Active Protection System Market Report

Market Insights

Active protection system market is likely to witness an impressive CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period. Factors such as upgrading of armed forces, upsurge in asymmetric warfare, and growing need for security from different types of weapon systems are expected to fuel the global active protection system market during the forecast period. The employment of active protection systems in defense has grown remarkably in the past few years, primarily headed by the rise in the number of warfare platforms being manufactured globally. These warfare platforms demand systems that are capable of detecting, tracking, and defending against any impending threats.

Segment Analysis

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Active Protection System Market Share by Platform Type

Based on the platform type, the market is segmented as land-based, airborne, and naval. The land-based segment is estimated to register the highest growth in the coming five years. The growing demand for active protection systems can be ascribed to a plethora of factors, such as, increasing emphasis on close combat systems, upgradation of prevalent armored platforms, need for connected warfare systems, and safety of soldiers in any warmongering situation, among others.

Active Protection System Market Share by Kill System Type

Based on the kill system type, the market is segmented as soft kill system, hard kill system, and reactive armor. Currently, the soft kill system segment is imposing the market. Nevertheless, the hard kill system segment is expected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period. This unprecedented high growth is owing to the rising demand for advanced systems armed with enhanced competence to engage and knockout imminent threats.

Regional Insights

In terms of regions, Europe is estimated to account for the largest market share in the coming five years. One of the prime factors influencing the European active protection system market is the incessant upgrade of warfare platforms with innovative technologies. Russia and the U.K. are the growth engines of the region. The market is driven by the increasing investments made in the active protection systems market and related technologies, particularly by these two major countries. North America and Asia-Pacific are also expected to offer substantial growth opportunities during the forecast period.

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Market Scope & Segmentation

Active Protection System is designed to protect troops and to combat vehicles. An integrated radar system is used in the design to detect, track and then destroy different threats. Apart from radar, the system makes use of many other options such as sensors, launchers and also countermeasure munitions for defeating or deflecting missiles and grenades. Overall, the Active Protection System is used to increase platform survivability and it has created a new technique of getting awareness about threats and maneuver forces.

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The active protection system market is segmented into the following categories.

Active Protection System Market Size, Share & Forecast, by End-User Type:

• Defense (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Homeland Security (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Active Protection System Market Size, Share & Forecast, by Platform Type:

• Land-Based
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Platform Type Analysis:  Main Battle Tank (MBT), Light Protected Vehicles (LPV), Amphibious Armored Vehicles (AAV), Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP), Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV), Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), and Others)
• Airborne
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Platform Type Analysis: Fighter Aircraft, Helicopters, Special Mission Aircraft, and Others)
• Naval
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Platform Type Analysis: Submarine, Frigates, Destroyers, Aircraft Carriers, and Others)

Active Protection System Market Size, Share & Forecast, by Kill System Type:

• Soft Kill System
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Kill System Type Analysis: Electro-Optic Jammer, Radar Decoy, Infrared Decoy, and Others)
• Hard Kill System
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Kill System Type Analysis: Rocket/Missile Based, Light Weapon Defense, Directed Energy, and Others)
• Reactive Armor (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Active Protection System Market Size, Share & Forecast, by Region:

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Key Players

Some of the major players in the active protection system market are-

• Artis, LLC
• Airbus Group
• ASELSAN A.
• IMI Systems
• Rheinmetall AG
• Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
• The Raytheon Company
• Saab AB
• Safran Electronics & Defense.

Report Features

This report provides market intelligence in the most comprehensive way. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into the market dynamics and will enable strategic decision making for the existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market.The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
• Market trend and forecast analysis.
• Market segment trend and forecast.
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, product portfolio, product launches, etc.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

Research Methodology

For calculating the market size, our analysts follow either Top-Bottom or Bottom-Top approach or both, depending upon the complexity or availability of the data points. Our reports offer high-quality insights and are the outcome of detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. We leverage multitude of authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, government sources, trade associations, journals, investor presentation, white papers, and articles to gather the data. More than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts are usually executed to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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• Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to 3 players)
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Market Segmentation

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Competitive Benchmarking

• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

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