Non-lethal Weapons Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Non-lethal Weapons Market Analysis

The Non-lethal Weapons Market size is estimated at USD 8.18 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 10.62 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.36% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The non-lethal weapons market witnessed unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic led to various private and commercial security industries owing to the imposed restrictions and lockdowns that were implemented by various governments across the world. In addition, amid the coronavirus pandemic, several riots and conflicts with the government were witnessed across various parts of the world. Law enforcement agencies had to make use of non-lethal weapons to control the situation. Moreover, the pandemic led to an accelerated shift towards the adoption of non-lethal technologies for crowd control and dispersal worldwide. It will lead to growth in the market during the forecast period.

Increasing armed violence and political tensions resulted in governments worldwide taking precautions and arming the military and police forces with non-lethal weapons. Moreover, the rising instances of civilian violence and clashes with armed forces in various parts of the world also led to a growth in non-lethal weapons worldwide.

There is a rise in the demand for non-lethal weapons due to their advanced features and ability to control riot situations without causing casualties. It enabled defense organizations and key players to improve their product portfolios with advanced technologies such as laser interdiction systems, long-range acoustic devices, enhanced underwater loudhailers, flash-bang grenades, acoustic hailing devices, and modular crowd control munitions, amongst others.

Non-lethal Weapons Industry Segmentation

Non-lethal weapons are weapons that can cause pain/irritation/uneasiness to any of the human senses without any permanent damage to any of the sensory or bodily functions. Non-lethal weapons may be used by conventional military in a range of missions across the force continuum. They may also be used by the police and also by occupation forces for peacekeeping and stability operations. Non-lethal weapons may also be used to channel a battlefield, control the movement of civilian populations, or limit civilian access to restricted areas.

The non-lethal weapons market is segmented based on type, application, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into area denial, ammunition, explosives, gases and sprays, directed energy weapons, and electroshock weapons). By application, the market is segmented into law enforcement and military. The report also covers the market sizes and forecasts for the non-lethal weapons market in major countries across different regions. For each segment, the market size is provided in terms of value (USD).