2026 Global: Active Protection System Market-Competitive Review (2032) report
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The 2026 Global: Active Protection System Market-Competitive Review (2031) report features the global market size and projected growth/decline data for the period 2021 through 2032. The report primarily provides an examination of the business strategies for the ten largest global companies in the market and how their strategies differ.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for active protection system market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the active protection system market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems leads the Active Protection System (APS) market with its TROPHY family, a combat-proven hard-kill solution widely fielded on Western and allied main battle tanks and combat vehicles; TROPHY’s record in operational deployments and numerous contracts has made Rafael a reference supplier for vehicle survivability and drove wide adoption and integration programs worldwide. Rheinmetall competes with modular systems such as StrikeShield and other integrated vehicle protection suites that emphasize reduced weight, modularity and hybrid reactive-active tiles to suit modernized European MBTs and tracked platforms. Raytheon (RTX) leverages extensive radar, missile and sensor heritage to deliver both hard‑kill and soft‑kill capabilities and to integrate APS functions with broader vehicle electronic architectures and naval self‑protection suites, enabling large-scale procurements with prime systems integrators in North America and allied programs. Saab positions itself with sensor‑centric APS offerings emphasizing threat detection and rapid countermeasure response, focusing on interoperability and exports to nations seeking cost‑effective, upgradable protection. BAE Systems applies its armored‑vehicle and electronic warfare expertise to provide solutions that integrate EO/IR, RF sensing and soft‑kill options, targeting NATO customers and retrofit programs for legacy fleets.
Elbit Systems and ASELSAN are leading regional suppliers with distinct strengths: Elbit offers scalable APS packages combining electronic countermeasures and launcher systems suited to NATO and export markets, while ASELSAN’s AKKOR and related systems emphasize domestic Turkish integration, recent qualification trials, and deployment plans tied to national armored modernization efforts. Artis, LLC (and related U.S. suppliers) and Israel Military Industries (IMI)/IMI Systems supply compact, vehicle‑level APS modules and subsystems frequently paired with prime contractors for Abrams, Bradley and allied upgrade programs, contributing to the modular, bolt‑on market segment and to rapid fielding on combat vehicles. Safran and Thales supply sensor suites, countermeasure electronics and integration services that feed both hard‑kill and soft‑kill architectures, positioning them as key subsystem vendors for European primes and for multi‑domain protection concepts that include naval and aerial self‑protection variants. Konstruktorskoye Byuro Mashinostroyeniya (KBM) and Russian state corporations such as Rostec/KBM remain notable for domestic APS developments (e.g., Arena/Drop‑based concepts) and for export customers in non‑Western markets, reflecting geopolitically segmented supply lines and parallel technology trajectories.
Market dynamics reflect consolidation among prime integrators, increasing emphasis on AI‑enabled sensor fusion, and diversified product strategies across hard‑kill, soft‑kill and hybrid approaches; Rafael’s TROPHY retains a leading operational pedigree while Rheinmetall, Raytheon, Saab, BAE, Elbit and ASELSAN capture program wins through platform‑specific adaptations and national procurement alignment. Subsystem specialists such as Safran, Thales and Hensoldt (noted in market reports) supply advanced radars, EO/IR and electronic warfare modules that reduce false alarms and improve engagement discrimination, a key technical priority for urban and contested environments. Regionalization of supply chains (Europe, North America, Israel, Turkey, Russia) plus rising defense modernization budgets for MBTs, IFVs and protected logistics vehicles drive demand for retrofit and new‑build APS installations, producing a competitive landscape where proven operational records, integration capability and export relationships determine the top tier of suppliers.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for active protection system market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the active protection system market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems leads the Active Protection System (APS) market with its TROPHY family, a combat-proven hard-kill solution widely fielded on Western and allied main battle tanks and combat vehicles; TROPHY’s record in operational deployments and numerous contracts has made Rafael a reference supplier for vehicle survivability and drove wide adoption and integration programs worldwide. Rheinmetall competes with modular systems such as StrikeShield and other integrated vehicle protection suites that emphasize reduced weight, modularity and hybrid reactive-active tiles to suit modernized European MBTs and tracked platforms. Raytheon (RTX) leverages extensive radar, missile and sensor heritage to deliver both hard‑kill and soft‑kill capabilities and to integrate APS functions with broader vehicle electronic architectures and naval self‑protection suites, enabling large-scale procurements with prime systems integrators in North America and allied programs. Saab positions itself with sensor‑centric APS offerings emphasizing threat detection and rapid countermeasure response, focusing on interoperability and exports to nations seeking cost‑effective, upgradable protection. BAE Systems applies its armored‑vehicle and electronic warfare expertise to provide solutions that integrate EO/IR, RF sensing and soft‑kill options, targeting NATO customers and retrofit programs for legacy fleets.
Elbit Systems and ASELSAN are leading regional suppliers with distinct strengths: Elbit offers scalable APS packages combining electronic countermeasures and launcher systems suited to NATO and export markets, while ASELSAN’s AKKOR and related systems emphasize domestic Turkish integration, recent qualification trials, and deployment plans tied to national armored modernization efforts. Artis, LLC (and related U.S. suppliers) and Israel Military Industries (IMI)/IMI Systems supply compact, vehicle‑level APS modules and subsystems frequently paired with prime contractors for Abrams, Bradley and allied upgrade programs, contributing to the modular, bolt‑on market segment and to rapid fielding on combat vehicles. Safran and Thales supply sensor suites, countermeasure electronics and integration services that feed both hard‑kill and soft‑kill architectures, positioning them as key subsystem vendors for European primes and for multi‑domain protection concepts that include naval and aerial self‑protection variants. Konstruktorskoye Byuro Mashinostroyeniya (KBM) and Russian state corporations such as Rostec/KBM remain notable for domestic APS developments (e.g., Arena/Drop‑based concepts) and for export customers in non‑Western markets, reflecting geopolitically segmented supply lines and parallel technology trajectories.
Market dynamics reflect consolidation among prime integrators, increasing emphasis on AI‑enabled sensor fusion, and diversified product strategies across hard‑kill, soft‑kill and hybrid approaches; Rafael’s TROPHY retains a leading operational pedigree while Rheinmetall, Raytheon, Saab, BAE, Elbit and ASELSAN capture program wins through platform‑specific adaptations and national procurement alignment. Subsystem specialists such as Safran, Thales and Hensoldt (noted in market reports) supply advanced radars, EO/IR and electronic warfare modules that reduce false alarms and improve engagement discrimination, a key technical priority for urban and contested environments. Regionalization of supply chains (Europe, North America, Israel, Turkey, Russia) plus rising defense modernization budgets for MBTs, IFVs and protected logistics vehicles drive demand for retrofit and new‑build APS installations, producing a competitive landscape where proven operational records, integration capability and export relationships determine the top tier of suppliers.
Table of Contents
32 Pages
- 1.0 Scope of Report and Methodology
- 2.0 Market SWOT Analysis and Players
- 2.1 Market Definition
- 2.2 Market Segments
- 2.3 Market Strengths
- 2.4 Market Weaknesses
- 2.5 Market Threats
- 2.6 Market Opportunities
- 2.7 Major Players
- 3.0 Competitive Analysis
- 3.1 Market Player 1
- 3.2 Market Player 2
- 3.3 Market Player 3
- 3.4 Market Player 4
- 3.5 Market Player 5
- 3.6 Market Player 6
- 3.7 Market Player 7
- 3.8 Market Player 8
- 3.9 Market Player 9
- 3.10 Market Player 10
- 4.0 Comparative Business Strategies
- 4.1 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 2
- 4.2 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 3
- 4.3 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 4
- 4.4 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 3
- 4.5 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 4
- 4.6 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 3 and 4
- 5.0 Appendix
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