This research study involved the extensive use of secondary sources, directories, and databases, such as D&B Hoovers, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Factiva, to identify and collect information relevant to the Loitering Munition market. Primary sources included industry experts from the core and related industries, as well as preferred suppliers, manufacturers, solution providers, technology developers, alliances, and organizations related to all the segments of this industry’s value chain. All primary sources were interviewed to obtain and verify critical qualitative and quantitative information and assess prospects for market growth during the forecast period.
Secondary Research
The ranking analysis of companies in the loitering munition market was determined using secondary data from paid and unpaid sources and by analyzing major companies’ product portfolios and service offerings. These companies were rated based on the performance and quality of their products. These data points were further validated by primary sources.
Secondary sources referred for this research study on the loitering munition market included financial statements of companies offering loitering munition, along with various trade, business, and professional associations, among others. The secondary data was collected and analyzed to arrive at the overall size of the loitering munition market, which was validated by primary respondents.
In addition, the secondary research was used to obtain key information about the industry’s value chain and supply chain to identify key players operating in the market, market classifications and segmentation according to offerings of major players; and industry trends related to type, end user, launch mode, range and regions as well as key developments in the market.
Primary Research
Extensive primary research was conducted after obtaining information about the current scenario of the loitering munition market through secondary research. Several primary interviews were conducted with market experts from both the demand and supply sides across five regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Africa. This primary data was collected through questionnaires, emails, and telephonic interviews.
These interviews were conducted to gather insights such as market statistics, data on revenue collected from the products and services, market breakdowns, market size estimations, market size forecasting, and data triangulation. It also helped analyze the type, end user, launch mode, and range segments of the market for five key regions.
Note: C-level Executives include the CEO, COO, and CTO, among others.
Others include Sales Managers, Marketing Managers, and Product Managers. The tiers of the companies have been defined based on their total revenue as of 2022. Tier 1 = > USD 1 billion, Tier 2 = USD 100 million to USD 1 billion, and Tier 3 = < USD 100 million
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Market Size Estimation
Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the size of the Loitering Munition market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following details:
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Key players were identified through secondary research, and their market ranking was determined through primary and secondary research. This included a study of annual and financial reports of the top market players and extensive interviews of leaders, including CEOs, directors, and marketing executives.
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All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources. All possible parameters that affect the markets covered in this research study were accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to obtain the final quantitative and qualitative data. This data was consolidated, enhanced with detailed inputs, analyzed by MarketsandMarkets, and presented in this report.
Loitering Munition Market : Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall size of the loitering munition market from the market size estimation process explained above, the total market was split into several segments and subsegments. To complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for various market segments and subsegments, data triangulation and market breakdown procedures explained below were implemented, wherever applicable. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides. Along with this, the market size was validated using both top-down and bottom-up approaches.
Market Definition
Loitering Munition Market refers to advanced aerial weapons, also known as suicide drones, kamikaze drones, or exploding drones. The purpose of these munitions is intended for precise and responsive engagement. Munitions, built with warheads, can spend a long time in a target area until they identify an enemy presence, and then directly impacting it. The loitering munition market encompasses a variety of application, end user, launch mode and range tailored for specific operational needs. Range includes short-range, medium- range, long- range, which can determine mission requirements. Type as recoverable and expendable for mission flexibility. The market is segmented by end user, including army, navy, and air force, and by launching mode, such as air-launched, vertical take-off, catapult, canister and hand-launched mechanisms.
Key Stakeholders
Various stakeholders of the market are listed below:
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Loitering Munition System Component Suppliers
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Loitering Munition System Manufacturers
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Loitering Munition System Pilot Training Institutes
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Technology Support Providers for Loitering Munition Systems
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Loitering Munition Software/Hardware/Service and Solution Providers
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Government and Defense Regulatory Bodies
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Loitering Munition System Consultants
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Defense Forces (Army, Navy, Airforce)
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Research and Development Institutions, Testing and Certification Agencies
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Integrated Defense Systems Providers for Loitering Munition Systems
Report Objectives
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To define, describe, segment, and forecast the size of the Loitering munition market based on type, launch mode, end-user, range, and region
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To forecast the size of market segments based on five regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Rest of the World, along with key countries in each region
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To identify and analyze key drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing the growth of the market
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To identify industry trends, market trends, and technology trends prevailing in the market
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To analyze micromarkets1 with respect to individual technological trends, prospects, and their contribution to the overall market
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To strategically profile key market players and comprehensively analyze their market ranking and core competencies2
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To provide a detailed competitive landscape of the market and analyze competitive growth strategies, such as product developments, contracts, partnerships, MOU’s, agreements, and collaborations adopted by key players in the market
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To identify the detailed financial position, key products, unique selling points, and key developments of leading companies in the market
1 Micromarkets are referred to as the segments and subsegments of the Loitering munition market included in the report.
2 Core competencies of companies were captured in terms of their key developments and key strategies adopted to sustain their positions in the market.
Available Customizations
Along with the market data, MarketsandMarkets offers customizations according to the specific requirements of companies. The following customization options are available for the report:
Product Analysis
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Product matrix, which gives a detailed comparison of the product portfolio of each company.
Regional Analysis
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Further breakdown of the market segments at the country level
Company Information
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Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to 5)
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