The global Loitering Munitions market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.9% by 2035
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Rising Demand For Precision, Low-Collateral Strike Options Drives Procurement Growth
Modern militaries increasingly value weapons that combine ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) with precision strike to neutralize fleeting targets while limiting collateral damage. Loitering munitions - from small tactical systems like AeroVironment' Switchblade family to longer-range systems fielded by companies such as Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) - fit this operational need. This capability profile has translated into fast procurement cycles, large backlog orders and government initiatives to scale production (for example, the U.S. Replicator programme naming Switchblade-600 as a priority buy), which in turn supports rapid market expansion.
Evolving Export Controls and Multilateral Policy Debates Constrain Addressable Markets
International export-control regimes and growing UN/CCW discussions about lethal autonomous weapons are increasing scrutiny on systems with autonomous targeting functions. The Wassenaar Arrangement, recent EU export-control updates, and escalating UN debates on LAWS create regulatory uncertainty that can slow cross-border sales, complicate supply chains and force costly compliance activities. Companies must now build export-friendly variants, obtain additional licenses, or restrict sales - which directly affects market access and commercial timelines.
What would be the Impact of US Trade Tariffs on the Global Loitering Munitions Market?
The imposition of U.S. tariffs on defence components and critical technologies, including those used in loitering munitions, has created significant disruptions in the global supply chain. These tariffs have increased production costs for manufacturers dependent on U.S.-origin subsystems, sensors, and propulsion technologies, while also prompting nations to invest in domestic manufacturing and alternative suppliers. The impact of these tariffs on the global market largely depends on the duration, severity, and the ability of market players to adapt through supply chain diversification and strategic partnerships.
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- How is the loitering munitions market evolving?
- What is driving and restraining the loitering munitions market?
- How will each loitering munitions submarket segment grow over the forecast period and how much revenue will these submarkets account for in 2035?
- How will the market shares for each loitering munitions submarket develop from 2025 to 2035?
- What will be the main driver for the overall market from 2025 to 2035?
- Will leading loitering munitions markets broadly follow the macroeconomic dynamics, or will individual national markets outperform others?
- How will the market shares of the national markets change by 2035 and which geographical region will lead the market in 2035?
- Who are the leading players and what are their prospects over the forecast period?
- What are the loitering munitions projects for these leading companies?
- How will the industry evolve during the period between 2025 and 2035? What are the implications of loitering munitions projects taking place now and over the next 10 years?
- Is there a greater need for product commercialisation to further scale the loitering munitions market?
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- What are the best investment options for new product and service lines?
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Segments Covered in the Report
- By Data Link
- Line-of-Sight Digital Link
- BLOS / SATCOM
- By Weight Class
- Man-portable: <10 kg
- Tactical: 10-50 kg
- Strategic: >50 kg
- By Sensor Suite
- EO/IR Day-Night
- Multi-sensor (EO/IR + SAL/MMW/RF)
- Semi-active Laser (SAL)
- RF/Anti-Radiation (ARM)
- By Mission Application
- Close Support & Counter-Armour
- SEAD/DEAD (Anti-radiation)
- ISR/Strike Enablement
- Littoral Strike & Ship Defence
- Other Mission Applications
- By Warhead Type
- Fragmentation/Blast
- Anti-Armour/HEAT/EFP
- Multi/ Selectable Effects
- Thermobaric
- Electronic Warfare
- ISR-only
In addition to the revenue predictions for the overall world market and segments, you will also find revenue forecasts for five regional and 25 leading national markets:
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- MEA
- GCC
- South Africa
- Rest of MEA
The report also includes profiles and for some of the leading companies in the Loitering Munitions Market, 2025 to 2035, with a focus on this segment of these companies' operations.
- Leading companies profiled in the report
- AeroVironment, Inc
- AEVEX Aerospace
- Anduril Industries
- Elbit Systems Ltd
- Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI)
- KMW+Nexter Defence Systems
- MBDA
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Paramount Group
- Raytheon Technologies (RTX)
- Solar Industries India Limited
- Teledyne FLIR LLC
- Thales SA
- Uvision
- WB Group.
Overall world revenue for Loitering Munitions Market, 2025 to 2035 in terms of value the market will surpass US$618.9 million in 2025, our work calculates. We predict strong revenue growth through to 2035. Our work identifies which organizations hold the greatest potential. Discover their capabilities, progress, and commercial prospects, helping you stay ahead.
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