Sea Skimmer Missile Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Sea Skimmer Missile Market is Segmented by Launch Type (Surface-To-Surface Missiles and Air-To-Surface Missiles), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecast for all the Above Segments in Value (USD).

Sea Skimmer Missile Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Sea Skimmer Missile Market Size

Sea Skimmer Missile Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 2.87 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 3.42 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 3.59 %
Fastest Growing Market North America
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Sea Skimmer Missile Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Sea Skimmer Missile Market Analysis

The Sea Skimmer Missile Market size is estimated at USD 2.87 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 3.42 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.59% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Low flying capabilities for avoiding radar detection, possessed by the sea skimmer missile, may lead to various countries acquiring sea skimmer missiles, which shall propel the growth of the market in the future. By flying low to the sea, missiles decrease the range at which the target ships can detect them by a significant amount. Flying at a lower altitude increases the amount of time the missile is under the horizon from the perspective of the target ship, making it harder to detect due to radar clutter from the sea and similar effects. 

During the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine, two Ukrainian-made R-360 Neptune sea-skimming cruise missiles were claimed to have struck and sank the Russian cruiser Moskva. Technological advancements, such as the usage of artificial intelligence in sea skimmer missiles, are expected to be an opportunity for the market. 

Growing maritime tensions are also forcing several countries to develop and procure advanced sea skimmer missiles. However, the use of sea-skimming increases the risk of water impact with the missile before reaching the target. This factor is likely to restrain the market growth during the forecast period.

Sea Skimmer Missile Industry Overview

The sea skimmer missile market will remain to be semi-consolidated. Companies such as MBDA, Saab AB, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Northrop Grumman Corporation, and RTX Corporation are the major market players holding significant market share. 

Various initiatives, such as investments in missile technology, partnerships, as well as product innovations, are being done by companies to strengthen their presence in the market. In June 2021, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveiled the Sea Breaker, a 5th generation long-range, autonomous, precision-guided missile system meant to hit high-value maritime and land targets. The missile's mission profile enables sea-skimming and terrain-following low-level flight above ground. 

MBDA reported the success of its anti-ship missile, Sea Venom, which is being developed by Anglo-French funding. The Sea Venom is a sea-skimming missile that can fly for about 20 km at high subsonic speed.

Sea Skimmer Missile Market Leaders

  1. MBDA

  2. Saab AB

  3. IAI

  4. RTX Corporation

  5. Northrop Grumman Corporation

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Sea Skimmer Missile Market News

  • May 2023: The Indian Navy's indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao successfully carried out an engagement of a sea-skimming supersonic target.
  • April 2022: The Ministry of Defense of Australia announced the acquisition of improved weapon capabilities. It includes naval strike anti-ship missiles for the Royal Australian Navy's surface fleet.
  • January 2022: The Philippines announced a successful partnership with India to increase defense imports. The country awarded a contract worth USD 375 million to supply Shore-Based Anti-ship Missile systems for the Philippines Navy. The contract was awarded to India's Brahmos Aerospace Private Ltd, which is expected to supply anti-ship missiles to the Philippines.

Sea Skimmer Missile Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Launch Type
    • 5.1.1 Surface-to-Surface Missiles
    • 5.1.2 Air-to-Surface Missiles
  • 5.2 Geography
    • 5.2.1 North America
    • 5.2.1.1 United States
    • 5.2.1.2 Canada
    • 5.2.2 Europe
    • 5.2.2.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.2.2.2 France
    • 5.2.2.3 Germany
    • 5.2.2.4 Russia
    • 5.2.2.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.2.3 Latin America
    • 5.2.3.1 Mexico
    • 5.2.3.2 Brazil
    • 5.2.3.3 Rest of Latin America
    • 5.2.4 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.2.4.1 China
    • 5.2.4.2 Japan
    • 5.2.4.3 India
    • 5.2.4.4 South Korea
    • 5.2.4.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.2.5 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.2.5.1 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.2.5.2 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.2.5.3 South Africa
    • 5.2.5.4 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Vendor Market Share
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 MBDA
    • 6.2.2 RTX Corporation
    • 6.2.3 The Boeing Company
    • 6.2.4 Kongsberg Gruppen AS
    • 6.2.5 BrahMos Aerospace
    • 6.2.6 IAI
    • 6.2.7 DRDO
    • 6.2.8 Northrop Grumman Corporation
    • 6.2.9 Saab AB
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Sea Skimmer Missile Industry Segmentation

Sea skimming is a technique incorporated by most of the anti-ship missiles. The technique is primarily used to avoid radar and infrared detection during an attack. The sea skimmer missiles usually fly below 50 m above the sea surface. During an attack, a warship can detect sea-skimming missiles only once they appear over the horizon, allowing just 25 to 60 seconds of warning.

The sea skimmer missile market is segmented by launch type and geography. By launch type, the market is segmented into surface-to-surface missiles and air-to-surface missiles. The report also covers the sizes and forecasts for the market in major countries across different regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts are provided in value (USD).

Launch Type Surface-to-Surface Missiles
Air-to-Surface Missiles
Geography North America United States
Canada
Europe United Kingdom
France
Germany
Russia
Rest of Europe
Latin America Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
India
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle-East and Africa United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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Sea Skimmer Missile Market Research FAQs

How big is the Sea Skimmer Missile Market?

The Sea Skimmer Missile Market size is expected to reach USD 2.87 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.59% to reach USD 3.42 billion by 2030.

What is the current Sea Skimmer Missile Market size?

In 2025, the Sea Skimmer Missile Market size is expected to reach USD 2.87 billion.

Who are the key players in Sea Skimmer Missile Market?

MBDA, Saab AB, IAI, RTX Corporation and Northrop Grumman Corporation are the major companies operating in the Sea Skimmer Missile Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Sea Skimmer Missile Market?

North America is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Sea Skimmer Missile Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Sea Skimmer Missile Market.

What years does this Sea Skimmer Missile Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Sea Skimmer Missile Market size was estimated at USD 2.77 billion. The report covers the Sea Skimmer Missile Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Sea Skimmer Missile Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Sea Skimmer Missile Industry Report

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