Global robotic soldier market is projected to observe a CAGR of 9.74% in the forecast period 2024-2031, increasing from USD 20.63 billion in 2023 to USD 43.39 billion in 2031. The market has experienced significant growth in recent years and is estimated to maintain a strong pace of expansion in the coming years due to the incorporation of advanced technologies in robotic soldiers, rising emphasis on decreasing casualties, enhancing mission success rates, and increasing situational awareness of robotic soldiers. Also, rising government investments, increased demand for automated systems, surging expenditure on robot technology, and increasing defense expenditure across emerging nations propel the global military soldiers market demand. For instance, in February 2024, the Government of India announced an investment of USD 637.8 million in high-tech robot technology and by 2030, it has set forth plans to invest public-private funds of over USD 36.59 billion. The development process of an advanced robot-based process model will be applied in machinery, auto parts, and military defense.
In addition, robotic soldiers will witness rapid growth due to a significant rise in border surveillance and patrols. The increasing requirement for improved surveillance, targeting, and intelligence-collecting mechanisms in the military owing to the involvement of challenging and potentially dangerous operations will foster market growth. Due to considerable shifts in global strategic insights, the security system of international configuration has been damaged by growing power politics, unilateralism, and hegemonism, accelerating different global conflicts, which further drive the global robotic soldier market demand. Companies in the market are significantly working on enhancing surveillance and improving technology to attain a strategic benefit on the battlefield.
For instance, in May 2024, IA India Accelerator Pvt. Ltd. announced the launch of a new vertical named RUMS (Robotics, Unmanned & Space) to assist startups in the fields of Unmanned Aerial Systems Ground Robots, Space Technologies, and Counter Drone Systems. The initiative stressed the significance of Robotic and Unmanned technologies in advanced defense and other critical industries.
Rising Investment to Develop Autonomous Systems Drive the Global Robotic Soldiers Market Growth
An increase in investment by government and private entities in autonomous systems to enhance the functioning of robotic soldiers, propel the global robotic soldier market demand. Autonomous systems in robotic soldiers are effective in processing data and function at a greater speed than those controlled by an individual. The rising investments in systems, including artificial intelligence and others, are developing potential military applications to aid armed forces in better preparing against their adversaries. Advanced robotic technology equipped with autonomous systems undertakes a variety of combat functions and is considered a replacement for human soldiers. In addition, investment in the integration of advanced autonomous systems in robotic soldiers has become quite essential for the defense forces to fight.
For instance, in August 2023, the United States military planned an investment to release thousands of autonomous war robots capable of different degrees of independent operation over the next two years.
Growing Significance for Unmanned Systems and Rapid Warfare to Propel Market Demand
Defense across the globe is placing a great emphasis on unmanned systems as these are essential in enhancing operational capabilities and lowering hazards to humans. Robotic soldiers equipped with unmanned systems can carry out a variety of tasks without threatening an individual life, including logistics support, combat functions, surveillance, and reconnaissance. In addition, due to the expanding trend of urbanization and the advent of asymmetric warfare methods, traditional military operations face issues. Defense groups across the globe are accessing robotic soldiers as they effectively function across urban locations and fight asymmetric threats more efficiently. Governments across the globe are establishing unmanned system forces to safeguard the nation and establish new alliances in defense innovation.
For instance, in June 2024, Ukraine announced the launch of the world’s 1st unmanned systems forces to advance the capabilities of unmanned and robotic warfare across the sea, air, and ground domains. The main aim is to harness the power of unmanned systems to protect the nation and develop indigenous defense capabilities.
Government Initiatives for New Robotic Soldiers to Propel the Global Robotic Soldiers Market Growth
Governments across the globe are introducing new programs to create a conducive environment for the growth and development of the robotics sector to boast the innovation and economic growth of their country while enhancing the lives of citizens. Strategies by the government focuses on increasing the socio and economic-technical benefits of robotic technology while decreasing risk and linked challenges. Governments ensure the creation of a robust and sustainable ecosystem for robotics innovation and entrepreneurship within the country. In addition, governments of different countries are strengthening themselves by collaborating with global academic institutions, robotics centers, experts, and organizations.
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For instance, in July 2023, the government of India launched a national strategy on robotics to prioritize automation in India. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has proposed a two-tier institutional framework to facilitate the implementation of the National Strategy on Robotics.
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Segment Registered the Largest Market Share
The intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) segment dominated the largest market revenue share in the global market as it enables robots to gather, transmit, and process critical information in real time coupled with advancements in sensor technology. ISR is significantly used in robotic soldiers because it offers real-time situational awareness to military personnel. In the forecast years, the demand for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance for robotics is expected to significantly grow due to increasing requirements for advanced unmanned systems that more efficiently aid military functions and decrease risks to personnel. In addition, robotics soldiers are equipped with AI and witness significant growth due to the versatility of land-based robots. Manufacturers in the market are launching systems with ISR to enhance their functioning and provide valuable data for decision-makers.
For instance, in May 2022, Milrem Robotics announced the launch of a newly developed autonomous Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance unmanned ground system to enable units to do multi-sensor recognition on one platform and respond faster to emerging targets.
Asia-Pacific is Projected to Dominate the Largest Global Robotic Soldier Market Size
Asia-Pacific is anticipated to register the largest market revenue share globally due to a significant rise in investment by government entities, an increase in terror attacks, and a rapidly growing defense expenditure in emerging countries. In addition to investment and expenditure, the governments of emerging countries have planned to introduce different strategic moves to deploy unmanned systems into the armed forces that can improve their surveillance and combat potential. Also, governments in the region are announcing collaboration with other countries to enhance communication capabilities and take bilateral relations to a new level.
For instance, in February 2024, the Government of Japan signed an agreement with Australia to focus on improving the capabilities of underwater robots and autonomous systems. The collaboration aims to improve underwater communication potential coupled with enhancing the interoperability of unmanned underwater warfare systems between Australia and Japan.
Future Market Scenario (2024 – 2031F)
- Governments across the globe are collaborating on technological innovations in robotics to develop new robotic soldiers and vehicles, which are driving the global market growth.
- Integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence in robotic soldiers is expected to improve their overall performance, fostering the global robotic soldier market demand.
- The rising emphasis on decreasing terrorism and casualties and the growing requirement for advanced technology to attain a strategic benefit on the battlefield are accelerating the requirement for robots.
- Collaboration between private and public entities creates different growth opportunities for market players, increasing global market growth.
Report Scope
“Robotic Soldier Market Assessment, Opportunities and Forecast, 2017-2031F”, is a comprehensive report by Markets and Data, providing in-depth analysis and qualitative and quantitative assessment of the current state of global robotic soldier market, industry dynamics, and challenges. The report includes market size, segmental shares, growth trends, opportunities, and forecast between 2024 and 2031. Additionally, the report profiles the leading players in the industry mentioning their respective market share, business model, competitive intelligence, etc.
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