Military Robots Market [2021-2031] - Size, Share, and Analysis
The Military Robots Market size is projected to reach US$ 33.12 billion by 2031 from US$ 19.35 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.9% in 2023–2031. The increasing proliferation of automation in the defense and military sector is anticipated to drive the demand for military robots globally. The major factors contributing to the growth of the market are technological advancement, capabilities of military robots in bomb defusing, surveillance and monitoring, target capturing, and lowering the life risk of human soldiers in combat.
Military Robots Market Analysis
Increasing requirements of modern warfare situations and rising demand for high-end combat technologies are acting as a major driver for the military robots market. Military robots are primarily remote-controlled or autonomous devices. It is designed particularly for defense and military applications such as surveillance, search, and rescue, along with transportation. Military robot applications in contemporary war fields are driven by changing scenarios of warfare situations and the growing number of soldier fatalities. The growing number of soldier fatalities has erected concerns, followed by a growing government focus on advanced robotic devices to manage modern mission operations. The growing adoption of land-based military robots and the increasing proliferation of multi-mission robots with improved flexibility and security are anticipated to drive the evolution of the military robots market over the forecast period.
Military Robots Market Overview
The growing occurrence of volatile geopolitical scenarios and the growing demand for modern warfare technologies propel the evolution of the military robots market. Increasing government spending on advancing modern warfare technologies is also acting as a major driver for the military robots market globally. The military robots market is segmented by mode of operation, platform, and application. In terms of mode of operation, the military robots market is categorized into automated and manually operated. On the basis of platform, the market is classified into land, air, and naval. In terms of application, the market is segmented into combat Systems, ISR, firefighting, bomb/mine detection, and others.
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Military Robots Market Drivers and Opportunities
Growing Proliferation of Land Based Military Robots is Expected to be the Prime Driver for the Military Robots Market
The changing warfare scenario and growing complexities and number of casualties on the battlefield are anticipated to drive the demand for land based military robots globally. The land-based military robots are primarily equipped with hybrid wireless sensors that help in better target capturing, surveillance, search, and rescue operations. Additionally, land-based military robots leverage passive infrared sensors for detecting the human presence in border restricted areas. Increasing government budget allocation to integrating high end technologies in enhancing the border security forces is also acting as a major driver for the military robots market globally.
Growing Defense Spending in Various Nations
The changing advanced warfare scenario requires governments of various nations across the globe to invest substantial funds and offer financial aid toward respective defense and military forces. The defense budget allocation aids army and military forces in procuring advanced technologies, vehicles, and equipment from domestic or international developers. The growing governmental financial aid displays the government's focus on refining national defense forces with advanced devices like military robots. Thus, the growing budget allocation for military and defense forces, such as land-based, naval, and air forces., is anticipated to drive the military robots market globally.
Military Robots Market Report Segmentation Analysis
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the military robots market analysis are mode of operation, platform, and application.
- Based on the mode of operation, the military robots market has been divided into automated and manually operated. The automated segment held a larger market share in 2023.
- In terms of platform, the market has been segmented into land, air, and naval. The land segment dominated the market in 2023.
- In terms of application, the market has been segmented into combat systems, ISR, firefighting, bomb/mine detection, and others. The ISR segments dominated the market in 2023.
Military Robots Market Share Analysis by Geography
The geographic scope of the Military Robots Market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America.
North America led the military robots market in 2023. The North America region includes the US, Canada, and Mexico. Strong security and defense forces and high investment in advanced automation technologies for strengthening the region's defense infrastructure are acting as major drivers for the military robots market in North America. The growing government effort to obtain advanced military devices like military robots for reducing human intervention for completing battlefield operations like intelligence, surveillance, search and rescue, target acquisition, combating, and reconnaissance activities is also having a positive impact on the military robots market in North America.
Military Robots Market Report Scope
Military Robots Market News and Recent Developments
The Military Robots Market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. The following is a list of developments in the market for Military Robots Market and strategies:
- On June 2022, BAE Systems’ Robotic Technology Demonstrator fired laser-driven rockets at multiple ground targets during the U.S. Army’s tactical scenario at the EDGE 22 exercise at Dugway Proving Ground. (Source: BAE Systems, Press Release/Company Website/Newsletter)
- On September 2023, BAE Systems associated with Cellula Robotics to demonstrate the competence of its Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV), named Herne, on a technology demonstrator in the water in the second half of 2024. (Source: BAE Systems, Press Release/Company Website/Newsletter)
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