CBRN Defense Market by Type (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives), Equipment (Protective Wearables, Respiratory Systems, Detection & Monitoring Systems, Decontamination Systems, Simulators, Others), End Use and Region - Global Forecast to 2028
[241 Pages Report] CBRN Defense market is projected to grow from USD 16.1 billion in 2023 to USD 21.4 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period. Governments, armed forces, and first responders employ defense measures, including solutions for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN), and high-yield explosives threats, utilizing techniques for detection, identification, and prevention. The CBRN defense market has undergone significant evolution, primarily influenced by escalating geopolitical tensions. Modern technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, and the Internet of Things (IoT) have been introduced on the supply side of the market. Anticipated exponential growth is attributed to the increasing demand for CBRN defense equipment across various industries, propelled by a notable global upswing in military spending.
CBRN Defense Market Forecast to 2028
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CBRN Defense Market Dynamics
Driver: Favorable regulations and international agreements
Favorable regulations and agreements play a pivotal role in propelling the CBRN market forward. The "National Strategy for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRN) Standards" by the US Department of Homeland Security actively promotes collaboration with private entities and research organizations. This collaboration aims to optimize research and development, as well as the testing of CBRN defense solutions. The strategy places a strong emphasis on establishing standards, providing training, and defining standard operating procedures for CBRN defense equipment.
Restraints: Saturated market in developed countries
The developed countries such as the US, Germany, and Canada already have defense solutions for CBRN threats in place. The governments in these countries have an efficient and well-functioning infrastructure. Large organizations have established their niche markets and services in developed countries, thereby making it challenging for new players to enter the market.
Opportunities: Emerging markets
The Emerging economies, including Russia, Brazil, the UAE, China, and India, are actively investing in CBRN defense systems to enhance their preparedness for potential threats. These nations have substantially increased their military budgets with the goal of strengthening their defense capabilities, leading to the acquisition of CBRN defense systems, solutions, and services. The notable growth in the GDP of these countries over the past decade has provided additional impetus for bolstering their defense expenditures. Key contributors to this trend are India, China, and Russia, with China allocating 292.00 billion USD to defense spending in 2022, while India and Russia have invested 81.40 billion USD and 86.40 billion USD, respectively.
Challenges: Technological Complexities in CBRN defense equipments
Ensuring protection against a wide variety of CBRN agents, each with its own distinct properties, adds to the difficulty of developing defense technologies. Additionally, these defense systems must work reliably across different environments and under various conditions, further increasing the complexity. Examples of this complexity include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which needs advanced materials like special filters and liquid-resistant fabrics. Detection and monitoring equipment use advanced sensors to identify CBRN agents at low concentrations. Decontamination equipment requires strong cleaning agents and special tools like steam cleaners. These sophisticated technologies raises the costs of the equipment which results in creating a challenge in the market.
Cbrn Defense Market Ecosystem
Prominent companies in this market include well-established and financially stable providers of CBRN defense solutions with a global presence. These companies have been operating in the market for several years and have a diversified product portfolio, state-of-the-art technologies, and robust global sales and marketing networks. Prominent companies include Rheinmetall Defence (Germany), Thales Group (France), Smiths Group PLC (UK), Teledyne FLIR LLC (US), Bruker Corporation (US).
Private and small enterprises are companies with a comparatively limited product portfolio, financial strength, and specialization in specific systems and subsystems. Some companies could enter into strategic partnerships and joint ventures with prominent companies to gain a strong foothold in the CBRN defense market. Currently, private and small enterprises are looking at funding and investments to develop advanced CBRN defense solutions and enter them into service.
Based on Type, chemical segment is estimated to witness the largest share of the CBRN Defense market from 2023 to 2028.
Based on type, the market is segmented into Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives. The chemical segment of the market is estimated to held the dominant market share in 2023. The chemical defense category encompasses equipment for detecting, identifying, and safeguarding against chemical agents, including Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC), Toxic Industrial Materials (TIM), and Chemical War Agents (CWA). Protective wearables, such as hazmat suits, gas masks, gloves, and footwear, are integral to CBRN defense. Detection of chemical agents is facilitated by equipment like portable devices and laboratory test instruments. The growth of this segment is fueled by the escalating global threats of chemical warfare.
Based on Equipment, the protective wearables segment of the CBRN Defense market is projected to witness the largest share in 2023.
Based on equipment, the market is segmented into protective Wearables, Respiratory Systems, Detection & Monitoring Systems, Decontamination Systems, Simulators, and Information Management Software. The protective wearables segment is projected to lead the CBRN Defense market during the forecast period. Protective wearables play a crucial role in countering CBRN threats, encompassing protective clothing, gas masks and hoods, escape devices, footwear, and gloves. Key users of CBRN defense equipment are first responders in the police, fire safety departments, and hazmat safety officers within commercial and civil sectors. Additionally, military users include CBRN response teams in the armed forces. The selection of CBRN protective wearables is contingent upon the level and nature of contamination. This segment takes the lead, driven by the fully integrated Mopp-4 suit offering the highest level of chemical and biological threat protection, its extensive industrial applications, and continuous technological advancements.
Based on end use, defense & government segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the CBRN Defense market from 2023 to 2028.
Based on end use, defense & government segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the CBRN Defense during the forecast period. The defense and government sector encompasses both military and homeland security components. Military users, including the army, navy, and air force, utilize CBRN defense equipment, which includes protective wearables, detection tools, and decontamination systems. Homeland security personnel, comprising first responders in the police, fire safety departments, and hazmat safety officers, also employ CBRN defense equipment. Notably, the defense segment in the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) throughout the forecast period.
The Asia Pacific market is projected to contribute the largest share from 2023 to 2028 in the CBRN Defense market
The Asia Pacific region is expected to lead the CBRN Defense market from 2023 to 2028 in terms of market share. A rise in the frequency of terror attacks within the Asia Pacific region has prompted regional countries to bolster their CBRN defense capabilities. Moreover, the heightened defense expenditures in countries such as India and China, coupled with the expansion of military commands in emerging economies, have driven an increased demand for CBRN Defense in the Asia Pacific region. The growing need for CBRN defense solutions can be traced to the escalating investments made by countries in the development and procurement of advanced CBRN defense measures. These investments are specifically directed towards enhancing the capabilities of armed forces, border protection, and biowarfare programs.
CBRN Defense Market by Region
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Key Market Players
CBRN Defense companies is dominated by a few globally established players such as Thales Group (France), Rheinmetall Defence (Germany), Smiths Group PLC (UK), Bruker Corporation (US), and Teledyne FLIR LLC (US), among others, are the key manufacturers that secured CBRN Defense contracts in the last few years. Major focus was given to the contracts and new product development due to increase in the demand for CBRN Defense equipments and the growth of emerging markets have encouraged companies to adopt this strategy to enter new markets.
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Report Metric |
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Market size available for years |
2020–2028 |
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2023 |
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2023-2028 |
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By type, by end use, by equipment, and by region |
Geographies covered |
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Rest of the World |
Companies covered |
Thales Group (France), Rheinmetall Defence (Germany), Smiths Group PLC (UK), Teledyne FLIR LLC (US), Bruker Corporation (US), and Chemring Group PLC (UK) are some of the major players of CBRN Defense market. (25 Companies) |
CBRN Defense Market Highlights
The study categorizes the CBRN Defense market based on type, equipment, end use, and region.
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Recent Developments
- In October 2023, Thales Group and Bertin (France) consolidate their partnership in CBRN defence with successful tests of biological sampling and identification for the Piabc Pelican Project.
- In October 2023, The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) awarded Smiths Group PLC an 88-million-pound (USD 107.6 million) contract to develop and deliver next-generation chemical sensors for the British armed forces.
- In February 2023, Teledyne FLIR LLC announced that it was awarded a USD 13.3 million contract by the US Department of Defense to expand the capabilities of its R80D SkyRaider™ unmanned aerial system to autonomously perform chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance missions.
- In March 2021, Bruker entered into a partnership with Cambridge Isotope Laboratories to provide Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy under LabScape Brand with Bruker’s end-to-end service solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Addressed by the Report:
What is the current size of CBRN Defense market?
CBRN Defense market is projected to grow from USD 16.1 billion in 2023 to USD 21.4 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period.
Which are the major companies in the CBRN Defense market?
The CBRN Defense market is dominated by a few globally established players such as Thales Group (France), Rheinmetall Defence (Germany), Smiths Group PLC (UK), Bruker Corporation (US), and Teledyne FLIR LLC (US), among others, are the major companies in the CBRN Defense market.
What are the key sustainability strategies adopted by leading players operating in the CBRN Defense market?
The organic and inorganic strategies adopted by key players to strengthen their position in the CBRN Defense market are high R&D investment, collaborations & expansions, contracts, partnerships, and agreements, to expand their presence in the market further.
What are the drivers and opportunities for the CBRN Defense market?
The market for CBRN Defense has grown substantially across the globe, and especially in Asia Pacific, where increase in developing new technologies in such as China, India, and South Korea, will offer several opportunities for CBRN Defense industry companies. The growing technological innovations to develop CBRN Defense are also expected to boost the growth of the market around the world.
Which region is expected to grow at the highest rate in the next five years?
The market in Asia Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 6.2% of from 2023 to 2028, showcasing strong demand from CBRN Defense in the region.
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This research study involved the usage of both secondary and primary sources. Secondary sources included directories and databases, such as D&B Hoovers, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Factiva, to identify and collect information relevant to the CBRN defense market. Primary sources included industry experts from the CBRN defense market as well as preferred suppliers, manufacturers, solution providers, technology developers, alliances, and organizations related to all the segments of this industry’s value chain. All primary sources were interviewed to obtain and verify critical qualitative and quantitative information as well as to assess the market prospects.
Secondary Research
The market share of companies operating in the CBRN defense market was arrived at by using secondary data made available through paid and unpaid sources and by analyzing the product portfolios of the major companies and rating them based on their performance and product or service quality. These data points were further validated through primary sources.
Secondary research was mainly used to obtain key information about the industry’s supply chain, the total pool of key players, market classification & segmentation according to industry trends to the bottom-most level, geographic markets, and key developments from the market- and technology-oriented perspectives.
Primary Research
Extensive primary research was conducted after obtaining information about the current scenario of the CBRN defense market through secondary research. Several primary interviews were conducted with market experts from both demand and supply sides across major countries of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and the Rest of the World (RoW). This primary data was collected through questionnaires, emails, and telephonic interviews.
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Market Size Estimation
Both the top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the size of the CBRN defense market.
The research methodology used to estimate the market size also included identifying the key players in the industry through secondary research and determining their market shares through primary and secondary research. This included a study of the annual and financial reports of the top market players and extensive interviews of the market leaders, including Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), directors, and marketing executives.
All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and were verified through primary sources. All the possible parameters that affect the markets covered in this research study have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to obtain the final quantitative and qualitative data. This data was consolidated, added with detailed inputs and analysis by MarketsandMarkets, and presented in this report.
CBRN Defense Market Size: Top-Down Approach
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall market size from the market size estimation process explained above, the total market was split into several segments and sub-segments. The data triangulation and market breakdown procedures explained below were implemented, wherever applicable, to complete the overall market engineering process and to arrive at exact statistics for varied market segments and sub-segments. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand as well as supply sides. In addition to this, the market size was validated using both the top-down and bottom-up approaches.
Report Objectives
- To define, describe, segment, and forecast the size of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) defense market based on type, equipment, end user, and region.
- To forecast the size of various segments of the CBRN defense system market with respect to five major regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and the Rest of the World (RoW), along with the major countries in each of these regions
- To identify and analyze the key drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing the growth of the CBRN defense system market
- To identify opportunities for stakeholders in the market by studying key market and technology trends
- To analyze competitive developments such as contracts, agreements, acquisitions & partnerships, divestment new product launches & developments, and R&D activities in the market
- To estimate the procurement of CBRN defense systems by different countries to track technological advancements in CBRN defense systems
- To provide a comprehensive competitive landscape of the market along with an overview of the different strategies adopted by key players to strengthen their position in the market
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Growth opportunities and latent adjacency in CBRN Defense Market