Europe Air Defense Systems Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Europe Air Defense Systems Market Analysis

The Europe Air Defense Systems Market size is estimated at USD 11.35 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 14.37 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.83% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• The geopolitical landscape influences the European air defense systems market, and rising security concerns drive the demand for advanced air defense capabilities. Technological advancements in radar systems, missile technologies, and C2 systems push the market in Europe. The need to counter aerial threats, including drones and hypersonic missiles, further stimulates investment in modern air defense systems across European nations.
• The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has significantly impacted the Europe air defense systems market, restructured priorities, and accelerated defense expenditures. In 2024, there is a heightened awareness of the vulnerability of neighboring nations to sophisticated aerial threats. Countries affected by the war are expediting the deployment of modern radar technologies, missile defense systems, and integrated air defense solutions to enhance their ability to counter evolving threats. Countries like Poland, Finland, etc. have increased the budget for the procurement of air defense systems from foreign countries.
• The market is also witnessing collaborations between various countries in Europe for the development of new and technologically advanced air defense systems. This is also expected to help the market growth during the forecast period. However, the growth of the market in Europe is subjective to several associative factors, such as the allocation of funds, which can be adversely affected due to the projected onset of an economic turndown.
• Collaborative projects among European Union member countries and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries improve interoperability and resource sharing. The growing importance of multi-layered defense systems, including integrated air and missile defense, opens opportunities for industry players.

Europe Air Defense Systems Industry Segmentation

The scope of the study includes all the radars and interceptors used by air, land, and sea platforms to detect and destroy incoming threats of missiles (ballistic and cruise), aircraft, UAVs, rockets, artillery, and mortars. MANPADs, pedestal-mounted MANPADs, and remote weapon stations that can defend against incoming airborne threats automatically, tracking, targeting, and firing are also included in the study.

The European air defense systems market is segmented by platform and country. By platform, the market is segmented into air-based, sea-based, and land-based. The report also covers the market sizes and forecasts in five countries across the region. 

For each segment, the market sizing has been done in terms of value (USD).