The Global Market for Defense Robotics is Projected to Reach US$11 Billion by 2022

Increased Complexity in the Global Security Landscape Drives the Market for Defense Robotics, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA launches comprehensive analysis of industry trends, growth drivers, market share, size and demand forecasts on the global Defense Robotics market. The global market for Defense Robotics is projected to reach US$11 billion by 2022, driven by increased complexity in the global security landscape, growing military spending and emphasis on reducing human casualties in military operations by governments worldwide.

Defense robotics, or military robotics, refers to the unmanned systems designed to execute military functions without the need for on-site presence of personnel. Thanks to full-fledged efforts of governments in the U.S., Israel, UK, France and Russia, defense robotics have achieved significant progression from experimental, remote-operated surveillance machines to autonomous technologies capable of executing combat operations. These advanced systems come with unique attributes such as fatigueless functioning, high precision, support for any type of terrain, continued functioning despite damaging bomb/weapon attacks, and ability to fit into spaces not possible with mechanical systems or humans, which fully recommend their deployment in military applications.

The market for defense robotics continues to expand at a rapid pace with a number of factors contributing to the increased adoption of these advanced technologies. Growing concerns over human casualties in military operations and sustained focus on reducing warfield deaths through advanced strategies are creating a strong business case for military robotics. Ongoing expansion in global defense spending and drive towards military modernization programs among governments, worldwide, are favoring the market. At the same time, rising emphasis on robotic solutions in C4ISR functions and battlefield combat operations are consistently fuelling the market momentum. Further, progressive improvements in underlying technologies and functional scope of robotic systems are paving way for wider proliferation of defense robotics. Defense robotics are being deployed in various forms including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned marine vehicles (UMVs) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). UAVs, the pilot-less aircraft, constitute the most widely used form of defense robotics. The U.S. has been a pioneer in the development of military UAVs, and currently holds a large fleet of UAVs supplementing its military operations in Afghanistan, Iraq & Syria, and other parts of the world.

A growing number of countries are making investments on robotic solutions in the wake of rising terrorist and border encroachment activities. Future growth in the market will be directed by advancements in sensing technology, computer programming, communication capabilities, and material science, which will help defense robotics refine their functionality, performance, efficiency and effectiveness to attract wider audience. Advancements in key parameters such as integration, interoperability, commonality and affordability, and full-scale warfield readiness will also play an important role in global adoption of defense robotics.

As stated by the new market research report on Defense Robotics, The United States represents the largest market worldwide. Trailing a CAGR of 7.1% over the analysis period, Asia-Pacific ranks as the fastest growing market, driven by growing defense spending in China, India, South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore. Especially poised to benefit growth in the region is China’s rapid pace of military modernization which is forecast to overtake even the military technological advantage of the U.S. China’s rapidly expanding military prowess is creating a military technology competition among the neighboring countries, a trend that will directly benefit demand for defense robotics.   

Major players in the market include AeroVironment Inc., BAE Systems plc, Boeing Company, Boston Dynamics, Clearpath Robotics Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., Endeavor Robotics, General Atomics, General Dynamics Corporation, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Oceaneering International Inc., QinetiQ Group plc, Saab AB, Textron Inc., and Thales Group.

The research report titled “Defense Robotics: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities of global companies. The report provides market estimates and projections of revenues for all major geographic markets such as the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Rest of World. The report analyzes the global market for Defense Robotics by Platform – UAV, UMV, and UGV.

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