Automatic Weapons Market by Product (Automatic Cannons, Automatic Launchers, Automatic Rifles), Type (Burst Fire Mode, Fully Automatic, Semi-Automatic), Caliber, End-User - Global Forecast 2024-2030

[190 Pages Report] The Automatic Weapons Market size was estimated at USD 8.16 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 8.72 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 7.43% to reach USD 13.48 billion by 2030.

Automatic weapons are firearms capable of firing multiple rounds with one trigger pull. These include fully automatic rifles, machine guns, and submachine guns, which are primarily utilized by military and law enforcement agencies. Automatic weapons function by harnessing the energy generated by expelling bullets to reload and fire subsequent rounds automatically. Automatic weapons are essential for various military operations such as defense, offensive missions, and strategic deterrence. They are critical in law enforcement for tactical operations, counter-terrorism, and high-risk criminal responses. These weapons are widely used by governments, defense agencies, law enforcement, and private security firms operating in high-threat environments. Increasing defense expenditures across various nations, rising geopolitical tensions, and regional conflicts contribute to market growth. In addition, ongoing modernization and replacement programs for existing military arsenals drive further market growth for automatic weapons. However, high costs associated with the development and maintenance of automatic weapons and supply chain complexities associated with weapons in the defense sector pose significant challenges to market growth. Moreover, growing investments in research and development to create more sophisticated and effective automatic weapons and ongoing collaborative activities among governments and private defense contractors for advancements in automatic weapon technologies present lucrative opportunities for market growth. 

In the Americas, particularly in the United States, the demand for automatic weapons is driven by significant defense spending and modernization initiatives focusing on autonomous systems and cyber-security. Canada shows notable investments in military equipment aimed at NATO interoperability. The EMEA region experiences Europe's modernization initiatives, the Middle East's significant defense spending, and steady growth in Africa. European countries such as Germany, France, and the UK emphasize modernization amidst geopolitical tensions, fostering defense collaborations. The Middle East presents high demand driven by conflicts and modernization efforts, with a rising local defense industry. Africa's smaller market sees a gradual increase in defense spending, targeting cost-effective solutions. The Asia-Pacific region focuses on modernization and security with technological integration. China's expansive indigenous production focuses on self-reliance and technological sophistication. Japan and India engage in defense modernization responsive to regional threats, with Japan prioritizing technological prowess and India combining imports with local production under initiatives such as 'Make in India'.

The market dynamics represent an ever-changing landscape of the Automatic Weapons Market by providing actionable insights into factors, including supply and demand levels. Accounting for these factors helps design strategies, make investments, and formulate developments to capitalize on future opportunities. In addition, these factors assist in avoiding potential pitfalls related to political, geographical, technical, social, and economic conditions, highlighting consumer behaviors and influencing manufacturing costs and purchasing decisions.

• Market Drivers
  • Increasing defense expenditures across various nations
  • Rising geopolitical tensions and conflicts across regions
  • Ongoing modernization and replacement programs for existing military arsenals
• Market Restraints
  • High costs associated with the development and maintenance of automatic weapons
• Market Opportunities
  • Growing investments in research and development to create more sophisticated and effective automatic weapons
  • Ongoing collaborative activities among governments and private defense contractors for advancements in automatic weapon technologies
• Market Challenges
  • Supply chain complexity for weapons in the defense sector

The porter's five forces analysis offers a simple and powerful tool for understanding, identifying, and analyzing the position, situation, and power of the businesses in the Automatic Weapons Market. This model is helpful for companies to understand the strength of their current competitive position and the position they are considering repositioning into. With a clear understanding of where power lies, businesses can take advantage of a situation of strength, improve weaknesses, and avoid taking wrong steps. The tool identifies whether new products, services, or companies have the potential to be profitable. In addition, it can be very informative when used to understand the balance of power in exceptional use cases.

The market share analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth assessment of the current state of vendors in the Automatic Weapons Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions, companies are offered a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. These contributions include overall revenue, customer base, and other vital metrics. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With these illustrative details, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

The FPNV positioning matrix is essential in evaluating the market positioning of the vendors in the Automatic Weapons Market. This matrix offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining critical metrics related to business strategy and product satisfaction. This in-depth assessment empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success, namely Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

• FN UK and True Velocity form strategic partnership to produce .338 Norma Magnum LWMMG, enhancing Kent facility's capabilities and leveraging SRIA technology

  FN UK, a subsidiary of the FN Browning Group, announced a strategic partnership with True Velocity to produce and assemble components for the .338 Norma Magnum Lightweight Medium Machine Gun (LWMMG) also referred to as RM338 at its Kent facility. This decision followed a similar partnership from June between FN America FN Browning Group and True Velocity. The LWMMG originally developed by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems and transferred to True Velocity's subsidiary LoneStar Future Weapons in 2021 employs a recoil-minimizing system SRIA. FN UK aimed to leverage this technology to improve operational efficiency and market position for medium machine guns. [Published On: August 16, 2024]

• Feloni Aero launches Felon 1.0 and FelonX drones featuring 5.56mm weapon system and mini Spike missile launcher with night vision and thermal cameras for Ukraine's defense

  Feloni Aero, a Washington DC-based firm, introduced the Felon 1.0 and FelonX drones equipped with advanced weaponry such as a 5.56mm weapon system and a mini Spike missile launcher, respectively. These drones are designed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision targeting with a semi-active laser system, counter-drone millimeter wave technology, and imaging capabilities comprising night vision and thermal cameras. Supported by financial aid from the United States government, Ukraine is expected to enhance its defense through these technologies. Long-term strategies include continuous innovation, governmental partnerships, scalable solutions, user training, and regulatory compliance. [Published On: May 07, 2024]

• DRDO and ARDE introduce 'Ugram' 7.62 x 51 mm assault rifle for Indian Army, boosting indigenous defense capabilities amid rising international tensions

  The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) through its Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) and a Hyderabad-based private firm launched the indigenous 7.62 x 51 mm calibre assault rifle named 'Ugram' for the Indian Army addressing a shortfall in assault rifles exacerbated by international tensions. It falls under the Development cum Production Partner model with financial investment of 60 crore rupees in a dedicated barrel manufacturing facility at ARDE. Current efforts include internal and user trials in varied environmental conditions with a long-term strategy comprising scaling-up production continuous innovation expanding collaboration and exploring export opportunities expected to boost India's defense industry. [Published On: January 09, 2024]

The strategic analysis is essential for organizations seeking a solid foothold in the global marketplace. Companies are better positioned to make informed decisions that align with their long-term aspirations by thoroughly evaluating their current standing in the Automatic Weapons Market. This critical assessment involves a thorough analysis of the organization’s resources, capabilities, and overall performance to identify its core strengths and areas for improvement.

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Automatic Weapons Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include BAE Systems PLC, Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc., Brügger & Thomet AG, Carl Walther GmbH, Century International Arms, Inc., Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC, Denel Land Systems, FN Herstal, Heckler & Koch GmbH, HS Produkt d.o.o., Hyundai Wia Corp., International Armour P.C.C., IWI Israel Weapon Industries Ltd., Kalashnikov Concern JSC, Knights Armament Co., LWRC International, LLC, MBDA Inc., Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, O. F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., RemArms LLC, Rheinmetall AG, Savage Arms, Inc., Sig Sauer, Inc., Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd, and Steyr Arms, Inc..

This research report categorizes the Automatic Weapons Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

• Product
  • Automatic Cannons
  • Automatic Launchers
    • Grenade Launchers
    • Missile Launchers
    • Mortar Launchers
  • Automatic Rifles
  • Gatling Guns
  • Machine Guns
    • Heavy Machine Guns
    • Light Machine Guns
    • Medium Machine Guns
• Type
  • Burst Fire Mode
  • Fully Automatic
  • Semi-Automatic
• Caliber
  • Large Caliber
    • 35 mm
    • 40 mm
    • 76 mm & Above
  • Medium Caliber
    • 12.7 mm
    • 20 mm
    • 25 mm
    • 30 mm
  • Small Caliber
    • 5.45 mm
    • 5.56 mm
    • 7.62 mm
    • 9 mm
• End-User
  • Civilian/ Commercial
    • Individuals
    • Private Security Firms
  • Law Enforcement
    • Federal Agencies
    • Police Forces
    • SWAT Teams
  • Military
    • Air Forces
    • Armies
    • Naval Forces
    • Special Forces

• Region
  • Americas
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Canada
    • Mexico
    • United States
      • California
      • Florida
      • Illinois
      • New York
      • Ohio
      • Pennsylvania
      • Texas
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Australia
    • China
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Japan
    • Malaysia
    • Philippines
    • Singapore
    • South Korea
    • Taiwan
    • Thailand
    • Vietnam
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
    • Denmark
    • Egypt
    • Finland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Israel
    • Italy
    • Netherlands
    • Nigeria
    • Norway
    • Poland
    • Qatar
    • Russia
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • Spain
    • Sweden
    • Switzerland
    • Turkey
    • United Arab Emirates
    • United Kingdom

1. Market Penetration: This section thoroughly overviews the current market landscape, incorporating detailed data from key industry players.
2. Market Development: The report examines potential growth prospects in emerging markets and assesses expansion opportunities in mature segments.
3. Market Diversification: This includes detailed information on recent product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent industry developments, and strategic investments.
4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: An in-depth analysis of the competitive landscape is conducted, covering market share, strategic approaches, product range, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent analysis, technology developments, and advancements in the manufacturing capabilities of leading market players.
5. Product Development & Innovation: This section offers insights into upcoming technologies, research and development efforts, and notable advancements in product innovation.

1. What is the current market size and projected growth?
2. Which products, segments, applications, and regions offer promising investment opportunities?
3. What are the prevailing technology trends and regulatory frameworks?
4. What is the market share and positioning of the leading vendors?
5. What revenue sources and strategic opportunities do vendors in the market consider when deciding to enter or exit?