PUBLISHER: Aviation & Defense Market Reports (A&D) | PRODUCT CODE: 1858532
PUBLISHER: Aviation & Defense Market Reports (A&D) | PRODUCT CODE: 1858532
The Global Hypersonic Missiles market is estimated at USD 9.83 billion in 2025, projected to grow to USD 22.17 billion by 2035 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.47% over the forecast period 2025-2035.

The defense hypersonic missiles market is emerging as one of the most transformative domains in modern warfare, redefining the balance of strategic deterrence and offensive capabilities. Hypersonic missiles travel at extreme speeds while maintaining high maneuverability, allowing them to evade existing air defense systems and strike with precision. Defense forces across the world view these systems as crucial assets for both deterrence and power projection. They offer the ability to respond rapidly to evolving threats and deliver strategic payloads with minimal warning time. The market is witnessing rapid collaboration between defense agencies, aerospace companies, and research institutions to advance design, propulsion, and guidance systems. As nations compete to establish technological superiority, hypersonic weapons are becoming central to next-generation warfare doctrines and integrated defense strategies.
Technological progress has been the driving force behind the evolution of hypersonic missiles, shaping their speed, precision, and survivability. Advances in propulsion systems, particularly scramjet and hybrid engines, have enabled sustained hypersonic flight at extreme altitudes. Cutting-edge materials capable of withstanding intense heat and pressure have improved structural integrity and aerodynamic efficiency. Guidance and navigation technologies using advanced algorithms, satellite communication, and AI-based control systems allow these missiles to maneuver dynamically while maintaining accuracy against moving targets. Sensor fusion and adaptive targeting further enhance their lethality in contested environments. Additionally, integration with advanced command and control networks allows real-time mission adjustments. These technological breakthroughs collectively enhance the operational versatility of hypersonic weapons, positioning them as the cornerstone of future strike and defense systems.
The growth of the hypersonic missiles market is driven by escalating global defense competition and the need for strategic advantage in contested domains. Nations are prioritizing hypersonic capabilities to strengthen deterrence and ensure rapid, precise responses to emerging threats. The inadequacy of current missile defense systems to intercept hypersonic threats has intensified investments in both offensive and counter-hypersonic programs. The pursuit of long-range precision strike capabilities and time-sensitive targeting further supports the adoption of hypersonic weapons. Defense modernization initiatives, coupled with increasing geopolitical rivalries, are motivating governments to accelerate indigenous research and development efforts. Collaborative testing programs and public-private partnerships are also fueling innovation in propulsion, thermal management, and guidance technologies. Overall, strategic urgency and technological ambition are the key forces propelling this market's expansion.
Regional developments in the defense hypersonic missiles market reflect a global race for technological supremacy and deterrence capability. In North America, research and deployment efforts focus on achieving operational readiness and integrating hypersonic systems into multi-domain command structures. Europe is investing in cooperative research programs to strengthen regional defense autonomy and reduce reliance on external technologies. The Asia-Pacific region has emerged as a dynamic hub for hypersonic innovation, driven by regional tensions and extensive defense modernization programs. Middle Eastern countries are showing growing interest in these systems to enhance strategic defense layers and counter high-speed threats. Emerging defense markets in Latin America and Africa are monitoring global developments, exploring partnerships to gain access to early-stage hypersonic technologies. Across all regions, hypersonic weapons are reshaping national security priorities and driving a new era of competitive defense innovation.
Lockheed Martin has received a $1 billion contract modification from the U.S. Department of Defense to continue supporting the U.S. Navy's Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic weapons program.
The contract includes activities such as program management, engineering development, systems integration, procurement of long-lead materials, and the development of specialized tools and equipment. Work will take place across several Lockheed Martin facilities in the U.S., primarily in Denver, Colorado (49%), Huntsville, Alabama (35%), Sunnyvale, California (5%), Titusville, Florida (2%), and other locations covering the remaining 9%. The project is expected to run until August 31, 2028.
The CPS program is a joint Army-Navy initiative aimed at developing a common hypersonic weapon system featuring a shared glide body and missile design. The Army's version, called the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) or "Dark Eagle," will be launched from mobile ground platforms, while the Navy's CPS system will be sea-based, integrated into surface ships and submarines.
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North America
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Europe
Middle East
APAC
South America
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US
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Canada
Italy
France
Germany
Netherlands
Belgium
Spain
Sweden
Greece
Australia
South Africa
India
China
Russia
South Korea
Japan
Malaysia
Singapore
Brazil
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