Global Hypersonic Technology Market Research Report: Forecast (2021-2028)

Hypersonic refers to missiles, aircraft, rockets, and spacecraft that can achieve speeds faster than Mach 5, i.e., nearly 4,000 miles per hour. Hypersonic Technology is used in the carrier vehicle for hypersonic & long-range cruise missiles and will have several civilian applications, including the launching of small satellites at low cost.

According to MarkNtel Advisors, the Global Hypersonic Technology Market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 8% during the forecast period, i.e., 2021-28. Militaries worldwide are actively investing numerous resources toward developing advanced technologies for enhancing the offensive & defensive abilities of their respective countries. Hypersonic technology is one such area that has gained focus in recent years. Although the technology is almost 60 years old, armed forces have begun realizing the true potential of hypersonic weapons.

Moreover, the countries like the US, Russia, and China are significantly investing toward developing hypersonic technology, followed by India, Australia, Japan, France, and Germany. These nations are awarding programs to major defense companies to equip hypersonic-enabled weapons in their arsenal. The hypersonic technology programs around the globe include 3M22 Tsirkon in Russia, BrahMos in India, and AGM-183 Air Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) by the US, further states the research report, “Global Hypersonic Technology Market Analysis, 2021.”

Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Hypersonic Technology Market

• Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic catastrophically affected the global economic conditions.
• Due to the pandemic, the supply chain for most operation prototyping programs became vulnerable to disruption.
• The pandemic also impacted the deployment of high investment areas like hypersonic technologies.
• Moreover, the imposition of lockdown & stringent movement restrictions affected the research & development activities.
• The testing & development phases in the defense industry were put on a halt across several nations due to supply chain disruptions & severe economic scenarios, which, in turn, negatively influenced the adoption of advanced technologies like hypersonic missiles.
• However, as the lockdown uplifted, the market has started growing steadily and shows signs of getting back to its usual growth pace, owing to the incoming investments toward the development.

Market Segmentation

By End-User:

• Defense Forces
• Space

Defense Forces Acquired the Largest Share of the Global Hypersonic Technology Market

Hypersonic technology is gaining immense popularity among military agencies, such as the air force, navy, and army, worldwide. The most prominent end-user of hypersonic technology is Defense Forces. It is primarily due to favorable hypersonic weapons programs, especially by America's U.S. DoD.

Lockheed Martin Corporation, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Northrop Grumman Corporation, and Raytheon Technologies are the major companies that are manufacturing hypersonic weapons for militaries worldwide.

Moreover, hypersonic missile defense satellites & ballistic tracking space sensors have started gaining prominence among the defense authorities, especially the U.S. Department of Defense. The Hypersonic and Ballistic Tacking Space Sensor (HBTSS) program by U.S. Missile Defense Agency focuses on developing satellites that can detect & track ballistic & hypersonic missiles.

By Type:

• Hypersonic Cruise Missiles
• Guidance System

Guidance System Dominated the Global Hypersonic Technology Market with the Largest Share

The Guidance System is a crucial part of hypersonic flight. As the hypersonic glide vehicle hovers at more than Mach 5, a spectrum of plasma gets formed on the surface of the glide vehicle. This spectrum deflects the communication waves sent from the ground control unit, which leads to the loss of control. Hence, to guide hypersonic glide vehicles, many companies & research institutes are developing a unique guidance system, which, in turn, would infuse the demand for guidance systems in the coming years.

Regional Landscape:

• North America
• Asia Pacific
• Europe

Europe to Capture Significant Share of the Global Hypersonic Technology Market

The market growth in Europe is projected to be driven primarily by the massive investments by Russia, Germany, & France toward developing hypersonic cruise missiles & glide vehicles. Moreover, the mounting demand for hypersonic systems with advanced technologies in European armed forces shall also boost the regional market.

In May 2019, France Defense Ministry awarded a hypersonic glider demonstrator project to Ariane Group, which is likely to be performed under project management by the French defense procurement agency, DGA. Under this project, a joint venture between Safran and Airbus is established to develop an air-to-surface ASN4G missile that replaces the current medium-range Air-Sol Moyenne Portée (ASMP) missile. France's defense ministry is planning to deploy the hypersonic cruise missile by the end of 2021.

Market Driver

• Increasing Demand for Hypersonic Weapons
• Mounting Territorial Conflicts
• Growing defense spending worldwide

Market Challenges

• Various issues associated with the maneuverability of hypersonic systems
• Technical challenges with hypersonic systems

Key Questions Answered in the Market Research Report:

1. What are the overall statistics or estimates (Overview, Size- By Value, Forecast Numbers, Segmentation, Shares) of the Global Hypersonic Technology Market?
2. What is the region-wise industry size, growth drivers, and challenges?
3. What are the key innovations, opportunities, current & future trends, and regulations in the Global Hypersonic Technology Market?
4. Who are the key competitors, their key strengths & weaknesses, and how do they perform in the Global Hypersonic Technology Market based on a competitive benchmarking matrix?
5. What are the key results derived from the surveys conducted during the Global Hypersonic Technology Market study?   

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