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Artillery Systems Market Valued At $12.26 Billion In 2026, Projected To Reach $15.9 Billion By 2030
The artillery systems market has experienced robust expansion in recent years. It will grow from $11.46 billion in 2025 to $12.26 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth observed in the past can be attributed to increased military procurement of howitzers, MLRS, and self-propelled artillery to enhance land combat capability, rising cross-border tensions driving demand for long-range fire support systems, advancements in artillery fire-control and targeting technologies improving system accuracy, historical expansion of defense budgets supporting the acquisition of artillery platforms and associated ammunition, and the growth in manufacturer-provided warranty-period maintenance and system integration services.
The artillery systems market size is anticipated to undergo significant growth in the coming years, with projections indicating it will expand to $15.9 billion by 2030, driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. This growth during the forecast period is linked to the increasing integration of next-generation artillery systems that incorporate automated loading and digital fire-control, a rising demand for extended-range precision-guided artillery munitions, greater investments in mobile and rapidly deployable artillery suitable for contemporary battlefield needs, broader procurement activities by emerging economies upgrading their ground combat capabilities, and an expected rise in lifecycle service packages encompassing modernization, training, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance for artillery systems. Prominent trends observed during this period include a heightened demand for long-range precision strike artillery, the growing adoption of self-propelled artillery systems, continued development of advanced ammunition and payload options, an increased emphasis on lightweight and portable mortar systems, and the expansion of multi-role artillery platforms offering high mobility.
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Key Factor Propelling The Artillery Systems Market Forward
The escalating dangers of armed conflict are anticipated to boost the expansion of the artillery systems market in the future. Armed conflict denotes an organized use of force involving two or more entities, including states, non-state groups, or internal factions, engaged in violent acts to settle disagreements. The increasing intricate nature and global interdependence of various issues, alongside geopolitical competition, localized unrest, and social frictions, fuel the belief that armed conflict risks are increasing. Artillery systems serve as adaptable and potent armaments capable of dictating battlefield dynamics, assisting ground forces, and affecting the results of armed confrontations. As an illustration, data from the US-based non-governmental organization, the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED), reported in January 2024 that conflict events grew by 12% in 2023 compared to 2022. Consequently, the increasing dangers of armed conflict will fuel the demand for the artillery systems market.
Artillery Systems Market Segments And Subsegments Explained
The artillery systems market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Howitzer, Mortar, Anti-Air Artillery, Rocket Artillery, Other Types
2) By Caliber: Small, Medium, Heavy
3) By Range: Short Range (5-30 Kilometer), Medium Range (31-60 Kilometer), Long Range (Above 60 Kilometer)
4) By End User: Aerospace And Defense, Homeland Security
Subsegments:
1) By Howitzer: Towed Howitzers, Self-Propelled Howitzers, Light Howitzers
2) By Mortar: Towed Mortars, Self-Propelled Mortars, Hand-Held Mortars
3) By Anti-Air Artillery: Small Caliber Anti-Aircraft Guns, Medium Caliber Anti-Aircraft Guns, Large Caliber Anti-Aircraft Guns
4) By Rocket Artillery: Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS), Tactical Rocket Systems, Long-Range Rocket Systems
5) By Other Types: Coastal Artillery, Naval Artillery, Rail Guns
Emerging Trends Transforming The Artillery Systems Market
Leading companies in the artillery systems market are prioritizing the creation of advanced products, including automatic truck-mounted howitzers, to enhance mobility, offensive capability, and effectiveness in military operations. This type of self-propelled artillery system mounts a howitzer on a truck chassis, facilitating quick movement and deployment during combat. An example of this is seen in February 2024, when China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco), a Chinese firm specializing in defense and military technology production, introduced a new truck-mounted howitzer. The innovative system boasts a highly automated design, integrating a 6×6 truck chassis with an unmanned turret equipped with a 155mm L/52 howitzer. This recent platform incorporates the well-known 14-ton SH16 unmanned turret onto a 6×6 truck chassis. Weighing 32 tons (or 70,000 pounds) in combat, its stability when firing is secured by an earth spade positioned at the back. Only two crew members are needed to operate the system from within an armored cab.
Artillery Systems Market Key Players: Major Companies In The 2026 Report
Major companies operating in the artillery systems market are China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO), Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Hanwha Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems, Thales Group, Leonardo S.p.A., ST Engineering, Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd, Science Applications International Corporation, Rheinmetall AG, Serco Group plc, Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Saab AB, Bharat Forge Limited, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS, KMW+Nexter Defense Systems N.V., ASELSAN A.S., Hyundai Rotem Company, CMI Defence LLC., Cockerill Maintenance & Ingénierie, Nexter Group, Denel SOC Ltd.
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Artillery Systems Market By Region: Where Is Demand Strongest?
North America was the largest region in the artillery systems market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the artillery systems market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
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