Market Trends of Americas Medium and Large Caliber Ammunition Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Americas Medium & Large Caliber Ammunition Market according to our research experts:
Medium Caliber Ammunition Segment To Exhibit The Highest Growth Rate During The Forecast Period
The America region is home to countries such as United States, Brazil, etc. which has some of the highest defense budgets in the world. Countries such as United States and Canada are actively deploying troops in war affected region such as the Middle-East and countries such as Mexico are actively equipping their troops with best military gear and weapons. Military and rebel groups in the combat affected region are rapidly adopting armored vehicles which are resistant to small caliber ammunition. The countries in the region are investing in the development and procurement of remote controlled weapon station, fighter helicopters, fighter aircraft, naval vessels and boats, etc. For instance, Mexico's military expenditure increased by 17% between 2015 and 2019. The aforementioned factors are significantly driving the medium caliber ammunition demand in the region.
United States To Exhibit The Highest Growth Rate
United States is the highest military spender in the world and its sanction military budget for the year 2020 stands at more than USD 730 billion. The United States is heavily investing in the research and development of weapons and advanced technologies for defense assets and this factor is driving the market growth for medium and large caliber ammunition in the country. In March 2020, United States army tested its Extended Range Cannon Artillery System which shot 155 mm guided artillery round to a distance of 65 kilometres. This factor is expected to drive the demand for long range artillery ammunition in the United States. In October 2019, Northrop Grumman unveiled its new XM913 Bushmaster 50 mm chain gun with an extendable range of 4 kilometres for United States Army's next generation combat vehicle. The aforementioned developments and factors are expected to propel the demand for ammunition in the country.
