Military Laser Systems Market Analysis

Global Military Laser Systems Market Overview

Military Laser Systems Market Size was valued at USD 4.85 billion in 2022. The Military Laser Systems Market is projected to grow from USD 5.70 billion in 2023 to USD 10.20 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.67% during the forecast period (2023 - 2030). Increase in terrorism activities, geopolitical conflicts and rising adoption of advanced laser-based military solutions & systems are contributing to the growth of the military laser systems market. These are just few of the market drivers that are driving the market.Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Military Laser Systems Market Trends

• Increasing demand for laser-based communications for military applications to propel the market growth

The major contributing factor driving the growth of the military laser systems market is the usage of laser-based communications for military applications, as these are highly beneficial for tactical and strategic purposes. The military laser systems are being used for offensive as well as defensive operations by the military for numerous air, land, naval and space operations. Laser based weapons are also used by several different countries and are considered as the weapons of the future. Also, the military & defense segment is spending a significant amount of budget on Research & Development and weapons development projects. There has been high demand for laser systems for purposes such as HELLADS, which is a counter-attack system that uses laser to shoot down a rocket, artillery, or mortar. The usage of laser-based communication is anticipated to transform the way military communications are conducted. Military and defense all over the world are using the laser-based systems for various other purposes like target designation, range finding, anti-missile systems, and to neutralize or counteract the adversary's weapon systems. This rising demand for military laser systems and mostly the laser-based weapons has mostly propelled the growth of the Military Laser Systems Market. Thus, this factor is driving the market CAGR.

Additionally, increasing use of airborne laser mine detection systems and next-gen laser weapons are also driving the growth of the military laser systems market. The airborne laser mine detection system can sense and restrict the floating and near-surface mines, for wider-area at a shorter amount of time. Airborne laser mine detection is highly efficient and might further expand the utilization of laser systems. The laser-based weapons might be used as a defense system for manned or unmanned aircrafts, to protect it from heat-seeking missiles. The government and research agencies across the globe are involved in the R&D activities for development of these airborne laser mine systems and next-gen laser weapons. Also, there have been various progresses in the field of next-gen laser weapons, and a huge military spending for acquisition and development such weapons would highly stimulate the Military Laser Systems Market.   Thus, it is anticipated that this aspect will accelerate military laser systems market revenue globally.

Military Laser Systems Market Segment Insights

Military Laser Systems Product Type Insights

The Military Laser Systems Market segmentation, based on product type, includes Laser Designator, LIDAR, 3D scanning, Laser Weapon, Laser Range Finder, Ring Laser Gyro, Laser Altimeter and Others. The 3D scanning segment held the majority share in 2022 in the Military Laser Systems Market data. 3D laser scanning is one of the most beneficial tools the military segment could ever adopt as it can take thousands of pictures per second, thus capturing all the details of an object or an item.  It is becoming an important means to digitalize the armed forces and headlong without endangering any life. These military laser systems like laser designators, laser range finders, laser ring gyro have numerous benefits, can save time & money of the military and defense segment and is probable to pave the way for next-gen weapon systems.

December 2022 Lockheed Martin Corporation has collaborated with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Ltd., Israel for cooperative development, testing and manufacturing of High Energy Laser Weapon Systems (HELWS) in the U.S. and Israel. This planned collaboration will aid as a force multiplier for RAFAEL and the Israel market.

Military Laser Systems Technology Insights

The Military Laser Systems Market segmentation, based on technology, includes Fiber Laser, Solid- State Laser, Chemical Laser, CO2 laser, Semiconductor Laser, and Others. The solid-state laser segment dominated the market growth in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2023-2030. The solid-state laser segment is expected to generate the highest revenue in the forecast period as they are best suited for defense missions like destroying & illuminating targets for air defense, ship protection, mine demolition, and opto-electronic warfare.

Solid-state lasers require electrical energy only to operate, which makes them easier than as compared to the chemical lasers. The chemical lasers segment is a directed energy weapon which is widely used to track & destroy anti-ship cruise missiles.

Figure 1: Military Laser Systems Market, by Technology, 2022 & 2030 (USD Billion)Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Military Laser Systems Application Insights

The Military Laser Systems Market data, based on application, includes Target Designation & Ranging, Guiding Munitions, Directed Energy Weapon, Defensive Countermeasures, and Others. The defensive countermeasures segment dominated the military laser systems market revenue in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2023-2030. The usage of military laser systems for defensive countermeasures is an increasing element of electronic warfare systems and is likely to play an important role in homeland security. Military laser systems weapons have numerous advantages over traditional weapons in defensive countermeasures because of its transmission at the speed of light that allows them to engage distant targets instantly after detection. This is a key advantage of military laser systems and is expected to drive the military laser systems market growth in the forecast period.

February 2023 BAE Systems, Inc., has collaborated with Leonardo UK for the development of interoperable aircraft survivability solution, which will comprise of AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) of BAE System and Miysis Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) System of Leonardo that will enhance the aircraft survivability against advanced threats.

Military Laser Systems Regional Insights

By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America.  North America Military Laser Systems Market accounted for USD 2.56 billion in 2022 with a share of around 52.78% and is expected to exhibit a significant CAGR growth during the study period. Increasing terrorism activities, geopolitical conflicts, and rising demand of laser-based communications in military applications in the region are expected to drive the military laser systems market growth.  In addition, the increasing focus on research and development activities of military laser systems, and high demand for advanced next-gen laser weapons is also driving the military laser systems market growth in North America.

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

Figure 2: MILITARY LASER SYSTEMS MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2022 & 2030 (USD Billion)Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Asia-Pacific Military Laser Systems Market accounts for the second-largest market share. Increasing demand for such laser systems by the armed forces for integration into a variety of weaponry and several benefits of these systems like high accuracy, cost-effectiveness, traversal speed, are also driving the growth of the military laser systems market in Asia-Pacific. Moreover, China military laser systems market held the largest market share, and the India military laser systems market was the fastest growing market in the region.

Europe military laser systems market accounts for the third-largest market share due to rise in introduction of new & advanced laser systems for several military platforms that will support the combat & non-combat requirements of the military. Further, the Germany military laser systems market held the largest market share, and the UK military laser systems market was the fastest growing market in the European region.

The Middle East & Africa military laser systems market is rapidly growing due increase in demand for force protection against unmanned aerial vehicles, boat swarms and missile attacks in the region. Also, The South America military laser systems market has seen a significant progress due to growth in demand for highly advanced and precise weapons in the country

Military Laser Systems Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the military laser systems market grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, mergers and acquisitions, contractual agreements, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the military laser systems industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.

One of the primary business strategies adopted by manufacturers in the global military laser systems industry to benefit clients and expand the market sector is to manufacture locally to reduce operating costs. In recent years, military laser systems industry has provided military & defense with some of the most significant benefits. The military laser systems market major player such as BAE Systems (UK), Elbit Systems Ltd (Israel), L3 Technologies (US), FLIR Systems Inc. (US), Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), Northrop Grumman Corporation (US), Safran Electronics & Defense (France), Saab AB (Sweden), Raytheon Company (US), Thales Group (France).

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security and aerospace company involved in the design, research & development, manufacturing, and integration of advanced technology systems, products, and services. The company operates its business in five major business segments which are, aeronautics, missiles & fire control, rotary & mission systems, and space. In January 2023, Lockheed Martin Corporation has achieved first light from the Directed Energy Interceptor for Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System (DEIMOS) system, which is a tactical laser weapon system capable of negating unmanned aerial systems, rotary-wing aircrafts & rockets, artillery & mortars.

Key Companies in the Military Laser Systems Market include

• BAE Systems (UK)


• L3 Technologies (US)


• Elbit Systems Ltd (Israel)


• Lockheed Martin Corporation (US)


• FLIR Systems Inc. (US)


• Northrop Grumman Corporation (US)


• Safran Electronics & Defense (France)


• Saab AB (Sweden)


• Raytheon Company (US)


• Thales Group (France)

Military Laser Systems Industry Developments

February 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation to start the initial production of Next Generation Handheld Targeting System (NGHTS) for U.S. Marine Corps. NGHTS is a laser-based device that performs rapid target acquisition, laser spot imaging functions and laser terminal guidance operations with its advanced range finder and designator.

August 2022 Lockheed Martin Corporation has delivered its Integrated Multi-Mission Laser Weapon System, HELIOS to the U.S. Navy which will help in enhancing the overall combat system effectiveness of the ship to detect any future threats.

Military Laser Systems Market Segmentation

Military Laser Systems Product Type Outlook (USD Billion, 2019-2030)

• Laser Designator


• LIDAR


• 3D scanning


• Laser Weapon


• Laser Range Finder


• Ring Laser Gyro


• Laser Altimeter


• Others

Military Laser Systems Technology Outlook (USD Billion, 2019-2030)

• Fiber Laser


• Solid- State Laser


• Chemical Laser


• CO2 laser


• Semiconductor Laser


• Others

Military Laser Systems Application Outlook (USD Billion, 2019-2030)

• Target Designation & Ranging


• Guiding Munitions


• Directed Energy Weapon


• Defensive Countermeasures


• Others

Military Laser Systems Regional Outlook (USD Billion, 2019-2030)

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