Market Trends of CBRNE Defense Industry
The Military Segment to Dominate the Market During the Forecast Period
The military segment currently dominates the market and is expected to continue its dominance during the forecast period. With growing threats from terrorists and a rise in political tensions, CBRNe weapons have emerged as a potential threat to several countries.
Government programs are one of the critical drivers of CBRN market growth in the military segment. Both national and international programs are directed toward enhancing CBRN defense capabilities. For instance, the EU’s Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defence Centre of Excellence encourages collaborative studies between the European Union’s member states. Likewise, national programs like those in the United States focus on advanced scientific research and technology development to improve military readiness against CBRN threats. The mentioned factors boost the growth of this market since innovations are nurtured while present defense systems are enhanced.
Additionally, the focus is on protecting military personnel against vulnerable attacks. For instance, in February 2024, Avon Protection launched the EXOSKIN-S1 CBRN protective suit. The newest CBRN protective suit is a significant development in high-level protection provisions for people facing CBRN hazards. The EXOSKIN-S1 has integrated advanced materials and innovative design features to provide optimum protection against hazardous agents.
These vehicles can monitor hazardous airborne agents over long distances and transmit a CBRN warning through a military communications line. Moreover, many investments are being made in the R&D of devices and equipment to counter CBRN threats, which is expected to drive the segment during the forecast period.
North America Anticipated to Witness the Highest Market Growth During the Forecast Period
The North American market is expected to grow during the forecast period. The majority of demand for CBRNe defense systems in North America is generated from the United States, which has formulated a National Strategy for CBRNe Standards, mainly for the coordination, prioritization, establishment, and implementation of CBRNe equipment standards. The country is also significantly investing in the development of CBRNe defense systems.
For instance, in January 2024, the US DoD awarded Draper a USD 26 million contract to develop CBRN reconnaissance systems. The contract is specifically focused on improving unmanned CBRN missions. Draper will integrate sophisticated flight software and sensor-driven algorithms, as well as the capability to execute collaborative missions and fly without GPS use. This development will be meant to protect operators and will interface with the command-and-control system of the US Army’s Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle Stryker platform.
In addition, under the Man Transportable Robotic System Increment II (MTRS Inc II), the US Army is acquiring unmanned ground vehicles to support engineers, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) soldiers, and special operations forces. The new UGVs are replacing the aging non-standard fleet of robots for locating, identifying, and clearing landmines, unexploded ordnance, and improvised explosive devices, which may enhance the maneuverability and survivability of military personnel. Investments in developing and procuring CBRNe defense equipment in North America are expected to propel market growth during the forecast period.
