Hypersonic Weapons Market Report 2026

The hypersonic weapons market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $7.82 billion in 2025 to $8.64 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to initial government investment in hypersonic glide vehicle development, advancements in scramjet propulsion research, early testing of long-range hypersonic cruise missile prototypes, development of foundational thermal protection and heat-resistant materials, increased defense focus on precision-strike and rapid-response capabilities.

The hypersonic weapons market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of national hypersonic weapons deployment programs, rising demand for advanced guidance and navigation technologies, increased investment in next-generation propulsion systems for extended range, growth in integrated targeting and tracking solutions for hypersonic platforms, accelerated development of counter-hypersonic defense systems driving complementary innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in scramjet propulsion efficiency, enhanced thermal protection and heat-resistant composite materials, integration of advanced mid-course maneuver technologies, expansion of multi-domain launch capabilities, increased government investment in next-generation deterrence systems.

The growing investments in the defense sector are anticipated to drive the expansion of the hypersonic weapons market in the coming years. The defense sector encompasses industry and government activities related to the production, maintenance, and support of military forces and national security. These rising investments are fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions, efforts to modernize military capabilities, and the increasing demand for advanced defense technologies. Hypersonic weapons contribute to this trend by prompting heightened funding for cutting-edge research, development, and deployment efforts aimed at sustaining strategic military superiority and countering emerging global threats. For example, in October 2023, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), a U.S.-based federal agency, reported that the 2024 defense plan would boost 2025 infrastructure costs by nearly $18 billion, featuring an 8% increase in military construction spending and a 10% decrease in family housing funds. As a result, the surge in defense sector investments is propelling the growth of the hypersonic weapons market.

Leading companies in the hypersonic weapons industry are concentrating on incorporating advanced technologies such as multi-platform integration to improve operational flexibility, enhance mission adaptability in various combat scenarios, and enable rapid deployment across both existing and future military platforms. Multi-platform integration allows weapon systems to be deployed and function effectively across different military platforms or vehicles. For instance, in February 2025, Lockheed Martin Corporation, a U.S.-based defense and aerospace manufacturer, introduced the Mako hypersonic missile to bolster the U.S. military’s capabilities. This 13-foot, 1,300-pound missile, equipped with a 130-pound warhead, achieves speeds of Mach 5 and features high maneuverability. It is designed for deployment across multiple aircraft platforms, offering significant operational versatility. The Mako also addresses anti-access/area-denial threats with a cost-effective open-architecture design and leverages 3D printing technology.

In May 2025, Special Aerospace Services (SAS), a U.S.-based provider of aerospace engineering and mission solutions, acquired Concordia Technologies for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition strengthens SAS’s ability to support national security missions, particularly in the development and integration of hypersonic weapon technologies. The deal also enables SAS to expand its manufacturing operations by leveraging Concordia’s expertise. Concordia Technologies Inc. is a U.S.-based company known for its specialization in hypersonic systems and missile defense.

Major companies operating in the hypersonic weapons market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus Defence and Space GmbH, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Dynetics Inc., Leidos Holdings Inc., Textron Inc., Hanwha Group, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., ArianeGroup SAS, Defence Research and Development Organisation, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited, Ursa Major Technologies Inc., United States Department of Defense (Pentagon), Castelion Inc.

North America was the largest region in the hypersonic weapons market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hypersonic weapons 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 increasing the cost of critical materials, propulsion components, and electronics used in hypersonic weapons, resulting in higher production costs and slower delivery timelines across glide vehicles, hypersonic missiles, and subsystems. Land, airborne, and naval platforms in regions relying on imported aerospace components particularly North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are most affected. Some positive effects include accelerated domestic manufacturing, reshoring of propulsion and thermal protection technologies, and strengthened long-term supply resilience.

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Hypersonic weapons are cutting-edge military systems capable of flying at speeds exceeding Mach 5 - five times the speed of sound. These include hypersonic glide vehicles and cruise missiles that can maneuver during flight, making them highly challenging to detect and intercept. Designed for high-precision strikes on strategic targets, these weapons also provide rapid response capabilities.

The primary categories of hypersonic weapons include hypersonic glide vehicles and hypersonic missiles. Hypersonic glide vehicles are agile systems launched via rockets that glide through the atmosphere at hypersonic speeds. These weapons can be deployed from land-based, airborne, and naval platforms. They are further categorized by range - short, medium, or long - and can be equipped with either conventional or strategic warheads.

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

The hypersonic weapons market consists of sales of hypersonic cruise missiles, propulsion systems (scramjets, boosters), thermal protection systems, advanced guidance and navigation systems and targeting and tracking technologies. 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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