Remotely Operated Weapon Stations - Market and Technology Forecast to 2031

Abstract
After more than 20 years of use in the field, Remotely Operated Weapon Stations have become a well-established market. The advantages they offer are significant, including crew protection, increased accuracy, first-round hit probability, target recognition and identification, low production, integration, and operational cost. Most importantly they can significantly increase the firepower of smaller and legacy platforms, thus increasing their range of capabilities or extending their utility in the modern battlefield.

The outbreak of the war in Ukraine has shown that a confrontation between peer or near-peer competitors is not a possibility that could happen in the distant future, but a highly like scenario. In such confrontations, firepower, long-range fires and ISR are elements that play a key role. However, the defence industries were unprepared for the requirements of a high-intensity warfare, and they have been struggling to deliver the required capabilities. That is an issue further exacerbated by the risks posed by the current economic and political climate which impacts defence budgets and supply chains.

In such a tight framework ROWS can deliver significant capabilities to new and legacy platforms in a timely and affordable manner. There is also an important development in the ROWS market that no one should disregard, as they are expected to change the conduct of combat operations. Just as radio brought a small revolution in technical and military affairs when it was used as a medium to guide weapons, ROWS will bring a similar change, not only as standalone systems but also as part of a networked environment and on top of unmanned ground or surface vehicles.

The current global security environment poses many challenges either in the form of low-intensity conflicts too. With major forces around the globe being in need of fielding disruptive technologies with fire delivery capabilities, platforms or unmanned systems with ROWS, interconnected through IoMT over a C2 backbone, will serve that goal effectively and affordably.

Recognizing that potential of the market, a significant number of manufacturers around the world are positioning themselves by developing their own ROWS. That creates a highly competitive environment for businesses, which will be better served through the creation of economies of scale.

Market Forecast provides a detailed analysis of the Remotely Operated Weapon Stations (ROWS) market up to 2031 in terms of technologies, end-users and platforms, acquisition programs, leading companies, and opportunities for manufacturers. The report also provides the case studies that would help readers better understand the nature of the market and the underlying factors affecting the procurement of ROWS.

Covered in this report
Global market share assessments for all types in numbers delivered and value up to 2031.
Market share assessments per segments and regions up to 2031.
Snapshot on global security issues, defence budgets, spending patterns and how these affect the procurement of ROWS systems.
Focus on US, European, Asian-Pacific and Middle East procurement programmes.
Case studies with some of the world’s biggest acquisition programs that have ROWS an integral part of the equation.
Market Dynamics: An insight on the latest technological developments in the ROWS market and which countries are changing their preferences, are in position to absorb the new technology and adapt their modus operandi.
Roles for all types: Insight on how ROWS fit into a military or security concept of operations and how they form a revolution in military affairs.
Main military ROWS technological trends.
Market Trends: Drivers, Trends, Opportunities and Risks for the stakeholders that want to stay ahead of the competition.
Profiles for the leading companies.

Segmentation
We have segmented the market by Region, Application (domain), and End-Use.

Region

Americas
Europe
APAC
Middle East & Africa
Application

Land domain
Naval domain
End-Use

Defence
Security

Reasons to buy this study
The report "Remotely Operated Weapon Stations - Market and Technology Forecast to 2031" will be of help to existing companies and new market entrants in this sector.
The "Market Analysis and Forecast Factors' helps to understand how the market will evolve
The "Technologies and Developments" chapter helps companies with investment choices.
Strategy formulation teams can use the market forecast chapter to understand the future market potential, this would help them to converge their efforts to specific segment.
The sales team can use the market forecast chapter to plan their sales campaigns and focus areas.
Scenarios with potential and unpredictable factors are identified in the Impact Analysis Chapter
The Opportunity Analysis chapter shows the market growth for the segments.
The company profiles chapter contains financial information, products, recent contract, and a SWOT analysis

Who is This Report For?
This report is a must, particularly if you are one of the following:

Business Leaders & Business Developers
Market Analysts
Government and Military decision-makers
Component manufacturers

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Content
Table of Contents

1       Introduction
1.1  Scope
1.2  Definitions
1.3  Methodology
1.4  Who will benefit from this study?

2       Executive Summary
2.1  Trends and Insights
2.2  Main Findings
2.3  Key Conclusions
2.3.1      Capabilities and technology-based
2.3.2      Industrial and market-based
2.4  Important Tables and Figures

3       Technologies and Developments
3.1  Technology overview
3.2  ROWS’ Basic Components
3.3  Important Elements in ROWS’ Design and Operation
3.3.1      Stabilization
3.3.2      Sensors
3.3.3      Fire Control Unit
3.3.4      Guns, Weapons and Ammunition
3.3.5      ROWS’ Integration on Platforms
3.4  ROWS vs Manned Turrets
3.4.1      ROWS – Advantages and Limitations
3.5  Types of ROWS
3.5.1      Land Platforms
3.5.2      Wheeled vs Tracked Vehicles
3.5.3      Case Study – British Army Strike Brigades
3.5.4      Case Study – French Army Scorpion Programme
3.5.5      Case Study – US Army Forces in Europe
3.5.6      Unmanned Platforms with ROWS
3.5.7      ROWS for C-UAV
3.5.8      Naval Platforms with ROWS
3.5.9      Static ROWS
3.5.10    Airborne ROWS
3.6  Training and Simulation in the ROWS Market

4       Market Overview
4.1  Introduction
4.2  The Nature of the ROWS Market
4.3  Competitive landscape
4.4  Overview of companies
4.5  Risk factors

5       Market Analysis and Forecast Factors
5.1  Market Segmentation
5.2  Drivers
5.2.1      Defence budgets
5.2.2      Requirement for persistent ISR
5.2.3      Asymmetric threats
5.2.4      Navies to increasingly operate in the littoral waters
5.2.5      Importance of homeland security agencies
5.2.6      Crew survivability
5.2.7      Need to upgrade legacy platforms
5.2.8      Urban warfare
5.3  Trends
5.3.1      Increase trend for wheeled armoured vehicles
5.3.2      Development of the indigenous defence industrial capabilities
5.3.3      Increased range of engagements and accuracy
5.3.4      Combined capabilities
5.3.5      Power and signature management
5.3.6      Proliferation of UGVs and UUVs
5.3.7      Technological enablers
5.3.8      ROWS with non-lethal weapons
5.4  Opportunities
5.4.1      EO/IR technology developments
5.4.2      ROWS’ cost availability
5.4.3      Improving unmanned systems testing and evaluation
5.4.4      Improving Manned-Unmanned Teaming
5.4.5      Improving marketing and value-added messages
5.4.6      Developing ways to extend the lifespan and capabilities of platforms
5.4.7      Multiple effects by a single ROWS
5.4.8      ROWS adaptable for homeland security use
5.4.9      The ROWS as systems
5.4.10    Training for ROWS drives need for simulators and virtual environment
5.4.11    Field additive manufacturing of spare parts
5.5  Challenges
5.5.1      Lack of proven concept of operations
5.5.2      Trust in manned solutions
5.5.3      Defence budgets
5.5.4      Artificial intelligence and ethics
5.5.5      Rules of engagement and international law
5.5.6      Export controls in defence

6       Country Analysis
6.1  USA
6.2  Europe
6.2.1      UK
6.2.2      France
6.2.3      Poland
6.3  Israel
6.4  Australia

7       Global and Regional Market Forecast to 2031
7.1  Introduction
7.2  ROWS market by region
7.3  ROWS Market Forecast by Application
7.3.1      Americas’ ROWS market by Application
7.3.2      Europe’s ROWS market by Application
7.3.3      Asian-Pacific ROWS Market by Application
7.3.4      Middle East and African ROWS Market by Application
7.4  ROWS market Regions by End-Use
7.4.1      America’s ROWS market by End-Use
7.4.2      Europe ROWS market by End-Use
7.4.3      Asian-Pacific ROWS market by End-Use
7.4.4      Middle East and Africa Analytics market by End-Use

8       Application Market Forecast to 2031
8.1  Introduction
8.2  ROWS market by application overview
8.3  Total ROWS Market by Application
8.3.1      HLS ROWS Market by Application
8.3.2      Military ROWS Market by Application
8.3.3      Total Land ROWS Market
8.3.4      Total Naval ROWS by End-Use

9       End-Users Market Forecast to 2031
9.1  Introduction
9.2  ROWS for the Defence and HLS Sectors
9.2.1      Improved accuracy
9.2.2      Improved firepower
9.2.3      A system of systems
9.2.4      ROWS and new platforms
9.2.5      ROWS and legacy platforms
9.2.6      ROWS and unmanned platforms
9.2.7      Protecting critical infrastructure
9.3  Global ROWS market by End-Use overview
9.4  HLS ROWS market by Region
9.4.1      Global Military ROWS market by Region
9.4.2      HLS ROWS market by Application
9.4.3      Military ROWS Market by Application

10    Impact Analysis
10.1    Introduction
10.2    Forecast factors and Market Impact
10.3    Scenario 2 Global ROWS Market Forecast by Region to 2031 [US$ million]
10.4    Scenario 2 – Global ROWS Market Forecast to 2031 by Application [US$ Million]

11    Leading Companies
11.1    ASELSAN Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticater A.S.
11.1.1    Introduction
11.1.2    ROWS Products and Services
11.1.3    Recent Developments and Contracts
11.1.4    Recent Projects Completed
11.1.5    Strategic Alliances
11.1.6    SWOT Analysis
11.2    BAE Systems
11.2.1    Introduction
11.2.2    ROWS Products and Services
11.2.3    Recent Developments and Contracts
11.2.4    Strategic Alliances
11.2.5    SWOT Analysis
11.3    Elbit Systems
11.3.1    Introduction
11.3.2    ROWS Products and Services
11.3.3    Other Products & Services
11.3.4    Recent Developments and Contracts
11.3.5    Strategic Alliances
11.3.6    SWOT Analysis
11.4    EOS (Electro-Optic Systems) Australia
11.4.1    Introduction
11.4.2    ROWS Products and Services
11.4.3    Other Products & Services
11.4.4    Recent Developments and Contracts
11.4.5    Strategic Alliances
11.4.6    SWOT Analysis
11.5    FN Herstal
11.5.1    Introduction
11.5.2    ROWS Products and Services
11.5.3    Other Products & Services
11.5.4    Recent Developments and Contracts
11.5.5    Strategic Alliances
11.5.6    SWOT Analysis
11.6    General Dynamics
11.6.1    Introduction
11.6.2    ROWS Products and Services
11.6.3    Other Products & Services
11.6.4    Recent Developments and Contracts
11.6.5    SWOT Analysis
11.7    John Cockerill
11.7.1    Introduction
11.7.2    ROWS Products and Services
11.7.3    Other Products & Services
11.7.4    Strategic Alliances
11.7.5    SWOT Analysis
11.8    Kongsberg
11.8.1    Introduction
11.8.2    ROWS Products and Services
11.8.3    Other Products & Services
11.8.4    Recent Developments and Contracts
11.8.5    Strategic Alliances
11.8.6    SWOT Analysis
11.9    KMW GmbH (KNDS)
11.9.1    Introduction
11.9.2    ROWS Products and Services
11.9.3    Other Products & Services
11.9.4    Recent Developments and Contracts
11.9.5    Strategic Alliances
11.9.6    SWOT Analysis
11.10  Leonardo S.p.A.
11.10.1 Introduction
11.10.2 ROWS Products and Services
11.10.3 Other Products & Services
11.10.4 Recent Developments and Contracts
11.10.5 SWOT Analysis
11.11  MSI Defence Systems Ltd.
11.11.1 Introduction
11.11.2 ROWS Products and Services
11.11.3 Other Products & Services
11.11.4 Recent Developments and Contracts
11.11.5 SWOT Analysis
11.12  Nexter (KNDS)
11.12.1 Introduction
11.12.2 ROWS Products and Services
11.12.3 Other Products & Services
11.12.4 Recent Developments and Contracts
11.12.5 Strategic Alliances
11.12.6 SWOT Analysis
11.13  Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
11.13.1 Introduction
11.13.2 ROWS Products and Services
11.13.3 Other Products & Services
11.13.4 Recent Developments and Contracts
11.13.5 Strategic Alliances
11.13.6 SWOT Analysis
11.14  Rheinmetall AG
11.14.1 Introduction
11.14.2 ROWS Products and Services
11.14.3 Other Products & Services
11.14.4 Recent Developments and Contracts
11.14.5 Strategic Alliances
11.14.6 SWOT Analysis
11.15  SAAB
11.15.1 Introduction
11.15.2 ROWS Products and Services
11.15.3 Recent Developments and Contracts
11.15.4 SWOT Analysis

12    Results and Conclusions

13    About Market Forecast
13.1    General
13.2    Contact us
13.3    Disclaimer
13.4    License

Appendix A:         Companies Mentioned
Appendix B:         Abbreviations