Ground Based Aircraft And Missile Defense Systems Market Global Report 2026

The ground based aircraft and missile defense systems market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $19.43 billion in 2025 to $20.75 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising geopolitical tensions, increasing cross-border security threats, modernization of aging air defense infrastructure, growing demand for advanced radar surveillance, and increasing procurement of missile interception systems.

The ground based aircraft and missile defense systems market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $27.19 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to increasing proliferation of hypersonic threats, rising demand for integrated air defense networks, growing investment in layered missile defense architectures, increasing deployment of space-enabled threat detection, and rising demand for advanced electronic warfare capabilities. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced multi-sensor threat detection and tracking, integration of network-centric command and control systems, development of next-generation interceptor technologies, increasing use of high-performance radar and surveillance systems, and expansion of layered air and missile defense architectures.

The increasing defense modernization programs are expected to propel the growth of the ground-based aircraft and missile defense systems market going forward. Defense modernization programs refer to government-led initiatives focused on upgrading and enhancing military capabilities through the adoption of advanced technologies, replacement of aging equipment, and improvement of defense systems to address evolving security threats and operational requirements. The increasing implementation of defense modernization programs is driven by the growing need to replace aging military platforms with advanced systems that enhance operational capabilities, improve mission readiness, and respond to evolving security threats. Defense modernization programs are supporting the adoption of advanced ground-based aircraft and missile defense systems by increasing investments in integrated air defense networks, next-generation interceptors, and AI-enabled command-and-control capabilities. For instance, in March 2023, according to the European Security and Defense College, a Belgium-based autonomous institution, by 2030, the ongoing US Army modernization program is expected to field 35 new future force systems, forming the core of more than 500 development, acquisition, or upgrade initiatives underway. Therefore, the increasing defense modernization programs are driving the growth of the ground-based aircraft and missile defense systems market.

Major companies operating in the ground-based aircraft and missile defense systems market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as mobile short-range air defense (SHORAD) systems, to strengthen battlefield air protection, support rapid deployment, and address emerging aerial threats, including drones, missiles, and low-altitude aircraft. Mobile short-range air defense (SHORAD) systems combine sensors, command-and-control (C2) networks, and missile interceptors on highly mobile ground platforms, offering a flexible alternative to conventional fixed-site air defense systems that depend on permanent infrastructure and require longer deployment times. For instance, in June 2024, Kongsberg Defence And Aerospace AS, a Norway-based technology company, launched NOMADS (National Manoeuvre Air Defence System), an advanced mobile short-range air defense (SHORAD) solution designed to deliver ground-based protection for military units operating in frontline environments. Mounted on an armored mechanized vehicle with enhanced off-road mobility, NOMADS incorporates command-and-control capabilities derived from the NASAMS air defense architecture, along with an AESA radar, passive sensors, and missile effectors. The system facilitates the detection, tracking, and interception of threats, including drones, UAVs, cruise missiles, helicopters, and aircraft in dynamic combat environments. By integrating radar, identification systems, communication networks, and missile launch capabilities on a single mobile platform, NOMADS supports both autonomous and network-enabled air defense operations. The system also provides NATO interoperability through standardized data links and can connect with broader ground-based air and missile defense networks to deliver layered protection against evolving aerial threats.

In June 2026, KONGSBERG Gruppen ASA, a Norway-based high-tech company, acquired Zone 5 Technologies LLC for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, KONGSBERG aims to strengthen its missile and air defense portfolio by expanding into affordable, high-volume missile capabilities, accelerating international growth, and enhancing its ability to provide scalable defense solutions amid increasing demand for mass-producible munitions. Zone 5 Technologies LLC is a US-based company that develops ground-based aircraft and missile defense solutions, including interceptor and counter-UAS systems.

Major companies operating in the ground based aircraft and missile defense systems market are RTX Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Thales Group, Rheinmetall AG, JSC Concern VKO Almaz-Antey, Hanwha Aerospace Co. Ltd., Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., MBDA, Saab AB, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., EDGE Group PJSC, Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG, Sierra Nevada Corporation, LIG Nex1 Co. Ltd., Bharat Electronics Limited, Roketsan A.S., ASELSAN Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., Anduril Industries Inc., Bharat Dynamics Limited, Terma A/S, Epirus Inc.

North America was the dominating region in the ground based aircraft and missile defense systems market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ground based aircraft and missile defense systems market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

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