Non-Lethal Weapons Market

Non-Lethal Weapons Market Size Survey Report – In a Glance

As per the survey report on global Non-Lethal Weapons Market, the market is projected to foresee a CAGR of 5.8% between 2024-2033, and further generate a market size of USD 14.9 billion revenue by the end of 2033. In the year 2024, the market size was valued at USD 9.1 billion revenue.

• The global Non-Lethal Weapons Market is projected to grow on account of growing concerns over civilian casualties.
• In Japan, the recent adoption of policies against entirely autonomous weapons can be attributed to the growth in the Non-Lethal Weapons Market.
• KDMI analyst’s growth analysis foresees legal concerns to challenge the market growth.
• North America, having the highest market share in the Non-Lethal Weapons Market, is projected to dominate the global market.

Non-Lethal Weapons Market Analysis

Non-lethal weapons, such as pepper spray, bean bags, electric stun guns, and rubber bullets, are used in regulating & battle situations to restrict the booming conflicts where deployment of lethal force is undesirable or prohibited. The global increase in civilian casualties is the primary growth driver of the non-lethal market size. The United Nations documented approximately 33,000 civilian deaths in armed conflicts as of 2023, a terrible 72% increase compared to the past years. Particular situations, such as desperate attacks in Gaza where the continuing Israeli military operations, are instances of war-like situations that have led to death, suffering & destruction at a pace. TASER International, Inc., Combined Systems, Inc. and Condor Non-Lethal Technologies are significant players in the global non-lethal Weapons market.

Analyst’s Observation on Japan Non-Lethal Weapons Market Survey

The Japanese government recently implemented a policy in response to the advancement of fully independent lethal weapons, emphasizing that the application of such arms must not be allowed anywhere in the world. As per Japanese beliefs, at present, there is no assurance that LAWS will be applied in compliance with international humanitarian law. Worldwide concerns about the application of independent weapons are increasing, and the drive for establishing regulations is constructing, as the employment of combat drones has become commonplace in conflicts such as in the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine war. The implementation of such policies is driving the expansion of the Japanese non-lethal weapons market size. Howa, Miroku and Daikin are significant players in the Japanese Non-Lethal Weapons market.

Non-Lethal Weapons Market Growth Driver & Market Restraint

Growth Driver

Increasing situations of civil unrest and terrorism:

Non-lethal weapons in civil unrest control crowds without leading to deaths because they are designed in a way to incapacitate people on a temporary basis. The aim of using non-lethal weapons is not just to efficiently replace firearms but even to reduce the number of inflicted injuries. Increasing civil unrest and terrorism is one of the significant growth drivers of the non-lethal weapons market. Around 90% of the terrorist attacks and 98% of the terrorism deaths as of 2023 happened in conflict zones, establishing the strong connection between terrorism and conflict. As of 2022, around 7342 incidents of terrorist attacks were registered globally. The highest proportion of deaths from terrorism as of 2022 happened in Burkina Faso, registering for 17% of entire deaths. The 2nd highest number of terrorist deaths occurred in Mali with 14%, emphasizing the increase of terrorism in West Africa, lately.

Market Restraint

Technical complexity:

Developing and employing non lethal weapons are technically complicated and even expensive, particularly for developed technologies such as acoustic devices and directed energy weapons. R&D efforts to enhance the reliability and capability of non lethal solutions demand significant number of investments. While procurement and manufacturing prices are prohibitively expensive for some law & military enforcement agencies, abstaining adoption and employment.

Non-Lethal Weapons Market Segmentation

Our experts at KD Market Insights have segmented the global Non-Lethal Weapons Market research report as:

Non-Lethal Weapons Market Regional Synopsis

North America is expected to dominate the non-lethal weapons market because of the region's strong emphasis on improving public safety and minimizing casualties. The Joint Intermediate Force Capabilities Officer, who handles non-lethal weapons for DoD, is already directing proactive public outreach to guarantee that the useful and new non-lethal weapons it advances are not misinterpreted by the public. Increasing public information efforts to acknowledge controversies around new technologies such as ADS is essential as the United States, with its neighbouring peer competitors, such as China and Russia, identify the power of narratives in articulating conflict & competition.  The presence of manufacturers such as ASP, Inc. is one of the significant reasons for North America's dominance in the non-lethal weapons market. It is the most well-known brand, and it manufactures everything from batons and abstains to pocket tools and batons; its products are applied by 4 million law, military, and enforcement officers in more than 100 countries.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow with the fastest CAGR in the Non-lethal weapons market because of rising security concerns and geopolitical tensions. Extremist, terrorist and separatist forces have frequently led to troubles in China and its neighbourhood posing common dangers for the region. The internal security ambience in India is highly complicated and challenging and is influenced by domestic as well as external ambience. The growth of India’s safety and security sector is another reason for the growth of the non-lethal weapons market. The Indian safety and security industry has experienced steady growth, with some aspects expanding to 15 to 20% annually. As of 2023, India is on a geopolitical centre stage, and its strategic worth for the West is elevating, and regional perceptions are even shifting in its favor. The growing geopolitical tensions are elevating the growth of the non-lethal weapons market in the Asia Pacific region.   

Regional Company Names

• Lamperd Less Lethal, Inc.
• Combined Systems Inc.
• NonLethal Technologies Inc.
• Pepperball Technologies Inc. ( UTS United Tactical Systems, LLC)
• Bruzer Less Lethal.

Non-Lethal Weapons Market Competitive Landscape

Some of the key players who top the global Non-Lethal Weapons Market share:

• TASER International, Inc.,
• Combined Systems, Inc.,
• Condor Non-Lethal Technologies,
• Raytheon Company,
• BAE Systems.,
• AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems Inc,
• Lampard Less Lethal,
• Safariland,
• LLC,
• RTX Corporation,
• Vantage Technology

1. Executive Summary
   1. Market Overview
   2. Key Findings
   3. Market Trends
   4. Market Outlook
2. Introduction
   1. Scope of the Report
   2. Research Methodology
   3. Definitions and Assumptions
   4. Acronyms and Abbreviations
3. Market Dynamics
   1. Drivers
   2. Restraints
   3. Opportunities
   4. Challenges
4. Global Non-Lethal Weapons  Market
   1. Market Overview
   2. Market Size and Forecast
   3. Market Segmentation
      1. By Technology
      2. By Product
      3. By End User
      4. By Region
5. Market Segmentation by Technology
   1. Electromagnetic
   2. Mechanical and Kinetic
   3. Chemical
   4. Others
6. Market Segmentation by Product
   1. Direct Contact with Weapons
   2. Directed Energy Weapons
   3. Other
7. Market Segmentation by End User
   1. Military and Law Enforcement
   2. Civilians
   3. Others
8. Regional Analysis
   1. North America
      1. United States
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User   
      2. Canada
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
      3. Mexico
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
   2. Europe
      1. United Kingdom
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
      2. Germany
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
      3. France
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
      4. Italy
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
      5. Spain
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
      6. Rest of Europe
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
   3. Asia Pacific
      1. China
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
      2. Japan
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
      3. India
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
      4. Australia
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
      5. South Korea
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
      6. Rest of Asia Pacific
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
   4. Latin America
      1. Brazil
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
      2. Argentina
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
      3. Colombia
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
      4. Rest of Latin America
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3.               Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
   5. Middle East & Africa
      1. South Africa
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
      2. Saudi Arabia
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
      3. UAE
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
      4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
         1. Market Size and Forecast
         2. Key Trends and Developments
         3. Market Analysis by Technology, Product and End-User    
9. Competitive Landscape
   1. Market Share Analysis
   2. Company Profiles
      1. TASER International, Inc.,
      2. Combined Systems, Inc.,
      3. Condor Non-Lethal Technologies,
      4. Raytheon Company,
      5. BAE Systems.,
      6. AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems Inc,
      7. Lampard Less Lethal,
      8. Safariland,
      9. LLC,
      10. RTX Corporation,
      11. Vantage Technology
      12. Others
10. Strategic Recommendations
11. Appendix
    1. List of Tables
    2. List of Figures
12. References