Military robot market to reach $21B

151124-N-CN059-128 SANTA RITA, Guam (Nov. 24, 2015) Robots operated by explosive ordnance disposal technicians, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, with the assistance of Republic of Korea (ROK) Underwater Demolition Team and Sea, Air and Land Teams, investigates a training improvised explosive device (IED) while conducting demolition operations at Naval Base Guam. EODMU5 is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 75, the primary expeditionary task force responsible for the planning and execution of coastal riverine operations, explosive ordnance disposal, diving engineering and construction, and underwater construction in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Rolston/RELEASED)

The global military robot market will reach $21.1 billion by 2020, according to a forecast by market research firm MarketsandMarkets. This reflects a compound annual growth rate of 9.27 percent from 2015.

“This growth can be attributed to the rising need for efficient border surveillance and general ISR functions, combined with the technological advancements in the field of robotic systems globally,” the report said.

North America will dominate the military robot market, but the most growth will be in Europe and Asia-Pacific, with the strongest growth in Europe.