Non-lethal weapons: Key market research findings
- Emergence of technologically advanced non-lethal weapons like ADS
- Increased application in law enforcement
Technavio has added a new market research report on the global non-lethal weapons market, to its armed weapons portfolio. Technavio’s market research analysts estimate the global non-lethal weapons market to grow at a CAGR of more than 5% between 2015 and 2019, owing to their increased usage by the law enforcement authorities. The Americas dominate the global market for non-lethal weapons, occupying around 41% of the total market share. US is the single largest market for these weapons across the world. Much of this region’s market growth comes from the rising number of internal civil unrests and border tensions.
The new industry research report from Technavio discusses in detail the key drivers and trends responsible for the growth of this market and its sub-segments.
“One of the most interesting trends in this market is the launch of active denial system (ADS) or heat ray by the US military. ADS is a directed-energy weapon used primarily for crowd control and perimeter security. It fires a directed beam, heating the skin of targets, making them uncomfortable. Manufacturers are also coming up with non-lethal pellet guns that require low maintenance and do not overheat,” says Sriram Mohan, Lead Analyst, Aerospace & Defense, Technavio Research.
Law enforcement non-lethal weapons cover a major portion of the global market, accounting for around 52% of the total market share. The police authorities are using these weapons to disperse crowds, prevent riots, and control protests against governments. Bean bag rounds, tear gas, shotguns with non-lethal cartridges, and salt shells are some of the most-widely used non-lethal weapons. Of late, the police forces are using Tasers to destabilize prisoners and for controlling one-on-one conflicts.
Segmentation of market by end-user 2019
Source: Technavio Research
The key players in the global non-lethal weapons market include Aardvark Tactical, BAE Systems, General Dynamics, KRATOS and Lamperd Less Lethal. Increasing investments in R&D by the leading players have led to the introduction of highly reliable, robust, and durable weapons system, and it is thus driving the demand for non-lethal weapons.
A more detailed analysis is available in the Technavio report, Global Non-lethal Weapons Market – Research Report 2015-2019.
We can customize reports by other regions and specific segments upon request.
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