Key Trends and Insights into the Military Robotic and Autonomous System (RAS) Market: Growth Rate and Opportunities to 2034
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How has the Military Robotic and Autonomous System (RAS) market size evolved in recent years?
In recent times, a slight expansion has been noted in the military robotic and autonomous system (RAS) market. The market value is set to increase from $19.05 billion in 2024 to $19.39 billion in 2025, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.8%. The reasons behind the growth during the historic period include a rising demand to improve battlefield situational awareness and the need to create mass and scalable effects through human-machine collaboration.
What are the predictions for the military robotic and autonomous system (ras) market size in the coming years?
In the forthcoming years, the market size of military robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) is predicted to experience modest growth. It is projected to escalate to the value of $20.87 billion in 2029, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.9%. This escalation in the forecasted period can be credited to the increasing defense budget and an upward trend in demand for minimizing human intervention in war zone activities. Dominant tendencies during this period involve advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), breakthroughs in military robotics, and strategic investments in military robotic and autonomous systems, offering a competitive advantage for leading firms.
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What key factors are fueling the growth of the military robotic and autonomous system (ras) market?
Growth in the military robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) market is anticipated due to an increase in defense budgets. A defense budget is a financial blueprint detailing a nation’s military spending including research, development, acquisition, and maintenance of military technologies and capabilities. This budget also incorporates resources for the expansion, incorporation, and acquisition of RAS technologies to boost military proficiency and operational effectiveness. For example, the UK Defence in Numbers 2023 report released in April 2024 by the Ministry of Defence in the UK, shows that in both 2022 and 2023, £2.3 billion was designated for military support with a proposed increase to £2.5 billion the following year. Additionally, defense expenditures escalated from £52.8 billion in 2022/23 to £54.2 billion in 2023/24. Hence, it’s evident that increased defense budgets are fueling the growth of the military robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) market.
How is the global military robotic and autonomous system (ras) market divided into key segments?
The military robotic and autonomous system (RAS) market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Platform: Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Unmanned Ground And Robotic Systems, Unmanned Maritime Systems
2) By Operation: Remote Controlled, Semi-Autonomous, Fully Autonomous
3) By Application: Intelligence, Surveillance, And Reconnaissance (ISR), Combat Operation, Target Acquisition, Logistics, Mine Clearance, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), And Chemical, Biological, Radiological, And Nuclear (CBRN), Infantry Support, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Fixed-Wing Drones, Rotary-Wing Drones (Helicopters), Hybrid Systems, Surveillance And Reconnaissance Drones
2) By Unmanned Ground And Robotic Systems: Robotic Vehicles (UGVs), Bomb Disposal Robots, Tactical Ground Robots, Supply And Logistics Robots
3) By Unmanned Maritime Systems (UMS): Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), Autonomous Naval Systems, Maritime Surveillance Drones
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Who are the key firms paving the way for growth in the military robotic and autonomous system (ras) market?
Major companies operating in the military robotic and autonomous system (ras) market report are RTX Corporation, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Hanwha Group, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems PLC, SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd., Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo SpA, Elbit Systems Ltd., Teledyne Technologies Inc., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Saab AB, General Atomics, Cobham Ltd., QinetiQ Group PLC, iRobot Corporation, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., AeroVironment Inc., Exail Technologies- Groupe Gorge, Anduril Industries Inc., Parrot Drone SAS, Skydio Inc., Boston Dynamics, Milrem Robotics, Auterion AG, AutoNaut Ltd., Saildrone Inc.
Which trends are expected to transform the military robotic and autonomous system (ras) market?
Top firms in the military robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) sector are channeling investments into different elements of the military, including autonomous and robotic systems, with a bid to attain a market advantage. By investing in RAS, companies can develop systems capable of efficiently undertaking risky or laborious tasks, thereby increasing operational efficiency and a lower risk factor for human soldiers. For example, in August 2022, a $14 million contract was awarded to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions for its tactical jet drone system. The US-based company is known for the manufacture of military and autonomous systems, and this contract will supply the XQ-58A Valkyrie, UTAP-22 Mako, and X-61A Gremlin to the U.S. military. Furthermore, in December of 2022, the U.K. Ministry of Defense granted an introductory contract to Lockheed Martin Corporation, a US-based military corporation. The contract, valued at $158 million (£129 million), will facilitate the provision of upwards of 250 mini drones.
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What regions are contributing significantly to the growth of the military robotic and autonomous system (ras) market?
North America was the largest region in the military robotic and autonomous system market in 2024. The regions covered in the military robotic and autonomous system (ras) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
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