Aerial Smart Weapons Market: By Product, By Technology, and Geography

Aerial Smart Weapons Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Product (Missile, Ammunition, and Other Products), By Technology (Satellite Guidance, Radar Guidance, Infrared Guidance, Laser Guidance), and Region

Aerial Smart Weapons Market size was valued at US$ 15,383.3 Million in 2023 and is poised to grow at a significant CAGR of 4.7% from 2024-2030. A smart weapon uses a guidance system to hit targets with greater accuracy. These are air-to-ground missiles, sensor-fused weapons, steerable bombs, and guided weapons with satellite or laser guidance systems. Furthermore, satellite-guided bombs are equipped with guidance computers that use navigation satellites to confirm the target. Using smart technology, cruise missiles can use navigation satellite information to stay on course. India's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully tested a newly developed Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW) equipped on the Hawk-I jet set by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on January 22, 2021. (HAL). Based on the product type, the global aerial smart weapons market is segmented into Missiles, Ammunition, and Other Products.

The Missiles segment is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR over the forecast years owing to increasing demand for advanced guided missiles from the defense forces. In September 2019, BAE Systems signed a US$ 2,680 million contract with the United States and nine other countries to provide a semi-guided missile weapons system until 2025. The ammunition segment is expected to grow fastest during the forecast period. The rise in demand for next-generation precision-guided munitions is attributed to increased terrorist activity, political unrest, and cross-border conflicts worldwide. The key factors driving the aerial smart weapons market are significant increases in defense budgets by both developed and developing nations, an increased use rate of advanced weapons, and changing aerial warfare worldwide. Aerial smart weapons systems and guided systems have also advanced technologically.

Aerial Smart Weapons Market Key Developments:
  • In February 2021, Lockheed Martin Corporation signed a deal worth US$ 414 million with the U.S. Navy and Air Force to provide LRASM. It is an anti-ship, precision-guided standoff missile based on the effective joint air-to-ground standoff missile.

Aerial Smart Weapons Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

4.7%

Largest Market

North-America

Fastest Growing Market

Europe

Aerial Smart Weapons Market Dynamics

The growing emphasis on reducing reliance on weapon system imports, several nations are focusing on developing indigenous weapon systems, fueling the market growth. The existing compatibility limitations of indigenous air defense systems with ammunition and armament designed by foreign manufacturers add to this emphasis. Due to these factors, several countries are focusing on developing their smart weapons that can be launched from various platforms, including military aircraft. For example, India's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is working on a long-range precision-guided anti-airfield weapon called the Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW). Moreover, it is also reported that the United States is transferring critical technologies to countries such as Saudi Arabia in order to assist them in developing their own aerial smart weapons. Such advancements are expected to aid in the indigenous development of smart weapons, propelling the market growth during the forecast period.

Aerial Smart Weapons Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024-2030

Market CAGR

4.7%

By Product

  • Missile
  • Ammunition
  • Others

By Technology

  • Satellite Guidance
  • Radar Guidance
  • Infrared Guidance
  • Laser Guidance

By Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Key Features of the Report

  • The report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and their key strategies
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenario

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Frequently Asked Questions

The aerial smart weapons market size was valued at US$ 15,383.3 million in 2023

The aerial smart weapons market key players are: BAE Systems plc General Dynamics Corporation Lockheed Martin Corporation Raytheon Technologies Corporation Northrop Grumman Corporation MBDA Saab AB The Boeing Company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. Safran SA Northrop Grumman Corporation Israel Aerospace Industries

The aerial smart weapons market has been classified into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa, and the rest of MEA.

1. Executive Summary
2. Global Aerial Smart Weapons Market Introduction 
2.1.Global Aerial Smart Weapons Market  - Taxonomy
2.2.Global Aerial Smart Weapons Market  - Definitions
2.2.1.Product
2.2.2.Technology
2.2.3.Geography
2.2.4.Region
3. Global Aerial Smart Weapons Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4. Global Aerial Smart Weapons Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5. Global Aerial Smart Weapons Market  By Product, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Missile
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. Ammunition
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.3. Others
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6. Global Aerial Smart Weapons Market  By Technology, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Satellite Guidance
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. Radar Guidance
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.3. Infrared Guidance
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.4. Laser Guidance
6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7. Global Aerial Smart Weapons Market  By Geography, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. North America
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.2. Europe
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.3. Asia-Pacific
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.4. Latin America
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8. Global Aerial Smart Weapons Market  By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1. North America
8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.2. Europe
8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.5. Latin America
8.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9. North America Aerial Smart Weapons Market, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. Product Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.1.1.Missile
9.1.2.Ammunition
9.1.3.Others
9.2.  Technology Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.2.1.Satellite Guidance
9.2.2.Radar Guidance
9.2.3.Infrared Guidance
9.2.4.Laser Guidance
9.3.  Geography Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.3.1.North America
9.3.2.Europe
9.3.3.Asia-Pacific
9.3.4.Latin America
9.3.5.Middle East and Africa (MEA)
9.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.4.1.United States of America (USA)
9.4.2.Canada
10. Europe Aerial Smart Weapons Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Product Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1.Missile
10.1.2.Ammunition
10.1.3.Others
10.2.  Technology Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1.Satellite Guidance
10.2.2.Radar Guidance
10.2.3.Infrared Guidance
10.2.4.Laser Guidance
10.3.  Geography Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1.North America
10.3.2.Europe
10.3.3.Asia-Pacific
10.3.4.Latin America
10.3.5.Middle East and Africa (MEA)
10.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.4.1.Germany
10.4.2.France
10.4.3.Italy
10.4.4.United Kingdom (UK)
10.4.5.Spain
10.4.6.Rest of EU
11. Asia Pacific (APAC) Aerial Smart Weapons Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Product Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1.Missile
11.1.2.Ammunition
11.1.3.Others
11.2.  Technology Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1.Satellite Guidance
11.2.2.Radar Guidance
11.2.3.Infrared Guidance
11.2.4.Laser Guidance
11.3.  Geography Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1.North America
11.3.2.Europe
11.3.3.Asia-Pacific
11.3.4.Latin America
11.3.5.Middle East and Africa (MEA)
11.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.4.1.China
11.4.2.India
11.4.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
11.4.4.Japan
11.4.5.Rest of APAC
12. Middle East and Africa (MEA) Aerial Smart Weapons Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
12.1. Product Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.1.1.Missile
12.1.2.Ammunition
12.1.3.Others
12.2.  Technology Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.2.1.Satellite Guidance
12.2.2.Radar Guidance
12.2.3.Infrared Guidance
12.2.4.Laser Guidance
12.3.  Geography Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.3.1.North America
12.3.2.Europe
12.3.3.Asia-Pacific
12.3.4.Latin America
12.3.5.Middle East and Africa (MEA)
12.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.4.1.GCC Countries
12.4.2.South Africa
12.4.3.Rest of MEA
13. Latin America Aerial Smart Weapons Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
13.1. Product Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.1.1.Missile
13.1.2.Ammunition
13.1.3.Others
13.2.  Technology Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.2.1.Satellite Guidance
13.2.2.Radar Guidance
13.2.3.Infrared Guidance
13.2.4.Laser Guidance
13.3.  Geography Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.3.1.North America
13.3.2.Europe
13.3.3.Asia-Pacific
13.3.4.Latin America
13.3.5.Middle East and Africa (MEA)
13.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.4.1.Brazil
13.4.2.Mexico
13.4.3.Rest of LA
14. Competition Landscape
14.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
14.2.1.BAE Systems plc
14.2.2.General Dynamics Corporation
14.2.3.Lockheed Martin Corporation
14.2.4.Raytheon Technologies Corporation
14.2.5.Northrop Grumman Corporation
14.2.6.MBDA
14.2.7.Saab AB
14.2.8.The Boeing Company
14.2.9.Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
14.2.10.Safran SA
14.2.11.Northrop Grumman Corporation
14.2.12.Israel Aerospace Industries
15. Research Methodology 
16. Appendix and Abbreviations 

Key Market Players

  • BAE Systems plc
  • General Dynamics Corporation
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Raytheon Technologies Corporation
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • MBDA
  • Saab AB
  • The Boeing Company
  • Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
  • Safran SA
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • Israel Aerospace Industries

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