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Table of Contents
1.1 Industry Outlook
1.1.1 Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market: Overview
1.1.2 Current and Emerging Technological Trends
1.1.2.1 Swarm Drones
1.1.2.2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Drones
1.1.2.3 3D Printing
1.1.3 Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market: On-going and Upcoming Projects
1.1.3.1 Autonomous Multi-Domain Adaptive Swarms-of-Swarms (AMASS) Project
1.1.3.2 The French Icarus Project
1.1.3.3 Colibri Project
1.1.4 Unmanned Loitering Munition Landscape: Changing Geopolitical Scenario
1.1.5 Supply Chain Analysis
1.2 Business Dynamics
1.2.1 Business Drivers
1.2.1.1 Increasing Deployment of Loitering Munition in Armed Conflicts
1.2.1.2 Increasing Swarm Operations
1.2.2 Business Challenges
1.2.2.1 Range Limitations of Drones Chosen for Loitering Munition
1.2.2.2 Evolving Market Landscape Restricting Large Volume Procurement of Loitering Munitions
1.2.3 Business Strategies
1.2.3.1 New Product Launches
1.2.4 Corporate Strategies
1.2.4.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
1.2.4.2 Mergers and Acquisitions
1.2.5 Business Opportunities
1.2.5.1 Emergence of Smart Loitering Munition Systems
2.1 Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
2.1.1 Market Overview
2.1.1.1 Demand Analysis of the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
2.1.2 Ground-Based
2.1.3 Sea-Based
2.1.4 Airborne
2.2 Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Range)
2.2.1 Market Overview
2.2.1.1 Demand Analysis of Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Range)
2.2.2 Short-Range
2.2.3 Medium-Range
2.2.4 Long-Range
3.1 Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
3.1.1 Market Overview
3.1.1.1 Demand Analysis of Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
3.1.2 Autonomous System
3.1.3 Manual System
3.2 Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Component)
3.2.1 Market Overview
3.2.2 Hardware
3.2.2.1 Demand Analysis of Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Hardware)
3.2.2.2 Warhead
3.2.2.3 EO/IR Payload
3.2.2.4 Avionics System
3.2.2.5 Propulsion System
3.2.2.6 Batteries
3.2.2.7 Microelectronics
3.2.2.8 Others
3.2.3 Software
3.2.3.1 Demand Analysis of Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Software)
4.1 Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Region)
4.2 North America
4.2.1 Market
4.2.1.1 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in North America
4.2.1.2 Business Drivers
4.2.1.3 Business Challenges
4.2.2 Application
4.2.2.1 North America Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
4.2.3 Product
4.2.3.1 North America Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
4.2.4 North America (by Country)
4.2.4.1 North America Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Country)
4.2.4.2 U.S.
4.2.4.2.1 Market
4.2.4.2.1.1 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in the U.S.
4.2.4.2.2 Application
4.2.4.2.2.1 U.S. Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
4.2.4.2.3 Product
4.2.4.2.3.1 U.S. Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
4.3 Europe
4.3.1 Market
4.3.1.1 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in Europe
4.3.1.2 Business Drivers
4.3.1.3 Business Challenges
4.3.2 Application
4.3.2.1 Europe Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
4.3.3 Product
4.3.3.1 Europe Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
4.3.4 Europe (by Country)
4.3.4.1 Europe Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Country)
4.3.4.2 U.K.
4.3.4.2.1 Market
4.3.4.2.1.1 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in the U.K.
4.3.4.2.2 Application
4.3.4.2.2.1 U.K. Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
4.3.4.2.3 Product
4.3.4.2.3.1 U.K. Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
4.3.4.3 France
4.3.4.3.1 Market
4.3.4.3.1.1 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in France
4.3.4.3.2 Application
4.3.4.3.2.1 France Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
4.3.4.3.3 Product
4.3.4.3.3.1 France Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
4.3.4.4 Germany
4.3.4.4.1 Market
4.3.4.4.1.1 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in Germany
4.3.4.4.2 Application
4.3.4.4.2.1 Germany Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
4.3.4.4.3 Product
4.3.4.4.3.1 Germany Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
4.3.4.5 Russia
4.3.4.5.1 Market
4.3.4.5.1.1 Manufacturers and Suppliers in Russia
4.3.4.5.2 Application
4.3.4.5.2.1 Russia Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
4.3.4.5.3 Product
4.3.4.5.3.1 Russia Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
4.3.4.6 Ukraine
4.3.4.6.1 Market
4.3.4.6.1.1 Manufacturers and Suppliers in Ukraine
4.3.4.6.2 Application
4.3.4.6.2.1 Ukraine Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
4.3.4.6.3 Product
4.3.4.6.3.1 Ukraine Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
4.3.4.7 Poland
4.3.4.7.1 Market
4.3.4.7.1.1 Manufacturers and Suppliers in Poland
4.3.4.7.2 Application
4.3.4.7.2.1 Poland Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
4.3.4.7.3 Product
4.3.4.7.3.1 Poland Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
4.3.4.8 Rest-of-Europe
4.3.4.8.1 Market
4.3.4.8.1.1 Manufacturers and Suppliers in the Rest-of-Europe
4.3.4.8.2 Application
4.3.4.8.2.1 Rest-of-Europe Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
4.3.4.8.3 Product
4.3.4.8.3.1 Rest-of-Europe Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
4.4 Asia-Pacific
4.4.1 Market
4.4.1.1 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in Asia-Pacific
4.4.1.2 Business Drivers
4.4.1.3 Business Challenges
4.4.2 Application
4.4.2.1 Asia-Pacific Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
4.4.3 Product
4.4.3.1 Asia-Pacific Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
4.4.4 Asia-Pacific (by Country)
4.4.4.1 Asia-Pacific Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Country)
4.4.4.2 China
4.4.4.2.1 Market
4.4.4.2.1.1 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in China
4.4.4.2.2 Application
4.4.4.2.2.1 China Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
4.4.4.2.3 Product
4.4.4.2.3.1 China Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
4.4.4.3 India
4.4.4.3.1 Market
4.4.4.3.1.1 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in India
4.4.4.3.2 Application
4.4.4.3.2.1 India Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
4.4.4.3.3 Product
4.4.4.3.3.1 India Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
4.4.4.4 Japan
4.4.4.4.1 Application
4.4.4.4.1.1 Japan Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
4.4.4.4.2 Product
4.4.4.4.2.1 Japan Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
4.4.4.5 Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
4.4.4.5.1 Market
4.4.4.5.1.1 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in the Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
4.4.4.5.2 Application
4.4.4.5.2.1 Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
4.4.4.5.3 Product
4.4.4.5.3.1 Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
4.5 Rest-of-the-World
4.5.1 Market
4.5.1.1 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in Rest-of-the-World
4.5.1.2 Business Drivers
4.5.1.3 Business Challenges
4.5.2 Application
4.5.2.1 Rest-of-the-World Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
4.5.3 Product
4.5.3.1 Rest-of-the-World Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
4.5.4 Rest-of-the-World (by Country)
4.5.4.1 Rest-of-the-World Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Country)
4.5.4.2 Middle East and Africa
4.5.4.2.1 Application
4.5.4.2.1.1 Middle East and Africa Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
4.5.4.2.2 Product
4.5.4.2.2.1 Middle East and Africa Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
4.5.4.3 Latin America
4.5.4.3.1 Application
4.5.4.3.1.1 Latin America Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
4.5.4.3.2 Product
4.5.4.3.2.1 Latin America Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
5.1 Market Share Analysis
5.2 ADASI
5.2.1 Company Overview
5.2.1.1 Role of ADASI in the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market
5.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.2.2 Business Strategies
5.2.2.1 New Product Launch
5.2.3 Corporate Strategies
5.2.3.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
5.2.4 Analyst View
5.3 AeroVironment, Inc.
5.3.1 Company Overview
5.3.1.1 Role of AeroVironment, Inc. in the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market
5.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.3.2 Business Strategies
5.3.2.1 Mergers and Acquisitions
5.3.2.2 New Product Launch
5.3.3 Corporate Strategies
5.3.3.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
5.3.4 R&D Analysis
5.3.5 Analyst View
5.4 BAYKAR TECH
5.4.1 Company Overview
5.4.1.1 Role of BAYKAR TECH in the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market
5.4.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.4.2 Corporate Strategies
5.4.2.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
5.4.3 Analyst View
5.5 Denel Dynamics
5.5.1 Company Overview
5.5.1.1 Role of Denel Dynamics in the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market
5.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.5.2 Analyst View
5.6 Elbit Systems Ltd.
5.6.1 Company Overview
5.6.1.1 Role of Elbit Systems Ltd. in the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market
5.6.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.6.2 Business Strategies
5.6.2.1 Mergers and Acquisitions
5.6.3 Corporate Strategies
5.6.3.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
5.6.4 R&D Analysis
5.6.5 Analyst View
5.7 Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI)
5.7.1 Company Overview
5.7.1.1 Role of Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) in the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market
5.7.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.7.2 Corporate Strategies
5.7.2.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
5.7.3 Analyst View
5.8 Nexter group KNDS
5.8.1 Company Overview
5.8.1.1 Role of Nexter group KNDS in the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market
5.8.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.8.2 Analyst View
5.9 Paramount Group
5.9.1 Company Overview
5.9.1.1 Role of Paramount Group in the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market
5.9.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.9.2 Corporate Strategies
5.9.2.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
5.9.3 Analyst View
5.1 Rheinmetall AG
5.10.1 Company Overview
5.10.1.1 Role of Rheinmetall AG in the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market
5.10.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.10.2 Business Strategies
5.10.2.1 New Product Launch
5.10.3 Corporate Strategies
5.10.3.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
5.10.4 R&D Analysis
5.10.5 Analyst View
5.11 Roketsan
5.11.1 Company Overview
5.11.1.1 Role of Roketsan in the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market
5.11.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.11.2 Corporate Strategies
5.11.2.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
5.11.3 Analyst View
5.12 SpearUAV
5.12.1 Company Overview
5.12.1.1 Role of SpearUAV in the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market
5.12.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.12.2 Business Strategies
5.12.2.1 New Product Launch
5.12.3 Corporate Strategies
5.12.3.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
5.12.4 Analyst View
5.13 STM Savunma Teknolojileri Muhendislik ve Ticaret A.S.
5.13.1 Company Overview
5.13.1.1 Role of STM Savunma Teknolojileri ve Muhendislik A.S. in the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market
5.13.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.13.2 Corporate Strategies
5.13.2.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
5.13.3 Analyst View
5.14 Textron Systems
5.14.1 Company Overview
5.14.1.1 Role of Textron Systems in the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market
5.14.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.14.2 R&D Analysis
5.14.3 Analyst View
5.15 Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc.
5.15.1 Company Overview
5.15.1.1 Role of Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. in the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market
5.15.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.15.2 Business Strategies
5.15.2.1 New Product Launch
5.15.3 Analyst View
5.16 UVision Air Ltd.
5.16.1 Company Overview
5.16.1.1 Role of UVision Air Ltd. in the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market
5.16.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.16.2 Business Strategies
5.16.2.1 New Product Launch
5.16.3 Corporate Strategies
5.16.3.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
5.16.4 Analyst View
5.17 Other Key Players
5.17.1 WB Group
5.17.1.1 Company Overview
5.17.2 FLY-R SAS
5.17.2.1 Company Overview
6.1 Growth Opportunities
6.1.1 Growth Opportunity: Integrating Swarm Technology
6.1.1.1 Recommendations
6.1.2 Growth Opportunity: Enhancing Loitering Munition Capabilities
6.1.2.1 Recommendations
6.1.3 Growth Opportunity: Reduced Collateral Damage and Civilian Losses
6.1.3.1 Recommendations
7.1 Factors for Data Prediction and Modeling
Table 1: New Product Launches (by Company), January 2021-May 2023
Table 2: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts, January 2021-May 2023
Table 3: Mergers and Acquisitions, January 2021-May 2023
Table 4: Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 5: Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Range), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 6: Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 7: Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Hardware), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 8: Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Hardware), Units, 2022-2033
Table 9: Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Software), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 10: Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Region), Units, 2023-2033
Table 11: Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Region), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 12: North America Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 13: North America Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 14: North America Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Country), Units and $Million, 2022-2033
Table 15: U.S. Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 16: U.S. Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 17: Europe Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 18: Europe Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 19: Europe Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Country), Units and $Million, 2022-2033
Table 20: U.K. Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 21: U.K. Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 22: France Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 23: France Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 24: Germany Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 25: Germany Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 26: Russia Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 27: Russia Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 28: Ukraine Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 29: Ukraine Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 30: Poland Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 31: Poland Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 32: Rest-of-Europe Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 33: Rest-of-Europe Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 34: Asia-Pacific Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 35: Asia-Pacific Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 36: Asia-Pacific Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Country), Units and $Million, 2022-2033
Table 37: China Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 38: China Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 39: India Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 40: India Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 41: Japan Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 42: Japan Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 43: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 44: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 45: Rest-of-the-World Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 46: Rest-of-the-World Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 47: Rest-of-the-World Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Country), Units and $Million, 2022-2033
Table 48: Middle East and Africa Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 49: Middle East and Africa Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 50: Latin America Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 51: Latin America Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode), $Million, 2022-2033
Table 52: ADASI: Product Portfolio
Table 53: ADASI: New Product Launch
Table 54: ADASI: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
Table 55: AeroVironment, Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 56: AeroVironment, Inc.: Mergers and Acquisitions
Table 57: AeroVironment, Inc.: New Product Launch
Table 58: AeroVironment, Inc.: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
Table 59: BAYKAR TECH: Product Portfolio
Table 60: BAYKAR TECH: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
Table 61: Denel Dynamics: Product Portfolio
Table 62: Elbit Systems Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 63: Elbit Systems Ltd.: Mergers and Acquisitions
Table 64: Elbit Systems Ltd.: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
Table 65: Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI): Product Portfolio
Table 66: Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI): Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
Table 67: Nexter group KNDS: Product Portfolio
Table 68: Paramount Group: Product Portfolio
Table 69: Paramount Group: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
Table 70: Rheinmetall AG: Product Portfolio
Table 71: Rheinmetall AG: New Product Launch
Table 72: Rheinmetall AG: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
Table 73: Roketsan: Product Portfolio
Table 74: Roketsan: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
Table 75: SpearUAV: Product Portfolio
Table 76: SpearUAV: New Product Launch
Table 77: SpearUAV: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
Table 78: STM Savunma Teknolojileri ve Muhendislik A.S.: Product Portfolio
Table 79: STM Savunma Teknolojileri ve Muhendislik A.S.: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
Table 80: Textron Systems: Product Portfolio
Table 81: Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 82: Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc.: New Product Launch
Table 83: UVision Air Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 84: UVision Air Ltd.: New Product Launch
Table 85: UVision Air Ltd.: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
Figure 1: Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market, Units, 2022-2033
Figure 2: Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market, $Billion, 2022-2033
Figure 3: Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform), $Million, 2022 and 2033
Figure 4: Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Component), $Million, 2022 and 2033
Figure 5: Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Region), $Million, 2033
Figure 6: Unmanned Loitering Munition Market Coverage
Figure 7: Supply Chain Analysis of the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market
Figure 8: Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market: Business Dynamics
Figure 9: Share of Key Market Strategies and Developments, January 2021- May 2023
Figure 10: Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Platform)
Figure 11: Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Range)
Figure 12: Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Operation Mode)
Figure 13: Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market (by Component)
Figure 14: Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market: Market Share Analysis,2022
Figure 15: AeroVironment, Inc.: R&D Analysis, $Million, 2020-2022
Figure 16: Elbit Systems Ltd.: R&D Analysis, $Million, 2020-2022
Figure 17: Rheinmetall AG: R&D Analysis, $Million, 2020-2022
Figure 18: Textron Systems: R&D Analysis, $Million, 2020-2022
Figure 19: Research Methodology
Figure 20: Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 21: Assumptions and Limitations
Market Report Coverage
Key Market Players and Competition Synopsis
The companies that are profiled have been selected based on thorough secondary research, which includes analyzing company coverage, product portfolio, market penetration, and insights, which are gathered from primary experts.
The established players in the unmanned loitering munition market are around 79%, and the start-ups in the market are around 21% of the global unmanned loitering munition market.
Key Companies Profiled:
• ADASI
• AeroVironment, Inc.
• BAYKAR TECH
• Denel Dynamics
• Elbit Systems Ltd.
• Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI)
• Nexter group KNDS
• Paramount Group
• Rheinmetall AG
• Roketsan
• SpearUAV
• STM Savunma Teknolojileri Muhendislik ve Ticaret A.S.
• Textron Systems
• Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc.
• UVision Air Ltd.
How can this report add value to an organization?
Product/Innovation Strategy: The product segment helps the reader to understand the different types of solutions available for deployment and their potential globally. Moreover, the study provides the reader with a detailed understanding of the unmanned loitering munition by operation mode (autonomous system and manual system) and component (hardware and software).
Growth/Marketing Strategy: The global unmanned loitering munition market has seen major development by key players operating in the market, such as contracts, collaboration, and joint ventures. The favored strategy for the companies has strengthened their position in the global unmanned loitering munition market. For instance, in May 2023, Paramount Group signed an agreement with Hellenic Defence Systems (EAS) for the local production of long-range loitering munitions to encourage the indigenous manufacturing capabilities of the Greek defense industry. The loitering munition system called IRIX would be the first loitering munitions produced in Greece, while also one of the most advanced and long-range loitering munitions produced in Europe.
Competitive Strategy: Key players in the global unmanned loitering munition market analyzed and profiled in the study involve major unmanned loitering munition companies providing kamikaze drones, respectively. Moreover, a detailed competitive benchmarking of the players operating in the global unmanned loitering munition market has been done to help the reader understand how players stack against each other, presenting a clear market landscape. Additionally, comprehensive competitive strategies such as partnerships, agreements, and collaborations will aid the reader in understanding the untapped revenue pockets in the market.
Methodology: The research methodology design adopted for this specific study includes a mix of data collected from primary and secondary data sources. Both primary resources (key players, market leaders, and in-house experts) and secondary research (a host of paid and unpaid databases), along with analytical tools, are employed to build the predictive and forecast models.
Data and validation have been taken into consideration from both primary sources as well as secondary sources.
Industry and Technology Overview
Introduction to the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market
The global unmanned loitering munition market has experienced remarkable growth in recent years due to technological advancements and increasing demand for precise, efficient, and cost-effective military capabilities. Unmanned loitering munitions, also known as suicide drones or kamikaze drones, are autonomous or remotely operated explosive devices designed for reconnaissance, surveillance, and precision strike missions. Their ability to loiter on the battlefield for extended periods, actively searching for and engaging targets, is a key factor driving their demand. These systems provide tactical advantages by offering real-time situational awareness, target identification, and the ability to strike with pinpoint accuracy, contributing to more effective and efficient military operations. Moreover, their cost-effectiveness compared to traditional manned aircraft or missile systems makes them attractive options for nations with budget constraints.
The evolution of sensor and guidance technologies, including advanced sensors such as electro-optical/infrared cameras and synthetic aperture radar, as well as the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, has further enhanced the effectiveness and lethality of unmanned loitering munitions. The market can be segmented based on platform type, range, operation mode, and component, and it is expected to witness continued growth as key players and defense forces invest in research and development to enhance performance and effectiveness, leading to new opportunities for growth and innovation in the sector.
Market Introduction
The global unmanned loitering munition market has witnessed significant growth and advancements in recent years. Loitering munitions are a category of aerial weapon systems designed to loiter around the target area until a target is located, enabling faster reaction times and more selective targeting. Originally developed in the 1980s as specialized weapons to target anti-aircraft systems, loitering munitions have evolved to become alternatives to airstrikes, mortar rounds, and grenade tosses.
Furthermore, in the field of loitering munitions, the focus has shifted from manual operation to autonomous capabilities. These systems now rely on advanced algorithms, machine learning (ML), and software-defined features to continually analyze large amounts of data in real time. The use of such intelligent systems allows for the detection, categorization, and identification of diverse signals, interference sources, and actionable information for operators.
Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market Snapshot, $Billion 2022-2033
Note: CAGR% is from 2023 to 2033
Industrial Impact
The global unmanned loitering munition market is witnessing rapid growth due to its unique capabilities in the aerospace and defense sector. These kamikaze drones provide operational flexibility, reduced risk to personnel, and enhanced strike capabilities. The increasing demand for precise strike capabilities in modern warfare, along with advancements in technology such as improved sensors and artificial intelligence, are driving the market growth. Geopolitical tensions and the need for border security and counter-terrorism measures further contribute to the adoption of unmanned loitering munitions. However, challenges such as limited drone range, regulatory uncertainties, and procurement complexities need to be addressed to expand the market further. Strategic planning and advancements in drone technology will play a crucial role in overcoming these challenges.
Market Segmentation:
Segmentation 1: by Platform
• Ground-Based
• Sea-Based
• Airborne
Ground-Based Segment to Dominate the Platform Segment of the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market
The global unmanned loitering munition market is led by the ground-based platform, with a 68.43% share in 2023. Ground-based unmanned loitering munitions are poised to lead the market due to their demonstrated effectiveness, flexibility, versatility, cost-effectiveness, and technological advancements. These factors contribute to their growing demand and adoption by military forces worldwide. The major players offering ground-based unmanned loitering munition systems are Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI), AeroVironment, Inc., Uvision, and others.
Segmentation 2: by Operation Mode
• Autonomous System
• Manual System
The global unmanned loitering munition market is expected to be dominated by the manual system in 2023, with a 75.29% share in terms of revenue due to the high demand for unmanned systems with the feature to manually give permission to execute the target of interest.
Firstly, ground-based loitering munitions’ lethal effectiveness has been proven in recent conflicts, gaining global attention and demand. Secondly, advancements in technology have made these munitions more capable, survivable, and autonomous, providing soldiers with a powerful battlefield tool. Additionally, the incorporation of AI, swarm technology, and improved sensors has enhanced its coordination and target engagement capabilities.
Segmentation 3: by Range
• Short-Range
• Medium-Range
• Long-Range
Long-Range to Witness the Highest Growth between 2023 and 2033
The global unmanned loitering munition market is expected to be dominated by the medium-range in 2023, with a 48.2% share in terms of revenue due to the high demand for medium-range systems which arise from military or security forces operating in vast regions, border surveillance applications, or scenarios requiring standoff capabilities while maintaining operational flexibility.
Segmentation 4: by Component
• Hardware
• Software
The global unmanned loitering munition market is expected to witness huge revenues from the hardware segment, followed by the software segment.
Segmentation 5: by Region
• North America - U.S.
• Europe - U.K., France, Germany, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, and Rest-of-Europe
• Asia-Pacific - China, India, Japan, and Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
• Rest-of-the-World - Latin America and the Middle East and Africa
Rest-of-the-World is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 3.13%. The presence of established unmanned loitering munition providers is driving the market in the region. The presence of major industry players such as Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI), ADASI, and Textron Systems within the region with growth strategies such as partnerships are paving the way for market opportunities. Additionally, the market in the region is driven by the need for cost-effective unmanned aerial systems for combat purposes.
Middle East and Africa dominate the unmanned loitering munition market in the region. The country is actively involved through the U.S. Army, technological advancements, concentration of key industry players, a substantial defense budget, and supplying suicide drones to Ukraine. The increasing global demand for loitering munitions, showcased during the Ukraine-Russia conflict, has pushed manufacturers to enhance their products to stay competitive in the market.
Recent Developments in the Global Unmanned Loitering Munition Market
• In May 2023, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) signed an agreement with the Republic of Estonia for the procurement of advanced long-range loitering munitions. The agreement would strengthen the Republic of Estonia's defense capability by enhancing its indirect fire capabilities.
• In April 2023, AeroVironment, Inc. received a contract worth $64.6 million from the U.S. Army Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) to provide Switchblade 300 unmanned loitering systems. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, would oversee the contract, which is expected to be delivered by 2024.
• In January 2023, BAYKAR TECH received a contract worth $370 million from the Kuwait Defence Ministry to provide TB2 drones. The amount and delivery date of drones to be delivered were not disclosed.
Demand – Drivers and Limitations
Market Demand Drivers: Increasing Deployment of Loitering Munition in Armed Conflicts
The rise of asymmetric warfare and counterinsurgency has driven the demand for loitering munitions. These cost-effective drones offer precision striking capabilities, ease of deployment, and lower costs compared to traditional airstrikes. Advancements in technology have made them more effective on the battlefield. Its operational effectiveness in real combat scenarios has fueled its adoption, leading to significant market growth.
Market Challenges: Range Limitations of Drones Chosen for Loitering Munition
The limited range of drones used in loitering munitions restricts their effectiveness and applications. Advancements in drone technology are needed to overcome this challenge and enhance their capabilities.
Market Opportunities: Emergence of Smart Loitering Munition Systems
One key advantage of smart loitering munitions is their ability to remotely search for and identify targets while loitering in a designated area. They can stay in the air for an extended period before launching an attack, making them versatile and effective.
Analyst’s Thoughts
According to Nilopal Ojha, Principal Analyst, BIS Research, “In the next ten years, loitering munitions are likely to become more modular, allowing them to be customized for specific missions. This will make them more versatile and adaptable to changing battlefield conditions. Additionally, loitering munitions are likely to be equipped with more advanced sensors, which will allow them to detect and track targets more effectively. This will make them more lethal and accurate in combat.”
Unmanned Loitering Munition Market - A Global and Regional Analysis
Focus on Platform, Range, Operation Mode, Component and Region - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033
Frequently Asked Questions
An unmanned loitering munition is a combat drone that combines the capabilities of a munition and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). It hovers over an area, provides surveillance, and can engage targets. Components included in this combat drone are a warhead, EO/IR payload, avionics system, propulsion system, batteries, microelectronics, and others.
The global unmanned loitering munition market has seen major key players such as Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI), AeroVironment, Inc., Uvision, Roketsan, STM Savunma Teknolojileri ve Muhendislik A.S., and others, which are capable of providing the unmanned loitering munitions of diverse ranges. Key players are offering various loitering munitions and targeting diverse markets through their global reach. According to BIS Research analysis, the majority of the companies preferred collaborations, contracts, and agreements as a strategy to further increase their growth in the global unmanned loitering munition market.
New unmanned loitering munition developers should focus on providing unmanned loitering munition with extended range, increasing the use of artificial intelligence, and reducing the cost while enhancing the capability.
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• A dedicated section on growth opportunities and recommendations
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