Demand signal: SWEBAL on Western energetics needs
Rising demand is straining supplies of TNT, RDX, and nitrocellulose Upstream energetics production is limiting ammunition output Long-term contracts and…
05 Oct 2026
Forecasts: Global military ammunition market (2026–2036)
Market to more than double: $34.2bn (2026) to $75.7bn (2036) (8.3% CAGR) North America leads (39.5%), ahead of Europe (33.8%) and Asia-Pacific (19.5%) Large calibre dominates (35.6%); Europe leads that…
21 Sep 2026
Forecasts: Global body armour market (2026-2036)
Market to grow from $3.5bn (2026) to $6.5bn (2036), led by hard armour North America leads; Europe is more balanced; Asia-Pacific is hard-armour heavy Level 4 armour is driving debate…
18 Sep 2026
The strategic metals behind modern military technology
For defence manufacturers, the importance of platinum-group metals (PGMs) is less about the quantity consumed than the consequences of not having them. PGMs are used in a range of military…
14 Sep 2026
Forecasts: Croatia defence market data (2026-2035)
Croatia’s defence budget is forecast to rise, driven by equipment modernisation Spending focus shifts to land and naval upgrades, including K239 Chunmoo MLRS and new surface ships Air recapitalisation is…
08 Sep 2026
Strategic Intelligence: Loitering Munitions (2026)
Market: ~$1.5bn (2026) → ~$2.8bn (2036); >$22bn total (6.4% CAGR). Demand: Europe 86%; Ukraine+Russia ~$14.2bn (66% of global spend). Drivers: AI/modularity/swarming + low unit cost vs cruise missiles. The invasion of Ukraine and…
02 Sep 2026
Forecasts: Finland defence market data (2026-2035)
Finland’s defence spend is forecast to rise to nearly $12bn, driven by Russia tensions and Nato accession Growth expected across air, land and sea, with missiles/missile defence the strongest segment Big-ticket modernisation includes 64…