Less Lethal Ammunition Market

• Innovative military-related items are boosting market growth.

The considerable rise in the market for non-lethal weapons can be ascribed to the ability of these weapons to manage unlawful situations without causing casualties, which is driving the market CAGR for Less Lethal Ammunition. Innovative goods for military applications are increasing market expansion as a result of the thriving research efforts in manufacturing methods to include modern technologies in non-lethal weaponry. The military is deploying new technology such as high-power microwave weapons capable of destroying unprotected electronic systems, improved portable lasers for use against sensors, and directed energy munitions, among others, to blind sensors on unidentifiable aircrafts.

Additionally, developments in non-lethal technology offer promise results in terms of more effective conflict control with fewer injuries, hence stimulating market growth.

Furthermore, non-lethal weapons are used to safeguard the safety of notable personalities such as actors and political officials, among others. Electrical weapons, such as tasers, shock guns, stun batons, electrified sheets, and electric nets, are used to control mobs without endangering their lives. Laser interdiction systems and trilogy logs in tasers equipped with charge metering technique that measures and controls electric chargers to immobilize targets are considerably helping to market growth. Furthermore, the existence of market players and favorable government policies, including investments, are propelling the market for non-lethal weapons. Thus, driving the less lethal ammunition market revenue.

The Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market Industry is experiencing a notable increase in demand for non-lethal options among law enforcement and military agencies. This trend is driven by a growing emphasis on minimizing fatalities during crowd control and conflict situations. For instance, many police departments are adopting less lethal ammunition to address civil unrest while maintaining public safety. The market is projected to reach 0.89 USD Billion in 2024, reflecting a shift towards more humane policing methods. This demand is likely to continue as agencies seek to balance operational effectiveness with ethical considerations.

By Region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. In 2022, North America dominated the market, accounting for more than 32% of total sales. Because of its huge defense-spending budget each year, the United States is the major contributor to less lethal ammunition sales in North America, resulting in increased acquisition of LLA for law enforcement and military agencies.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure2:  LESS LETHAL AMMUNITION MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, Market Research Future Database and Analyst Review

Europe’s less lethal ammunition market accounts for the second-largest market share due to the Chemring Group PLC and Fort Rheinmetall AG, among other well-known businesses, organisations, and agencies, are expected to fuel market expansion in the area. Further, the German less lethal ammunition market held the largest market share and the UK less lethal ammunition market was the fastest-growing market in the European region

The Asia-Pacific Less Lethal Ammunition Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2030. This is due to increasing crime and political issues in countries such as China, Japan, and India are expected to drive the demand for less lethal ammunition in the region. Moreover, China’s less lethal ammunition market held the largest market share, and the Indian less lethal ammunition market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Recent News:

In April 2024, Cymat Technologies Ltd. received its initial commercial order from Nobel Sport for SmartMetal Stabilized Aluminum Foam cylinders, which would be utilized in non-lethal bullets. Nobel Sport is a French company that specializes in manufacturing a diverse selection of ammunition and related items for sports, law enforcement, and military clients. The initial purchase, intended for the French Armed Forces, consists of 21,000 cylinders and has a contract value of around $200,000. Thorough examination of these bullets has established them as being safer, more precise, and less detrimental in comparison to existing items in the market.

Non-lethal bullets are mostly employed for crowd management and as a deterrence in both civilian and military scenarios where the use of force that is not lethal is deemed to be the most appropriate approach. Although rubber bullets have historically been employed in such circumstances, there have been multiple occurrences where their utilization has led to severe bodily injury and deaths. Non-lethal bullets are mostly employed for crowd control and as a deterrence in both civilian and military scenarios where the use of force that does not cause death is deemed to be the most appropriate approach.

Although rubber bullets have historically been employed in such circumstances, there have been multiple occurrences where their utilization has led to severe bodily injuries and deaths. Consequently, law enforcement organizations and military forces worldwide are highly interested in discovering a suitable alternative. Cymat is delighted to announce that the order backlog for its architectural and design solution, AlusionTM, has exceeded $2 million. The company is especially satisfied with the geographical diversification of the order book, which suggests that the decline in global construction markets, primarily due to substantial cost inflation, is starting to decrease.

In addition, Cymat's Chinese distributor has resumed restocking after a prolonged period of inactivity.

Leading market players are extensively spending in R&D to extend their product lines, which will help the less lethal ammunition market grow even more. Market participants are also engaging in a number of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide presence, with significant market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Less lethal munitions industry must produce cost-effective things to expand and thrive in a more competitive and expanding market climate.

Producing locally to reduce operational costs is one of the primary business strategies adopted by manufacturers in the worldwide less lethal ammunition industry to assist clients and expand the market sector. In recent years, the less lethal munitions industry has provided some of the most significant benefits to medicine. The Safariland Group (US), Combined Systems, Inc. (US), Federal Ammunition (US), Nonlethal Technologies (US), Rheinmetall AG (Germany), ST Engineering (Singapore), Security Device International, Inc. (US), Lemperd Less Lethal, Inc. (Canada), and others are among the major players in the less lethal ammunition market.

Mergers and acquisitions amongst industry participants have recently helped the corporations enhance their market presence.

Rheinmetall AG, located in Düsseldorf, Germany, is a German automobile and armaments company. Its stock is listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange. In 1889, the Hörder Verein founded the Rheinische Metallwaaren- und Maschinenfabrik Aktiengesellschaft. Lorenz Zuckermandel (1847-1928), a banker and investor, was one of the founders and the first chairman of the supervisory board. Steel items, notably armaments, were manufactured by the business. Rheinmetall diversified during Germany's post-World War I disarmament, but by the 1930s, military production had resumed.

It purchased A. Borsig GmbH, a locomotive manufacturer, in 1933. In September 2022, The Rheinmetall Dermalog SensorTec GmbH will make its public debut at the InCabin tradeshow in Brussels on September 15, 2022. Rheinmetall Dermalog SensorTec GmbH is a joint venture between Rheinmetall AG, a technology company, and the largest biometrics company in Germany. The joint venture will present opportunities for collaboration with clients and industry experts while showcasing its initial innovations.

A TASER is a Conducted Energy Device that is used to immobilize persons so that they can be approached and handled in an unresisting and hence safe manner. Axon, previously TASER International, sells it. At 55 m/s (120 mph; 200 km/h), it releases two small barbed darts designed to pierce the flesh and remain attached to the target. Non-Law Enforcement Tasers have a range of 4.5 m (15 ft), while Law Enforcement Tasers have a range of 10.5 m (34 ft).

The darts are linked to the main unit by a thin insulated copper wire and produce a modulated electric current that disrupts voluntary muscle control, resulting in "neuromuscular incapacitation. In February 2021, The San Jose (California, US) police declared the use of less lethal weaponry to control crowds in place of guns, rubber bullets, and batons. New TASER types, pepper spray, and tether launchers are among the new weapons that can be used to subdue attackers.