Cruise Missile Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| CAGR | 13.61 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Cruise Missile Market Analysis
The cruise missile market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 13.61% during the forecast period.
- COVID-19 has hurt the cruise missile market on a global level. The onset of the pandemic led to various countries worldwide implementing lockdown measures and putting a ban on intercontinental trade. This has led to shortcomings concerning the raw materials or parts necessary for the manufacturers to produce cruise missiles. Moreover, disruptions in the supply chain are expected to affect the companies' future growth due to the lockdown.
- On the other hand, a decline in the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide led to the opening up of lockdowns as well as the removal of border restrictions by various countries, which has enabled a free flow in terms of trade and this has made it easier for companies to resume their access for the necessary parts and components which are required to manufacture cruise missiles. Moreover, various outbursts and an increase in the demand for advanced cruised missiles by various countries worldwide will lead to the cruise missile market witnessing growth in the coming years.
- The rising incidence of cross-border agitations and terrorist activities across the globe is one of the key factors driving the growth of the market. Cruise missiles are crucial for enforcing defense strategies and countering terrorist threats and political and territorial issues. Moreover, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technology in defense systems for enhanced situational awareness and target precision is a thrust to market growth. Various technological advancements, such as the development of innovative hypersonic cruise missiles that can travel faster than the speed of sound, are acting as other growth-inducing factors.
- Over the years, the influence and application of missiles in modern warfare strategies have increased, urging nations' military & defense segments to maintain a significant amount of cruise missiles. In addition, upgrading technology has enabled modern cruise missiles to self-navigate, fly on a non-ballistic and extremely low-altitude trajectory, and travel at hypersonic and supersonic speeds. Such innovations are expected to have a positive outlook and will lead to the cruise missile market witnessing significant growth during the forecast period.
Cruise Missile Market Trends
The Air Segment is Expected To Witness Significant Growth During The Forecast Period
- The air-launch segment is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Air-Launched cruise missiles are winged, jet-powered missiles designed to be launched from an aircraft and to fly toward the target at low altitude on automatic guidance, with a range of almost 2,500 miles (4,023 km).
- In the present scenario, advanced cruise missiles are fitted on military aircraft having advanced capabilities and are launched while airborne from such military aircraft. Moreover, the current air-launched cruise missiles are standoff weapons that are used to attack predetermined land targets with conventional, nuclear, or thermonuclear payloads.
- For instance, in November 2022, the United States Air Force announced that they have, for the first time in an overseas test, used its Rapid Dragon system, in which cruise missiles on pallets are launched from the back of a mobility aircraft. An MC-130J Commando II from the 352nd Special Operations Wing launched a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range cruise missile using the system nicknamed 'bomb bay in a box' in a range over the Norwegian Sea. Moreover, according to the United States Air Force, such positive testing has resulted in highlighting the progress of the cruise missile program from concept to live firing in under two years.
- On the other hand, various countries around the world are witnessing developments in terms of the development of advanced cruise missiles, which are launched from the air. For instance, the highly advanced BRAHMOS air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) with precision attack capabilities against sea and land targets has been designed and developed by Brahmos Aerospace for the Indian Air Force frontline air combatant platform Sukhoi-30MK1. In addition, the Brahmos ALCM is the heaviest and the most powerful weapon to arm the Sukhoi-30MK1 super maneuverable strike fighter of the Indian Air Force.
- Thus, such developments concerning advanced air-launched cruise missiles will have a positive outlook and will lead to the air-launched platforms witnessing significant growth in the cruise missiles market during the forecast period.
North America to Dominate the Market During the Forecast Period
- By geography, North America is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The rising incidence of cross-border tensions coupled with a growing military budget and the need for ramping up defense capabilities with advanced weapons are the main factors that will contribute to the growth of the market in the near future.
- The United States is one of the biggest military spenders worldwide. According to the United States Department of Defense, the military budget of the United States has been proposed to be increased to USD 797 billion in the fiscal year of 2023 as compared to USD 728 billion, which was the military budget in 2022. Moreover, out of the USD 728 billion, USD 56.5 billion has been allocated to air power platforms and systems, more than USD 40.8 billion has been allocated for sea power, and nearly USD 12.6 billion has been allocated towards modernizing the Army and Marine Corps fighting vehicles.
- Currently, the most advanced cruise missile in possession of the United States is the AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile. The AGM-129A is a subsonic, turbofan-powered, air-launched cruise missile. It is harder to detect and has greater range and accuracy than the AGM-86 air-launched cruise missile.
- Moreover, the AGM achieves maximum range through its highly efficient engine, aerodynamics, and fuel loading. In addition, B-52H bombers can carry up to six AGM-129A missiles on each of two external pylons for a total of 12 per aircraft.
- Moreover, the United States has also been investing in developing advanced cruise missiles in recent years. For instance, in August 2022, the United States Air Force announced that they had secretly test-fired a long-range variant of a stealthy cruise missile from a B-2 stealth bomber. The cruise missile known as Lockheed Martin's JASSM-ER has about triple the 370-kilometer range of the standard JASSM and is slated to be retargetable in flight, making it easier to hit mobile targets deep behind enemy lines. The variant has already been fitted to the B-1 bomber, and F-15E strike fighter. Thus, such advancements in cruise missile technology will have a positive outlook and lead to the cruise missile market witnessing significant growth in North America during the forecast period.
Cruise Missile Industry Overview
The market is consolidated in nature, with the presence of a few players holding significant shares in the market. Some of the prominent players in the cruise missile market are Lockheed Martin Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Boeing, Kongsberg, and MBD Inc., amongst others.
These companies have expanded their presence in various regions to provide flexible cruise missile manufacturing options facilitating cost-effective production and supply of such systems to the system integrators or the defense forces worldwide. The market attractiveness is envisioned to increase with the increase in defense expenditure and the capabilities of countries worldwide. Moreover, the demand for new and advanced cruise missiles will be generated from original equipment manufacturer (OEM) channels.
Cruise Missile Market Leaders
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Lockheed Martin Corporation
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Raytheon Technologies Corporation
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MBDA Inc.
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The Boeing Company
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Kongsberg Gruppen
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Cruise Missile Market News
- November 2022: The Indian Army tested a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands. The Western Command of the Army tested the extended-range version of the missile. Moreover, according to the Indian army, the tested Brahmos cruise missile can hit targets with a range of 450 km or more.
- August 2022: Russia unveiled a new cruise missile at the Army-2022 military exhibition near Moscow. The missile, codenamed as Kh-69 stealth missile, was displayed by the Tactical Missiles Corporation at the exhibition. Moreover, the missile has been developed to engage stationary targets with known coordinates and additional information about the environment near the target.
Cruise Missile Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Assumptions
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
- 4.1 Market Overview
- 4.2 Market Drivers
- 4.3 Market Restraints
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4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
- 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
- 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 Launch Platform
- 5.1.1 Air
- 5.1.2 Surface Combatants
- 5.1.3 Submarine
- 5.1.4 Land
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5.2 Range
- 5.2.1 Short Range Missiles
- 5.2.2 Medium Range Missiles
- 5.2.3 Long Range Missiles
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5.3 Speed
- 5.3.1 Subsonic
- 5.3.2 Supersonic
- 5.3.3 Hypersonic
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5.4 Geography
- 5.4.1 North America
- 5.4.1.1 United States
- 5.4.1.2 Canada
- 5.4.2 Europe
- 5.4.2.1 Germany
- 5.4.2.2 United Kingdom
- 5.4.2.3 France
- 5.4.2.4 Russia
- 5.4.2.5 Rest of Europe
- 5.4.3 Asia-Pacific
- 5.4.3.1 China
- 5.4.3.2 India
- 5.4.3.3 Japan
- 5.4.3.4 South Korea
- 5.4.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.4.4 Latin America
- 5.4.4.1 Brazil
- 5.4.4.2 Rest of Latin America
- 5.4.5 Middle-East & Africa
- 5.4.5.1 United Arab Emirates
- 5.4.5.2 Saudi Arabia
- 5.4.5.3 Israel
- 5.4.5.4 South Africa
- 5.4.5.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Vendor Market Share
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6.2 Company Profiles
- 6.2.1 Lockheed Martin Corporation
- 6.2.2 Raytheon Technologies Corporation
- 6.2.3 DRDO
- 6.2.4 The Boeing Company
- 6.2.5 MBDA Inc.
- 6.2.6 Tactical Missiles Corporation
- 6.2.7 Kongsberg Gruppen
- 6.2.8 Roketsan
- 6.2.9 Avibras Indstria Aeroespacial S/A
- 6.2.10 China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
- 6.2.11 Aerojet Rocketdyne Inc.
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
Cruise Missile Industry Segmentation
Cruise missiles are unmanned vehicles that are propelled by jet engines. They can be launched from ground, air, or sea platforms. Cruise missiles remain within the atmosphere for the duration of their flight and can fly as low as a few meters off the ground. Cruise missiles are self-guided and use multiple methods to accurately deliver their payload, including terrain mapping, global positioning systems (GPS), and inertial guidance, which uses motion sensors and gyroscopes to keep the missile on a pre-programmed flight path. As advanced cruise missiles approach their target, remote operators can use a camera in the nose of the missile to see what the missile sees. This gives them the option to guide the missile to its target manually or to abort the strike.
The cruise missile market is segmented by launch platform, range, speed, and geography. By launch platform, the market is segmented into air, surface combatants, submarine, and land. By range, the market is segmented into short-range missiles, medium-range missiles, and long-range missiles. By speed, the market is classified into subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic. By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
The report offers the market size and forecasts by value (USD billion) for all the above segments.
| Launch Platform | Air | |
| Surface Combatants | ||
| Submarine | ||
| Land | ||
| Range | Short Range Missiles | |
| Medium Range Missiles | ||
| Long Range Missiles | ||
| Speed | Subsonic | |
| Supersonic | ||
| Hypersonic | ||
| Geography | North America | United States |
| Canada | ||
| Geography | Europe | Germany |
| United Kingdom | ||
| France | ||
| Russia | ||
| Rest of Europe | ||
| Geography | Asia-Pacific | China |
| India | ||
| Japan | ||
| South Korea | ||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
| Geography | Latin America | Brazil |
| Rest of Latin America | ||
| Geography | Middle-East & Africa | United Arab Emirates |
| Saudi Arabia | ||
| Israel | ||
| South Africa | ||
| Rest of Middle East & Africa |
Cruise Missile Market Research FAQs
What is the current Cruise Missile Market size?
The Cruise Missile Market is projected to register a CAGR of 13.61% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in Cruise Missile Market?
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, MBDA Inc., The Boeing Company and Kongsberg Gruppen are the major companies operating in the Cruise Missile Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Cruise Missile Market?
Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Cruise Missile Market?
In 2024, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Cruise Missile Market.
What years does this Cruise Missile Market cover?
The report covers the Cruise Missile Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Cruise Missile Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Cruise Missile Industry Report
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