Defense and Safety

The defense and safety market represents a critical sector driven by escalating global security threats, geopolitical tensions, and modernization initiatives across military and law enforcement agencies. According to the SIPRI Factsheet 2025, global military spending reached $2,718 billion in 2024, marking a 37% increase since 2015. This rise reflects a full decade of consecutive growth in military expenditures worldwide, underscoring the substantial investment in defense capabilities worldwide.

Our Weapons and Ammunition analysis provides comprehensive insights into this rapidly evolving market landscape. The ammunition market was valued at USD 30.6 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to register a CAGR of 5.6% between 2024 and 2032, driven by increasing terrorism activities and cross-border conflicts that have heightened ammunition demand for counter-terrorism operations and border security measures.

The weapons and ammunition category encompasses diverse segments, including conventional firearms, precision-guided munitions, directed energy weapons, and non-lethal alternatives. The aerospace riveting equipment market was valued at more than USD 110 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR exceeding 3.5% from 2024 to 2032. The increasing global demand for both commercial and military aircraft is a key factor propelling the growth of this industry. Emerging technologies are transforming the sector, with directed energy weapons market valued at USD 6.7 billion in 2024 and estimated to grow at a CAGR of 17.6% from 2025 to 2034.

Technology integration, including artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, and solid-state laser systems, is creating more efficient, powerful, and compact weapon systems. The market also addresses evolving requirements for less-lethal solutions, with growing emphasis on minimizing collateral damage while maintaining operational effectiveness. Modernization programs, defense spending increases, and international security concerns continue driving innovation in smart ammunition, modular weapon systems, and integrated defense solutions.