Military Robot Market Expected to Reach USD 40.26 Billion by 2031 - Mordor Intelligence

Introduction

According to Mordor Intelligence, the military robot market is expected to grow from USD 23.31 billion in 2025 to USD 25.53 billion in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 40.26 billion by 2031 at 9.53% CAGR over 2026-2031.

Beyond pure combat roles, robots are increasingly deployed for logistics, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and surveillance tasks that reduce human exposure to danger. This broadening uptake underscores the shifting technological priorities within defense budgets globally, with emphasis on automation, resilience in contested environments, and network-enabled operations.

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Key Market Trends

Rise of Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Systems: A central trend in the military robot market is the growing use of autonomous and semi-autonomous platforms. Human-operated systems continue to be prevalent today, particularly for critical decision loops, but autonomy is being layered in for navigation, threat avoidance, and repetitive tasks. This mix allows forces to leverage automation while retaining oversight where ethical and legal mandates require it.

Growing Role of Multi-Domain Robots: Military planners are increasingly deploying robots across air, land, and maritime domains. Airborne platforms, particularly drones, contribute a significant share of the overall market due to their range and flexibility. At the same time, uncrewed ground vehicles are gaining attention for logistics, troop support, and front-line reconnaissance missions.

Expansion of Specialized Payloads: Payload systems such as electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors retain strong demand as essential components for night and all-weather operations, while electronic warfare and other advanced payloads are gaining share due to their importance in contested environments.

Miniaturisation and Swarming Capabilities: Smaller robots and nano/micro platforms are emerging as a fast-growing segment within the military robot market, enabling distributed operations and cost-effective deployments in high-risk situations.

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Market Segmentation

By Platform
-Land
-Airborne
-Marine

By Mode of Operation
-Human Operated
-Semi-Autonomous
-Fully Autonomous

By Application
-Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)
-Combat Support / Strike
-Logistics and EOD
-Search and Rescue
-Fire-fighting and CBRN Response

By Payload
-EO/IR Sensor Suites
-Radar and Lidar Modules
-Electronic-Warfare Pods
-Lethal Weapon Stations
-Non-lethal Systems (Tasers, Nets)

By Weight Class
-Nano/Micro (less than 10 kg)
-Small (10-200 kg)
-Medium (200-2,000 kg)
-Heavy (more than 2,000 kg)

By Mobility
-Tracked Platforms
-Wheeled Platforms
-Legged / Bionic Platforms
-Hybrid (Tracked-Wheeled)

By Geography
-North America
-South America
-Middle east Africa
-Europe
-Asia pacific

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Key Players

Lockheed Martin Corporation

AeroVironment Inc.

Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.

General Dynamics Corporation

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Conclusion

The military robot market is set to grow steadily with strong demand for unmanned systems across functions and domains. Forecasts suggest that investment in robotics will remain a central part of defense modernization, supporting capabilities from ISR to logistics and combat support. As autonomy levels rise and robotics platforms become more capable, military planners and technology providers will need to focus on interoperability, secure communications, and responsive control systems.

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