Market Introduction
North America is a technologically advanced region comprising major economies such as the US, Canada, and Mexico. The region heavily invests in the military and defense sector to address the increasing terrorism activities and strengthen the armories of the nations. Additionally, as North America attracts numerous technological developments, the adoption of laser weapon systems is increasing in the region. Moreover, with the increasing investments in the development of laser weapon systems for fighter aircraft, the market is experiencing significant growth in the new offering. Most of the countries in the region are already deploying this advanced weapon technology by replacing existing traditional systems for improved accuracy and strength. North America has a maximum number of laser weapon manufacturing companies, which leads to an intense competition in the laser weapon systems market. Rising competition in the region encourages these companies to provide enhanced designs, power, and strength for defense weapons, through continuous development, at a lower cost than their counterparts in the market. Companies are developing new laser weapon systems with enhanced range, power, and energy consumption. For instance, the U.S. Navy is deploying laser weapon systems on its nine destroyers as an evolution part of the weapon systems. The nine destroyers are being nonlethal Optical Dazzling Interdictor, Navy (ODIN) system to protect ships and defense bases from aerial attack. Also, the U.S. Air Force awarded a contract of US$ 15.5 million to Raytheon Technologies to upgrade its ground-vehicle laser weapon systems. Growing investment in weapon systems and technological advancement in laser weapon system are the major factor driving the growth of the North America laser weapon systems market.
In case of COVID-19, North America is highly affected specially the US. The emergence of COVID-19 virus across the North America led to lockdown scenarios has pushed led the industry experts to analyze that the defense equipment manufacturing industry would face 4 weeks to 12 weeks of lag in military electronic part supply chain. This disruption in supply chain has damaged the defense equipment manufacturing in 2020 across North America region. The recovery period of impact of COVID-19 in defense industry is foreseen to be quicker as compared to various other industries. The economic growth has lowered, which delayed the ongoing projects of military and defense up-gradation. The US is one of the major exporters of arms products, but due to the disrupted supply chain and lower economic conditions of importing countries, export revenue is reduced. Enhancing trade relations to support international supply post lockdown helped the market to regain its position. The limiting strength of the workforce due to the physical distancing model hampered the production activities in-country. Also, the disruption in defense electronics supply chain caused damage to the US laser weapon systems market.
Market Overview and Dynamics
The North America laser weapon systems market is expected to grow from US$ 769.84 million in 2021 to US$ 2,645.09 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 19.3 % from 2021 to 2028. Development of laser weapon system for fighter aircraft is expected to escalate the North America laser weapon systems market. Laser weapon systems are gaining major demand from North American countries such as US holding high military power. Increasing development in weapons and rising number of drones in military operations are creating demand for advanced defensive weapons. A large number of drones and advanced weapons can create severe damage owing to which the demand for high-precise laser weapon systems is rising. Increasing investment by various nations and vital R&D activities performed by the market players create new opportunities for the growth of the North America market. For instance, the US's self-protect high-energy laser demonstrator (SHiELD) initiative opens a new application area for laser weapon systems. A laser weapon system for fighter jets is being developed by Lockheed Martin, bringing a new level of advancement for warfighters. The laser weapons in fighter jets are enlacing the ability to shoot down missiles in flight and get an advantage over adversaries. The airborne laser weapon system creates a massive opportunity, such as destroying enemy aircraft, defending a friendly aircraft from attack, and improved ground targets, for the North America market growth.
Key Market Segments
In terms of type, the fiber laser segment accounted for the largest share of the North America laser weapon systems market in 2020. In terms of application, the ground-based segment held a larger market share of the North America laser weapon systems market in 2020.
Major Sources and Companies Listed
A few major primary and secondary sources referred to for preparing this report on the North America laser weapon systems market are company websites, annual reports, financial reports, national government documents, and statistical database, among others. Major companies listed in the report are Applied Technology Associates; Boeing; Elbit Systems Ltd.; General Atomics; L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Lockheed Martin Corporation; MBDA; Northrop Grumman Corporation; Raytheon Technologies Corporation; and Rheinmetall AG.
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North America Laser Weapon Systems Market Segmentation
North America Laser Weapon Systems Market - By Type
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North America Laser Weapon Systems Market - Company Profiles