Introduction of the Directed Energy Weapon Market Report

A weapon that emits focused energy and can transfer it to damage a target is called directed energy weapons (DEW). They primarily use a single optical system to track a target or simply focus it on the target. Lasers are known to be the most mature type of directed energy weapon. Furthermore, these beams can be easily re-directed by mirrors to damage the targets that are not visible from the source.

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Market Dynamic

Key Drivers and Emerging Trends

The global directed energy weapons market is expected to grow on account of rising lethal and accurate weapons demand over the forecast period. Heavy investment for weapon development coupled with its demonstration is expected to drive the growth of the directed energy weapon market. These DEWs are capable of selecting targets that are discrete. They operate at the speed of light and can cause adverse effects to personnel, facilities, and equipment. Changing warfare nature in the global ecosystem is expected to drive the global market over the forecast period. In addition, DEWs have the ability to destroy the target with minimum indemnity damage. This factor is expected to surge global demand over the forecast period. Further, the beam produced by them is not affected by the environment and gravity factor. Hence, they have a high winning probability coupled with fewer risks. Other features like efficiency against fast-moving objects, long range, multiple target area coverage, unlimited magazine, and precise targeting are expected to positively influence the global market over the forecast period. Rising protests, turmoil, political disputes, and conflicts are expected to positively impact global demand in the upcoming years. Defense is expected to be a major DEWs consumer.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Directed Energy Weapon Market

The novel Coronavirus outbreak has caused significant damage to the economic activities of countries all around the world. The manufacturing of DEWs, including systems, subsystems, and components, has also been affected. Although DEWs are for national integration and of prime importance, disturbances in the supply chain have halted their manufacturing operations for the time being. While companies may still be taking in orders but delivery schedules may not be fixed.

Restraint in the Directed Energy Weapon Market

However, arms transfer protocol along with high weight cost is a major factor restraining the growth of the global directed energy weapons market. Moreover, development costs coupled with technological hurdles are also factors hampering the market growth.

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Technology – Segment Analysis

Based on the Technology, the High Energy Laser Technology segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. The segment growth can be attributed to the easy installation and low consumption power of high-energy laser weapons. Compared to conventional weapons, they have next to zero time of flight, which provides a longer decision time and a quicker reaction time. Directed energy weapons (DEW) using high energy lasers have indeed arrived and are about to make a major impact on the strategies for wars in upcoming years and on the ways technological deterrence will play an essential role in avoiding future wars. Directed energy weapons using laser technology are a new generation of weapons that travel at the speed of light with unprecedented accuracy. This has opened up very interesting applications previously not possible with conventional technologies. Worldwide R&D in laser technology DEW has demonstrated many successful tests to establish the technology with its promising potential for the future of defense and security. Hence, this segmented is expected to account for significant directed energy weapon market share during the forecast period.

Platform – Segment Analysis

Based on the Platform, the Naval segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. Navy DEWs include systems that use High Energy Lasers (HEL) that emit photons and High Power Microwaves (HPM) that release radiofrequency waves. For instance, the U.S. Navy uses DEWs for power projection and integrated defense missions. Naval DEW systems consist of weapons that are used in naval applications, for instance, on combat ships and submarines, among others. Defense ships are specifically made for use by coast guards and naval forces to assure the security of water borders.

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Regional – Segment Analysis:

Based on the region, the Asia-Pacific region is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period. China is the key market player, whereas the market in India is under development. Countries in this region are not only facing external threats, but internal conflicts are also increasing at a rapid pace. Terrorist threats are expected to grow regional DEWs demand over the forecast period. China is expected to be the major market over the forecast period owing to anti-laser defense developments. India’s research organization DRDO (defense research and development organization) has planned high-powered laser weapons technology development. To improve anti-ballistic missile capability, India is expected to develop directed energy weapons (DEW) production in the coming years. Over the forecast period, India is expected to appear with a strong defense system.

Top Market Players

Various notable players operating in the market include Lockheed Martin Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Thales Group, Leonardo S.p.A., BAE Systems, Elbit Systems Ltd., L3Harris Technologies, Inc., QinetiQ, among others. 

Key Developments:

• • In 2021, Raytheon Technologies Corporation delivered High-Energy Laser Weapon System 2 to US Air Force — a system designed to counter drone threats – to an unidentified combatant command base abroad for operator training and an initial performance evaluation.
  • In 2020, Boeing upgraded and delivered the first batch of earlier delivered Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS) units to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) customer – upgrading its maximum beam power and reliability.
  • In 2021, Lockheed Martin Corporation delivered the HELIOS laser system to US Navy. A laser weapon system with high-energy fiber lasers intended for permanent fielding by the U.S. Department of Defense.

Segments covered in the Report:

The global Directed Energy Weapon market has been segmented on the basis of Technology, Application, Platform, Product, Range and regions. Based on Technology, the market is segmented into High Energy Laser

High power microwave, Electromagnetic weapons and Sonic Weapons. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Homeland security and Military. Based on Platform, the market is segmented into Land, Airborne, Naval and Space. Based on Product the market is segmented into Lethal weapons and Non-lethal weapons. Based on Range, the market is segmented into Less than 1 KM and More than 1 KM. 

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Key questions answered in this research report:

• • At what pace is global Directed Energy Weapon market growing? What will be the growth trend in the future?
  • What are the key drivers and restraints in Directed Energy Weapon market? What will be the impact of drivers and restraints in the future?
  • What are the regional revenues and forecast breakdowns? Which are the major regional revenue pockets for growth in the global Directed Energy Weapon market?
  • Which Technology generated maximum revenues in 2020 and identify the most promising Technology during the forecast period?
  • What are the various Application areas of global Directed Energy Weapon market and how they are poised to grow?
  • What companies are the major participants in this market and their business strategies, how does the competitive landscape look like?

Report Coverage	Details
Market Base Year	2020
Market Forecast Period	2021-2028
Market Revenues Currency	USD Million
Base Year & Forecast Units	Revenues (USD Million)
Market Segment	By Technology, By Application, By Platform, By Product, By Range, By Region
Regional Coverage	Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and RoW
Companies Profiled	Lockheed Martin Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Thales Group, Leonardo S.p.A., BAE Systems, Elbit Systems Ltd., L3Harris Technologies, Inc., QinetiQ, among others; a total of 10 companies covered.
25% Free Customization Available	We will customize this report up to 25% as a free customization to address our client’s specific requirements

Market Segmentation

Global Directed Energy Weapon Market by Technology

• • High Energy Laser
  • High power microwave
  • Electromagnetic weapons
  • Sonic Weapons

Global Directed Energy Weapon Market by Application

• • Homeland security
  • Military

Global Directed Energy Weapon Market by Platform

• • Land
  • Airborne
  • Naval
  • Space

Global Directed Energy Weapon Market by Product

• • Lethal weapons
  • Non-lethal weapons

Global Directed Energy Weapon Market by Range

• • Less than 1 KM
  • More than 1 KM

Global Directed Energy Weapon Market by Region

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Major Players Operating in the Directed Energy Weapon (Option 5: As a part of the Free 25% Customization – Profiles of 5 Additional Companies of your Choice)

• • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Raytheon Technologies Corporation
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Boeing
  • Thales Group
  • Leonardo S.p.A.
  • BAE Systems
  • Elbit Systems Ltd.
  • L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
  • QinetiQ