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Directed Energy Weapon Systems Market, 2025–2027

Publisher Frost & Sullivan
Published Sep 03, 2025
SKU # MC20378883

Description

The Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system market is expanding rapidly, driven by major technological breakthroughs in laser systems for a wide range of military applications. Lasers are significantly cheaper than many kinetic interceptors, easier to maintain, flexible in operation, and highly effective in neutralizing threats.

With the growing proliferation of low-altitude threats—such as UAVs, short-range rockets, and missiles—lasers offer a cost-effective, versatile defense option, serving as a complementary layer to missile defense (MD) architectures worldwide.

This Frost & Sullivan Aerospace and Defense research report examines current and emerging trends, key drivers and restraints, and the competitive landscape of the global DEW industry. It highlights leading military build-up programs, strategic contracts, and main DEW platforms, segmented by technology type.

The United States is entering a major modernization phase, backed by increased budget allocations, while NATO defense spending targets are set to accelerate DEW platform investments. Israel remains a global leader in the field, while demand is rising in APAC markets, including India, Japan, Australia, and South Korea.

The report concludes with prime growth opportunities and emerging business prospects for both dominant OEMs and mid-sized companies in this dynamic industry.

Table of Contents

Strategic Imperatives
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Directed Energy Weapon DEW Industry
Growth Opportunity Analysis
Purpose and Overview
Industry Technology Oriented Segmentation
Research Methodology
Competitive Environment
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Global DEW Vendors
Highlighted DEW Platforms
Global Industry Overview
Global DEW Emerging Concepts of Operation
A Global Outlook of DEWs Development
DEW Market Forecast, 2024–2027
US DoD DEW Programs, 2025–2027
US Highlighted DEW Contracts, 2025–2027
European Defense DEW Programs, 2025–2027
European Defense DEW Contracts, 2025–2027
APAC and MEASA Defense DEW Programs, 2025–2027
APAC and MEASA Defense DEW Contracts, 2025–2027
Global Leading Collaborations in the DEW Industry
Growth Opportunity Universe
Growth Opportunity 1: Procurement
Growth Opportunity 2: R&D
Growth Opportunity 3: High-Power Microwave
Appendix & Next Steps
Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
Next Steps
List of Exhibits
Legal Disclaimer

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