Robotic Warfare Market by Capability (Unmanned Platforms & Systems, Exoskeleton & Wearables, Target Acquisition Systems, Turret and Weapon Systems), Application, Mode of Operation, Domain, and Region - Global Forecast to 2028
[235 Pages Report] The Robotic Warfare Market is projected to grow from USD 29.3 Billion in 2023 to USD 39.5 Billion by 2028, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The need of advanced technology based military robotic solutions rises. The demand for autonomous and semi autonomous systems and solutions rises in various defense organizations due to war situations across borders. The militaries across the globe are modernizing military through investing in development of Robotic Warfare Industry solutions for future AI warfare and Cyber Warfare.
Robotic Warfare Market Forecast to 2028
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Robotic Warfare Market Dynamics
Driver: Increasing Development and Deployment of Robotic Systems in Modern Warfare
The increase in the development and deployment of robotic systems in modern warfare represents a significant transformation by advancements in technology, reducing human risk, and enhancing the efficiency of military operations in modern warfare. Robotic warfare systems are based on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms. AI and ML technologies enable robots to adapt to changing situations, make decisions, and operate autonomously. Robotic systems enhance the effectiveness of military operations for e.g., drones equipped with advanced sensors and technology conduct surveillance and reconnaissance more efficiently than traditional methods. Robotic system is used in navigation, clearing IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) and exploring hostile territories. The increase in development and deployment of robotic systems is to minimize human exposure to danger and human causalities. US, Israel, and China are continually developing and deploying military robotic systems to increase significant military power globally. The rise in the development and deployment of robotic systems in modern warfare leads to a new era of military operations and leads modern warfare towards robotic warfare in future.
Restraints: Effecting Widespread of Robotic Warfare Systems Due to High Cost
Robotic Warfare systems are complex and expensive to develop and deploy. The robotic warfare system requires high-tech technologies like robotics, Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence. The research and development of robotic warfare systems require high number of investments. The manufacturing of robotic warfare systems includes various components and technologies which are highly expensive. The integration of these systems is also costly into military systems. The maintenance and support to keep the robotic warfare system more active also cost a high amount.
The government of various nations is restricted in research and development of robotic warfare systems due to limited budget of nation. The high cost of these systems limits the widespread adoption of robotic warfare technologies. The high costs of robotic warfare systems make it challenging for many nations, particularly for countries with limited resources, to fully adopt robotic warfare technologies and can create lack of correspondence in military capabilities among different countries.
Opportunities: Autonomous Training and Stimulation
Autonomous training and simulation are a prominent opportunities in robotic warfare. Autonomous Training and Stimulation technologies are based on automation, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality to create innovative, self-guided learning experiences and realistic training scenarios. Autonomous training and simulation systems enable military personnel to engage in more realistic and dynamic exercises. Autonomous training and stimulation reduce the need for human interaction during training. Autonomous Training and Stimulation systems consist of sensors and data-recording capabilities which can improve data collection and analysis by gathering comprehensive performance data during training and helps military personnel to maximize effectiveness. Autonomous Training and stimulation reduce training cost, increases training efficiency, and improves performance.
Challenges: Technical Challenges
The use of robotics in robotic warfare is growing rapidly. The development and deployment of robotics in warfare face various technical challenges. Developing robotic systems that can operate autonomously in complex and unpredictable environments, to avoid obstacles, and to detect and identify targets is a challenging task. Robotic systems must be able to accurately recognize their surroundings to navigate and avoid obstacles. Increasing accuracy and allowing robotic to make real time decisions in warfare situations is a challenging task. This process includes engaging with targets, navigating obstacles, and coordination with other robots. Robotic systems must be able to control their movements and actions with precision. Robotic in robotic warfare must have a reliable and sustainable power source which is a tough challenge for robots that are operating in remote or inaccessible areas. Secure communication and data transmission between remote operators and robotic systems is necessary to prevent disrupting signals. Cybersecurity is a prominent technical issue as hackers could potentially take control of military robots and manipulate their functions.
Robotic Warfare Market Ecosystem
Companies that design and manufacture Robotic warfare solutions, include government firms, industries as key stakeholders in Robotic Warfare Market. Investors, funders, academic researchers, integrators, service providers, and licensing authorities are the major influencers in this market. Prominent companies in this market include Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel), Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), Northrop Grumman (US), Rheinmetall AG (Germany) and QinetiQ (UK).
Based on the Capability, the Target Acquisition Systems Segment is Estimated to Grow at Highest Rate During the Forecast Period
Based on the Capability, the Target Acquisition Systems is estimated to grow at highest rate. There is increase in demand for precise and efficient identification of targets in various military operations. Advancements in sensor technologies and artificial intelligence contribute to improved accuracy for the Target Acquisition Systems and can be used in future in AI Warfare. The Target Acquisition Systems employ advanced sensors and technologies to ensure accurate identification and tracking of targets which are crucial for autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic platforms.
Based on the Mode of Operation, the Semi-Autonomous is Anticipated to Dominate the Market
Based on the Mode of Operation, the Semi Autonomous holds the largest market share. The Semi Autonomous systems are widely used across the globe. To reduce risk by not giving firing control autonomously to machines the semi autonomous systems are used. The semi autonomous systems and solutions follow all the ethical laws for AI warfare, Cyber Warfare, Cyber security warfare or Robotic Warfare.
The North America is Projected to Dominate the Robotic Warfare Market
North America is projected to dominate the Robotic Warfare market during the forecast period. US is projected to show highest growth rate for the Robotic Warfare market in North America. The domination of the Robotic Warfare market in North America can be attributed by the high defense budget for development of robotic based military solutions in the region. The North America is investing heavily in development of Advance technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cyber Security in military to be ready for any AI warfare or Cyber Warfare challenges in future.
Robotic Warfare Market by Region
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Robotic Warfare Industry Companies - Top Key Market Players:
The Robotic Warfare Companies are dominated by a few globally established players such as Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel), Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), Northrop Grumman (US), Rheinmetall AG (Germany) and QinetiQ (UK) some of the leading players operating in the Robotic Warfare Market; they are the key system and solution providers that secured Robotic Warfare contracts in the last few years. Major focus was given to the contracts and new product development due to the changing requirements of government and defense.
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Report Metric |
Details |
Estimated Market Size |
USD 29.3 Billion in 2023 |
Projected Market Size |
USD 39.5 Billion by 2028 |
Growth Rate |
CAGR of 6.1% |
Market Size Available for Years |
2020–2022 |
Base Year Considered |
2022 |
Forecast Period |
2023-2028 |
Forecast Units |
Value (USD Billion) |
Segments Covered |
By Application, By Capability, By Mode of Operation, By Domain |
Geographies Covered |
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Rest of the World |
Companies Covered |
Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel), Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), Northrop Grumman (US), Rheinmetall AG (Germany), QinetiQ (UK) and among others. |
Robotic Warfare Market Highlights
The study categorizes Robotic Warfare market based on Application, Capability, Mode of Operation, and Region
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Recent Developments
- In August 2023, Rheinmetall AG:- Rheinmetall AG unveils autonomous vehicles for defense. Rheinmetall AG Mission Master SP turns heads during UGV trials in Estonia. The Mission Master can support crewed and remote teleoperation, and seamlessly transition between each mode.
- In March 2023, General Dynamics Corporation :- General Dynamics Corporation displayed its Tracked Robot 10-ton, or TRX, technology demonstrator at Association of the U.S. Army’s Global Force Symposium (US) in March 2023. The company focuses on air defense with the operationally proven M-SHORAD turret on its robotic combat vehicle.
- In June 2022, Elbit Systems Ltd.:- Elbit Systems Ltd. unveiled its robotic combat vehicle at the Eurosatory Defense and Security Exhibition in June 2022 at Paris. The M-RCV includes new robotic platform type BLR-2 a 30 mm autonomous turret, active Protection System, fire control and mission management systems, and robotic autonomous kit.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Addressed by the Report:
Which are the major companies in the Robotic Warfare market? What are their major strategies to strengthen their market presence?
Some of the key players in the Robotic Warfare market Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel), Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), Northrop Grumman (US), Rheinmetall AG (Germany) and QinetiQ (UK) and among others, are the key providers that secured Robotic Warfare system contracts in the last few years.
What are the drivers and opportunities for the Robotic Warfare market?
The market for Robotic Warfare has grown substantially across the globe, especially in Asia Pacific. Increasing development and deployment of robotic systems in modern warfare and Development of Fully Autonomous System drives the robotic warfare market.
Which region is expected to grow at the highest rate in the next five years?
The market in the Asia Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2028, showcasing strong demand for Robotic Warfare military solutions in the region. Several Asia Pacific countries and organizations are also actively investing in the development of advanced technological based military systems and solutions around the region.
What is the CAGR of the Robotic Warfare Market?
The CAGR of the Robotic Warfare Market is 6.1%
Which segment shows highest CAGR of the Robotic Warfare Market?
The Autonomous by Mode of Operation to show highest growth rate during the forecasted year for Robotic Warfare Market.
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The study involved four major activities in estimating the current size of the Robotic Warfare market. Exhaustive secondary research was done to collect information on the market, peer market, and parent market. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain through primary research. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the complete market size. After that, market breakdown and data triangulation were used to estimate the market size of segments and subsegments.
Secondary Research
The ranking analysis of companies in the Robotic Warfare market was carried out using secondary data from paid and unpaid sources, as well as by analyzing the product portfolios and service offerings of key companies operating in the market. These companies were rated based on the performance and quality of their products. These data points were further validated by primary sources.
Secondary sources referred for this research study included the conference and Expo of Military Vehicles, corporate filings such as annual reports, investor presentations, and financial statements of trade, business, and professional associations. The secondary data was collected and analyzed to arrive at the overall size of the market, which was validated by primary respondents.
Primary Research
Extensive primary research was conducted after obtaining information regarding the Robotic Warfare market scenario through secondary research. Several primary interviews were conducted with market experts from both the demand and supply sides across major countries of North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Primary data was collected through questionnaires, emails, and telephonic interviews. The primary sources from the supply side included various industry experts, such as Chief X Officers (CXOs), Vice Presidents (VPs), Directors from business development, marketing, product development/innovation teams, and related key executives from Robotic Warfare companies; service providers; distributors; and key opinion leaders.
Primary interviews were conducted to gather insights such as market statistics, data on revenue collected from the products and services, market breakdowns, market size estimations, market forecasting, and data triangulation. Primary research also helped in understanding the various trends related to technology, application, vertical, and region. Stakeholders from the demand side, such as CIOs, CTOs, CSOs, and installation teams of the customer/end users who are using Robotic Warfare, were interviewed to understand the buyer’s perspective on the suppliers, products, component providers, and their current usage of Robotic Warfare and future outlook of their business which will affect the overall market.
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Market Size Estimation
The research methodology used to estimate the size of the Robotic Warfare market includes the following details.
- The top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the size of the Robotic Warfare market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following details.
- The key players were identified through secondary research, and their market ranking was determined through primary and secondary research. This included a study of the annual and financial reports of the top market players and extensive interviews of leaders, including chief executive officers (CEO), directors, and marketing executives.
- All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources. All possible parameters that affect the markets covered in this research study were accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to obtain the final quantitative and qualitative data. This data was consolidated, enhanced with detailed inputs, analyzed by MarketsandMarkets, and presented in this report.
Robotic Warfare Market Size: Bottom-Up Approach
The bottom-up approach was employed to arrive at the overall size of the Robotic Warfare market by determining the revenues of key players and their shares in the market. Calculations based on the revenue of key players identified in the market led to the estimation of the overall market size.
The following steps were used for calculating the military robots market from a bottom-up approach:
- The types of military robots and equipment per platform were identified and categorized by application
- The market was sized through the procurement of military robots and equipment and was mapped through contracts, modernization programs, year-on-year growth in platforms, and military budgets.
- The average selling price for types of military robots and equipment per platform was calculated through product mapping, contract mapping and other available information through secondary research and primary research.
- The market was arrived at by multiplying the average selling price by the estimated number of military robots and equipment per platform.
Global Robotic Warfare Market Size: Top-Down Approach
In the top-down approach, the overall market size was used to estimate the size of individual. In the top-down approach, the overall market size was used to estimate the size of individual markets through percentage splits obtained from secondary and primary research. For the calculation of sizes of specific market segments, the size of the most appropriate immediate parent market was used to implement the top-down approach. The bottom-up approach was also implemented to validate the revenues obtained for various market segments.
Market shares were estimated for each company to verify revenue shares used earlier in the bottom-up approach. With the data triangulation procedure and validation of data through primaries, the overall parent market size and each individual market size were determined and confirmed in this study.
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall market size, the total market has been split into several segments and subsegments. The data triangulation and market breakdown procedures explained below have been implemented, wherever applicable, to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the estimated market numbers for Robotic Warfare segments and subsegments. The data has been triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides. Along with this, the market size was validated using the top-down and bottom-up approaches.
Market Definition
Robotic warfare, also known as military robotics or autonomous warfare, refers to the use of robotic systems, drones, and artificial intelligence in military operations. These technologies are designed to perform tasks traditionally carried out by humans in the battlefield or other military environments. Robotic warfare encompasses a variety of autonomous or semi-autonomous machines, including drones, ground robots, and robotic weapons systems. This technology involves the development and deployment of autonomous or remotely controlled machines to perform a wide range of military tasks. Which include reconnaissance, surveillance, intelligence gathering, search and rescue operations, bomb disposal, logistics support, and even combat operations. Robotic Warfare includes the use of robotic technologies in warfare to conduct military operations to protect their soldiers by gathering intelligence for ground troops, carrying injured soldiers and supplies in and out of battle, and striking nearby targets by robots. It reduces casualties, costs, and increases situational awareness and can be operated in any critical and harsh situations.
Report Objectives
- To define, describe, and forecast the size of the Robotic Warfare market based on Application, Capability, Mode of Operation and Domain.
- To forecast the size of the market segments with respect to four regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW), along with their key countries
- To identify and analyze drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing the growth of the market
- To identify the industry and technology trends prevailing in the Robotic Warfare market
- To analyze micromarkets1 with respect to their individual growth trends, prospects, and contribution to the market
- To profile leading companies in the market based on their product portfolios, market shares, and key growth strategies
- To track and analyze competitive developments such as joint ventures, mergers, and product launches carried out by the key players in the market
- To profile leading companies in the market based on their product portfolios, market shares, and key growth strategies
- To track and analyze competitive developments such as joint ventures, mergers, and product launches carried out by the key players in the market
Markets takeholders
- Suppliers of Robotic Technologies
- Software/Hardware/Service and Solution Providers
- Government Agencies
- Defense Regulatory Bodies
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Product Analysis
- Product matrix, which provides a detailed comparison of the product portfolio of each company in the Robotic Warfare market
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