Rocket Missile Market

• Q2 2024: Lockheed Martin wins $4.5 billion U.S. Army contract for next-generation missile systems Lockheed Martin was awarded a $4.5 billion contract by the U.S. Army to produce next-generation missile systems, including upgrades to the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program, aimed at enhancing long-range strike capabilities.
• Q2 2024: Northrop Grumman opens new missile manufacturing facility in West Virginia Northrop Grumman inaugurated a new state-of-the-art missile manufacturing facility in West Virginia, expanding its production capacity for advanced missile systems to meet growing defense demand.
• Q2 2024: Rafael and Raytheon sign partnership to co-develop next-gen air defense missile Israeli defense company Rafael and U.S.-based Raytheon announced a strategic partnership to co-develop a new generation of air defense missiles, targeting both domestic and international markets.
• Q3 2024: India successfully tests Agni-Prime ballistic missile India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) announced the successful test launch of the Agni-Prime ballistic missile, marking a significant milestone in the country's indigenous missile development program.
• Q3 2024: MBDA secures €1.2 billion contract to supply air defense missiles to Germany European missile manufacturer MBDA signed a €1.2 billion contract to supply Germany with advanced air defense missile systems as part of the country's military modernization efforts.
• Q3 2024: South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace wins $1 billion missile export deal with UAE Hanwha Aerospace secured a $1 billion contract to export guided missile systems to the United Arab Emirates, strengthening South Korea's position in the global defense market.
• Q4 2024: Aerojet Rocketdyne completes acquisition by L3Harris Technologies Aerojet Rocketdyne announced the completion of its acquisition by L3Harris Technologies, creating a combined entity with expanded capabilities in rocket propulsion and missile systems.
• Q4 2024: Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries unveils new hypersonic missile prototype Mitsubishi Heavy Industries revealed a prototype of its new hypersonic missile, designed for rapid deployment and enhanced maneuverability, as part of Japan's defense modernization strategy.
• Q1 2025: U.S. Department of Defense awards $2.1 billion missile contract to Raytheon Raytheon Technologies received a $2.1 billion contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to supply advanced missile systems for both domestic and allied military forces.
• Q1 2025: Thales launches new surface-to-air missile system for export markets Thales Group announced the launch of its latest surface-to-air missile system, targeting export markets in Asia and the Middle East, with enhanced targeting and countermeasure capabilities.
• Q2 2025: BAE Systems appoints new CEO to lead missile and rocket division BAE Systems named a new CEO for its missile and rocket division, signaling a strategic focus on innovation and international expansion in advanced weaponry.
• Q2 2025: Kongsberg signs $475 million contract to deliver Naval Strike Missiles to U.S. Navy Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace secured a $475 million contract to supply its Naval Strike Missile system to the U.S. Navy, supporting fleet modernization and enhanced maritime strike capabilities.

Segmentation

By Launch Mode

• Surface-To-Surface: This segment accounted for the largest market share in 2019 and is expected to register a steady CAGR during the forecast period. The surface-to-surface rockets and missiles are conventional weapons and thus are primarily used by the military forces.

• Air-To-Surface: The segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the review period. The increasing use of guided missiles that are launched by fighter jets and helicopters is expected to drive the growth of this segment.

• Surface-To-Air: The segment accounted for the second-largest market share in 2019. This can be attributed to the increasing use of surface-to-air missiles for destroying enemy aircraft.

By Propulsion

• Solid Propulsion: The segment dominated the rocket and missile market in 2019. This is due to the wide use of solid-state propulsion systems in rockets.

• Hybrid Propulsion: The segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to the increasing demand for hybrid propulsion systems for intercontinental ballistic missiles.

• Turbojet: The segment is expected to witness steady growth during the forecast period, 2019 to 2026. The turbojet propulsion systems are widely used in missiles.

By Region

• North America: North America dominates the rocket and missile market and is projected to continue to do so throughout the forecast period. The increasing adoption of rocket and missile by the US and Canada for performing military missions are expected to drive the growth of the regional market.

• Europe: Europe accounted for the second-largest market share in 2019 primarily due to the presence of prominent players, such as Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Thales Group, MBDA Holdings SAS, and Saab AB, and increasing investments by these companies in developing advanced rockets and missiles.

• Asia-Pacific: The market in this region is projected to expand at a high CAGR during the forecast period. Increasing defense expenditure and rising terrorist activities in India, Indonesia, and Australia are driving the growth of the regional market.

• Middle East & Africa: The increasing defense expenditures by countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Israel is driving the growth of the rocket and missile market in the Middle East & Africa.

• Latin America: An increase in the use of advanced weapon systems by the defense organizations in Brazil and Mexico is also expected to boost the demand for rockets and missiles in the region.