Remote Weapon Station Market

[288 Pages Report] The remote weapon station market is projected to grow from USD 6.6 billion in 2022 to USD 7.5 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 2.8% during the forecast period. The development of new ground warfare systems, ongoing improvements to current combat platforms, and linked warfare are among the factors predicted to propel the remote weapon station market throughout the course of the research period.

Remote Weapon Station Market Forecast to 2027

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Remote Weapon Station Market Dynamics

Driver: Modernization of border surveillance systems

Border surveillance systems have evolved with time and continue to undergo enhancements with advancements, such as autonomous fighter drones and remote weapon system. Portable ground remote weapon station like containerized based remote weapon systems (CBRWS) have enabled various countries to secure their borders more efficiently. These remote weapon stations are deployed in strategic locations on borders to increase detection rates of possible intrusions. State-of-the-art non-lethal and lethal remote weapon station with low false alarms have helped countries with border disputes, drug trafficking problems, and illegal immigration to prevent these problems. According to an article published by CNET in February 2019, the US government considered a bill worth USD 100 million to fund the installation of border security & surveillance systems, such as fixed towers, remote weapon systems, and mobile surveillance systems on its northern border. Such modernization of border security and surveillance systems drives the remote weapon station industry.

Restraint: Survivability issues

Remote weapon system is used by defense forces for several reasons. The primary reason, however, is the protection of onboard personnel against Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), mines, and ballistic attacks, among others. However, the use of advanced weapon systems, powerful IEDs, and various advanced counter-countermeasure systems by enemy forces often lead to survivability issues for personnel onboard armored vehicles. These vehicles are facing issues in safeguarding the lives of onboard personnel from the above threats.

Opportunity: Ongoing military modernization programs in various countries across the globe

The world economy has recently experienced several armed confrontations and disputes, both intrastate and interstate. The struggle against the Islamic State in Iraq, the civil war in Syria, the situation in North Korea, the conflict with the Taliban in Afghanistan, and other continuing crises have all had a substantial impact on the world economy. Military and law enforcement organizations from major economies throughout the world, including the US, UK, and France, among others, have been mobilized because of these disputes. Countries are making significant efforts to improve their military prowess by swapping out outdated technologies and weaponry for more advanced ones. The demand for remote weapon stations is rising as armored vehicle modernisation investments increase. For instance, in March 2018, Kongsberg and Qatar agreed to a deal for USD 1.9 billion whereby the Swedish company will provide 490 Nexter-produced VCBI 88 armored infantry fighting vehicles with its Medium-Caliber Turret and Protector Remote Weapon Station (France).

Challenges: Complexity involved in the integration of remote weapon stations with a wide range of platforms

Integrating a weapon system with standalone solutions to the desired level has always been a complex task. Remote weapon stations can be equipped with laser weapon gun systems, and their integration requires significant investments and power sources. The level of complexity increases with the decrease in the amount of space available on platforms. Thus, combat helicopters have the highest complexity in integration, followed by armored vehicles and ships.

Manufacturers of remote weapon stations in North America adhere to US standards and policies, which, however, are not followed by several countries that use defense systems sourced from other countries, such as Russia, France, and Germany, or use indigenous systems. The integration of US standard weapons with these systems is a difficult process and needs massive alterations and modernization. It is difficult to cost-effectively provide upgraded munition control units, precision strike packages, and related training, and simulation of weapons and their incorporated systems. This is expected to pose a major challenge for countries willing to upgrade their remote weapon arsenal.

Land segment to lead remote weapon station market by platform during forecast period

The market for remote weapon stations has been divided into three categories based on platform: land, naval, and airborne. During the forecast period, the land segment is anticipated to develop at the greatest CAGR. Numerous factors, such as the growing emphasis on close combat systems, the upgrading of current armored platforms, the requirement for connected warfare systems, and the safety of soldiers in combat-like circumstances, among others, can be used to explain the increase in demand for remote weapon stations. In recent years, the employment of remote weapon stations has grown significantly in defense, largely due to an increase in the number of warfare platforms being produced globally. Remotely controllable and secure weapon systems are necessary for these warfare platforms.

Lethal weapon segment to lead remote weapon station market by weapon type during forecast period

The lethal weapon category dominates the remote weapon station market in terms of weapon type. Modularity, quick reconfigurability, ease of integration, simplicity of operation, and ease of training are all features of lethal weapons installed on remote weapon stations in multi-weapon configurations. During the projection period, the lethal weapon segment is anticipated to increase at the greatest CAGR. This is explained by the rise in demand for effective long-range weaponry.

Europe segment to lead remote weapon station market by region during forecast period

The biggest market share is anticipated to be held by Europe throughout the forecasted period. The constant replacement of outdated technology with newer ones is one of the main drivers propelling the European remote weapon station industry. The main nations making significant investments in remote weapon stations and related technology are Russia, Italy, France, and the UK.

North America to acquire largest share during forecast period

Remote Weapon Station Market by Region

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Top Remote Weapon Station Companies - Key players

The remote weapon station companies are dominated by globally established players such as Kongsberg (Norway), Elbit Systems (Israel), Rafael Advanced Defense Systems (Israel), Raytheon Technologies Corporation (US), Saab AB (Sweden), Leonardo S.p.A. (Italy), Electro Optic Systems (Australia), ASELSAN A.S. (Turkey), Thales Group (France) Rheinmetall AG (Germany), among others. Contracts is the major growth strategy adopted by the top players to strengthen their positions in the remote weapon station market.

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Scope of the Report

Ecosystem

The ecosystem of the remote weapon station market comprises OEMs, integrators, and end users. Key end users of the remote weapon station market are defense forces. Major players in the remote weapon station marketare Kongsberg Gruppen (Norway), Raytheon Company (US), Elbit Systems (Israel), Saab AB (Sweden), Leonardo S.p.A. (Italy), Electro Optic Systems (Australia), BAE Systems (UK), Rheinmetall AG (Germany), ASELSAN A.S (Turkey), FN Herstal (Belgium), Rafael Advanced Defense Systems (Israel), and Rheinmetall AG (Germany), among others.

Target Audiences

• Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
• Component Suppliers
• Military
• Upgradation Service Providers

Remote Weapon Station Market Highlights

This research report categorizes the global remote weapon station market into the following segments and subsegments:

Recent developments

• In September 2022, Elbit Systems was awarded a contract valued at USD 80 million to supply unmanned turrets for Armoured Fighting Vehicles of an Asian-Pacific country. The contract will be performed over three years. Elbit Systems will supply 30mm-gun unmanned light turrets that integrate sensors and display systems for enhanced situational awareness, target acquisition capabilities, fire control systems, and weapon systems of various types, enabling significant mission performance upgrades for the AFVs.
• In October 2020, ASELSAN signed a new sales contract with the Indonesian Navy for Indonesia’s naval platforms. In the contract, ASELSAN will provide the 30mm SMASH Remote Controlled Stabilized Gun System to the Indonesian Navy.

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