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Nuclear missiles and bombs are powerful weapons that release vast amounts of energy through nuclear fission or fusion, resulting in massive explosions with extensive destruction and persistent radioactive fallout. Typically, nuclear bombs are deployed by being dropped from aircraft, while nuclear missiles are advanced delivery systems engineered to accurately transport nuclear warheads over long distances.
The primary categories of nuclear missiles and bombs include intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine-launched ballistic missiles, tactical nuclear weapons, and strategic bombs. Intercontinental ballistic missiles are long-range weapons designed to carry nuclear warheads between continents. They use different propulsion types such as solid, liquid, or hybrid propellants, and are categorized based on their range: under 1000 km, between 1000 km and 5000 km, and over 5000 km. These missiles have various applications, including military defense, nuclear research institutions, and international regulatory agencies.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have impacted the nuclear missiles and bombs market by increasing costs of specialized materials, propulsion systems, and guidance technologies. Defense and strategic deterrence programs are most affected, particularly in north america, russia, and asia pacific. Higher tariffs have increased procurement and maintenance costs. However, tariffs are reinforcing domestic defense manufacturing and secure supply chain development.
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The nuclear missiles and bombs market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.34 billion in 2025 to $9.82 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to cold war arms race, nuclear deterrence doctrine, geopolitical conflicts, missile technology advancement, strategic defense programs.
The nuclear missiles and bombs market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.85 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising geopolitical tensions, hypersonic weapon development, modernization of nuclear arsenals, missile defense competition, strategic deterrence investments. Major trends in the forecast period include modernization of nuclear deterrence systems, development of hypersonic delivery vehicles, increased focus on missile accuracy, expansion of submarine launched systems, integration of advanced command controls.
Increasing investments in defense systems are expected to drive the growth of the nuclear missiles and bombs market in the coming years. Defense systems encompass integrated technologies, strategies, and equipment designed to detect, prevent, or respond to threats against a nation's military and civilian security. These investments are rising as countries aim to modernize their aging military infrastructure with advanced technologies such as unmanned systems, AI-powered platforms, and next-generation missile defenses to maintain strategic advantages. Such investments support nuclear missiles and bombs by improving delivery technologies, enhancing command and control systems, and ensuring the security and readiness of nuclear arsenals for effective deterrence. For example, in November 2023, a report from the UK Ministry of Defense revealed that the UK government spent $60.91 billion (£52.8 billion) on defense in 2022-23, increasing to $62.52 billion (£54.2 billion) in 2023-24. Thus, rising investments in defense systems are propelling growth in the nuclear missiles and bombs market.
Key players in the nuclear missiles and bombs market are focusing on developing advanced solutions such as nuclear cruise missiles to strengthen strategic deterrence, improve precision targeting, and extend operational range. Nuclear cruise missiles are long-range, jet-powered missiles equipped with nuclear warheads that fly at low altitudes and can maneuver mid-flight, making them challenging to detect and intercept. For instance, in June 2025, the United States Air Force unveiled the AGM-181A Long-Range Standoff (LRSO) nuclear cruise missile, intended to arm both the B-21 Raider and upgraded B-52 Stratofortress bombers as part of the modernization of the US nuclear triad. Developed by Raytheon, the LRSO will replace the aging AGM-86B Air Launched Cruise Missile, featuring advanced stealth capabilities, a range exceeding 1,500 miles, and the ability to penetrate sophisticated air defense systems from long distances. Its design includes a trapezoidal body, wedge-shaped nose, and folding wings, optimized for survivability in GPS-denied and electronically contested environments.
In July 2023, L3Harris Technologies, Inc., a US-based defense contractor, acquired Aerojet Rocketdyne for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen L3Harris's defense industrial base, boost competition, and accelerate innovation in advanced propulsion and missile technologies to better address evolving national security challenges. Aerojet Rocketdyne is a US aerospace and defense company specializing in the design, development, and production of land- and sea-based nuclear ballistic missile systems.
Major companies operating in the nuclear missiles and bombs market are Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, The Boeing Company, General Dynamics Corporation, RTX Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Thales Group, MBDA Missile Systems, Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., Naval Group S.A., BWX Technologies Inc., Honeywell International Inc., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Safran S.A., China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), Rostec State Corporation, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Bharat Dynamics Limited
North America was the largest region in the nuclear missiles and bombs market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the nuclear missiles and bombs market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the nuclear missiles and bombs market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The nuclear missiles and bombs market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as nuclear deterrence, geopolitical influence, mutual defense commitments, crisis management, and conflict prevention. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The nuclear missiles and bomb market also includes sales of nuclear warheads, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, bombers and aircraft systems, and submarines. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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