Fiber-Laser Naval Close-in Weapon System Global Market Report 2025

The fiber-laser naval close-in weapon system market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.65 billion in 2024 to $1.94 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.8%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to escalating threats from anti-ship missiles, increasing incidents of maritime terrorism, a growing focus on naval defense modernization, rising adoption of directed energy weapons, and heightened geopolitical tensions in maritime regions.

The fiber-laser naval close-in weapon system market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.71 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing threat from unmanned aerial vehicles and drones, the growing need for precision naval defense systems, the rising adoption of multi-layered ship defense systems, an increased focus on low-cost operational defense, and the growing importance of energy-efficient weapon systems. Key trends in the forecast period include the development of autonomous targeting capabilities, advancement in multi-layer defense integration, integration with ship combat systems, incorporation of multi-sensor platforms, and innovations in beam control technologies.

The rising geopolitical tensions are expected to drive the growth of the fiber-laser naval close-in weapon system market in the coming years. Geopolitical tensions refer to conflicts or strains between countries or regions arising from political, economic, territorial, or strategic interests that impact international relations and global stability. These tensions often stem from territorial disputes, where competing claims over land or maritime boundaries generate conflicts of interest between nations, increasing political and military friction. Fiber-laser naval close-in weapon systems strengthen a nation’s maritime defense capabilities, acting as a strategic deterrent to manage and contain such tensions. For example, in January 2025, Euronews SA, a France-based television network, reported that in 2024, global conflicts intensified, with political violence rising by 25% compared to 2023, affecting one in eight people and resulting in approximately 223,000 deaths, along with a 37% increase in overall fatalities. Thus, the rise in geopolitical tensions is expected to propel the growth of the fiber-laser naval close-in weapon system market.

Leading companies in the fiber-laser naval close-in weapon system market are developing innovative solutions such as high-powered pulsed fiber lasers to improve ship defense against drones, missiles, and other aerial threats. High-powered pulsed fiber lasers are advanced systems that emit intense bursts of light through optical fibers, enabling precise, long-range targeting of fast-moving threats such as drones and missiles. For instance, in July 2025, the United States Navy partnered with Coherent Aerospace and Defense Inc., a US-based aerospace and defense company, to launch the SONGBOW project, a shipboard laser system designed to counter drone swarms, cruise missiles, and advanced aerial threats. This system integrates multiple pulsed fiber laser modules into a single precision-guided beam, offering scalable power output, advanced beam control, and continuous operation as long as shipboard power is available. It also supports functions such as remote sensing and situational awareness, providing versatile defense capabilities for modern naval vessels.

In September 2024, Rheinmetall AG, a Germany-based arms manufacturer developing and testing shipboard high-energy laser weapons, partnered with MBDA Deutschland to extend their collaboration in the field of laser weapons. This partnership aims to develop and bring to market a cost-effective maritime laser weapon system within the next five to six years, specifically to enhance drone defense capabilities on naval vessels using their complementary laser weapon technologies. MBDA Deutschland GmbH, a Germany-based defense industry company, develops, manufactures, and provides customer and product support for guided missile systems.

Major players in the fiber-laser naval close-in weapon system market are Boeing Defense Space And Security, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, China North Industries Group Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Thales Group, Leonardo Società per Azioni, Rheinmetall AG, Hanwha Aerospace, Elbit Systems Ltd., Saab AB, Naval Group, Coherent Aerospace and Defense Inc., Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., ASELSAN A.S., MBDA Missile Systems, General Atomics, Hanwha Defense, IPG Photonics Corporation, Jenoptik AG.

North America was the largest region in the fiber-laser naval close-in weapon system market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in fiber-laser naval close-in weapon system report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and 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.

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.

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A fiber-laser naval close-in weapon system is a shipboard defense platform that uses high-powered fiber lasers to detect, track, and neutralize incoming threats at close range, including missiles, drones, small boats, and aircraft. The system directs a concentrated laser beam with precision to damage or destroy targets quickly, providing a non-kinetic alternative to conventional gun- or missile-based CIWS. Fiber-laser technology offers high beam quality, long operational life, and lower logistical demands, enabling efficient, cost-effective, and responsive protection of naval vessels against modern asymmetric and high-speed threats in maritime environments.

The primary components of a fiber-laser naval close-in weapon system include the laser source, beam control system, fire control system, power supply, cooling system, and other subsystems. The laser source generates and amplifies coherent laser radiation, typically through a high-power fiber-optic laser module that delivers the directed-energy beam for target engagement and interception. These systems are deployed on platforms such as destroyers, frigates, corvettes, aircraft carriers, and other vessels, and operate across short, medium, and long ranges. Typical applications include defense, homeland security, and other sectors, with end users comprising naval forces, the coast guard, and other relevant organizations.

The countries covered in the fiber-laser naval close-in weapon system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The fiber-laser naval close-in weapon system market consists of sales of fiber-laser cannons, fire control systems, power supply units, cooling systems, and ammunition and support modules. 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.

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