Electromagnetic Weapons Market 2024 – Market Size & Segments Analysis, Industry Trends, Manufacturers Analysis, Opportunities and Forecast 2034

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Electromagnetic weapons utilize electromagnetic energy for delivery of heat, mechanical, or electrical energy to cause pain or permanent damage to the target. These weapons are capable of causing disruption to functioning of electronic equipment and damage to physical objects with high level of electromagnetic pulses. These weapons damage electronic systems by inducing destructive voltage within electronic wiring.

Electromagnetic weapons use targeted electrical and magnetic energy to disable critical enemy electronics used for communication, navigation & guidance, computing, and displays. Armed forces across the globe are developing electromagnetic railguns to be used against humans, electronic equipment, and military targets.

MARKET OVERVIEW

The market valuation of the electromagnetic weapons market was valued at approximately USD 440 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 1.7 billion in 2034 exhibiting a CAGR of 15.0% during the forecast period of 2024-2034. Electromagnetic weapons produces a pulse of energy that creates a powerful electromagnetic field capable of short-circuiting a wide range of electronic equipment, particularly computers, satellites, radios, radar receivers and even civilian traffic lights. The market is aligned with the defense sector, which makes it a growing and sustainable market. 

GROWTH DRIVERS

The ongoing advancements across the globe where development and innovation of more efficient and powerful directed energy technologies like high energy lasers, high power microwaves and others is one of the significant drivers of the market. For example, in October 2023, Japan became the first nation to successfully test-fire a medium-caliber maritime electromagnetic railgun from an offshore platform. Now, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has begun exploring the possibility of acquiring a new class of destroyers equipped with electromagnetic railguns.

In May 2024, Vice Admiral Imayoshi Shinichi, ATLA’s Director General of Naval Systems, unveiled the ambitious plans for the 13DDX at the Combined Naval Event 2024 in Farnborough, UK. During the event, he delivered two briefings on the JMSDF’s future destroyer and submarine projects, according to the EuroAsian Times. The increase in military modernization programs worldwide due to geopolitical tensions or to counter terrorism is one of the drivers of the market. For instance, in July 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD), in close coordination with the Government of Japan, announced a plan to upgrade U.S. tactical aircraft laydown across multiple military installations in Japan.

The U.S. Air Force will upgrade its presence at Kadena Air Base by deploying 36 F-15EX aircraft to replace 48 F-15C/D aircraft as part of a planned divestment and modernization. The modernization plan, which will be implemented over the next several years, reflects over USD 10 billions of capability investments to enhance the U.S.-Japan Alliance, bolster regional deterrence, and strengthen peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The growing concerns over cyber and electronic warfare where the more the cyber and electronic warfare become prevalent, it increases demand for electromagnetic weapons.

According to L3Harries, On the modern battlefield, there’s a lot more going on than meets the eye. Above and beyond the missions we can see and hear hidden battle pulses and surges, and along with it, the prospects of victory or defeat. Modern military capabilities rely increasingly on the electromagnetic spectrum. Warfighters depend on the spectrum to communicate with each other and their commanders, to understand the environment and inform decisions, to accurately identify and engage targets, and to protect them from harm. Electromagnetic weapons provide a vitally important function, protecting the access and use of the spectrum, while simultaneously denying and degrading an adversary’s use and access.

MARKET SEGMENTATION:

By Type- particle beam weapon, high-power microwave weapon, pulse electromagnetic weapon, high laser induced plasma channel, railguns and others

By Platform Type- naval, airborne and land

By Application- military and defense, infrastructure protection and others

By Region- North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, South America

Electromagnetic Weapons Market Segment By Type Review:
A particle-beam weapon uses a high-energy beam of atomic or subatomic particles to damage the target by disrupting its atomic and/or molecular structure. A particle-beam weapon is a type of space-based directed-energy weapon, which directs focused energy toward a target using atomic scale particles. Some particle-beam weapons have potential practical applications, e.g. as an antiballistic missile defense or detection system. HPMs deliver a constant stream of microwave energy in a wide area used in area denial operations against personnel or small electronics, like unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

An electromagnetic pulse (EMP), also referred to as a transient electromagnetic disturbance (TED), is a brief burst of electromagnetic energy. The origin of an EMP can be natural or artificial, and can occur as an electromagnetic field, as an electric field, as a magnetic field, or as a conducted electric current. The electromagnetic interference caused by an EMP can disrupt communications and damage electronic equipment. An EMP such as a lightning strike can physically damage objects such as buildings and aircraft. The management of EMP effects is a branch of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) engineering.

In modern warfare, weapons delivering a high energy EMP are designed to disrupt communications equipment, the computers needed to operate modern warplanes, or even put the entire electrical network of a target country out of commission. An electro laser is a type of electroshock weapon that is also a directed-energy weapon. It uses lasers to form an electrically conductive laser-induced plasma channel (LIPC). A fraction of a second later, a powerful electric current is sent down this plasma channel and delivered to the target, thus functioning overall as a large-scale, high energy, long-distance version of the Taser electroshock gun. LIPC works by turning a gas along a line from you to the enemy into plasma by laser, then sending a powerful electric charge into the plasma.

The plasma conducts better than the gas, so the charge follows the plasma channel and hits the enemy at the end. A rail gun is a linear motor device, typically designed as a weapon, that uses electromagnetic force to launch high-velocity projectiles. The projectile normally does not contain explosives, instead relying on the projectile's high kinetic energy to inflict damage. The railgun uses a pair of parallel conductors (rails), along which a sliding armature is accelerated by the electromagnetic effects of a current that flows down one rail, into the armature and then back along the other rail. It is based on principles similar to those of the homopolar motor.

Electromagnetic Weapons Market Segment By Platform Type Review:

The electromagnetic weapons replied on naval platforms like warships and submarines are designed in a manner so that they can provide defense against incoming missile threats or disable enemy electronic systems. These weapons are integral part of modern warfare strategies that focuses on area denial, ship defense electronic warfare and more. The airborne platforms like fighter jets, drones, strategic bombers and others rely on electronic magnetic weapons for offensive and defensive proposals including disruption of enemy communications, disable radar system or neutralize airborne threats. Lastly, land based electromagnetic weapons are deployed on various platforms like mobile units, ground vehicles, stationary defense systems and others for battlefield electronic warfare, disabling enemy communications and protecting ground troops from electronic threats.

Electromagnetic Weapons Market Segment By Application Review:
The military defence sector is the largest and most critical application area for electronic magnetic weapons where these weapons are designed to disrupt damage or destroy enemy electronics, communications and other critical systems which are considered as threat. It is deployed in several platforms including land, sea or air platforms in order to neutralize the threats without causing any physical destruction. They are also utilized for the protection of critical infrastructure like power grids, communication networks and government facilities against electronic and cyber-attacks that could cause problems to essential services and disrupt national security.

Electromagnetic Weapons Market Regional Analysis:
North America is a significant market driven by the development and deployment of modern weapons where because government continues to invest in next generation military technologies and their focus on military modernization with the presence of key players drives the market significantly towards growth. Europe is a valuable market due to the rising political tensions and investment advanced defense technologies and defense programs like European Defense Agency (EDA), supports the development and deployment of modern weapons like electromagnetic weapons across the continent. Asia Pacific is a growing more driven by the rising defense budgets and military modernization efforts. The Middle East and Africa is a promising market driven by the focus on counter terrorism and strategic military partnerships with the US and European countries, which facilitates the transfer of advanced weapon technologies. South America is another promising market driven by military modernization and investments in defense sectors.

Key Challenges:

The cost of development and production of electromagnetic weapons is substantial as it involves the cost of research, development, production and others. It may pose a barrier to widespread adoption, the cost is mostly driven by specialized materials and advanced manufacturing processes, rigorous testing and deployment.

Competitive Landscape:

In the highly competitive electromagnetic weapons market, companies are investing heavily in research and development to innovate and improve their products and services. They are also collaborating, forming strategic partnerships, or acquiring other companies to gain access to new market segments, enhance distribution networks, and increase market share. The news and development include –

In June 2021, the U.S. Air Force awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a contract worth USD 146 million to install Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure (LAIRCM) systems on both the U.S. and international fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.

In April 2023, China demonstrated an electromagnetic coil gun CS/LW21, manufactured by China North Industries Group, that shoots projectiles shaped like coins, a weapon government said could be used to break up violent mob disturbances.

In August 2022, Raytheon Technologies received a contract of USD 13 million from US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to develop and mature electromagnetic weapons technologies with very long-range and power levels to defend against enemy’s hypersonic missiles.

Global Key Players:

·        Lockheed Martin Corporation

·        Raytheon Technologies

·        Northrop Grumman Corporation

·        Honeywell International

·        Thales Group

·        Rheinmetall AG

·        BAE Systems

·        L3Harris Technologies

·        Boeing Company

·        Elbit Systems

·        Other Players

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