The Close-In Weapon Systems Market is Projected to Reach $9.72 Billion with an 8.2% CAGR by 2030
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The Business Research Company's Close-In Weapon Systems Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035
LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- "The close-in weapon systems market is gaining significant attention as defense technologies advance and regional security challenges intensify. These systems play a critical role in modern naval defense by offering rapid and automated responses to immediate threats. Let’s explore the current market size, key growth factors, leading regions, and emerging trends shaping the future of this vital defense segment.
Market Expansion and Outlook for the Close-In Weapon Systems Market
The close-in weapon systems market has experienced robust growth in recent years. It is projected to increase from $6.58 billion in 2025 to $7.1 billion in 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. This expansion has been driven by factors such as the modernization of naval defense forces, a rise in missile threats, upgrades to outdated systems, heightened regional security tensions, and the adoption of automated defense technologies.
Looking ahead, the market is expected to continue its strong upward trajectory, reaching $9.72 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 8.2%. Key contributors to this future growth include the integration of directed energy weapons, autonomous defense platforms, the push for indigenous defense manufacturing, advancements in sensor fusion technology, and broad defense modernization initiatives. Notable trends to watch during this period involve multi-sensor fire control systems, automated threat interception capabilities, rapid response defense mechanisms, combined gun and missile platforms, as well as electronic warfare integration.
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Understanding Close-In Weapon Systems and Their Defensive Role
Close-in weapon systems are specialized short-range defensive solutions designed to detect, track, and automatically neutralize incoming threats such as missiles, aircraft, and drones at very close proximity. Acting as a vital last line of defense, these systems protect naval ships and critical infrastructure from threats that penetrate outer layers of security, ensuring immediate protection against sudden attacks.
Key Drivers Behind the Growth of the Close-In Weapon Systems Market
One of the primary factors propelling the market forward is the increase in geopolitical tensions and disputes over maritime borders. These conflicts arise from competing political, territorial, and economic interests, often involving contested sea routes, shipping lanes, and resource access. As competition intensifies among nations over strategic ocean pathways, energy reserves, and territorial claims, the demand for robust last-line defense capabilities grows accordingly.
Close-in weapon systems provide naval forces with essential protection against incoming threats, thereby enhancing deterrence and securing territorial waters. For example, from July 2023 to June 2024, the US-based nonprofit Armed Conflict Location and Event Data recorded over 165,273 incidents of political violence worldwide—a 15% increase from the previous year—highlighting the escalation in global tensions that drive demand for such defense solutions.
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Regional Overview of the Close-In Weapon Systems Market
In 2025, North America held the largest share of the close-in weapon systems market, reflecting its strong defense spending and technological leadership. Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific region is forecasted to experience the fastest growth throughout the coming years, driven by increasing naval investments and regional security challenges. The market report covers extensive regions including Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa, providing a comprehensive view of global market dynamics.
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