Mercado mundial de guerra furtiva: tendencias de la industria y pronóstico hasta 2031

Análisis y tamaño del mercado de la guerra furtiva

En el sector de vehículos terrestres del mercado de la guerra furtiva, se aplican tecnologías a tanques, vehículos blindados y vehículos terrestres no tripulados (UGV) para reducir su detectabilidad por los sensores enemigos. Estos vehículos están equipados con características como materiales absorbentes de radar, optimización de forma y sistemas de reducción de firma infrarroja para minimizar su visibilidad en el campo de batalla. Los vehículos terrestres furtivos ofrecen una mayor capacidad de supervivencia y letalidad al permitir el movimiento encubierto, lo que reduce el riesgo de detección por radares enemigos, sensores infrarrojos y acústicos. Desempeñan un papel crucial en misiones de reconocimiento, vigilancia y ataque, lo que permite realizar ataques precisos e inesperados al tiempo que mitigan la amenaza de contramedidas.

El tamaño del mercado global de guerra furtiva se valoró en USD 12,72 mil millones en 2023 y se proyecta que alcance los USD 24,85 mil millones para 2031, con una CAGR del 8,73% durante el período de pronóstico de 2024 a 2031.

Además de los conocimientos del mercado, como el valor de mercado, la tasa de crecimiento, los segmentos del mercado, la cobertura geográfica, los actores del mercado y el escenario del mercado, el informe de mercado elaborado por el equipo de investigación de mercado de Data Bridge incluye un análisis experto en profundidad, análisis de importación/exportación, análisis de precios, análisis de consumo de producción y análisis pestle.

Alcance del informe y segmentación del mercado       

Definición de mercado

La guerra furtiva implica el uso de tácticas, tecnología y estrategias para ocultar activos y actividades militares de la detección por parte de fuerzas enemigas. Esto incluye aviones furtivos, submarinos y vehículos terrestres diseñados para minimizar las señales de radar, infrarrojos y acústicas, lo que permite operaciones encubiertas y ataques sorpresa. Su objetivo es obtener una ventaja estratégica operando sin ser detectados detrás de las líneas enemigas o lanzando ataques de precisión sin previo aviso.

Dinámica del mercado de la guerra furtiva

Conductores

• Crecientes programas de modernización militar

Las naciones de todo el mundo están dando prioridad a la actualización y expansión de sus capacidades de defensa para mantener la superioridad estratégica y adaptarse a las amenazas de seguridad en constante evolución. Dentro de estos programas, se hace hincapié en las inversiones en tecnología furtiva para mejorar la eficacia operativa, la capacidad de supervivencia y la disuasión. A medida que los adversarios desarrollan y despliegan sistemas avanzados de antiacceso/denegación de área (A2/AD), aumenta la demanda de plataformas furtivas, ya que ofrecen una ventaja crítica para penetrar las defensas enemigas. Los esfuerzos de modernización a menudo implican el reemplazo o la ampliación de flotas antiguas con plataformas furtivas, lo que impulsa el crecimiento del mercado y la innovación en tecnologías y plataformas furtivas en los dominios aéreo, marítimo y terrestre.

• El aumento de las amenazas de guerra asimétrica

La tecnología furtiva permite a las fuerzas militares llevar a cabo operaciones encubiertas, ataques de precisión y misiones de reconocimiento con un riesgo reducido de ser detectados por los adversarios. En escenarios de guerra asimétrica, donde los insurgentes y los terroristas a menudo carecen de capacidades de detección avanzadas, las plataformas furtivas proporcionan una ventaja crucial para mantener el elemento sorpresa y minimizar los daños colaterales. Las amenazas asimétricas requieren el desarrollo de plataformas furtivas en los dominios aéreo, marítimo y terrestre para contrarrestar eficazmente las tácticas no convencionales y proteger a las poblaciones civiles al tiempo que se logran objetivos estratégicos.

Oportunidades

• Avances tecnológicos mejorados

Breakthroughs in materials science, including metamaterials and nanotechnology, enable the development of lighter, stronger, and more effective stealth coatings and structures. Additionally, advancements in sensor technologies, such as active and passive radar, drive the evolution of stealth platforms to maintain their effectiveness against emerging detection methods. Continuous research and development efforts by governments, defense contractors, and academic institutions ensure that stealth capabilities remain at the forefront of modern warfare, driving demand for advanced stealth platforms and systems globally.

• Growing Demand for Unmanned Systems

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) equipped with stealth technology offer enhanced survivability and lethality on the battlefield. Stealth features enable these unmanned systems to operate covertly, evading enemy detection and countermeasures while conducting reconnaissance, surveillance, and strike missions. As nations prioritize the development and deployment of unmanned systems for diverse military applications, there is a corresponding surge in demand for stealth capabilities to ensure these platforms can operate effectively in contested environments.

Restraints/Challenges

• High Development Costs

The research, design, and production of stealth platforms require substantial investment in advanced materials, engineering expertise, and testing facilities. These costs often limit the affordability and accessibility of stealth capabilities for many countries and defense organizations, particularly those with constrained defense budgets. As a result, cost considerations may constrain the widespread adoption and proliferation of stealth warfare capabilities, impacting market expansion and innovation.

• High Complex Maintenance Requirements

Stealth platforms demand specialized facilities, equipment, and personnel for maintenance and upkeep to preserve their stealth characteristics. These requirements result in higher operational costs and logistical challenges for defense forces, particularly in remote or austere environments. Moreover, the need for frequent inspections and repairs can reduce the availability and readiness of stealth assets, impacting mission readiness and operational effectiveness.

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Recent Developments

• In November 2020, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) assigned Elisra Group, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., a USD 24.9 million contract to develop an electronic warfare suite for India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A, enhancing its combat capabilities
• In October 2020, the U.S. Navy awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a USD 100.7 million contract for AN/SLQ-32(V)7 SEWIP Block 3 systems, bolstering surface combatants' ability to counter anti-ship threats through non-kinetic/electronic attack methods
• In October 2020, Cobham plc secured a USD 50 million contract from Lockheed Martin to supply antenna array panel assemblies for the US Navy's SEWIP Block 2, enhancing the AN/SLQ-32's passive electronic support capabilities
• In September 2020, Lockheed Martin entrusting BAE Systems with a contract to manufacture electronic warfare systems for the 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II. This agreement encompasses Lot 15, Lot 16 long lead items, sustainment spares, and retrofit kits, enhancing situational awareness and threat response capabilities in contested airspace

Stealth Warfare Market Scope

The market is segmented on the basis of platform, equipment, material and application. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Platform

• Airborne
• Naval

Equipment

• Radar
• Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System
• Acoustic Signature

Material

• Non-metallic Airframe
• Radar Absorbing Material

Application

• Air Force
• Navy
• Army

Stealth Warfare Market Region Analysis/Insights

The market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country type, platform, equipment, material and application as referenced above.

The countries covered in the market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, Israel, Egypt, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America.

North America dominates the market due to its robust advancements and innovations in stealth warfare system technology and product development. The region's significant investments in research, development, and defense infrastructure have propelled it to the forefront of stealth technology. Additionally, North American defense contractors, such as Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, are leaders in producing cutting-edge stealth systems, further solidifying the region's dominance in this field. This technological prowess gives North America a strategic advantage in modern warfare scenarios.

Asia-Pacific is expected to grow during the forecast period due to the region's escalating military deployments and interventions have prompted countries such as China to swiftly modernize their defense capabilities to safeguard their interests. Numerous armed forces modernization initiatives are in progress, aimed at enhancing regional armed forces' capabilities to tackle security threats and undertake critical strategic missions effectively. These efforts prioritize combat readiness and aim to upgrade existing systems for heightened preparedness in facing emerging challenges.

The country section of the global sales force automation software market report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as consumption volumes, production sites and volumes, import export analysis, price trend analysis, cost of raw materials, down-stream and upstream value chain analysis are some of the major pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.

Competitive Landscape and Stealth Warfare Market Share Analysis

The market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to stealth warfare market.

Some of the major players operating in the market are:

• BAE Systems Plc. (U.K.)
• Northrop Grumman Corporation (U.S.)
• Raytheon Technologies Corporation (U.S.)
• Lockheed Martin Corporation (U.S.)
• Thales Group (U.S.)
• L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (U.S.)
• Israel Aerospace IndU.S..tries (Israel)
• SAAB AB (Sweden) Zoho Corporation (India)
• WebHR (U.S.)
• Infor (U.S.)
• Kronos Incorporated (U.S.)
• The Sage Group plc. (U.S.)

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