Military Robotic And Autonomous System (RAS) Market Definition And Segments
Military robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) refer to a broad category of technologies that involve the use of robotics and automation to perform tasks without direct human intervention. These systems are designed to operate independently or semi-independently, making decisions and executing actions based on pre-programmed instructions, artificial intelligence (AI), or sensor inputs.
The main platforms of military robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) are unmanned aircraft systems, unmanned ground and robotic systems, and unmanned maritime systems. An unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is an aircraft and its associated equipment operated without a human pilot on board. The various operations include remote-controlled, semi-autonomous, and fully autonomous. They are used in various applications such as 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, others.
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
The military robotic and autonomous system (RAS) market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $18.62 billion in 2023 to $19.05 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing need for enhancing battlefield situational awareness, generating mass and scalable effects through human-machine teaming.
The military robotic and autonomous system (RAS) market size is expected to see marginal growth in the next few years. It will grow to $20.45 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing defense budget, rising demand for reducing human involvement in battlefield activities. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing innovations in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), innovations in military robotics, strategic investments in military robotic and autonomous system a competitive edge for leading companies.
Rise in Defense Budget Fueling Growth in the Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Market
The rise in the defense budget is expected to propel the growth of the military robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) market going forward. A defense budget refers to the financial plan and resources allocated to a country's military forces for various purposes, such as research, development, acquisition, and sustainment of military equipment, technologies, and capabilities. The defense budget includes funding for the development, integration, and procurement of RAS technologies to enhance military capabilities and improve operational efficiency. For instance, in December 2022, according to the European Defense Agency, a Belgium-based defense agency, member states are spending a record amount of $53.4 billion(€52 billion) on the purchase of defense equipment, a rise of 16% in 2022 compared to 2020. Further, total European defense spending reached a new high of $228.6 billion(€214 billion) in 2022, up 6% from 2020 and continuing a seven-year trend of expansion. Therefore, the defense budget is driving the growth of the military robotic and autonomous systems (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.
Strategic Investments In Military Robotic And Autonomous Systems A Competitive Edge For Leading Companies
Major companies operating in military robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) are investing in various fields of military including robotic and autonomous systems to gain a competitive edge in the market. Military RAS can enhance operational effectiveness by performing tasks that are dangerous, tedious, or time-consuming for human soldiers. Investments in RAS can lead to the creation of systems that can conduct surveillance, reconnaissance, and other critical missions with increased efficiency and reduced risk to human personnel. For instance, in August 2022, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a US-based company that manufactures military robotic and autonomous systems secured a $14 million contract to supply its tactical jet drone system. This system comprises the XQ-58A Valkyrie, UTAP-22 Mako, and X-61A Gremlin, and it is intended for use by the U.S. military. Additionally, in December 2022, Lockheed Martin Corporation, a US-based military corporation was awarded an initial $158 million (£129 million) contract by the U.K. Ministry of Defense to deliver more than 250 mini drones.
Expanding Technological Capabilities Through Acquisition of Teledyne and FLIR Systems Inc.
In May 2021, Teledyne, a US-based technology services company, acquired FLIR Systems Inc. for $8.2 billion. This acquisition will offer a wide range of unmanned vehicles (mostly small ones) for air, land, sea, and underwater. Additionally, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. FLIR Systems Inc. is a US-based company, that designs, develops, and manufactures military robotic and autonomous systems.
North America was the largest region in the military robotic and autonomous system market in 2023. 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.
The countries covered in the military robotic and autonomous system (RAS) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The military robotic and autonomous system (RAS) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), combat operations, logistics and maintenance, mine clearance, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), personnel management, unmanned vehicles, teleoperated robotic systems. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The military robotic and autonomous system (RAS) market also consists of sales of cameras, lidar, radar, and other sensing devices. 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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