Supersonic and Hypersonic Weapons Market Report 2026

The supersonic and hypersonic weapons market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $17.98 billion in 2025 to $20.24 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early development of supersonic missile technologies, advancements in ramjet propulsion systems, government and defense funding for high-speed weapons programs, integration of navigation and inertial guidance systems, initial deployment of thermal protection systems for high-velocity missiles.

The supersonic and hypersonic weapons market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $32.17 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for hypersonic weapons with dual-mode seeker capabilities, expansion of test platforms and simulation systems for performance validation, development of advanced flight control actuation technologies, adoption of next-generation thermal protection and navigation solutions, increased collaboration between defense contractors and aerospace firms for cutting-edge supersonic and hypersonic weapon systems. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced thermal protection materials, enhanced flight control and navigation systems, integration of dual-mode seekers for improved targeting, expansion of space-based launch systems, development of modular missile architectures.

The increasing defense budgets are expected to propel the growth of the supersonic and hypersonic weapons market going forward. Defense budgets refer to the total amount of financial resources a government allocates annually to maintain and develop its national armed forces and defense infrastructure. The rise in defense budgets is due to increasing geopolitical tensions, prompting nations to strengthen their military readiness and invest in advanced technologies for national security. Higher defense budgets enable extensive research and development and deployment of advanced supersonic and hypersonic weapons. This investment drives technological progress and boosts national defense capabilities. For instance, in May 2025, according to the House of Commons Library, a UK-based research and information service, the United Kingdom’s defense spending is projected to increase from $61.43 billion in 2023/24 to $68.16 billion in 2025/26, reflecting an average real-terms growth rate of 2.4% over the period. Therefore, increasing defense budgets are driving the growth of the supersonic and hypersonic weapons market.

Key players in the supersonic and hypersonic weapons market are placing strong emphasis on forming strategic alliances to fast-track the creation and fielding of future missile systems. A strategic alliance involves cooperation between organizations to pool expertise and assets in order to achieve mutual goals and strengthen their market stance. For example, in April 2024, Lockheed Martin Corporation, a US-based aerospace and defense company, teamed up with CoAspire, a US-based aerospace company, to introduce the Mako Multi-Mission Hypersonic Missile at the Navy League’s Sea Air Space exposition in Maryland. The Mako stands out as the first hypersonic missile engineered to fit into the internal weapon bays of fifth-generation fighter jets such as the F-35A/C and F-22A, thereby significantly boosting their offensive capabilities without compromising stealth. It is designed for use against both land and maritime targets and is compatible with platforms including the F-15, F-16, F/A-18, and P-8A, and potentially adaptable for surface and subsurface launches. This missile employs a standard solid-fueled rocket motor to ensure cost-efficiency and includes multiple guidance systems, achieving speeds of at least Mach 5, making it suitable for stand-off operations against time-critical or highly fortified targets.

In June 2023, Anduril Industries, a US-based defense technology company, acquired Adranos Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition aims to expand Anduril’s presence in the hypersonic and missile propulsion market, address the critical need for greater competition and supply of solid rocket motors in the U.S. defense sector, and scale up production capabilities to support national security and allied defense requirements. Adranos Inc. is an aerospace and defense company specializing in providing high-performance solid rocket fuel called ALITEC for missile and hypersonic applications.

Major companies operating in the supersonic and hypersonic weapons market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., BAE Systems plc, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leidos Holdings Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., MBDA, Saab AB, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., General Atomics, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Kratos Defense And Security Solutions Inc., BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited, Hermeus Corporation, Hypersonix Launch Systems Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the supersonic and hypersonic weapons market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the supersonic and 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 have introduced challenges for the supersonic and hypersonic weapons market by increasing costs and complicating the procurement of specialized components like thermal protection systems and advanced guidance technologies. These impacts are most significant in regions with concentrated manufacturing hubs such as North America, Europe, and parts of Asia-Pacific. Surface-to-air and hypersonic glide vehicle segments are particularly affected due to their reliance on high-precision materials and technology imports. However, tariffs have also incentivized domestic manufacturing investments and supply chain diversification, which may boost innovation and reduce long-term dependencies in the market.

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Supersonic and hypersonic weapons represent advanced missile technologies engineered to operate at extremely high velocities - surpassing Mach 1 for supersonic and exceeding Mach 5 for hypersonic variants. These systems are built for swift and precise attacks and are capable of avoiding enemy defense systems due to their agility and speed. Their primary aim is to provide a strategic advantage through high-speed, accurate, and forceful strikes.

There are two primary categories of supersonic and hypersonic weapons: missiles and hypersonic glide vehicles. Missiles are self-propelled, high-speed weapons utilized worldwide for accurate, long-distance targeting of enemy positions. These missiles vary in speed, including both supersonic and hypersonic levels, and cover different range classifications such as short-, medium-, and long-range missiles. They can be launched through multiple methods, including surface-to-air, air-to-surface, submarine-based, and space-based platforms.

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

The supersonic and hypersonic weapons market consists of sales of ramjet-powered missiles, dual-mode seekers, thermal protection systems (TPS), navigation and inertial guidance systems, test platforms and simulation systems, and flight control actuation 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 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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