The Light Weapons Market is estimated to register a CAGR of more
than 4% during the forecast period of 2018 to 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).
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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