Artillery Systems Market Report 2026

The artillery systems market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.46 billion in 2025 to $12.26 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing military procurement of howitzers, mlrs, and self-propelled artillery to enhance land combat capability, rising cross-border tensions driving demand for long-range fire support systems, advancements in artillery fire-control and targeting technologies improving system accuracy, historical expansion of defense budgets supporting acquisition of artillery platforms and associated ammunition, growth in manufacturer-provided warranty-period maintenance and system integration services.

The artillery systems market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.9 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of next-generation artillery systems featuring automated loading and digital fire-control, increasing demand for extended-range precision-guided artillery munitions, rising investments in mobile and rapidly deployable artillery for modern battlefield requirements, expanding procurement by emerging economies upgrading ground combat capabilities, expected growth in lifecycle service packages including modernization, training, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance for artillery systems. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for long-range precision strike artillery, increasing adoption of self-propelled artillery systems, growing development of advanced ammunition and payload options, greater focus on lightweight and portable mortar systems, expansion of multi-role artillery platforms capable of high mobility.

The rising threats of armed conflict are anticipated to drive the growth of the artillery systems market in the future. Armed conflict denotes a state of organized violence between two or more parties, which can include states, non-state actors, or factions within a state, and typically involves the use of armed force to settle disputes. The increasing complexity and interconnectivity of global challenges, along with geopolitical rivalries, regional instabilities, and societal tensions, contribute to the growing perception of escalating threats of armed conflict. Artillery systems are versatile and powerful weapons that can significantly influence the battlefield, support ground operations, and determine the outcomes of armed conflicts. For instance, in January 2024, the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED), a US-based non-governmental organization, reported a 12% increase in conflict events in 2023 compared to 2022. Thus, the escalating threats of armed conflict are expected to boost the artillery systems market.

Prominent companies operating in the artillery systems market are directing their efforts towards the development of technologically advanced products, such as automatic truck-mounted howitzers, to enhance mobility, firepower, and operational efficiency in military environments. These self-propelled artillery systems feature the integration of a howitzer onto a truck chassis, enabling swift mobility and deployment on the battlefield. For example, in February 2024, China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco), a China-based defense and military technology manufacturer, unveiled a new truck-mounted howitzer. This innovative system boasts a highly automated design, housing a 155mm L/52 howitzer within an unmanned turret mounted on a 6x6 truck chassis. Equipped with the familiar 14-ton SH16 unmanned turret, the platform ensures stability during firing through an earth spade positioned at the rear, despite its combat weight of 32 tons (equivalent to 70,000 pounds). Operated by merely two crew members within an armored cab, this advanced system represents a significant advancement in modern artillery technology.

In August 2023, Rheinmetall AG, a Germany-based company at the forefront of defense and automotive technology, successfully acquired Expal Systems S.A.U. for a significant $1.3 billion. Following the acquisition, the entity will now operate under the name Rheinmetall Expal Munitions. This strategic move positions Rheinmetall to fulfill substantial ammunition supply contracts previously secured. Expal Systems S.A.U., headquartered in Spain, is a distinguished defense company specializing in the production of artillery ammunition, mortars, medium-caliber rounds, fuzes, and rocket propulsion systems tailored for defense applications.

Major companies operating in the artillery systems market are China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO), Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Hanwha Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems, Thales Group, Leonardo S.p.A., ST Engineering, Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd, Science Applications International Corporation, Rheinmetall AG, Serco Group plc, Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Saab AB, Bharat Forge Limited, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS, KMW+Nexter Defense Systems N.V., ASELSAN A.Ş., Hyundai Rotem Company, CMI Defence LLC., Cockerill Maintenance & Ingénierie, Nexter Group, Denel SOC Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the artillery systems market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the artillery systems 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 influencing the artillery systems market by increasing the cost of imported metal components, guidance electronics, and propulsion materials essential for manufacturing modern artillery platforms. These added expenses particularly affect medium- and heavy-caliber systems and long-range rocket artillery, with regions reliant on cross-border defense procurement such as Asia-Pacific and parts of Europe experiencing the greatest impact. However, tariffs are also encouraging domestic production, strengthening regional defense manufacturing capabilities, and stimulating innovation in locally sourced artillery technologies.

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Artillery systems encompass a range of military equipment designed specifically for artillery use, employing large-caliber guns or cannons to propel projectiles across extended distances. These systems comprise various types of artillery, including howitzers, cannons, and rocket launchers, with variations in size, range, and firepower, spanning from compact mortars to sizable installations.

Key categories of artillery systems include howitzers, mortars, anti-aircraft artillery, rocket artillery, and others. Howitzers, distinguished by their relatively short barrel length and high firing angle, are utilized for indirect fire support against targets such as enemy troops, fortified positions, and armored vehicles. Categorized by caliber and range, artillery systems are classified as small, medium, or heavy, with ranges delineated as short (5-30 kilometers), medium (31-60 kilometers), and long (above 60 kilometers). End users of these systems include aerospace and defense sectors, as well as homeland security agencies.

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

The artillery systems market consists of sales of artillery systems, including cannons, multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), air defense artillery, and self-propelled artillery, along with associated ammunition and equipment. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, encompassing the total value of goods sold by 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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