According to an analysis by Triton Market Research, the directed energy weapons market in North America is likely to augment at a CAGR of 22.07% over the forthcoming period between 2019 and 2028.
The countries evaluated in the North American directed energy weapons market are:
• Canada
• The United States
In North America, several research & development programs have been implemented through a dedicated department named Non-Lethal Weapons Program, to promote innovation in the non-lethal segment. Besides, there is strong government support for the use of directed energy weapons, which is creating immense opportunities for the market. North America is home to several key players in this market and generates major revenue from the region. The increasing cases of recent violent riots and civil unrest in cities like Ferguson and Baltimore have fueled the demand for Distant Early Warning (DEW) weapons in this region. This is expected to proliferate the growth of the market.
In the United States, law enforcement agencies are the main contributors to the rising adoption of DEW weapons in the country. For example, the New York City Department of Correction entered into a contract worth $1.2 million with the Correction-Special Operations Group in the US in order to minimize violent activities in the US. The emergency service units are trained to use many tactical weapons, including Kel-Tec tactical shotgun, Star-Lite projectiles and conducted electrical weapons, under this agreement. All these factors are likely to stimulate the use and adoption of non-lethal weapons.
Lockheed Martin Corporation is a company providing advanced technology systems for civil, defense and commercial applications. The company provides airlifter, military aircraft, ground vehicles, missiles & guided weapons, sensors, radar systems, unmanned systems and naval systems. It is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the US. It provides Laser Weapon Systems, a high energy laser weapon system.
Some noteworthy companies in the directed energy weapons market are BAE Systems, Rheinmetall AG, Lockheed Martin Corporation, L3 Harris Technologies Inc, QinetiQ, Boeing, Moog Inc, Raytheon Company, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd, MBDA, Textron Inc, and Applied Companies.