Light Weapons Global Market Report 2025 Including: 1) By Type: HMG; Light Cannon; MANPAT; Mortar; MANPAD; Grenades; Missiles; Launcher; ATW; Landmine 2) By Application: Defense; Homeland Security 3) By Technology: Guided; Unguided 4) By Materials: Steel;

Light Weapons Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on light weapons market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for light weapons ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The light weapons market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: HMG; Light Cannon; MANPAT; Mortar; MANPAD; Grenades; Missiles; Launcher; ATW; Landmine

2) By Application: Defense; Homeland Security

3) By Technology: Guided; Unguided

4) By Materials: Steel; Polymers

Subsegments:

1) By HMG (Heavy Machine Guns): .50 Caliber Machine Guns; 7.62mm Machine Guns

2) By Light Cannon: Automatic Cannons; Low-Caliber Cannons

3) By MANPAT (Man-Portable Anti-Tank): Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs); Shoulder-Fired Anti-Tank Weapons

4) By Mortar: Light Mortars; Medium Mortars

5) By MANPAD (Man-Portable Air Defense): Infrared Guided Missiles; Surface-To-Air Missiles

6) By Grenades: Hand Grenades; Rifle Grenades;

7) By Missiles: Surface-To-Surface Missiles; Surface-To-Air Missiles

8) By Launcher: Grenade Launchers; Rocket Launchers

9) By ATW (Anti-Tank Weapons): Recoil-less Rifles; Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPGs)

10) By Landmine: Anti-Personnel Mines; Anti-Tank Mines

Companies Mentioned: Lockheed Martin Corporation; Alliant Techsystems Inc.; Rheinmetall AG; Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Thales Group

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain

Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

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1. Executive Summary
2. Light Weapons Market Characteristics
3. Light Weapons Market Trends And Strategies
4. Light Weapons Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Light Weapons Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Light Weapons PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Light Weapons Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Light Weapons Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Light Weapons Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Light Weapons Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Light Weapons Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
HMG
Light Cannon
MANPAT
Mortar
MANPAD
Grenades
Missiles
Launcher
ATW
Landmine
6.2. Global Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Defense
Homeland Security
6.3. Global Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Guided
Unguided
6.4. Global Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Materials, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Steel
Polymers
6.5. Global Light Weapons Market, Sub-Segmentation Of HMG (Heavy Machine Guns), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
.50 Caliber Machine Guns
7.62mm Machine Guns
6.6. Global Light Weapons Market, Sub-Segmentation Of By Light Cannon, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Automatic Cannons
Low-Caliber Cannons
6.7. Global Light Weapons Market, Sub-Segmentation Of MANPAT (Man-Portable Anti-Tank), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs)
Shoulder-Fired Anti-Tank Weapons
6.8. Global Light Weapons Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Mortar, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Light Mortars
Medium Mortars
6.9. Global Light Weapons Market, Sub-Segmentation Of MANPAD (Man-Portable Air Defense), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Infrared Guided Missiles
Surface-To-Air Missiles
6.10. Global Light Weapons Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Grenades, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Hand Grenades
Rifle Grenades
6.11. Global Light Weapons Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Missiles, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Surface-To-Surface Missiles
Surface-To-Air Missiles
6.12. Global Light Weapons Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Launcher, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Grenade Launchers
Rocket Launchers
6.13. Global Light Weapons Market, Sub-Segmentation Of ATW (Anti-Tank Weapons), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Recoil-less Rifles
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPGs)
6.14. Global Light Weapons Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Landmine, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Anti-Personnel Mines
Anti-Tank Mines
7. Light Weapons Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Light Weapons Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Light Weapons Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8. Asia-Pacific Light Weapons Market
8.1. Asia-Pacific Light Weapons Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
9. China Light Weapons Market
9.1. China Light Weapons Market Overview
9.2. China Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
10. India Light Weapons Market
10.1. India Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11. Japan Light Weapons Market
11.1. Japan Light Weapons Market Overview
11.2. Japan Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12. Australia Light Weapons Market
12.1. Australia Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13. Indonesia Light Weapons Market
13.1. Indonesia Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14. South Korea Light Weapons Market
14.1. South Korea Light Weapons Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15. Western Europe Light Weapons Market
15.1. Western Europe Light Weapons Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16. UK Light Weapons Market
16.1. UK Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17. Germany Light Weapons Market
17.1. Germany Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18. France Light Weapons Market
18.1. France Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19. Italy Light Weapons Market
19.1. Italy Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20. Spain Light Weapons Market
20.1. Spain Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21. Eastern Europe Light Weapons Market
21.1. Eastern Europe Light Weapons Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22. Russia Light Weapons Market
22.1. Russia Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23. North America Light Weapons Market
23.1. North America Light Weapons Market Overview
23.2. North America Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24. USA Light Weapons Market
24.1. USA Light Weapons Market Overview
24.2. USA Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25. Canada Light Weapons Market
25.1. Canada Light Weapons Market Overview
25.2. Canada Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26. South America Light Weapons Market
26.1. South America Light Weapons Market Overview
26.2. South America Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27. Brazil Light Weapons Market
27.1. Brazil Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28. Middle East Light Weapons Market
28.1. Middle East Light Weapons Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29. Africa Light Weapons Market
29.1. Africa Light Weapons Market Overview
29.2. Africa Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Light Weapons Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
30. Light Weapons Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
30.1. Light Weapons Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Light Weapons Market Company Profiles
30.2.1. Lockheed Martin Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
30.2.2. Alliant Techsystems Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
30.2.3. Rheinmetall AG Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
30.2.4. Raytheon Technologies Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
30.2.5. Thales Group Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
31. Light Weapons Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
31.1. BAE Systems plc
31.2. Northrop Grumman Corporation
31.3. General Dynamics Corporation
31.4. FN Herstal Group
31.5. Heckler & Koch GmbH
31.6. Kalashnikov Concern
31.7. SIG Sauer Inc.
31.8. Colt's Manufacturing LLC
31.9. Beretta SpA
31.10. Smith & Wesson Brands Inc.
31.11. Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc.
31.12. Taurus Holdings LLC
31.13. Savage Arms
31.14. Steyr Arms
31.15. IWI Ltd.
32. Global Light Weapons Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Light Weapons Market
34. Recent Developments In The Light Weapons Market
35. Light Weapons Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
35.1 Light Weapons Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Light Weapons Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Light Weapons Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
35.3.2 Competitor Strategies
36. Appendix
36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer

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