The global Missiles and Missile Defense Systems Market size is projected to reach a CAGR of 4.4% from 2023-2030.
The missiles and missile defense systems market encompasses the traditional aspects of defense forces categorization, including the procurement, upgrade, and modernization plans for capability enhancement of global defense forces. Missile defense systems include land and marine-based technologies used by the defense forces to guard against a variety of missiles, including cruise and ballistic missiles. Amid the rise in conflicts and war-like situations across different parts of the world, the demand for missile defense systems has grown at a significant rate. Missile defense systems ensure the safety of national assets and citizens against missile attacks.
The growing conflicts between various countries and the increasing number of investments in missile defense systems being made by different countries worldwide are the major factors driving the market. Technological advancements, in terms of missiles and missile defense systems, may lead to various countries procuring advanced missile defense systems, which may propel growth in the near future.
In the current scenario of the rise in conflicts and war-like situations that are being witnessed across the world, the development or procurement of missile defense systems is crucial to defend national boundaries. However, the high costs of missile defense systems have resulted in their procurement being limited to only a few nations globally which will result as a restraining factor for the market and will further hamper the growth of market.
The impact of COVID-19 on the missiles and missile defense systems market was negligible as the military spending and the investments of armed forces into the procurement of new-generation missiles remained unaffected. The COVID-19 outbreak forced governments across the globe to implement stringent lockdowns and ban the import–export of raw materials items for most of 2020 & few months in 2021. This led to a sudden fall in the availability of important raw materials for manufacturing ground defense equipment. Adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in delays in activities and initiatives regarding the development of modern missile defense systems globally.
The missiles and missile defense systems market is a rapidly evolving industry that plays a crucial role in modern warfare. The market is driven by several factors, including geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, and increasing military spending by various countries. Despite challenges such as cost overruns and technical issues, the demand for missiles and missile defense systems is expected to grow significantly in the coming years.
Several countries are investing heavily in the development and deployment of advanced missile defense systems to protect their territories from potential missile attacks. At the same time, other countries are developing new missile technologies to overcome existing missile defense systems. This has led to a new arms race and an increased focus on research and development in the industry.
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