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1.1 Market Drivers
1.1.1 Growing Demand for Directed Energy Weapon (DEWs) Systems in Defense Forces Globally
1.1.2 Extensive Research and Development in the Field of Directed Energy Technologies
1.1.3 Requirement of Low-Cost Precision Weapons
1.1.4 Increasing Demand for Non-Lethal Weapons
1.2 Market Restraints
1.2.1 High Development Cost
1.2.2 Stringent Industry Regulations
1.3 Market Opportunities
1.3.1 Growing Defense Programs for Directed Energy Weapon Systems
1.3.2 Rising Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Deployment
1.3.3 Technological Advancement in Laser Technology

2.1 Key Strategies and Developments
2.1.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
2.1.2 Mergers and Acquisitions
2.1.3 Product Launches
2.1.4 Other Developments
2.2 Competitive Benchmarking

3.1 Industry Overview
3.1.1 Future Technological Trends
3.1.1.1 The Laser Developed Atmospheric Lens (LDAL) system
3.1.1.2 High Energy Laser Weapons
3.1.1.3 High Power Microwave (HPM) Weapons
3.1.1.4 Neutral Particle Beam Weapons
3.1.1.5 Solid State Laser and Fiber Laser
3.2 Major ongoing Directed Energy Weapon Programs: Year 2017-2019
3.3 Use Cases
3.3.1 Tactical High Energy Laser (THEL)
3.3.2 Mobile Tactical High Energy Laser (MTHEL)
3.3.3 Active Denial System (ADS)
3.3.4 Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
3.3.5 Testing Lasers on Army Helicopters
3.3.6 High Energy Laser Tactical Vehicle Demonstrator (HEL TVD)
3.3.7 Mobile Experimental High Energy Laser (MEHEL)
3.3.8 Laser Weapon System (LaWS)
3.3.9 Boeing Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS)
3.3.10 MBDA Dragonfire Laser Weapon
3.3.11 Raytheon’s PHASER Microwave Weapon Systems
3.4 Supply Chain Analysis
3.5 Patent Analysis
3.5.1 Laser Weapon System
3.5.2 Microwave Weapon System
3.5.3 Particle Beam Weapon System

4.1 Assumptions and Limitations
4.2 Market Overview

5.1 Market Overview
5.1.1 High Power Laser (HPL)
5.1.1.1 Solid State Laser
5.1.1.2 Fiber Laser
5.1.2 High Power Microwave (HPM)
5.1.3 Neutral Particle Beam

6.1 Market Overview
6.1.1 Ground-Based
6.1.2 Ship-Based
6.1.3 Airborne

7.1 Market Overview
7.1.1 Army
7.1.2 Navy
7.1.3 Airforce
7.1.4 Homeland Security

8.1 Market Overview
8.2 North America
8.2.1 North America Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology)
8.2.2 North America Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Platform)
8.2.3 North America Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by End User)
8.2.3.1 U.S.
8.3 Europe
8.3.1 Europe Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology)
8.3.2 Europe Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Platform)
8.3.3 Europe Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by End User)
8.3.3.1 U.K.
8.3.3.2 Germany
8.3.3.3 France
8.3.3.4 Russia
8.4 Asia-Pacific
8.4.1 Asia-Pacific Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology)
8.4.2 Asia-Pacific Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Platform)
8.4.3 Asia-Pacific Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by End User)
8.4.3.1 China
8.4.3.2 India
8.4.3.3 South Korea
8.4.3.4 Japan
8.4.3.5 Australia
8.5 Middle East
8.5.1 Middle East Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology)
8.5.2 Middle East Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Platform)
8.5.3 Middle East Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by End User)
8.5.3.1 Israel
8.5.3.2 Turkey

9.1 BAE Systems
9.1.1 Company Overview
9.1.2 Role of BAE Systems in Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market
9.1.3 Financials
9.1.4 SWOT Analysis
9.2 Boeing
9.2.1 Company Overview
9.2.2 Role of Boeing Company in Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market
9.2.3 Financials
9.2.4 SWOT Analysis
9.3 Dynetics,Inc.
9.3.1 Company Overview
9.3.2 Role of Dynetics,Inc. in Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market
9.3.3 SWOT Analysis
9.4 Elbit Systems Ltd.
9.4.1 Company Overview
9.4.2 Role of Elbit System in Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market
9.4.3 Financials
9.4.4 SWOT Analysis
9.5 General Atomics
9.5.1 Company Overview
9.5.2 Role of General Atomics in Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market
9.5.3 SWOT Analysis
9.6 Leonardo Electronics US Inc.
9.6.1 Company Overview
9.6.2 Role of Leonardo Electronics US Inc. in Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market
9.6.3 SWOT Analysis
9.7 Lockheed Martin Corporation
9.7.1 Company Overview
9.7.2 Role of Lockheed Martin Corporation in Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market
9.7.3 Financials
9.7.4 SWOT Analysis
9.8 L3 Harris Technologies Inc.
9.8.1 Company Overview
9.8.2 Role of L3 Harris Technologies Inc. in Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market
9.8.3 Financials
9.8.4 SWOT Analysis
9.9 MBDA
9.9.1 Company Overview
9.9.2 Role of MBDA in Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market
9.9.3 SWOT Analysis
9.10 Northrop Grumman Corporation
9.10.1 Company Overview
9.10.2 Role of Northrop Grumman Corporation in Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market
9.10.3 Financials
9.10.4 SWOT Analysis
9.11 QinetiQ
9.11.1 Company Overview
9.11.2 Role of QinetiQ in Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market
9.11.3 Financials
9.11.4 SWOT Analysis
9.12 Raytheon Company
9.12.1 Company Overview
9.12.2 Role of Raytheon Company in Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market
9.12.3 Financials
9.12.4 SWOT Analysis
9.13 Rheinmetall AG
9.13.1 Company Overview
9.13.2 Role of Rheinmetall AG in Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market
9.13.3 Financials
9.13.4 SWOT Analysis
9.14 Thales Group
9.14.1 Company Overview
9.14.2 Role of Thales Group in Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market
9.14.3 Financials
9.14.4 SWOT Analysis
9.15 II-VI Incorporated
9.15.1 Company Overview
9.15.2 Role of II-VI Incorporated in Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market
9.15.3 Financials
9.15.4 SWOT Analysis
9.16 Other Key Players
9.16.1 Kord Technologies
9.16.2 Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd
9.16.3 Skyworks Solutions Inc.
9.16.4 Lumentum Operations LLC

10.1 Scope of the Report
10.2 Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market Research Methodology

11.1 Related Reports

Table 1: Market Snapshot: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market, Value ($Million), 2019 and 2030
Table 2.1: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts in Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market
Table 2.2: Mergers and Acquisitions
Table 2.3: Product Launches
Table 2.4: Other Developments
Table 3.1: Major Directed Energy Weapon Systems Programs: 2017-2019
Table 3.2: Significant Patents Granted for Laser Weapon Systems, 2016-2019
Table 3.3: Significant Patents Granted for Microwave Weapon Systems, 2016-2019
Table 3.4: Significant Patents Granted for Particle Beam Weapon Systems, 2016-2019
Table 5.1: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology), $Million, 2019-2030
Table 6.1: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Platform), $Million, 2019-2030
Table 6.2: Ground-Based Directed Energy Weapon Systems by Companies
Table 7.1: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by End User), $Million, 2019-2030
Table 8.1: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Region), $Million, 2019-2030
Table 8.2: North America Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology), ($Million), 2019-2030
Table 8.3: North America Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Platform), $Million, 2019-2030
Table 8.4: North America Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by End User), $Million, 2019-2030
Table 8.5: Europe Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology), $Million, 2019-2030
Table 8.6: Europe Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Platform), $Million, 2019-2030
Table 8.7: Europe Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by End User), $Million, 2019-2030
Table 8.8: Asia-Pacific Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology), $Million, 2019-2030
Table 8.9: Asia-Pacific Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Platform), $Million, 2019-2030
Table 8.10: Asia-Pacific Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by End User), $Million, 2019-2030
Table 8.11: Middle East Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology), $Million, 2019-2030
Table 8.12: Middle East Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Platform), $Million, 2019-2030
Table 8.13: Middle East Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by End User), $Million, 2019-2030

Figure 1: Global Military Spending, Value ($Billion), 2016-2018
Figure 3: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market, $Million, 2019 and 2030
Figure 4: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology), $Million, 2019 and 2030
Figure 5: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Platform), $Million, 2019 and 2030
Figure 6: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Region), $Million, 2019
Figure 1.1: Market Dynamics Snapshot
Figure 2.1: Strategies Adopted by Key Market Players
Figure 2.2: Percentage Share of Strategies Adopted by the Market Players, January 2016-January 2020
Figure 2.3: Competitive Benchmarking, 2019
Figure 3.1: Industry Insights
Figure 3.2: Directed Energy Weapon Systems: Supply Chain Analysis
Figure 3.3: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market, Number of Patents Granted (Laser Weapon Systems), 2016-2019
Figure 3.4: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market, Patent Analysis (Laser Weapon Systems), by Company, 2016-2019
Figure 3.5: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market, Patent Analysis (Laser Weapon Systems), by Country, 2016-2019
Figure 3.6: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market, Number of Patents Granted (Microwave Weapon Systems), 2016-2019
Figure 3.7: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market, Patent Analysis (Microwave Weapon Systems), by Company, 2016-2019
Figure 3.8: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market, Patent Analysis (Laser Weapon Systems), by Country, 2016-2019
Figure 3.9: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market, Number of Patents Granted (Particle Beam Weapon Systems), 2016-2019
Figure 3.10: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market, Patent Analysis (Particle Beam Weapon Systems) by Company, 2016-2019
Figure 3.11: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market, Patent Analysis (Particle Beam Weapon Systems) by Country, 2016-2019
Figure 4.1: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market, Revenue ($Million), 2019-2030
Figure 4.2: Advantages of Directed Energy Weapon Syystems
Figure 5.1: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology)
Figure 5.2: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by High Power Laser Technology), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 5.3: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Solid State laser Technology), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 5.4: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Fiber Laser Technology), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 5.5: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by High Power Microwave Technology), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 6.1: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Platform)
Figure 6.2: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Ground-Based Platform), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 6.3: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Ship-Based Platform), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 6.4: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Airborne Platform), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 7.1: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by End User)
Figure 7.2: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Army), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 7.3: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Navy), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 7.4: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Airforce), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 7.5: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Homeland Security), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.1: Classification of Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Region)
Figure 8.2: U.S. Defense Budget, 2017-2020 (Requested)
Figure 8.3: U.S. Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market Size, $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.4: Europe Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Country) 2019-2030
Figure 8.5: U.K. Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market Size, $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.6: U.K. Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.7: Germany Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market Size, $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.8: Germany Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.9: France Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market Size, $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.10: France Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.11: Russia Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market Size, $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.12: Russia Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.13: Asia-Pacific Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Country), 2019-2030
Figure 8.14: China Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market Size, $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.15: China Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.16: India Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market Size, $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.17: India Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.18: South Korea Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market Size, $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.19: South Korea Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.20: Japan Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market Size, $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.21: Japan Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.22: Australia Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market Size, $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.23: Australia Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.24: Middle East Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market Size, $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.25: Israel Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market Size, $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.26: Israel Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.27: Turkey Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market Size, $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 8.28: Turkey Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Technology), $Million, 2019-2030
Figure 9.1: BAE Systems – Product Offerings
Figure 9.2: BAE Systems - Financials, 2017-2019
Figure 9.3: BAE Systems - Business Revenue Mix, 2018-2019
Figure 9.4: BAE Systems - Region Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 9.5: BAE Systems – Research and Development Expenditure, 2016-2018
Figure 9.6: SWOT Analysis – BAE Systems
Figure 9.7: Boeing – Product Offerings
Figure 9.8: Boeing - Financials, 2017-2019
Figure 9.9: Boeing Company - Business Revenue Mix, 2017-2019
Figure 9.10: Boeing Company - Region Revenue Mix, 2017-2019
Figure 9.11: Boeing Company – Research and Development Expenditure, 2017-2019
Figure 9.12: SWOT Analysis – Boeing
Figure 9.13: Dynetics,Inc. -- Product Offerings
Figure 9.14: Dynetics,Inc.. -- SWOT Analysis
Figure 9.15: Elbit System – Product Offerings
Figure 9.16: Elbit Systems- Financials, 2016-2018
Figure 9.17: Elbit Systems - Business Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 9.18: Elbit Systems - Region Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 9.19: SWOT Analysis – Elbit Systems Ltd
Figure 9.20: General Atomics -- Product Offerings
Figure 9.21: General Atomics -- SWOT Analysis
Figure 9.22: Leonardo Electronics US Inc -- Product Offerings
Figure 9.23: Leonardo Electronics US Inc. -- SWOT Analysis
Figure 9.24: Lockheed Martin Corporation – Product Offerings
Figure 9.25: Lockheed Martin Corporation - Financials, 2017-2019
Figure 9.26: Lockheed Martin Corporation - Business Revenue Mix, 2017-2019
Figure 9.27: Lockheed Martin Corporation - Region Revenue Mix, 2017-2019
Figure 9.28: Lockheed Martin Corporation - Research and Development Expenditure, 2017-2019
Figure 9.29: SWOT Analysis – Lockheed Martin Corporation
Figure 9.30: L3 Harris Technologies Inc – Product Offerings
Figure 9.31: L3 Harris Technologies Inc. - Financials, 2018-2019
Figure 9.32: L3 Harris Technologies Inc. - Business Revenue Mix, 2018-2019
Figure 9.33: L3 Harris Technologies Inc. – SWOT Analysis
Figure 9.34: MBDA -- Product Offerings
Figure 9.35: General Atomics -- SWOT Analysis
Figure 9.36: Northrop Grumman Corporation: Product Offerings
Figure 9.37: Northrop Grumman Corporation - Financials, 2017-2019
Figure 9.38: Northrop Grumman Corporation - Business Revenue Mix, 2017-2019
Figure 9.39: Northrop Grumman Corporation - Region Revenue Mix, 2017-2019
Figure 9.40: Northrop Grumman Corporation – Research and Development Expenditure, 2017-2019
Figure 9.41: SWOT Analysis – Northrop Grumman Corporation
Figure 9.42: QinetiQ -- Product Offerings
Figure 9.43: QinetiQ – Overall Financials, FY2017-2019
Figure 9.44: QinetiQ – Net Revenue by Business Segment, FY2017-2019
Figure 9.45: QinetiQ – Net Revenue by Geography, FY2019
Figure 9.46: QinetiQ Group − SWOT Analysis
Figure 9.47: Raytheon Company – Product Offerings
Figure 9.48: Raytheon Company - Financials, 2017-2019
Figure 9.49: Raytheon Company - Business Revenue Mix, 2017-2019
Figure 9.50: Raytheon Company - Region Revenue Mix, 2019
Figure 9.51: Raytheon Company – Research and Development Expenditure, 2017-2019
Figure 9.52: SWOT Analysis – Raytheon Company
Figure 9.53: Rheinmetall – Product Offerings
Figure 9.54: Rheinmetall - Financials, 2017-2019
Figure 9.55: Rheinmetall Group - Business Revenue Mix, 2017-2019
Figure 9.56: Rheinmetall Group - Region Revenue Mix, 2017-2019
Figure 9.57: Rheinmetall Group – Research and Development Expenditure, 2017-2019
Figure 9.58: SWOT Analysis – Rheinmetall Group
Figure 9.59: Thales Group – Product Offerings
Figure 9.60: Thales Group - Financials, 2017-2019
Figure 9.61: Thales Group - Business Revenue Mix, 2018-2019
Figure 9.62: Thales Group - Region Revenue Mix, 2018-2019
Figure 9.63: Thales Group – Research and Development Expenditure, 2017-2019
Figure 9.64: SWOT Analysis – Thales Group
Figure 9.65: II-VI Incorporated – Product Offerings
Figure 9.66: II-VI Incorporated - Financials, 2017-2019
Figure 9.67: II-VI Incorporated - Business Revenue Mix, 2017-2019
Figure 9.68: II-VI Incorporated - Region Revenue Mix, 2017-2019
Figure 9.69: II-VI Incorporated – Research and Development Expenditure, 2017-2019
Figure 9.70: SWOT Analysis – II-VI Incorporated
Figure 10.1: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market Segmentation
Figure 10.2: Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market Research Methodology
Figure 10.3: Data Triangulation
Figure 10.4: Top-Down and Bottom-up Approach
Figure 10.5: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market Influencing Factors
Figure 10.6: Assumptions and Limitations

Key Questions Answered in this Report

•   Why should an investor consider venturing into the directed energy weapon systems market, and what are the future growth opportunities?
•   For a new company looking to enter the market, which areas could it focus upon to stay ahead of the competition?
•   How do the existing market players function to improve their market positioning?
•   How does the supply chain function in the directed energy weapon systems market?
•   Which technology and platform segment is expected to witness the maximum demand growth in the directed energy weapon systems market during 2019-2030 and how is their growth pattern across different regions and countries?
•   Which are the key end users in the directed energy weapon systems market?
•   Which regions and countries are leading in terms of demand for directed energy weapon systems are expected to witness high demand growth from 2019-2030?

Market Overview

Market Overview and Estimation

The increasing demand for enhanced border security owing to the issues such as migration, increasing land disputes, and smuggling, is pushing most countries to strengthen their existing security system. This has initiated the development of advanced directed energy weapon systems which can augment the level of awareness of the soldiers and van give them a competitive edge over their opponents. It has been observed, the field of laser, microwave, and optics are emerging technology markets and are witnessing several developments. The technology growth in these segments are ensuring that the directed energy weapon systems are made available at a reliable cost.

As per the market study, the rising military programs and increase in the military spending is attributed to the growing interest in development and deployment activities of directed energy weapon systems. Generally, in a global military budget, the U.S. has dominated over other countries for over a decade, with a hefty military budget. Moreover, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) also requested a large sum of investment for the implementation of directed energy for base defense, testing and procurement of multiple types of lasers and R&D for scalable high-power density applications.

Based on the market intelligence report published by BIS Research, the global directed energy weapon systems market value in 2019 was estimated at $671.2 million. The market growth is expected to be around a CAGR of 18.15% during the forecast period 2020-2030.

Figure: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market, $Million, 2019 and 2030

Growth Drivers

• Growing Demand for Directed Energy Weapon (DEWs) Systems in Defense Forces Globally

• Extensive Research and Development in the Field of Directed Energy Technologies
• Requirement of Low-Cost Precision Weapons

• Increasing Demand for Non-Lethal Weapons

Market Challenges

• High Development Cost

• Stringent Industry Regulations

Market Opportunities

• Growing Defense Programs for Directed Energy Weapon Systems

• Rising Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Deployment
• Technological Advancement in Laser Technology

Growth Factors

Demand for Directed Energy Weapon (DEWs) Systems

The market demand for directed energy weapons has grown significantly due to their unique set of advantages such as high accuracy, high speed, and ability to fire countless shots without stockpiling ammunition.

Extensive Technology Research and Development

Based on the market study the technologies used in directed energy weapon systems are evolving and are in the testing and demonstration phase. The attention from military forces and government agencies toward the application of directed energy weapon has been extended to establish a technical advantage over enemies, including developing weaponry that can be used in space. Thus, causing extensive research and market development activities in the field of directed energy weapon (DEW) systems.

Low-Cost Precision Weapons

The market study highlights that the directed energy weapon systems such as laser and microwave weapon systems are revolutionary technologies for defense applications due to speed, precision, flexibility, and low cost per engagement. Due to the changing warfare tactics, threats are characteristically becoming more technologically advanced in terms of miniaturization and lethality. Also, the use expensive missiles for countering low cost miniature weapons such as drones is not a sustainable strategy.

Market Demand for Non-Lethal Weapons

The market trends indicate that the demand for non-lethal weapons to effectively control the riots and civil wars is growing substantially. High energy microwave weapon is also considered as a non-lethal weapon which can used for destroying electronic systems of the aerial, ground, and naval vehicles. The industry study highlights that defense companies and research agencies are still developing microwave weapons that are sometimes called heat rays, as non-lethal weapons.

Report Description

Market Report Coverage - Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market

Base Year

2019

Market Size by 2019

$671.2 Million

Forecast Period

2020-2030

Value Estimation by 2030

$ 4.02 Billion

CAGR During Forecast Period

18.15%

Number of Tables

Number of Pages

217

Market Segmentation

• Technology - High Power Laser (HPL) (Solid State Laser and Fiber Laser), High Power Microwave (HPM), and Neutral Particle Beam

• Platform - Ground-Based, Ship-Based, and Airborne
• End User – Army, Navy, Airforce, and Homeland Security

Regional Segmentation

• North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East

Key Companies Profiled

The key market players in the Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market include BAE Systems (U.K.), Boeing (U.S.), QinetiQ (U.K.), Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel), Northrop Grumman Corporation (U.S.), Lockheed Martin Corporation (U.S.), Raytheon Company (U.S.), Rheinmetall AG and Thales Group (France), Dynetics, Inc. (U.S.), General Atomics (U.S.), Leonardo Electronics U.S. Inc, (U.S.), L3 Harris Technologies Inc. (U.S.), and MBDA (France) among others

Market Segmentation

Market Outlook by Technology

The directed energy weapon systems market segmentation by technology, is categorized into high power laser and high-power microwave. High power laser technology-based directed energy weapon systems dominated the market share with 86.53% of total value in 2019.

The market size for high power laser technology based directed energy weapon systems is expected to remain dominant during forecast period due to the factors such as high-power output, higher reliability, lethality, and high precision.

The robust ecosystem of optics and laser development can propel the development of high-power laser weapon system in the forecast period.

By Platform

The directed energy weapon systems market forecast based on platform, includes ground-based, ship-based and airborne platforms. Ground-based platforms dominated the global directed energy weapon systems market with a market share of 64.27% in 2019.

Ground-based platforms such as stationary stations, main battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, multi-purpose armored vehicles, and light utility vehicles among others are the kind of platforms used for integration of directed energy weapon systems.

By Region

The global directed energy weapon systems market by region is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East. North America dominated the directed energy weapon systems market with the maximum market share in 2019. The U.S. is one of the eminent countries in the world and recorded the highest market revenue in 2019.

Europe, including major countries such as the Russia, the U.K, Germany, and France, among others is the second-most prominent region for the directed energy weapon systems market. In Europe, Russia acquired the major market share in 2019.

Asia-Pacific, which includes countries, such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Australia among others, is the third most prominent region for the directed energy weapon systems market. In Asia-Pacific, China acquired the major market share in 2019. The region of Aisa-Pacific is growing at a much faster rate as compared to others such as North America, Europe and Middle East due to constant efforts by the governments of Asia-Pacific countries for strengthening their defense forces with much advanced directed energy weapon systems.

Middle East, including major countries such as Israel and Turkey countries for the directed energy weapon systems market. In Middle East, Israel acquired the major market share in 2019.

Figure: Global Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market (by Region), $Million, 2019