries aim to utilize high-power microwave (HPM) weapons in electronic warfare scenarios to disrupt or disable the electronic systems of adversary ships, aircraft, or communication systems. For instance, in July 2022, the U.S. Navy and Air Force research laboratories concluded a joint five-year effort to advance high-power microwave technology. The focus is on a weapon called the High-Powered Joint Electromagnetic Non-Kinetic Strike Weapon (HiJENKS), which utilizes microwave technology to disable electronic systems of adversaries. Moreover, the rise in current research and development within the Navy to improve microwave weapon technologies, enhancing their effectiveness for future applications, is expected to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
The airorce is a branch of a country's military forces that primarily focuses on aerial warfare and operations in the air domain. It is responsible for the defense of airspace, conducting air operations, strategic bombing, reconnaissance, and providing air support to ground forces. The Air Force can employ microwave weapons for disrupting and incapacitating the electronic systems of adversaries. These weapons produce high-power microwave pulses capable of causing interference or damage to electronic components found in enemy aircraft, communication systems, radar installations, and other electronic devices. Theses microwave weapons can be categorized as a type of directed energy weapon, and the Air Force plans to explore their incorporation into its non-kinetic weapon systems. Directed energy weapons, which include microwaves, offer advantages such as engaging targets at the speed of light and the capacity to target multiple entities simultaneously. The integration of microwave weapons into a range of Air Force platforms, encompassing both aircraft and ground-based systems, is expected to propel the growth of the market.
The high power microwave directed energy weapons market is segmented on the basis of type, platform, end-user, and region. Based on type, it is segmented into pulsed-wave high power microwave, and continuous-wave high power microwave. On the basis of platform, it is classified into airborne, naval, and ground-based. By end-user, it is categorized into army, navy, and airforce. 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, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, BAE systems, Boeing, Epirus, Inc., Thales Group, Leidos, Inc., L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Rheinmetall AG, and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
This weapon has been designed to safeguard military bases from potential threats posed by incoming drones. The testing is expected to take place as early as 2024, following an initial on-site demonstration at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. Potential targets encompass communication systems, radar installations, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and other critical electronic devices pivotal to the enemy's military operations. Furthermore, HPM weapons present a non-lethal means for deterrence, which is expected to be beneficial for the army to disrupt electronic systems of drones, and other weapons. By incapacitating electronic systems without causing harm to individuals, these weapons become viable in scenarios where minimizing casualties is of paramount importance. Such advantages are expected to drive the growth of the market. The navy is a branch of a country's armed forces that primarily operates at sea. It is responsible for securing maritime interests, defending coastlines, projecting power through naval presence, and conducting operations at sea. Naval forces consist of warships, submarines, and other vessels for maritime warfare.
Microwave weaponry has the potential to be incorporated into naval vessels to counter incoming threats such as missiles, drones, or small boats. These systems can interfere with or incapacitate the electronic systems of these threats, offering a non-kinetic form of defense. The Navy forces of various countries aim to utilize high-power microwave (HPM) weapons in electronic warfare scenarios to disrupt or disable the electronic systems of adversary ships, aircraft, or communication systems. For instance, in July 2022, the U.S. Navy and Air Force research laboratories concluded a joint five-year effort to advance high-power microwave technology. The focus is on a weapon called the High-Powered Joint Electromagnetic Non-Kinetic Strike Weapon (HiJENKS), which utilizes microwave technology to disable electronic systems of adversaries. Moreover, the rise in current research and development within the Navy to improve microwave weapon technologies, enhancing their effectiveness for future applications, is expected to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
The airorce is a branch of a country's military forces that primarily focuses on aerial warfare and operations in the air domain. It is responsible for the defense of airspace, conducting air operations, strategic bombing, reconnaissance, and providing air support to ground forces. The Air Force can employ microwave weapons for disrupting and incapacitating the electronic systems of adversaries. These weapons produce high-power microwave pulses capable of causing interference or damage to electronic components found in enemy aircraft, communication systems, radar installations, and other electronic devices. Theses microwave weapons can be categorized as a type of directed energy weapon, and the Air Force plans to explore their incorporation into its non-kinetic weapon systems. Directed energy weapons, which include microwaves, offer advantages such as engaging targets at the speed of light and the capacity to target multiple entities simultaneously. The integration of microwave weapons into a range of Air Force platforms, encompassing both aircraft and ground-based systems, is expected to propel the growth of the market.
The high power microwave directed energy weapons market is segmented on the basis of type, platform, end-user, and region. Based on type, it is segmented into pulsed-wave high power microwave, and continuous-wave high power microwave. On the basis of platform, it is classified into airborne, naval, and ground-based. By end-user, it is categorized into army, navy, and airforce. 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, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, BAE systems, Boeing, Epirus, Inc., Thales Group, Leidos, Inc., L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Rheinmetall AG, and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
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Key Market Segments
By Type
- Continuous-wave high power microwave
- Pulsed-wave high power microwave
By Platform
- Airborne
- Naval
- Ground-based
By End-user
- Army
- Navy
- Airforce
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Saudi Arabia
- Rest of LAMEA
- Key Market Players
- BAE Systems
- Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
- Leidos, Inc.
- L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- Raytheon Technologies Corporation
- Boeing
- Epirus, Inc.
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Rheinmetall AG
- Thales Group
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 4: HIGH POWER MICROWAVE DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS MARKET, BY TYPE
CHAPTER 5: HIGH POWER MICROWAVE DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS MARKET, BY PLATFORM
CHAPTER 6: HIGH POWER MICROWAVE DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS MARKET, BY END-USER
CHAPTER 7: HIGH POWER MICROWAVE DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS MARKET, BY REGION
CHAPTER 8: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 9: COMPANY PROFILES
List of Tables
List of Figures
Executive Summary
The High Power Microwave Directed Energy Weapons Market is likely to experience a significant growth rate of 15.1% from 2023-2032 owing to increase in demand for directed energy weapons to achieve precise targeting and reduced collateral damage, rise in security threats posed by terrorist organizations, and surge in the defense budget.High-power microwave (HPM) weapons, also referred to as radio frequency weapons, belong to the category of directed energy weapons designed to incapacitate enemy electronic equipment. A microwave weapon is a form of directed energy system in which a potent, high-intensity microwave beam is focused on a target, causing the target's electronic circuitry to burn out, rendering it nonfunctional. There are two main types of HPM weapons: continuous-wave HPMs and pulsed-wave HPMs. Continuous-wave HPMs emit a consistent flow of microwave energy over a broad area, suitable for area denial operations against small electronic devices. On the other hand, pulsed-wave HPMs deliver high-powered, short-duration pulses of microwave energy, offering precise targeting capabilities. Pulsed wave HPM weapons are designed to engage specific targets with the objective of either destroying or impairing their electrical components. There is a rise in research activities for the development of high power microwave weapons with increased precision in targeting and controlling HPM beams. In addition, defense companies invest in research of directed energy weapon technology to enhance the discriminative capabilities of HPM systems, involving advancements in sensing, targeting algorithms, and signal processing.
Key factors driving the growth of the high power microwave directed energy weapons market are increase in demand for directed energy weapons to achieve precise targeting and reduced collateral damage, rise in security threats posed by terrorist organizations, and surge in the defense budget. The growth of the high power microwave directed energy weapons market can be attributed to technological advancements and continuous research, and integration of directed energy weapons with conventional weapons.
Airborne as a platform refers to installation of high power microwave systems on airborne platforms, such as aircraft or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Airborne platforms include the incorporation of HPM weapons onto various types of aircraft such as fighter jets, bombers, surveillance planes, and UAVs. These platforms serve as carriers for HPM systems, enabling them to operate in the airspace. The evolving landscape of warfare includes emerging threats, such as unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones. As these threats become more sophisticated, defense companies strive to develop advanced airborne directed energy weapon technologies to counter them effectively. For instance, Lockheed Martin developed a critical Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) capability known as Mobile Radio Frequency-Integrated UAS Suppressor (MORFIUS). MORFIUS is equipped with a high-power microwave effector, which emits powerful microwave pulses to disable or disrupt drones.
Moreover, in July 2023, Defense Department’s Joint Counter-small UAS Office (JCO) conducted tests on the MORFIUS to evaluate its effectiveness as a Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) capability. The evaluation focused on various aspects, including its detection and tracking capabilities. Such developments and tests contribute to the global adoption of high-power microwave technologies, which is expected to propel the growth of the market. The Naval platform includes utilizing maritime vessels as the primary deployment platform for these high power microwave directed energy weapons. High Power Microwave (HPM) weapons can be mounted on diverse naval vessels, such as warships, cruisers, and other maritime platforms. These installations offer a flexible and mobile framework for deploying HPM weapons effectively at sea.
High Power Microwave (HPM) systems deployed on naval platforms play a vital role in area denial and force protection by effectively engaging and disrupting electronic systems that pose potential threats at sea. This proactive defense mechanism includes countering adversarial drones, thwarting electronic attacks, and addressing various naval threats. Moreover, the navy collaborates with other military forces and agencies to achieve various strategic objectives and enhance overall defense capabilities with the development of directed energy weapons.For instance, in July 2022, the U.S. Navy and Air Force announced the development of a new microwave weapon known as the High-Powered Joint Electromagnetic Non-Kinetic Strike Weapon, or HiJENKS. The weapon is designed to disrupt or destroy enemy electronics by unleashing a powerful electromagnetic pulse (EMP). The aim of the forces is to penetrate enemy territory and incapacitate electronic systems critical to their military operations. In addition, the rise in the integration of HPM systems with advanced naval technologies, such as radar systems, sensors, and communication networks, contributes to enhancing their overall effectiveness in maritime defense strategies driving the growth of the market.
Ground based platforms include high power microwave (HPM) weapons that use land as a stationary or mobile base for deploying HPM systems. The high-power microwave systems can be integrated into fixed installations or mobile land platforms such as vehicles. HPM systems are placed on immobile structures on land, including military bases, crucial infrastructure, or strategic points. These installations offer a steady foundation for HPM weapons, enabling them to engage and interfere with electronic systems across a defined geographic expanse. Moreover, HPM weapons can be installed into land-based vehicles, delivering both mobility and adaptability in deployment. These movable platforms can be strategically stationed to swiftly address evolving threats or contribute to military operations in various locations. For instance, in 2020, the U.S.-based technology company Epirus launched a ground-based microwave weapon called Leonidas system. A third-generation variant of the platform was introduced in April 2022. Leonidas is equipped to disable a single target in crowded spaces or multiple targets across a broader area, including military bases, borders, or critical infrastructure sites. Therefore, the rise in the development of ground-based high power microwave directed energy weapons to address a range of electronic warfare challenges and threats is expected to drive the growth of the market.
The high power microwave directed energy weapons market is segmented into type, platform, end-user, and region. On the basis of type, the market is categorized into pulsed-wave high power microwave, and continuous-wave high power microwave. On the basis of platform, it is categorized into airborne, naval, and ground-based. On the basis of end-user, it is divided into army, navy, and airforce. 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, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, BAE systems, Boeing, Epirus, Inc., Thales Group, Leidos, Inc., L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Rheinmetall AG, and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. The players in the market have been actively engaged in the adoption of various strategies such as contract, product launch, product development, and others to remain competitive and gain an advantage over the competitors in the market.
Key Market Insights
By type, the pulsed-wave high power microwave segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market, and is estimated to reach $4.12 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 15.3%.By platform, the ground-based segment dominated the global market, and is estimated to reach $2.45 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 14.1%.
Based on end-user, the airforce segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market, with $0.44 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $1.77 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 15.4%.
Based on region, North America was the highest revenue contributor, accounting for $0.59 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $2.14 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 14.1%.
Companies Mentioned
- BAE Systems
- Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
- Leidos, Inc.
- L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- Raytheon Technologies Corporation
- Boeing
- Epirus, Inc.
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Rheinmetall AG
- Thales Group
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