Rapid growth in Directed Energy Weapons market due to focus on high-energy technologies
From GlobeNewswire: 2025-04-07 10:42:00
The Global Directed Energy Weapons Market is experiencing significant growth due to the focus on developing high-energy DEWs. The market analysis covers laser, microwave, and particle beam technologies. Manufacturers procure materials from suppliers to develop the final product. North America leads the market, followed by APAC and Europe. The US military is investing in advanced weapon systems like high-energy lasers mounted on vehicles.
Directed energy weapons are being increasingly adopted by armed forces worldwide, with a rise in demand for high-energy weapons. The US government received delivery of a high-power laser called Phantom from Northrop Grumman. Major manufacturers are focusing on developing microwave DEWs for defense purposes, including anti-drone swarm capabilities.
The market is segmented based on technology (laser, microwave, etc.), application (ground, naval, airborne), range (less than 1 mile, more than 1 mile), and platform (armored vehicles, unmanned systems, etc.). In 2024, the laser segment dominated the market, while the ground segment led in applications. Asia Pacific is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
Key players in the Directed Energy Weapons Market include Lockheed Martin, Thales Group, Raytheon Technologies, and more. Recent developments include the successful test of Raytheon’s HELWS on a British Army combat vehicle and a $95.4M contract awarded to BlueHalo for advanced DE prototype development. Governments are integrating DE technology into military applications to meet security demands.
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