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Active Protection System Market Research Report Information by Platform (Airborne, Land-based, and Naval), Type (Hard Kill System and Soft Kill System), End User (Defence and Homeland Security), Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America)—Forecast till 2028


ID: MRFR/A&D/4641-HCR | 110 Pages | Author: Swapnil Palwe| August 2025

Global Active Protection System Market Overview

Active protection system market is likely to grow from USD 2.84 Billion that was a revenue figure during the historic forecast period that had ended in 2030 and hence, reaches a final market value worth USD 4.15 Billion by the end of the forecast period in 2030. The global market is likely to expand at a CAGR of 6.50% during the forecast period.

Active Protection System Market

Active protection systems are understood to be sub-systems that are combined into or installed on combat vehicles. Several countries, as a part of the Asia-Pacific, have acquired hard or soft kill capabilities for a huge range of threats, including Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPGs) and Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs).

COVID 19 Analysis

The arrival and outbreak of the pandemic at such an alarming rate have led to market diversions of the present skilled professionals towards treating patients who have tested covid positive only. The patients are in distress and further, the situation is advancing at a panicking rate. Also, the active protection system market has come up with global products with innovative degrees and creative initiatives that will help in meeting the rising needs of the target audience in the global market premises and hence, expand the market at both the domestic and the international market scenario.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

There are continuous improvements for warfare platforms that will have a good impact and hence, drive the market for growth during the forecast period. There is a rising expansion for cyber-attacks and hence, the demand for the market is soaring high.

Restraints

The global active protection system market is likely to witness issues like encounters, such as the heavyweight of countermeasures and the limited zone of engagement that are likely to hamper the global market growth.

Technology Analysis

The implementation of RPG shield initiatives is one of the major trends that will be contributing to the growth of this market in the forecast period that will be ending in 2028. The Asia-Pacific vendors are constantly focusing on developing innovative and advanced systems that will benefit the global growth of the Active Protection System Market for the period ending in 2028.

Study Objectives

The active protection system market report aims to understand the growth scale of the market operations during the ongoing forecast period that will be ending in 2028. The active protection systems market report helps in discussing the effects that have been brought in by the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and further, the prevailing dynamics that will drive the market towards growth and dissolve the challenges that are likely to restrain the market from growing in the forecast period.

The report also helps to understand the revenue earning potential of the market segments that have been divided on various bases and are further, functional in various global locations to meet the rising needs of the target audience and also, expand the ability of the market players to create a niche for themselves.

The report also aims to study the rising factors of competitive degree amongst the market players and further, draw a graph that is based on their efforts in the form of recent developments. The active protection system market report helps the market investors and buyers understand their role and also, take interest in the market patterns that are emerging as an important factor for them to make better investment decisions. The report further helps to conduct a fruitful analysis of the potential of the regions to expand internationally.

Recent News in Active Protection System 

India: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has initiated the development of an APS tailored for India's T-90 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs). Following clearance in 2023, the fabrication phase is underway, with system testing expected to commence either later this year or early next year. The APS aims to detect, track, and intercept incoming threats such as anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) and tank rounds, thereby enhancing the survivability of the T-90 tanks on the modern battlefield.

United Kingdom: In September 2023, RAFAEL, an Israeli defense technology company, was awarded a USD 20 million contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to integrate the TROPHY APS onto Challenger 3 Main Battle Tanks. This decision followed rigorous evaluations and live-fire tests conducted towards the end of 2022, where the system demonstrated remarkable effectiveness by intercepting over 90% of threats aimed at the Challenger 3 tanks. The integration of TROPHY APS is expected to significantly bolster the defensive capabilities of the UK's armored fleet

Market Segmentation

The active protection system market has been divided into the global market based on the type, device, application, and region.

Based on the End-User

The active protection system market has been segmented based on the end-user and includes Defense and Homeland Security.

Based on the Platform

The platform segment of the market includes Land, Main Battle Tanks, Light Protected Vehicles (LPVs), Amphibious Armored Vehicles (AAVs), Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP), Infantry Fighting Vehicles (AFVs), Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), amongst others.

The Naval includes Submarines, Frigates, Destroyers, Aircraft Carriers, and others

Based on the  Kill System Type

The kill system type includes Soft Kill System, Electro-optics Jammers, Radar Decoy, Infrared Decoy, and others.

Based on the Region

The active protection system market manufacturers have been divided in the global market based on the region and include the North American region, Asia-Pacific region, European region, Latin American region, and the Middle East and African region.

Regional Analysis

The active protection system market in the North American region has further been segmented into North America and Latin America. Also, the North American market is divided into the US and Canadian markets. The European region is estimated to account for the largest market share during the forecast period that will be ending in 2028. One of the key factors that are driving the growth of the European active protection system market is the continuous upgrade of the warfare platforms with newer employment of technologies. The regions like Russia and the U.K. are the two major countries that are witnessing an increase in investing activities in active protection systems and related technologies.

Active Protection System Market Industry Developments

  • Q2 2024: Rheinmetall and Elbit Systems to supply Trophy Active Protection System to European customer Rheinmetall, in partnership with Elbit Systems, announced a contract to supply the Trophy Active Protection System for integration on main battle tanks for a European NATO customer, marking a significant export win for the APS sector.
  • Q2 2024: U.S. Army awards BAE Systems contract for Iron Fist Active Protection System integration BAE Systems received a contract from the U.S. Army to integrate the Iron Fist Active Protection System onto Bradley Fighting Vehicles, advancing the Army’s vehicle survivability initiatives.
  • Q3 2024: Elbit Systems wins $80 million contract to supply Active Protection Systems to Asia-Pacific country Elbit Systems announced an $80 million contract to deliver its Iron Fist Active Protection System to an undisclosed Asia-Pacific military customer, with deliveries scheduled through 2026.
  • Q2 2024: Rafael and Leonardo partner to offer Trophy APS for Italian Army vehicles Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Leonardo announced a partnership to adapt and offer the Trophy Active Protection System for the Italian Army’s armored vehicle modernization program.
  • Q1 2024: Saab launches new Mobile SHORAD system with integrated Active Protection Saab unveiled a new mobile short-range air defense (SHORAD) system featuring integrated active protection capabilities, targeting both domestic and export markets.
  • Q2 2024: General Dynamics Land Systems opens new APS integration facility in Michigan General Dynamics Land Systems inaugurated a new facility in Michigan dedicated to the integration and testing of active protection systems on armored vehicles.
  • Q3 2024: Raytheon secures $120 million U.S. Army contract for APS research and development Raytheon Technologies was awarded a $120 million contract by the U.S. Army to develop next-generation active protection systems for future armored platforms.
  • Q2 2024: Rheinmetall acquires minority stake in Israeli APS startup Rheinmetall announced the acquisition of a minority stake in an Israeli startup specializing in advanced active protection system technologies, aiming to accelerate innovation in the sector.
  • Q1 2024: UK MOD approves active protection system for Challenger 3 tanks The UK Ministry of Defence approved the integration of an active protection system on the Challenger 3 main battle tank, with initial fielding expected in 2025.
  • Q2 2024: IMI Systems unveils new hard-kill APS for light armored vehicles IMI Systems introduced a new hard-kill active protection system designed specifically for light armored vehicles, expanding its APS product portfolio.
  • Q3 2024: South Korea’s Hanwha Defense signs APS technology transfer deal with Poland Hanwha Defense signed an agreement to transfer active protection system technology to Poland, supporting the local production of APS for Polish armored vehicles.
  • Q2 2024: U.S. Army selects new APS supplier for Stryker vehicles The U.S. Army selected a new supplier to provide active protection systems for its Stryker armored vehicle fleet, with contract details to be finalized in late 2024.

Competitive Landscape

The most prominent and major key players that are functional under the head of the active protection systems market all across the globe are mentioned below:

    • Rheinmetall AG (Germany)
    • Safran Electronics & Defense (France)
    • Raytheon Company (U.S.)
    • Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. (Israel)
    • KBM (Russia)
    • Israel Military Industries (Israel)
    • Artis, LLC (U.S.)
    • Aselsan A.S. (Turkey)

These are the major key players that are known to be using various plans and policies for sustaining their Active Protection System Market position in the active protection systems market functioning in the global market premises by going for mergers and acquisitions, and further, collaborating by setting up a new joint venture, establishing a partnership, and also, developing a new product line, adding creativity and innovation in the existing product, developing a new production process, amongst others for the expansion of their customer base in the untapped market of the active protection systems all across the globe during the period that will be ending in 2028.

Recent Developments

The active protection systems market size is likely to increase and further, expand amid the rising competition, as a part of the major companies in the global market premises that are involved in strategic acquisitions and partnerships to strengthen their international market position in the market during the forecast period that is likely to be ending in 2028.

The use of the active protection systems market is propelling in the defense sector and further, known to be increased considerably in the past few years, as a part of the ongoing forecast period that will be ending in 2028. Also, the global market expansion has mainly been driven by the rise in the number of warfare platforms being manufactured in the worldwide market premises. These warfare platforms are known to require systems that can help in detecting, tracking, and further, defending against incoming threats.

The land segment, is a part of the active protection system size is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period ending in 2028. The rising demand for active protection systems is attributed to the growth of several factors, that are inclusive of an increasing focus on the close combat systems, followed by the up-gradation of existing armored platforms, and also, the riding need for connected warfare systems, and the prevailing degree of safety of soldiers in a war-like situation, among others will help the market to attain an excellent growth prospect.

Report Overview

This global active protection systems market research report has been curated to make the investors understand the market dynamics and thus, discusses various aspects contains the following elements mentioned below:

    • Market Overview
    • COVID 19 Analysis
    • Market Dynamics
    • Technical Analysis
    • Market Segmentation
    • Regional Analysis
    • Competitive Landscape
    • Recent Developments

This research report discusses the factors that will drive the global market demand in the global market premises along with the factors that are likely to challenge its growth based on the predictions in the global market. The technical analysis during the forecasted period for its role in the market is discussed. The impact of the COVID 19 outbreak on the active protection systems market segments functioning at various global locations has been discussed to predict the growth scales for the forecast period that will be ending in 2028. The Active Protection System Market report helps in understanding the future growth rate in the active protection systems market during the forecast period ending in 2028 is further discussed and mentioned, as a part of the report.

Intended Audience

    • Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
    • Component Suppliers and dealers
    • Military groups and sectors
    • Government
    • Public sector
    • Market investors and buyers
    • Upgradation Service Providers
Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size USD 4.15 Billion
CAGR 6.50%
Base Year 2020
Forecast Period 2023-2030.
Historical Data 2019
Forecast Units USD Billion
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Based on the End-User ,Based on the Platform ,Based on the  Kill System Type ,Based on the Region 
Geographies Covered North America
Key Vendors Rheinmetall AG (Germany) ,Safran Electronics & Defense (France),Saab AB (Sweden), Raytheon Company (U.S.), Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. (Israel),Airbus Group (Netherlands),KBM (Russia),Israel Military Industries (Israel) ,Artis, LLC (U.S.),Aselsan A.S. (Turkey)
Key Market Opportunities The Demand for the market is soaring high. 
Key Market Drivers There are continuous improvements for warfare platforms that will have a good impact and hence, drive the market for growth during the forecast period. 


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

The active protection system is anticipated to attain and grow at a global CAGR of 6.50% during the forecast period that will be ending in 2030.

The most prominent major key players in the global market scenario are:Rheinmetall AG (Germany), Safran Electronics & Defense (France), Saab AB (Sweden), Raytheon Company (U.S.), Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. (Israel), Airbus Group (Netherlands), KBM (Russia), Israel Military Industries (Israel), Artis, LLC (U.S.), Aselsan A.S. (Turkey)

The European countries and regions are likely to hold the largest market share in the active protection system market all across the globe.

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