Hypersonic weapons are the most disruptive technology segment in global defense — capable of traveling at Mach 5 or greater with maneuverability that defeats conventional air defense systems. The U.S., China, and Russia are advancing hypersonic programs at speed. In May 2025, Northrop Grumman completed two test flights of its Advanced Hypersonic Technology Inertial Measurement Unit at hypersonic speed. Lockheed Martin invests over $1.3 billion annually in R&D with hypersonics as a key focus area. The DoD is allocating significant R&D resources to both offensive hypersonic weapons and counter-hypersonic defeat capabilities. White-space opportunities in counter-hypersonic systems — directed energy, orbital sensing, and advanced interceptors — represent some of the most attractive technology investment opportunities in defense.
This report provides significant competitor information, analysis, and insight critical to the development and implementation of effective marketing and R&D programs.
Topics Covered
• Hypersonic Weapons Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030 by Platform and Region
• Hypersonic Glide Vehicles — Technology, Programs, and Deployment Status by Country
• Hypersonic Cruise Missiles — Air-Breathing Propulsion, Programs, and Timelines
• Tactical Hypersonic Weapons — Short-Range Applications and Dual-Use Platforms
• Counter-Hypersonic Systems — Directed Energy, Space-Based Sensing, and Advanced Interceptors
• Propulsion Technologies — Scramjet, Dual-Mode Ramjet, and Combined Cycle Systems
• Materials and Thermal Protection — High-Temperature Materials for Hypersonic Vehicles
• Competitive Landscape — U.S., China, Russia, and Allied Nation Programs
• Investment and Partnership Opportunities — Technology Licensing, Subcontracts, and Startups
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Market Overview
3. Hypersonic Weapons Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030 by Platform and Region
4. Hypersonic Glide Vehicles
5. Hypersonic Cruise Missiles
6. Tactical Hypersonic Weapons
7. Counter-Hypersonic Systems
8. Propulsion Technologies
9. Materials and Thermal Protection
10. Competitive Landscape
11. Regional Market Analysis
12. Strategic Conclusions and Recommendations
13. Appendix
List of Tables
Table 1. Hypersonic Weapons and Counter-Hypersonic Systems — Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 2. Hypersonic Weapons and Counter-Hypersonic Systems — Market Size by Segment 2025
Table 3. Hypersonic Weapons and Counter-Hypersonic Systems — Market Size by Region 2025-2030
Table 4. Hypersonic Weapons and Counter-Hypersonic Systems — Key Demand Drivers and Impact Assessment
Table 5. Hypersonic Weapons and Counter-Hypersonic Systems — Technology and Segment Growth Comparison 2025-2030
Table 6. Hypersonic Weapons and Counter-Hypersonic Systems — Market Share by Leading Supplier 2025
Table 7. Hypersonic Weapons and Counter-Hypersonic Systems — Recent M&A and Partnership Activity 2023-2025
Table 8. Hypersonic Weapons and Counter-Hypersonic Systems — North America Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 9. Hypersonic Weapons and Counter-Hypersonic Systems — Europe Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 10. Hypersonic Weapons and Counter-Hypersonic Systems — Asia-Pacific Market Size and Forecast 2025-2030
Table 11. Hypersonic Weapons and Counter-Hypersonic Systems — Investment Opportunity Assessment by Segment
Table 12. Hypersonic Weapons and Counter-Hypersonic Systems — Key Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Companies Profiled
Airbus
BAE Systems
Boeing
GE Aerospace
General Dynamics
L3Harris Technologies
Leonardo
Lockheed Martin
Northrop Grumman
RTX
