Light Weapons Market Size To Expand at a Notable CAGR Of 4% During 2018 - 2023
Key Players:
The key
players in the global light weapons market are Arsenal JSCo (Bulgaria), General
Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems (US), Heckler & Koch GmbH
(Germany), Indian Ordnance Factories Organization (India), Lockheed Martin
Corporation (US), NAMMO AS (Norway), Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
(Israel), Raytheon Company (US), Saab AB (Sweden), and Thales SA (France).
Light
Weapons Market is estimated to register a CAGR of more than 4% during the
forecast period of 2018 to 2023.
Market
Highlights:
The
global light weapons market has been segmented based on type, technology, mode
of operation, end-user and region.
Based on type, the light weapons market is divided into heavy
machine guns, light canons, grenade launchers, infantry mortars, recoilless weapons,
man-portable anti-tank systems, man-portable air-defense systems, and other
weapons. The man-portable anti-tank systems segment is estimated to account for
the largest market share while the grenade launchers segment is projected to
witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The man-portable anti-tank
system comprises rocket launchers, rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), among
others. It offers more lethal and effective defense against almost all
land-based vehicles as well as aircraft and helicopters flying at a low
altitude.
Based on technology, the light weapons market
is divided into guided and unguided. The guided segment is estimated to account
for the largest market share while the unguided segment is projected to witness
a higher CAGR during the forecast period. The unguided weapons are readily
portable and can be easily operated by a single soldier. The unguided weapons
include heavy machine guns, grenade launchers and others.
Based on mode of operation, the light weapons
market is divided into crew-served and individual. The crew-served segment is
estimated to account for the largest market share while the individual segment
is projected to witness a higher CAGR during the forecast period. The
individually operated weapons are typically shoulder-fired or hand-held.
Nowadays due to technological advancements, light-weight and durable materials
are being used to manufacture these weapons which enable them to be operated by
an individual.
Based on end-user, the light weapons market is
divided into defense and homeland security. The defense segment is estimated to
account for the largest market share while the homeland security segment
projected to witness a higher CAGR during the forecast period. The homeland
security segment covers law enforcement agencies such as the police. Owing to
various issues such as gang related violence, civil unrest, among others, the
homeland security sector is widely procuring the light weapons nowadays.
Based on
region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. In 2017, North America accounted
for the largest market share, whereas, Asia-Pacific is projected to be the
fastest-growing regional market during the review period. This growth can be
attributed to the increase in indigenous weapon production in the Asia Pacific
region. China, and India are key markets for light
weapons in this region.
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