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Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land Vehicles - Market and Technology Forecast to 2033

Market forecast by Region, Platform, and Protection Systems. Technologies and Market Overview, Country Analysis, Opportunity Analysis, and Leading Companies

MF242392 February 7, 2025 147 pages
Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land Vehicles - Market and Technology Forecast to 2033

Modern battlefield, as observed through the latest conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, has increased in intensity and thereby, lethality. The multitude of threats, including anti-tank weapons; drones and loitering munition, are some of the weapon types that contribute to the attrition rates and lethality.

Moreover, what the current high intensity wars remind us of is that they are fought on the industrial level too. Armoured vehicles are not easily replaced and most important of all, human lives. Protecting troops and assets remains of high importance. Active and passive protection systems are crucial in that aspect and for that reason the market is witnessing an increase in their procurement, especially of active protection systems.

Despite the technological challenges that delayed the introduction of active protection systems, their use will expand thanks to the lessons learnt from the latest conflicts. However, costs associated with their procurement are still a source of consideration for several users who would like to integrate them on their platforms. Nevertheless, the market can offer modular capabilities that can address funding issues.

This study examines the latest developments in the field of active and passive protection systems, the associated technologies associated, developments in commonly used anti-tank systems, the structure of the market with the main competitors and, the trends and drives currently observed.
 

Covered in this study

  • Market forecasts: Market size forecasting for each APS and PPS segment from 2025 to 2033, segmented by Region, Type, and Platform.
  • Technology Roadmaps: In-depth analysis of technological developments in the field of active and passive protection systems as well as anti-tank systems.
  • Market Overview: Insight of the market and the trends, drives, and challenges of the actors in the domain.
  • Regional Analysis: Presentation of region-specific market opportunities and programmes under development.
  • Competitive Landscape: Overview of key players in the field.
 

Segmentation

The market is segmented in regions, type of systems – whether active or passive, and according to the type of the platform.

Region
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Latin America
Type of protective system
  • Active protection systems
  • Passive protection systems
Platform type
  • Main battle tanks
  • Infantry fighting vehicles
  • Armoured personnel carriers
  • GBAD vehicles
  • Self-propelled howitzers
 

Reasons to buy

  • Determine and forecast the size of the market in different segments.
  • Gain an insight into the technologies related to protection systems for armoured vehicles as well as an understanding of the threats they come to address.
  • Understand the trends and drivers shaping the market and how it will evolve in the foreseeable future.
  • Map the competition in this market domain, with the main players and their products, as well as the armoured vehicle procurement programmes APS are used in.
 

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1       Executive Summary
1.1       Trends and Insights
1.2       Main Findings
1.3       Key Conclusions

2       Introduction
2.1       Scope
2.2       Definitions
2.3       Methodology
2.4       Who will benefit from this study?

3       Technologies and Developments
3.1       Technology overview
3.1.1      APS Developments
3.1.2      Rectifications on Friendly Fires
3.1.3      Silent mode
3.1.4      Leveraging Modularity and Reconfigurability
3.1.5      Adopting Open System Architecture
3.1.6      Optimisation of Simulation and Testing
3.1.7      Sensor and Detection Systems
3.1.8      Integrated Communication and Networking
3.1.9      Augmented Reality and Heads-Up Displays
3.1.10    Robotics and Autonomous Systems
3.1.11    Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
3.1.12    Cybersecurity
3.2       Passive Protection Systems
3.2.1      Steel Plate Armours
3.2.2      Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA)
3.2.3      Non-Explosive Reactive Armour (NERA)
3.2.4      Chobham Armour
3.2.5      Spaced Ceramic Armour
3.3       Built-in Protection Systems
3.4       Key APS systems
3.4.1      KBM Design Bureau ARENA-M
3.4.2      Elbit Systems IRON FIST
3.4.3      Hanwha KAPS (Korean Active Protection System)
3.4.4      Saab LEDS (Land Electronic Defence System)
3.4.5      Rheinmetall STRIKE SHIELD
3.4.6      Rafael TROPHY
3.5       Key Anti-Tank Guided Systems and Anti-Tank Rockets
3.6       KBP 9M133 Kornet / AT-14 Spriggan
3.6.1      Kornet-E
3.6.2      Kornet-EM
3.7       MBDA MILAN
3.7.1      MILAN ER (Extended Response)
3.7.2      MILAN 1 / 2 / 2T / 3
3.8       RTX TOW
3.9       Lockheed Martin – RTX JAVELIN
3.10    RPG
3.10.1    PG-7VR
3.10.2    RPG-29 (launcher)
3.10.3    RPG-32 (launcher)

4       Market Overview
4.1       Introduction
4.2       Market Activity
4.2.1      Protection System Development Programmes by Country
4.2.2      Key Protection Systems by Country
4.2.3      Pricing
4.2.4      Market Size
4.3       Active and passive protection systems for land vehicles market volume distribution over forecast period by Country

5       Market Dynamics and Forecast Factors
5.1       Market Segmentation
5.1.1      Regions
5.1.2      Platforms
5.2       Drivers
5.3       Trends
5.4       Opportunities
5.5       Challenges

6       Country Analysis
6.1       Australia
6.2       France – Germany
6.3       Germany
6.4       Hungary
6.5       Israel
6.6       Japan
6.7       Lithuania
6.8       The Netherlands
6.9       Norway
6.10    South Korea
6.11    Turkiye
6.12    United Kingdom
6.13    United States

7       Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region
7.1       Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market by Region overview
7.2       Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market Region by Platform overview
7.2.1      North America market by Platform overview
7.2.2      Europe market by Platform overview
7.2.3      Asia Pacific market by Platform overview
7.2.4      Middle-East & Africa market by Platform overview
7.2.5      Latin America market by Platform overview
7.3       Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market Region by Protection System overview
7.3.1      North America market by Protection System overview
7.3.2      Europe market by Protection System overview
7.3.3      Asia Pacific market by Protection System overview
7.3.4      Middle-East & Africa market by Protection System overview
7.3.5      Latin America market by Protection System overview

8       Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform
8.1       Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market by Platform overview
8.2       Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market Platform by Region overview
8.2.1      Main Battle Tank market by Region overview
8.2.2      Infantry Fighting Vehicle market by Region overview
8.2.3      Self-Propelled Howitzer market by Region overview
8.2.4      Ground-Based Air Defence market by Region overview
8.2.5      Armoured Personell Carrier market by Region overview
8.3       Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market Platform by Protection System overview
8.3.1      Main Battle Tank market by Protection System overview
8.3.2      Infantry Fighting Vehicle market by Protection System overview
8.3.3      Self-Propelled Howitzer market by Protection System overview
8.3.4      Ground-Based Air Defence market by Protection System overview
8.3.5      Armoured Personell Carrier market by Protection System overview

9       Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
9.1       Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market by Protection System overview
9.2       Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market Protection System by Region overview
9.2.1      Active market by Region overview
9.2.2      Passive market by Region overview
9.3       Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market Protection System by Platform overview
9.3.1      Active market by Platform overview
9.3.2      Passive market by Platform overview

10    Opportunity Analysis
10.1    Compound Growth Rates
10.1.1    By Region
10.1.2    By Platform
10.1.3    By Protection System

11    Leading Companies
11.1    Aselsan
11.1.1    Introduction
11.1.2    Products & Services
11.1.3    Recent Contracts
11.1.4    SWOT Analysis
11.2    BAE Systems PLC
11.2.1    Introduction
11.2.2    Products & Services
11.2.3    Recent developments
11.2.4    Recent Contracts
11.2.5    SWOT Analysis
11.3    Elbit Systems Ltd.
11.3.1    Introduction
11.3.2    Products & Services
11.3.3    Recent Developments
11.3.4    Recent Contracts
11.3.5    SWOT Analysis
11.4    KBM
11.4.1    Introduction
11.4.2    Products & Services
11.4.3    SWOT Analysis
11.5    Leonardo S.p.A.
11.5.1    Introduction
11.5.2    Products & Services
11.5.3    Recent Developments
11.5.4    SWOT Analysis
11.6    Northrop Grumman Corporation
11.6.1    Introduction
11.6.2    Products & Services
11.6.3    Recent Developments
11.6.4    SWOT Analysis
11.7    Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
11.7.1    Introduction
11.7.2    Products & Services
11.7.3    Latest Developments
11.7.4    Recent Contracts
11.7.5    SWOT Analysis
11.8    Saab AB
11.8.1    Introduction
11.8.2    Products & Services
11.8.3    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
 
 

List of figures

Figure 1: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market summary by Region
Figure 2: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles Size by Region
Figure 3: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market summary by Platform
Figure 4: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles Size by Platform
Figure 5: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market summary by Protection System
Figure 6: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles Size by Protection System
Figure 7: Market volumes over the forecast period per region
Figure 8: Market Segmentation and Sub Segmentation Active and Passive Protection Systems for Armoured Vehicles Market
Figure 9: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region [US$ millions]
Figure 10: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region %
Figure 11: North America Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform
Figure 12: North America - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform
Figure 13: Europe Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform
Figure 14: Europe - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform
Figure 15: Asia Pacific Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform
Figure 16: Asia Pacific - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform
Figure 17: Middle-East & Africa Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform
Figure 18: Middle-East & Africa - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform
Figure 19: Latin America Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform
Figure 20: Latin America - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform
Figure 21: North America Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 22: North America - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 23: Europe Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 24: Europe - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 25: Asia Pacific Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 26: Asia Pacific - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 27: Middle-East & Africa Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 28: Middle-East & Africa - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 29: Latin America Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 30: Latin America - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 31: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform [US$ millions]
Figure 32: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform %
Figure 33: Main Battle Tank Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region
Figure 34: Main Battle Tank - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region
Figure 35: Infantry Fighting Vehicle Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region
Figure 36: Infantry Fighting Vehicle - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region
Figure 37: Self-Propelled Howitzer Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region
Figure 38: Self-Propelled Howitzer - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region
Figure 39: Ground-Based Air Defence Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region
Figure 40: Ground-Based Air Defence - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region
Figure 41: Armoured Personnel Carrier Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region
Figure 42: Armoured Personnel Carrier - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region
Figure 43: Main Battle Tank Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 44: Main Battle Tank - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 45: Infantry Fighting Vehicle Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 46: Infantry Fighting Vehicle - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 47: Self-Propelled Howitzer Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 48: Self-Propelled Howitzer - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 49: Ground-Based Air Defence Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 50: Ground-Based Air Defence - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 51: Armoured Personnel Carrier Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 52: Armoured Personnel Carrier - Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System
Figure 53: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System [US$ millions]
Figure 54: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System %
Figure 55: Active Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region
Figure 56: Active Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region
Figure 57: Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region
Figure 58: Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region
Figure 59: Active Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform
Figure 60: Active Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform
Figure 61: Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform
Figure 62: Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform
Figure 63: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles Size by Region [US$ millions]
Figure 64: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles CAGR 2025-2033 by Region
Figure 65: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles Size by Platform [US$ millions]
Figure 66: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles CAGR 2025-2033 by Platform
Figure 67: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles Size by Protection System [US$ millions]
Figure 68: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles CAGR 2025-2033 by Protection System
 

List of tables

Table 1: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market summary by Region in US$ millions
Table 2: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market summary by Platform in US$ millions
Table 3: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market summary by Protection System in US$ millions
Table 4: Active and passive protection systems forecast by Country [US$ million]
Table 5: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region [US$ millions]
Table 6: North America Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform [US$ millions]
Table 7: Europe Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform [US$ millions]
Table 8: Asia Pacific Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform [US$ millions]
Table 9: Middle-East & Africa Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform [US$ millions]
Table 10: Latin America Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform [US$ millions]
Table 11: North America Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System [US$ millions]
Table 12: Europe Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System [US$ millions]
Table 13: Asia Pacific Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System [US$ millions]
Table 14: Middle-East & Africa Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System [US$ millions]
Table 15: Latin America Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System [US$ millions]
Table 16: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform [US$ millions]
Table 17: Main Battle Tank Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region [US$ millions]
Table 18: Infantry Fighting Vehicle Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region [US$ millions]
Table 19: Self-Propelled Howitzer Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region [US$ millions]
Table 20: Ground-Based Air Defence Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region [US$ millions]
Table 21: Armoured Personell Carrier Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region [US$ millions]
Table 22: Main Battle Tank Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System [US$ millions]
Table 23: Infantry Fighting Vehicle Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System [US$ millions]
Table 24: Self-Propelled Howitzer Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System [US$ millions]
Table 25: Ground-Based Air Defence Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System [US$ millions]
Table 26: Armoured Personell Carrier Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System [US$ millions]
Table 27: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Protection System [US$ millions]
Table 28: Active Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region [US$ millions]
Table 29: Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Region [US$ millions]
Table 30: Active Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform [US$ millions]
Table 31: Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market to 2033 by Platform [US$ millions]
Table 32: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market summary by Region [US$ millions]
Table 33: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market summary by Platform [US$ millions]
Table 34: Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land vehicles market summary by Protection System [US$ millions]
 
Artis LLC
ASELSAN
BAE Systems
China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO)
Dynamit Nobel Defence (DND)
Escribano Mechanical & Engineering
Elektromashina
Elbit Systems
ELTA System
Hanwa Systems
Hensoldt
IBD Deisenroth Engineering
KBM
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW)
Leonardo DRS
MBDA
Nexter Systems
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Rafael Advanced Defence Systems
Rheinmetall AG
Raytheon Technologies
Saab AB
Thales
 

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