Electromagnetic Bomb Market Report 2025

The electromagnetic bomb market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.07 billion in 2024 to $1.18 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth during the historic period is attributed to rising military modernization budgets, escalating geopolitical tensions, heightened emphasis on electronic warfare capabilities, increased adoption of advanced electronic countermeasure systems, and greater awareness of cyber and electronic warfare threats.

The electromagnetic bomb market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.7 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth projected for the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing use of unmanned systems, expanding demand for non-lethal warfare solutions, rising need for battlefield electronic disruption weapons, broader deployment of smart and connected military devices, and heightened focus on multi-domain operations. Key trends expected during this period include advancements in countermeasure technologies, integration of real-time battlefield data, incorporation of stealth technologies, innovations in electromagnetic pulse modulation, and developments in pulse shaping technology.

The growth of the electromagnetic bomb market is expected to be driven by rising geopolitical tensions. Geopolitical tensions involve conflicts or rivalries between nations or regions based on political, economic, territorial, or strategic interests. These tensions often stem from territorial disputes that threaten national sovereignty and control over key areas. Electromagnetic bombs provide non-lethal means to disable enemy electronics, offering strategic benefits in conflict zones. They improve defense capabilities by disrupting communication and control systems, minimizing the reliance on conventional kinetic warfare. For example, in October 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reported over 181,000 migrant encounters at the US-Canada border, a 6.5% increase from 170,000 in 2023. Consequently, escalating geopolitical tensions are contributing to the growth of the electromagnetic bomb market.

Leading companies in the electromagnetic bomb market are developing advanced technologies such as high-power microwave (HPM) systems to precisely and non-lethally disrupt enemy electronics and communication networks. High-power microwave systems emit intense microwave bursts to disable or destroy electronic devices, forming a critical part of electromagnetic bombs. For instance, in April 2025, Epirus Inc., a US-based tech company, introduced the Leonidas H2O, a high-energy HPM system designed for maritime interdiction and defense against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and small boats, including unmanned surface vessels. This system non-kinetically disables electronics, offering a scalable, reusable, and safe solution for maritime security and counter-drone operations. Featuring an unlimited magazine and open architecture, Leonidas H2O has demonstrated the ability to disable vessel engines at exceptional ranges during U.S. Navy exercises, even when operating at reduced power.

In October 2022, Epirus Inc. partnered with General Dynamics Corp., a US-based aerospace and defense firm, to integrate directed energy systems into mobile defense platforms. This collaboration aims to strengthen counter-electronic warfare capabilities by deploying high-power microwave systems capable of neutralizing threats such as drones and electronic attacks. General Dynamics Corp. is actively involved in developing electromagnetic bomb technologies for electronic warfare applications.

Major players in the electromagnetic bomb market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International, BAE Systems plc, Thales S.A., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.p.A, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., General Atomics, Diehl Defence GmbH And Co. KG, Kratos Defense And Security Solutions Inc., Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., MTI Technologies, Epirus Inc., Electro Magnetic Applications Inc., TechnoKontrol Technologies S.A., and Xtreme Alternative Defense Systems Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the electromagnetic bomb market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in electromagnetic bomb report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the electromagnetic bomb market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

An electromagnetic bomb is a device designed to release a strong burst of electromagnetic energy, often using high-intensity microwaves or nuclear-generated pulses. This energy can interfere with, damage, or disable electronic systems and electrical infrastructure over a large area. The primary purpose of an e-bomb is to disrupt enemy communications, radar, and control systems without causing direct physical harm or casualties.

The main categories of electromagnetic bombs include high-power electromagnetic bombs, nuclear electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weapons, non-nuclear EMP devices, and microwave weapons. High-power electromagnetic bombs are specifically crafted to emit intense electromagnetic bursts that can disable or damage electronic equipment and communication networks over wide regions. These weapons can be launched from airborne, naval, or ground platforms. Their applications cover military and defense operations, civilian protection and disaster response, cyber warfare, and telecom disruption, serving a broad range of users such as government agencies, defense contractors, research organizations, commercial businesses, and private entities.

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The electromagnetic bomb market consists of sales of directed energy weapons, radio frequency weapons, electromagnetic disruption devices, and vehicle-mounted electromagnetic pulse systems. 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 and 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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