Artillery System Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (Mortar, Howitzer & Rocket Artillery), By Application (Short, Medium & Long) and Regional Forecast to 2033

ARTILLERY SYSTEM MARKET REPORT OVERVIEW

The global Artillery System Market size was USD 14.96 billion in 2025, and the market is projected to touch USD 23.41 billion in 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.76% during the forecast period.

The global artillery system market is an intricate weapon system that is developed to offer long-range or direct fires in support of ground forces, thereby offering the necessary cover in terms of supplies of indirect fire. There are numerous varieties of these systems that vary in use, such as towed howitzers, which need mediums of transport to be brought in place, to the self-propelled artillery (SPA), which have either tracked or wheeled chassis towards greater mobility and speed of transfer.

They normally incorporate a large caliber cannon or howitzer with the ability to fire different types of ammunition – typically, high-explosive, smoke, illumination and even precision-guided rounds – or a recoil mechanism to dissipate the huge energies developed during a firing, a sturdy breech to load and a superior sighting and fire control system.

COVID-19 Impact:

"Market Growth Restrained by Pandemic due to Restrictions in Trade"

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with the market experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden market growth reflected by the rise in CAGR is attributable to market's growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a vast negative effect on the artillery system market, which is driven mostly by the disrupted elaborate global supply networks that were necessary to continue defense production. Lockdowns and restrictions in trade and even across borders meant that raw materials, components and finished goods would hardly move, causing a slowdown in production and even cessation in plants, thus producing less or nothing. In addition, due to the pandemic, there was a massive labor shortage, with illness, quarantine, and the new health guidelines affecting the availability of the workforce, including those working on the factory floors to logistics.

LATEST TRENDS

"Technological Development"" to Propel Market Growth"

The market of artillery systems is undergoing tremendous changes that are caused by varied battlefield requirements and its high rate of technological development. Close range and accuracy are also of much concern, as the military has been putting much of its resources into the longer-barreled mechanisms as well as developing more intricate precision-guided munitions (PGMs) capable of striking a target with intense accuracy over significantly greater distances of at least 70 kilometers or more.

ARTILLERY SYSTEM MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

Based on type the market can be categorized into Mortar, Howitzer & Rocket Artillery

• Howitzer: This is usually the largest portion of the world artillery systems market, consisting of approximately 40 per cent or above of the overall market share. Since they were quite versatile, able to fire projectiles at high or low angles.

• Mortar: Because it is sold in fewer quantities than howitzers are, mortar is still an essential tool in the infantry and short-range action, urban and mountainous areas.

• Rocket Artillery: This segment is in significant growth, and this is due to the rising investments in multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). Rocket guns have real advantages, which are huge firepower, zone coverage, and the possibility of annihilating long-range attacks.

By Application

Based on application the market can be categorized into Short, Medium & Long

• Short Range (usually 5-30 kilometers): This category largely comprises lesser-mobile and smaller sized systems, such as mortars, and some Howitzers of lighter weight. They are mainly intended to be used in close range fights, direct fire assistance to infantry and combats in complicated terrains such as urban terrains or mountains where swiftness and accuracy are extremely vital.

• Medium Range (usually 31-60 kilometers): This ranges normally comprises the biggest share of the gun market especially with the introduction of the 155mm howitzers. Medium-range systems are especially versatile, as they offer a very good compromise between the range and high destructive power with the mobility demanded by any tactical situation.

• Long Range (usually more than 60 kilometers): This part is marked by robust systems (such as Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS), extended range and long-range howitzers). Long-range artillery can offer strategic fire support, which is less available to other forces, because any target can be attacked well beyond enemy lines and create a strong tactical fourth advantage.

DRIVING FACTORS

"Global Military Spending and Modernization Initiatives"" to Drive the Market Advancement"

There is no disputing this leading force which is the global growth of the military budget in most countries today. The geopolitical tensions, issues with the borders, conflicts within the region (like current war in Ukraine-Russia), and the alleged necessity to increase the national security force governments to invest a lot in the modernization of their armed forces.

"Technological Innovations and the Requirement of Precision and Range"" ""to Expand the Market"

The advancement of warfare has been revolving around the network encompassing combat and an indispensable need of high level of precision and range in strike abilities. This sees great research and development in the field of artillery. Notable improvements have been application of precision-guided munitions which are extremely accurate and minimize collateral damage, automation of the loading systems to enable faster firing and introduction of more advanced fire control systems to provide accurate firing solutions using multiple data received in real-time by a variety of sensors.

RESTRAINING FACTOR

"High Cost Incurred in the Development"" to Pose Potential Impediments to the Market Growth"

Among the highest restraining forces on the market for artillery systems is the high cost incurred in the development, purchase and long-term support of highly sophisticated weapon systems. Modern artillery, especially self-propelled howitzers and sophisticated rocket artillery, uses the latest technologies, including sophisticated digital fire control systems, automated loading devices, advanced navigation and fire-control solutions, and special armoring, too, all of which result in prohibitively high costs of production.

OPPORTUNITY FACTOR

"High-End Digital and Autonomous Technologies"" to Pose Potential Opportunities to the Market Growth"

Much of the opportunity in the artillery system market is attributable to the rising importance of attention to precision strike capabilities and the incorporation of high-end digital and autonomous technologies. However, modern-day warfare requires that one be able to hit their target with the utmost power with minimal collateral and to hit in the most efficient way, even at long distances. This need is a major opportunity for manufacturers in terms of developing and providing new-generation artillery systems that would involve the latest technologies.

CHALLENGING FACTOR

"Long and Complex"" Procurement Cycle to Pose Potential Challenges to the Market Growth"

The other key challenging aspect that exists in the artillery system market is the fact that the procurement cycle in this industry is long and complex, and in most cases, one is likely to experience a lot of delays in both the development and supply process. The artillery systems, in contrast to the consumer products, are incredibly complex, highly specialized army equipment which are governed by extreme national security standards, complex tests, and rigorous bureaucracies. With a new artillery system, it may require years or possibly decades before a concept, developed and designed, is ready to become fully produced and used.

ARTILLERY SYSTEM MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

The market is primarily segregated into Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, North America, and Middle East & Africa.

• North America

The biggest and most influential artillery systems market is North America. The U.S. has been spending enormous defense allocations year on year, and this leads to massive expenditure on research and development and acquisition of state-of-the-art artillery systems. It pays a lot of attention to sustaining a technological advantage by developing such programmes as the Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA), whose range may reach more than 70 kilometers, and the incorporation of sophisticated fire-control systems, AI, and network-centric warfare competencies. The U.S. is also a significant exporter of artillery systems as the ally to the world, therefore affecting the international standards and technology adoption. Both the precise guided munitions demand and the focus on quick deployment and the ability to shoot and move are heavily U.S. military-doctrine and U.S. military-procured. Nevertheless, the new tariffs on industrial supply and aid to Ukraine driving up demand have atrophied the U.S. defense industry's expensive supply chain.

• Europe

Artillery also has a bright future in Europe, which has already gained force because of the war in Ukraine and the increased geopolitical confrontation with Russia. Most European countries, especially NATO states, are on a mission to replenish what they have lost in terms of ammunition and hasten the pace of modernization. Emphasis on standardization to the 155mm caliber regarding interoperability in NATO circles has brought much demand for the use of self-propelled howitzers such as the PzH 2000 or the CAESAR. The European defense industry is working to expand its production capacities in the artillery systems and ammunition sector and projects such as the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP) of the EU. Aiming at decreasing the dependence on non-European suppliers, cooperation in the sphere of joint developments and purchases in Europe to become more innovative in such spheres as automated systems and increased range is also the most popular trend.

• Asia

The Asia-Pacific region will emerge as the fastest-growing market because of the high geopolitical tensions, mostly over the South China Sea and the border conflicts. The likes of China, India, Japan and South Korea are major military powers that are spending more on defense and ambitious modernization programmes. The army in this region is spending on varied types of artillery that are multi-launch rocket systems to achieve long-range deterrence, the rapid deployment of weapons like a self-propelled howitzer, and close support advance mortars. There is great emphasis on local development and manufacturing capacity, and some countries, such as India, are setting up large production and manufacturing capabilities of artillery. As there is a need for countermeasure systems and border surveillance abilities and the need to respond to the varied threat environment, the market thrives in Asia, and that is why it is extremely competitive among the national and international vendors.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

"Key Players Transforming the Artillery System Landscape through Innovation and Global Strategy"

The influence of the key industrial players on the artillery system market is huge and versatile because they contribute to the development of the system (as innovators) and are the system's principal suppliers. BAE Systems, Rheinmetall AG, KNDS (Nexter and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann) and Hanwha Aerospace, alongside Lockheed Martin, are one step ahead of the game and invest in massive research and development (R&D) to advance the realms of artillery technology. Such R&D is not just of the incremental variety; it leads to the conception and delivery of capabilities that actually have never existed before, ranging from long-range cannon artillery (such as the ERCA effort by the U.S. Army) to ultra-accurate precision-guided munitions (PGMs), which can actually adjust their flight path on their own to achieve precision targeting.

List of Market Players Profiled

• RUAG Group (Switzerland)
• General Dynamics (U.S.)
• ST Engineering (Singapore) ,
• KMW+Nexter Defense Systems (Netherlands)
• NORINCO (China)

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

June 30, 2025: BAE Systems recently declared that they had made major progress in the U.S. Army. Again, BAE Systems started collaborating with the U.S. Army to improve the prototype of the 52-calibre version of the M109 self-propelled howitzer known as M109-52. The goal of this cooperation is to modernize the existing M109A7 Paladin by mounting the already proven Rheinmetall L52 155 mm 52 caliber cannons.

REPORT COVERAGE

The study encompasses a comprehensive SWOT analysis and provides insights into future developments within the market. It examines various factors that contribute to the growth of the market, exploring a wide range of market categories and potential applications that may impact its trajectory in the coming years. The analysis considers both current trends and historical turning points, providing a holistic understanding of the market's components and identifying potential areas for growth.

The research report delves into market segmentation, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative research methods to provide a thorough analysis. It also evaluates the impact of financial and strategic perspectives on the market. Furthermore, the report presents national and regional assessments, considering the dominant forces of supply and demand that influence market growth. The competitive landscape is meticulously detailed, including market shares of significant competitors. The report incorporates novel research methodologies and player strategies tailored for the anticipated timeframe. Overall, it offers valuable and comprehensive insights into the market dynamics in a formal and easily understandable manner.