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軍用ロボット・自律システム市場の分析(技術別・操縦方法別・プラットフォーム別・最終用途別・地域別)と競合情勢(2025~2033年)Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems Market Report by Technology, Operation, Platform, End Use, Application, Region and Competitive Landscape 2025-2033 |
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軍用ロボット・自律システム市場の分析(技術別・操縦方法別・プラットフォーム別・最終用途別・地域別)と競合情勢(2025~2033年) |
出版日: 2025年08月01日
発行: IMARC
ページ情報: 英文 140 Pages
納期: 2~3営業日
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軍用ロボット・自律システムの市場規模は2024年に108億米ドルに達しました。今後、IMARC Groupは、同市場が2033年までに246億米ドルに達し、2025~2033年の成長率(CAGR)は9.60%に達すると予測しています。2024年の市場は北米が支配的でした。同市場は、地政学的緊張や安全保障上の脅威の増加、企業間の連携やパートナーシップの増加、人工知能(AI)などの先端技術の統合などを背景に、着実な成長を遂げています。
業務の効率化とコスト削減
Global Timesによると、中国は2022年1月16日に世界最大の電動4脚バイオニックロボットを発表しました。軍用RASの採用が増加しているのは、リアルタイムのデータ収集と分析を提供することで効率を高めることができるためで、市場の成長を後押ししています。これらの機能は、意思決定プロセスを改善し、動的な状況への迅速な対応を可能にするという利点があります。さまざまな企業や行政機関が、さまざまな地形で運用可能なロボティクスに投資しており、軍用ロボット・自律システム市場の拡大に貢献しています。
戦争の性質の変化
無人航空機(UAV)、ドローン、自律型兵器は、偵察、監視、精密攻撃のための新たな能力を提供しています。非対称戦争や市街戦におけるUAVの採用の高まりが市場の成長を支えています。人口密度の高い都市での紛争は、巻き添え被害、民間人の死傷、インフラ破壊の懸念など、軍事力にとって独特の課題をもたらします。さらに、市街戦はゲリラ攻撃から民兵のパトロール、ギャングの暴力まで、さまざまな形態をとる可能性があります。『ヒンドゥスタン・タイムズ』紙によると、2024年1月31日、治安部隊はチャッティースガル州のマオイストが建設した長さ130メートル、深さ6フィートのトンネルを発掘しました。これらのトンネルは、ゲリラ戦において攻撃と防御の両方の利点をもたらします。
地政学的緊張と安全保障上の脅威の増加
世界各地で地政学的緊張と安全保障上の脅威が高まり、それが死者を出しています。J『ournal of Peace Research』誌は、組織的暴力による死者は前年比97%増で、2021年の12万人から2022年には23万7,000人になると主張しています。地政学的緊張と脅威は、監視・偵察能力を強化する必要性の高まりにつながっています。軍用ドローンや自律型偵察システムは、人命を傷つけることなく貴重な情報収集を提供します。国境を監視し、部隊の動きを追跡し、潜在的脅威に関する情報を収集することで、状況認識と準備態勢を向上させることができます。
武装プログラムの近代化
多くの国の統治当局が軍隊の近代化に投資しており、これが市場の成長を促しています。タイムズ・オブ・インディア紙は、インド陸軍が人工知能(AI)の革新に投資し、現代の戦争戦略に革命を起こしていると報じました。同陸軍は2023年9月13日、自律型耐荷重ロボットである多用途脚装備(MULE)を導入しました。このロボットは、12kgの可搬重量と、サーマルカメラやレーダーなどの適応可能な機能を備えているため、卓越した多用途性を提供します。また、ロングタームエボリューション(LTE)とワイヤレスフィデリティ(Wi-Fi)の両方をサポートするデュアル通信機能を備えており、多様な地形での短距離・長距離作戦に適しており、最新の軍用ロボット・自律システム市場動向に合致しています。
スケーラブルで俊敏な調達へのシフト
米国国防総省のレプリケーター・プログラムは、大量の自律型システムを迅速に導入することに焦点を当てた新たな調達モデルを推進しています。敵対勢力による大量配備に対抗することを目的とするこのイニシアティブは、ハイエンドの複雑なシステムよりも、コスト効率の高い消耗品としてのプラットフォームを優先しています。商業的に入手可能な技術の統合を奨励し、新興企業やデュアルユース技術企業を含む非伝統的ベンダーに防衛市場を開放します。配備スケジュールを早め、製造コストを下げることで、このプログラムは軍事RAS市場の需要力学を再構築しています。この転換は、抑止力、適応性、作戦の回復力という広範な目標を支えるものであり、同様の戦略的圧力に直面している他の国々の防衛調達戦略にも影響を与える可能性が高いです。
企業間のコラボレーションとパートナーシップ
防衛請負企業、技術企業、学界、行政機関の間の協力と協定が、軍事用RASの革新につながっています。例えば、2024年3月7日、欧州の大手ロボット工学・自律システム開発企業であるMilrem Robotics社は、米国陸軍遠征戦士実験(AEWE)への参加を終了しました。2月に米国のフォート・ムーアで実施されたこのイベントは、現実的な作戦環境における新技術の実験に焦点を当てています。また、オランダ国防省との協力とパートナーシップのもと、オランダのRAS(Robotics and Autonomous Systems)ユニットの招待を受け、Milrem Robotics社は武器化されたTHeMIS戦闘用無人地上車両(UGV)の能力を発表しました。
市場の成長と拡大
RASの需要は、世界中の軍隊が近代化の努力を続けていることから増加しています。さまざまな国が、先進的なRAS技術を取得することで防衛能力をアップグレードしています。Inside Defenseによると、米国陸軍は新たなヒューマン・マシン統合フォーメーション構想に注力しています。この統合フォーメーションは、人間と一緒にロボットシステムを部隊に導入するものです。米陸軍は、小型多目的装備品輸送能力を持つ爆発物部隊以外にも初めてロボットを配備しています。
研究開発(R&D)への投資の増加
戦略的優位性を維持し、潜在的脅威を抑止するための研究開発活動への投資が増加していることが、市場の成長を支えています。これには、陸、海、空、宇宙、サイバースペースなどさまざまな領域で優位性を確保するための高度な兵器システム、センサー技術、インテリジェンス能力の開発が含まれます。このほか、企業は政府機関から資金を受け、改良型ロボットシステムを発売しています。テレダイン・テクノロジーズ・インコーポレーテッドの一部であるテレダイン・フリアー防衛は、2022年7月7日、同社の先進的なマルチミッションロボットについて、米国軍から6,210万米ドル相当の新規受注を獲得したと発表しました。
技術革新と開発
主要企業は、パートナーシップ、契約、M&A(合併・買収)に取り組むことで、RASに先進技術を導入しています。例えば、2022年9月22日、レイセオン・ミサイル・アンド・ディフェンスはノースロップ・グラマンと提携し、米国空軍(USAF)向けに極超音速攻撃巡航ミサイルを開発しました。HACMは、米国とオーストラリアのプロジェクト協定である南十字星統合飛行研究実験(SCIFiRE)と共同で開発された世界初の兵器です。HACMは、巡航ミサイルの特性と極超音速ビークルの速度と操縦性を組み合わせた極超音速兵器技術の画期的な進歩です。マッハ5を超える超高速で移動し、一刻を争う標的に対して精密打撃を与えることができます。
スウォーム型自律無人システム
スウォーム技術の革新は、多数の自律型無人機やロボットの協調を可能にし、偵察、監視、敵の防衛に新たな能力を提供します。スウォーム型自律無人システムは、ローカルネットワークや衛星制御システムを通じて一緒に移動することができます。ベンガルールの新興企業NewSpace Research and Technologies社は、2023年2月13日にインド陸軍にSWARM無人偵察機を納入しました。
垂直離着陸(VTOL)UAV
VTOLUAVは滑走路を使わずに垂直に離着陸できます。効率的でフレキシブルな長距離飛行で知られています。監視、地図作成、測量などさまざまな産業分野で、いつでもどこでも飛行することができます。さらに、様々な企業が多様な目的のためにVTOLを導入しています。例えば、UAV新興企業のAmber wingsは、貨物、医療品、eコマース配達の輸送のためにコンパクトなハイブリッドVTOLドローン「Atva」を発売したと、2023年10月11日付のThe Times of Indiaが報じています。
人間と機械のチーミング
ヒューマン・マシン・チーミング(HMT)は、人間の認知力、直感力、創造力と、機械の計算能力、スピードを組み合わせた新しい技術です。戦場での意思決定、状況認識、作戦の有効性を高めるという利点があります。情報、監視、偵察(ISR)、ロジスティクス、サイバー作戦、自律システムなど、さまざまな防衛領域で応用されています。トマホーク・ロボティクス(Tomahawk Robotics)のような企業はローデン・テクノロジーズ(Rowden Technologies)と協力し、2023年2月23日にPR Newswireが発表した英国の陸軍未来能力グループ(Army Future Capabilities Group Human Machine Teaming(HMT))戦術非搭乗員システム艦隊プログラム向けに、同社のユニバーサル・コマンド・コントロール技術と製品を提供しました。
AI統合で軍用ロボットの意思決定能力を強化
軍事分野では、自律型兵器や車両システムに人工知能(AI)を活用しています。AIを搭載した無人航空機(UAV)や地上車両、潜水艦が偵察、監視、戦闘作戦に採用されています。AIはリアルタイムのデータ分析、意思決定、状況認識を可能にするという利点があります。さらに、AIアルゴリズムは、戦場のセンサーなどから取得したデータを分析し、機器の故障を事前に予測することを支援します。2024年2月7日、オーストラリア軍は英国、米国と提携し、南オーストラリア州でAIを搭載した自律型資産の操作性を披露しました。
The military robotics and autonomous systems market size reached USD 10.8 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 24.6 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.60% during 2025-2033. North America dominated the market in 2024. The market is experiencing steady growth driven by increasing number of geopolitical tensions and security threats, rising number of collaborations and partnerships between companies, and the integration of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI).
Operational efficiency and cost savings
As per Global Times, China launched the world's largest electric-powered quadruped bionic robot on 16 January 2022, which can carry up to 160 kilograms, run at up to 10 kilometers an hour, and is suitable for several kinds of terrains. The rising adoption of military RAS, as it offers enhanced efficiency by providing real time data gathering and analysis, is impelling the market growth. These capabilities benefit in improving decision-making processes and enabling quicker responses to dynamic situations. Various companies and governing agencies are investing in robotics that are operational in various terrain types, contributing to the broader expansion of the military robotics and autonomous systems market USA.
Changing nature of warfare
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones, and autonomous weapons are offering new capabilities for reconnaissance, surveillance, and precision strikes. The rising adoption of UAVs for asymmetric and urban warfare is supporting the market growth. Conflicts in densely populated cities present unique challenges for military forces, such as concerns about collateral damage, civilian casualties, and infrastructure destruction. Additionally, urban warfare can take many forms, ranging from guerrilla attacks to militia patrols to gang violence. As per the Hindustan Times, on 31 January 2024, security forces have unearthed a 130 meter-long and 6-foot-deep tunnel constructed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh. These tunnels provide both offensive and defensive advantages in guerrilla warfare.
Increasing number of geopolitical tensions and security threats
There is a rise in the number of geopolitical tensions and security threats across the globe that are leading to fatalities. The Journal of Peace Research claims that fatalities from organized violence increased by 97% as compared to the previous year, from 120,000 in 2021 to 237,000 in 2022. Geopolitical tensions and threats are leading to the increasing need for enhanced surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. Military drones and autonomous surveillance systems offer valuable intelligence gathering without harming human lives. They can monitor borders, track troop movements, and gather information on potential threats, thereby improving situational awareness and preparedness.
Modernization of armed programs
Governing authorities of numerous countries are investing in the modernization of their armed forces, which is impelling the market growth. The Times of India reported that the Indian Army is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) innovations, revolutionizing modern warfare strategies. The army force introduced a multi-utility legged equipment (MULE), an autonomous load-bearing robot, on 13 September 2023. The robot offers exceptional versatility, as it has a 12 kg payload capacity and adaptable features, such as thermal cameras and radars. It also has dual communication capabilities that support both long term evolution (LTE) and wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), making it suitable for short-range and long-range operations across diverse terrains, aligning with the latest military robotics and autonomous systems market trends.
Shift toward scalable and agile procurement
The US Department of Defense's Replicator Program is driving a new procurement model focused on rapidly fielding large volumes of autonomous systems. Aimed at countering mass deployments by adversaries, this initiative prioritizes cost-effective, expendable platforms over high-end, complex systems. It encourages the integration of commercially available technologies and opens the defense market to non-traditional vendors, including startups and dual-use tech firms. By accelerating deployment timelines and lowering production costs, the program is reshaping demand dynamics in the military RAS market. This shift supports broader goals of deterrence, adaptability, and operational resilience, and is likely to influence defense procurement strategies in other countries facing similar strategic pressures.
Collaborations and partnerships between companies
Collaboration and agreements between defense contractors, technology companies, academia, and governing agencies are leading to innovations in the military RAS. For example, on 7 March 2024, Milrem Robotics, a leading robotics and autonomous systems developer of Europe, concluded its participation in the US Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE). The event, conducted in February in Fort Moore, USA, focuses on experimenting with new technology in realistic operational settings. In addition, in cooperation and partnership with the Dutch Ministry of Defence and at the invitation of the Dutch Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) unit it allowed Milrem Robotics to present the capabilities of weaponized THeMIS Combat Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV).
Market growth and expansion
The demand for RAS is increasing on account of the ongoing modernization efforts by armed forces around the world. Various countries are upgrading their defense capabilities by acquiring advanced RAS technologies. As per Inside Defense, the US Army is focusing on new human-machine integrated formations initiative. These integrated formations are projected to bring robotic systems into units alongside humans. Their army is deploying robots for the first time beyond explosive ordnance units with the small multi-purpose equipment transport capability.
Rising investments in research and development (R&D)
The increasing investing in R&D activities to maintain strategic advantage and deter potential threats is supporting the growth of the market. This includes developing advanced weapons systems, sensor technologies, and intelligence capabilities to ensure superiority across various domains, including land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Besides this, companies are receiving funds from governing agencies to launch improved robotic systems. Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced that it has received new orders worth US$ 62.1 Million from the U.S. Armed Services for its advanced and multi-mission robots on 7 July 2022.
Technology innovation and development
Key players are introducing advanced technologies in RAS by engaging in partnerships, agreements, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). For instance, on 22 September 2022, Raytheon Missiles and Defense partnered with Northrop Grumman to develop the hypersonic attack cruise missile for the US Air Force (USAF). HACM is a first-of-its-kind weapon developed in conjunction with the Southern Cross Integrated Flight Research Experiment (SCIFiRE), a US and Australia project arrangement. HACM represents a breakthrough in hypersonic weapon technology that combines the characteristics of a cruise missile with the speed and maneuverability of a hypersonic vehicle. It can travel at ultra-high speeds, exceeding Mach 5, and deliver precision strikes against time-sensitive targets.
Swarm autonomous unmanned systems
Innovations in swarm technology enable the coordination of large numbers of autonomous drones or robots and offer new capabilities for reconnaissance, surveillance, and enemy defenses. Swarm autonomous unmanned systems can move together through local network or satellite control systems. NewSpace Research and Technologies, a Bengaluru-based start-up delivered SWARM UAVs to Indian Army on 13 February 2023 as reported by The Print.
Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAVs
VTOL UAVs can take off and land vertically without the aid of a runway. They are known for their efficient, flexible, long-range flight. They can fly anytime and anywhere for different industrial fields, such as surveillance, mapping, surveying, and others. Furthermore, various companies are introducing VTOL for diverse purposes, such as Amber wings a UAV startup launched a compact hybrid VTOL drone 'Atva' for the transportation of cargo, medical supplies, and e-commerce deliveries reported by The Times of India on 11 October 2023.
Human-machine teaming
Human-machine teaming (HMT) is a new technology that involves combining the strengths of human cognition, intuition, and creativity with the computational power and speed of machines. It benefits in enhancing decision-making, situational awareness, and operational effectiveness on the battlefield. It is applied across various defense domains, including intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), logistics, cyber operations, and autonomous systems. Companies like Tomahawk Robotics collaborated with Rowden Technologies to provide its universal command and control technology and products for the United Kingdom's Army Future Capabilities Group Human Machine Teaming (HMT) tactical uncrewed systems fleet program on 23 February 2023 claimed by PR Newswire.
AI integration to enhance decision-making capabilities of military robots
The military sector is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in autonomous weapons and vehicle systems. AI-powered crewless aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ground vehicles and submarines are employed for reconnaissance, surveillance, and combat operations. AI benefits in enabling real-time data analysis, decision-making, and situational awareness. In addition, AI algorithms assist in analyzing data acquired from battlefield sensors and other sources to predict equipment failures before they occur. On 7 February 2024, the Australian military partnered with the UK and the US to showcase the operability of autonomous assets with AI in South Australia.
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) account for the majority of the market share
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are aircraft that can be remotely controlled by a human operator or operate autonomously based on pre-programmed instructions or artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. UAVs are widely available in various shapes and sizes, ranging from small handheld models to large and advanced aircraft for military, commercial, scientific, and recreational purposes. Additionally, there is a rise in the adoption of UAVs for various purposes.
The number of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) produced is anticipated to grow from 2 million units in 2021 to 6.5 million in 2030 as per the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Semi-autonomous holds the largest share of the industry
Semi-autonomous operates with a combination of automated features and human control or supervision. In this system, certain tasks or functions are automated, but human intervention or oversight is still required for decision-making, monitoring, and intervention if necessary. In addition, various military forces of several countries are investing in semi-autonomous systems like the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched its new semi-autonomous robotic ground vehicle called the Jaguar on 6 May 2021. It is capable of driving by itself to a predetermined destination while spotting and bypassing obstacles using sensors and an advanced driving system.
Land based represents the leading market segment
Land based are systems that are conducted on the surface of the Earth. They comprise ground vehicles, artillery and missile systems, and command and control systems. They are deployed on land for offensive and defensive purposes. Moreover, various companies and governing agencies are engaging in agreements to encourage land-based systems. The European Commission signed an agreement to launch the Land Tactical Collaborative Combat (LATACC) project coordinated by Thales to improve the collaborative capabilities of European coalition forces on 17 January 2024. Moreover, the project aims to enable the different land combat systems being developed by each member state to coordinate their actions in coalition with very short response times.
Military and defense exhibit a clear dominance in the market
Military and defense forces are increasingly conducting a variety of operations, including combat operations, peacekeeping missions, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, counterterrorism operations, and other activities to protect national interests and support international stability. They are also investing in RAS to tackle various geopolitical situations and threats. Governing agencies of India are allocating huge funds to these sectors for maintaining peace worldwide. The Ministry of Defence represents an enhancement of INR 68,371.49 crore (13%) over the budget of 2022-23 as per the Press Information Bureau.
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) dominates the market
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) include manned and unmanned airborne, space-borne, maritime, and terrestrial systems that play critical roles in support of military operations. ISR systems range in size from mobile devices to satellites. They also use unstructured data to extract and analyze insights. Moreover, they excel in operating within hostile environments, mitigating the risk to human lives, and thereby serving as invaluable assets for military intelligence operations. In October 2023, army engineers from the Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME) in Secunderabad (India) unveiled 'Robotic Buddy', a versatile robot that serves various battlefield needs. It can remotely detect humans, track specific areas, measure distances, and transmit intelligence, surveillance, and target acquisition (ISR) data.
The market research report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape covering market structure, market share by key players, market player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant, among others. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. This includes business overview, product offerings, business strategies, SWOT analysis, financials, and major news and events. Some of the major market players in the military robotics and autonomous systems industry include AeroVironment, Inc., Applied Intuition Government, Inc., BAE Systems, Elbit Systems Ltd., Ghost Robotics Corporation, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Lockheed Martin Corporation, Milrem Robotics, Northrop Grumman, QinetiQ, Rheinmetall AG, Teledyne FLIR LLC, and Thales.
Key players in the market are focusing on introducing advanced autonomous vehicles that offer superior features. They are also engaging in partnerships and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to develop robotic defense systems. Besides this, various players are focusing on various trials that involve a wide range of challenging scenarios for their products. For example, on 6 July 2023, Milrem Robotics achieved success during the recent autonomy trials conducted by the Estonian Military Academy. The trials showcased the superior capabilities of Milrem Robotics' unmanned ground system, THeMIS, when equipped with the company's intelligent functions kit, MIFIK.