Global Automatic Weapons Market Size Study & Forecast, by Product, End Use, and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

The Global Automatic Weapons Market is valued at approximately USD 8.3 billion in 2024 and is expected to accelerate at a robust CAGR of 8.09% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2035. In an era where strategic superiority hinges on swift deployment and precision strike capabilities, the relevance of automatic weapons in modern warfare has intensified dramatically. These advanced systems, designed to unleash sustained firepower with minimal manual input, have seamlessly transitioned from conventional battlefield dominance to multi-domain combat scenarios. Technological refinements in fire-control systems, lightweight alloys, and modular designs have further enabled armed forces across the globe to recalibrate their infantry and vehicle-mounted artillery units with more versatile and lethal automatic weaponry.

The surging frequency of territorial conflicts, rising defense expenditures, and evolving asymmetric warfare tactics have catalyzed the procurement of automatic rifles, machine guns, and automatic grenade launchers. Moreover, innovations such as remote-controlled weapon stations, digital targeting optics, and automated reload systems have dramatically elevated operational efficiency and reduced soldier exposure in high-risk zones. While geopolitical tensions continue to mount across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Indo-Pacific regions, nations are doubling down on modernizing their land, air, and naval defense inventories—an endeavor that inherently boosts demand for high-precision automatic armaments. However, stringent international regulations on arms exports, along with ethical concerns over autonomous lethal weapons, could pose considerable constraints on market expansion.

Regionally, North America stands as the undisputed leader in the global automatic weapons landscape, primarily due to its massive defense budget, continuous military modernization programs, and extensive involvement in overseas military operations. The United States, in particular, is heavily investing in AI-integrated and unmanned weapon platforms, fueling demand for automated firepower systems. Meanwhile, Europe remains a key market, bolstered by NATO-aligned defense collaborations and heightened focus on safeguarding eastern borders. Asia Pacific is projected to emerge as the fastest-growing region throughout the forecast period, driven by escalating border tensions, burgeoning indigenous defense manufacturing ecosystems, and large-scale military procurement initiatives in nations like India, China, and South Korea.

Major market player included in this report are:
• BAE Systems plc
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• General Dynamics Corporation
• Rheinmetall AG
• Heckler & Koch GmbH
• FN Herstal
• ST Engineering
• Denel SOC Ltd.
• Kalashnikov Concern
• Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC
• Nexter Group
• Barrett Firearms Manufacturing
• KBP Instrument Design Bureau
• Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
• Raytheon Technologies Corporation

Global Automatic Weapons Market Report Scope:
• Historical Data – 2023, 2024
• Base Year for Estimation – 2024
• Forecast period – 2025-2035
• Report Coverage – Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
• Regional Scope – North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players.

The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Product:
• Automatic Rifles
• Machine Guns

o Light Machine Guns

o Medium Machine Guns
• Automatic Launchers

o Grenade Launchers

o Missile Launchers

o Mortar Launchers
• Automatic Cannons
• Gatling Guns

By End Use:
• Land
• Naval
• Airborne

By Region:

North America
• U.S.
• Canada

Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico

Middle East & Africa
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:
• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
• Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

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Chapter 1. Global Automatic Weapons Market Report Scope & Methodology
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
1.2.1. Forecast Model
1.2.2. Desk Research
1.2.3. Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
1.4.1. Market Definition
1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
1.5.2. Limitations
1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings
Chapter 3. Global Automatic Weapons Market Forces Analysis
3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global Automatic Weapons Market (2024–2035)
3.2. Drivers
3.2.1. Rising Defense Expenditures and Modernization Programs
3.2.2. Escalating Asymmetric and Multi-Domain Warfare Scenarios
3.3. Restraints
3.3.1. Stringent International Arms-Export Regulations
3.3.2. Ethical and Legal Concerns over Autonomous Lethal Systems
3.4. Opportunities
3.4.1. Indigenous Defense Manufacturing and Offset Policies
3.4.2. Integration of AI-Enabled Fire-Control and Remote Weapon Stations
Chapter 4. Global Automatic Weapons Industry Analysis
4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter’s Five Forces Forecast Model (2024–2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
4.3.1. Political
4.3.2. Economic
4.3.3. Social
4.3.4. Technological
4.3.5. Environmental
4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024–2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendations & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Automatic Weapons Market Size & Forecasts by Product (2025–2035)
5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Automatic Rifles
5.3. Machine Guns
5.3.1. Light Machine Guns
5.3.2. Medium Machine Guns
5.4. Automatic Launchers
5.4.1. Grenade Launchers
5.4.2. Missile Launchers
5.4.3. Mortar Launchers
5.5. Automatic Cannons
5.6. Gatling Guns
Chapter 6. Global Automatic Weapons Market Size & Forecasts by End Use (2025–2035)
6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Land
6.3. Naval
6.4. Airborne
Chapter 7. Global Automatic Weapons Market Size & Forecasts by Region (2025–2035)
7.1. Regional Market Snapshot
7.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
7.3. North America
7.3.1. U.S.
7.3.2. Canada
7.4. Europe
7.4.1. UK
7.4.2. Germany
7.4.3. France
7.4.4. Spain
7.4.5. Italy
7.4.6. Rest of Europe
7.5. Asia Pacific
7.5.1. China
7.5.2. India
7.5.3. Japan
7.5.4. Australia
7.5.5. South Korea
7.5.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
7.6. Latin America
7.6.1. Brazil
7.6.2. Mexico
7.7. Middle East & Africa
7.7.1. UAE
7.7.2. Saudi Arabia
7.7.3. South Africa
7.7.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
Chapter 8. Competitive Intelligence
8.1. Top Market Strategies
8.2. BAE Systems plc
8.2.1. Company Overview
8.2.2. Key Executives
8.2.3. Company Snapshot
8.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
8.2.5. Product/Services Portfolio
8.2.6. Recent Development
8.2.7. Market Strategies
8.2.8. SWOT Analysis
8.3. Northrop Grumman Corporation
8.4. General Dynamics Corporation
8.5. Rheinmetall AG
8.6. Heckler & Koch GmbH
8.7. FN Herstal
8.8. ST Engineering
8.9. Denel SOC Ltd.
8.10. Kalashnikov Concern
8.11. Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC
List of Tables
Table 1. Global Automatic Weapons Market, Report Scope
Table 2. Global Automatic Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts By Region 2024–2035
Table 3. Global Automatic Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts By Product 2024–2035
Table 4. Global Automatic Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts By End Use 2024–2035
Table 5. North America Automatic Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 6. U.S. Automatic Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 7. Canada Automatic Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 8. Europe Automatic Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 9. Asia Pacific Automatic Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 10. Latin America Automatic Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 11. Middle East & Africa Automatic Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 12. Product-level Revenue Comparison, 2024 vs 2035
Table 13. End-Use-level Revenue Comparison, 2024 vs 2035
Table 14. Regional CAGR Comparison, 2025–2035
Table 15. Company Market Shares, 2024
Table 16. Key R&D Investments by Top Players
Table 17. Export Regulations Impact Analysis
Table 18. Production Cost Breakdowns
Table 19. SWOT Summary Table
Table 20. Price Trends and Forecasts
List of Figures
Figure 1. Global Automatic Weapons Market, Research Methodology
Figure 2. Global Automatic Weapons Market, Forecast Model
Figure 3. Market Segmentation Framework
Figure 4. Drivers, Restraints & Opportunities Infographic
Figure 5. Global Market Size Trend, 2024–2035
Figure 6. Porter’s Five Forces Overview
Figure 7. PESTEL Analysis Snapshot
Figure 8. Value Chain Analysis
Figure 9. Product-level Market Share, 2024 vs 2035
Figure 10. End-Use-level Market Share, 2024 vs 2035
Figure 11. North America Market Trend, 2024–2035
Figure 12. Europe Market Trend, 2024–2035
Figure 13. Asia Pacific Market Trend, 2024–2035
Figure 14. Latin America Market Trend, 2024–2035
Figure 15. Middle East & Africa Market Trend, 2024–2035
Figure 16. Company Positioning Matrix
Figure 17. Competitive Landscape Heatmap
Figure 18. Price vs. Volume Analysis
Figure 19. Export Regulation Impact Map
Figure 20. Future Outlook and Growth Opportunities

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