Remote Weapon Station Market Forecasts to 2028 - Global Analysis By Platform (Land, Naval and Airborne), By Component (Human Machine Interfaces, Control System, Stabilization Unit, Sensors and Weapons & Armaments), By Weapon Type, By Mobility, By Technology and By Geography

Years Covered |
2020-2028 |
Estimated Year Value (2022) |
US $6.6 BN |
Projected Year Value (2028) |
US $8.7 BN |
CAGR (2022 - 2028) |
4.8% |
Regions Covered |
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa |
Countries Covered |
US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific, South America, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and South Africa |
Largest Market |
North America |
Highest Growing Market |
Asia Pacific |
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Remote Weapon Station Market is accounted for $6.6 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $8.7 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period. Using precise imaging systems and operating from a secure remote position, remote weapon stations (RWS) enable soldiers to identify and engage targets safely and accurately while minimising collateral damage. They are used in open-warfare situations. It consists of shooting units, remote controls, optical and imaging systems, acoustic devices, and other improvements. In ground vehicles, ships, and planes, remote weapon stations are utilised. They can be installed in an offensive unit that is in motion or that is fixed.
According to the Mittler Report Verlag GmbH article, a Germany-based journal website, approximately 23 countries are using the PROTECTOR family of RWS (remote weapon stations) that range from 5.56 mm MG up to 30 mm cannon and anti-tank guided weapons) to enhance their nation’s security.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Rising international, peacekeeping and humanitarian aid operations
The rise in international hostilities, peacekeeping missions, and humanitarian aid operations is driving the global remote weapon station industry. This constantly poses a threat to civilian and defence assets around the world. In addition, an increase in enemy use of UAVs for geolocation exposes army positions, posing a greater threat to army assets. Countries are placing weapon stations in conflict-prone locations, where soldiers represent a major threat to civilian life, to prevent such events. All of these elements are anticipated to fuel the growth of the global market for remote weapon stations.
Restraint:
High price of remote weapon stations
Inversely, countries with smaller military budgets tend to choose to station soldiers at borders and other critical locations due to financial limitations. Therefore, it is anticipated that the high price of remote weapon stations will restrain the market's expansion. Additionally, it is expected that the market growth for remote weapon stations is substantially constrained by the higher development costs and capitalization.
Opportunity:
Growth in modernization of defence forces
During the projected period, the widespread use of effective weapon systems and the modernization of the defence forces will create lucrative opportunities for the remote weapon station market to grow. Additionally, developing nations like India, China, the US, UK, Germany, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and a variety of other countries are stepping up their investments in the remote weapon stations sector, which is anticipated to propel the market growth for remote weapon stations.
Threat:
Unstable and difficulty in usage
The significant market firms are introducing new innovations into the market, including technologies like RWS, which is believed to be the most practical choice to provide the ultimate defensive firepower. However, due to their difficult installation and use, manned turrets have been adopted by the military as a substitute. The integration of reducing technologies and sensor systems, as well as the unstable nature of modernised equipment, are considered the major hurdles for developers and, consequently, the major obstacles to the overall expansion of the market for remote weapon stations.
Covid-19 Impact:
Throughout the epidemic, the market for remote weapon systems has expanded rapidly. Globally, the military industry had difficulties due to lockdowns, such as production halts and postponed defence force procurement contracts. On the other hand, other nations, including China, the U.S., and others, have boosted their defence spending and increased their purchases of modern weapons. The global defence sector has resumed investing in the creation of cutting-edge remote weapon systems as it recovers from the COVID-19 impact.
The lethal weapons segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
In terms of weapon type, the lethal weapon category dominates the remote weapon station market over the projected period. Lethal weapons installed on remote weapon stations in multi-weapon configurations provide a variety of benefits, including modularity, quick reconfigurability, ease of integration, simplicity of operation, and ease of training. The increase in demand for efficient long-range weapons supports this.
The land segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Due to the RWS's inclusion in the land segment, which includes stationary RWS mounted on land vehicles, the land segment is predicted to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period. Additionally, the need for remotely operated stationary weapon stations to safeguard vulnerable areas has grown as attacks on military outposts and bases have escalated increasingly.
Region with largest share:
Due to the fact that the United States and Canada are major users of remote weapon systems in North America, the region is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period. They are actively concentrating on improving the capabilities of their fleet of current vehicles. Moreover, with a defence budget of USD 801 billion, the United States has been substantially modernising its current weapon systems. The American Army issued a request for proposals for the purchase of mobile and stationary platforms with remote weapon systems installed.
Region with highest CAGR:
Because of the substantial funding invested in creating cutting-edge technological weapons that incorporate remote weapon stations, the Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to have the highest CAGR in the market for remote weapon stations and will retain its trend of dominance during the forecast period. Additionally, the market is anticipated to rise as a result of the defence services' increased spending on research and development.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Remote Weapon Station market include Leonardo SpA, China Ordnance Industries Group Corporation Limited, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Electro Optic Systems Pvt Ltd, Thales Group, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd, ASELSAN AS, Rostec State Corporation, Elbit Systems Ltd, FN Herstal, Saab AB, General Dynamics Corporation, Rheinetall AG, Raytheon Company, BAE Systems PLC, Hanwha Corp and Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.
Key Developments:
In June 2022, Electro Optic Systems (EOS) launched its R400 Marine (R400-M) remote weapon station (RWS) at an event held at the INDO PACIFIC 2022 International Maritime Exposition.
In June 2021, NIOA and Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly work to enhance and support EOS Remote Weapon Stations and weapon systems. The agreement covered capability growth of weapons systems, remote weapon stations from EOS, and advanced ammunition and support from NIOA.
Platforms Covered:
• Land
• Naval
• Airborne
Components Covered:
• Human Machine Interfaces
• Control System
• Stabilization Unit
• Sensors
• Weapons & Armaments
Weapon Types Covered:
• Lethal Weapons
• Non Lethal Weapons
Mobilities Covered:
• Stationary
• Moving
Technologies Covered:
• Close In Weapon Systems
• Common Remotely Operated Weapon Stations
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Technology Analysis
3.7 Emerging Markets
3.8 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Remote Weapon Station Market, By Platform
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Land
5.2.1 Combat Vehicles
5.2.1.1 Main Battle Tanks
5.2.1.2 Light Armored Vehicles
5.2.1.3 Infantry Fighting Vehicles
5.2.1.4 Air Defense Vehicles
5.2.1.5 Armored Mortar Carriers
5.2.1.6 Armored Amphibious Vehicles
5.2.1.7 Unmanned Ground Vehicles
5.2.2 Ground Stations
5.2.3 Stationary Structures
5.2.4 Land Vehicles
5.3 Naval
5.3.1 Corvettes
5.3.2 Frigates
5.3.3 Offshore Support Vessels
5.3.4 Patrol and Mine Countermeasure Vessels
5.3.5 Destroyers
5.3.6 Amphibious Vessels
5.3.7 Unmanned Surface Vehicles
5.4 Airborne
5.4.1 Fighter Aircraft
5.4.2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
5.4.3 Attack Helicopters
6 Global Remote Weapon Station Market, By Component
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Human Machine Interfaces
6.3 Control System
6.4 Stabilization Unit
6.5 Sensors
6.5.1 Day Imaging Systems
6.5.2 Laser Rangefinders
6.5.3 Laser Marker
6.5.4 Thermal Imagers
6.5.5 Laser Designator
6.6 Weapons & Armaments
6.6.1 Launchers
6.6.2 Guns
6.6.3 Direct Energy Weapons
6.6.4 Missiles
7 Global Remote Weapon Station Market, By Weapon Type
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Lethal Weapons
7.2.1 Small Caliber
7.2.1.1 5.56 MM
7.2.1.2 7.62 MM
7.2.1.3 12.7 MM
7.2.2 Medium Caliber
7.2.2.1 20 MM
7.2.2.2 25 MM
7.2.2.3 30 MM
7.2.2.4 40 MM
7.3 Non Lethal Weapons
8 Global Remote Weapon Station Market, By Mobility
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Stationary
8.3 Moving
9 Global Remote Weapon Station Market, By Technology
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Close In Weapon Systems
9.3 Common Remotely Operated Weapon Stations
10 Global Remote Weapon Station Market, By Geography
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.2.1 US
10.2.2 Canada
10.2.3 Mexico
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
10.3.2 UK
10.3.3 Italy
10.3.4 France
10.3.5 Spain
10.3.6 Rest of Europe
10.4 Asia Pacific
10.4.1 Japan
10.4.2 China
10.4.3 India
10.4.4 Australia
10.4.5 New Zealand
10.4.6 South Korea
10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
10.5 South America
10.5.1 Argentina
10.5.2 Brazil
10.5.3 Chile
10.5.4 Rest of South America
10.6 Middle East & Africa
10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
10.6.2 UAE
10.6.3 Qatar
10.6.4 South Africa
10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
11 Key Developments
11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
11.3 New Product Launch
11.4 Expansions
11.5 Other Key Strategies
12 Company Profiling
12.1 Leonardo SpA
12.2 China Ordnance Industries Group Corporation Limited
12.3 Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
12.4 Electro Optic Systems Pvt Ltd
12.5 Thales Group
12.6 Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd
12.7 ASELSAN AS
12.8 Rostec State Corporation
12.9 Elbit Systems Ltd
12.10 FN Herstal
12.11 Saab AB
12.12 General Dynamics Corporation
12.13 Rheinetall AG
12.14 Raytheon Company
12.15 BAE Systems PLC
12.16 Hanwha Corp
12.17 Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd
List of Tables
1 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Region (2020-2028) ($MN)
2 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Platform (2020-2028) ($MN)
3 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Land (2020-2028) ($MN)
4 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Combat Vehicles (2020-2028) ($MN)
5 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Ground Stations (2020-2028) ($MN)
6 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Stationary Structures (2020-2028) ($MN)
7 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Land Vehicles (2020-2028) ($MN)
8 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Naval (2020-2028) ($MN)
9 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Corvettes (2020-2028) ($MN)
10 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Frigates (2020-2028) ($MN)
11 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Offshore Support Vessels (2020-2028) ($MN)
12 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Patrol and Mine Countermeasure Vessels (2020-2028) ($MN)
13 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Destroyers (2020-2028) ($MN)
14 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Amphibious Vessels (2020-2028) ($MN)
15 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Unmanned Surface Vehicles (2020-2028) ($MN)
16 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Airborne (2020-2028) ($MN)
17 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Fighter Aircraft (2020-2028) ($MN)
18 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (2020-2028) ($MN)
19 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Attack Helicopters (2020-2028) ($MN)
20 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Component (2020-2028) ($MN)
21 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Human Machine Interfaces (2020-2028) ($MN)
22 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Control System (2020-2028) ($MN)
23 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Stabilization Unit (2020-2028) ($MN)
24 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Sensors (2020-2028) ($MN)
25 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Day Imaging Systems (2020-2028) ($MN)
26 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Laser Rangefinders (2020-2028) ($MN)
27 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Laser Marker (2020-2028) ($MN)
28 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Thermal Imagers (2020-2028) ($MN)
29 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Laser Designator (2020-2028) ($MN)
30 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Weapons & Armaments (2020-2028) ($MN)
31 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Launchers (2020-2028) ($MN)
32 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Guns (2020-2028) ($MN)
33 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Direct Energy Weapons (2020-2028) ($MN)
34 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Missiles (2020-2028) ($MN)
35 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Weapon Type (2020-2028) ($MN)
36 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Lethal Weapons (2020-2028) ($MN)
37 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Small Caliber (2020-2028) ($MN)
38 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Medium Caliber (2020-2028) ($MN)
39 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Non Lethal Weapons (2020-2028) ($MN)
40 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Mobility (2020-2028) ($MN)
41 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Stationary (2020-2028) ($MN)
42 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Moving (2020-2028) ($MN)
43 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Technology (2020-2028) ($MN)
44 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Close In Weapon Systems (2020-2028) ($MN)
45 Global Remote Weapon Station Market Outlook, By Common Remotely Operated Weapon Stations (2020-2028) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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