| Product Code: ETC7626571 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to heavily rely on imports of close-in weapon systems, with the UK, Italy, USA, Metropolitan France, and Canada emerging as the top exporting countries. The market showed a high level of concentration, as indicated by the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 22.45% from 2020 to 2024 highlights the expanding demand for such systems in Ireland. Furthermore, the remarkable growth rate of 113.9% from 2023 to 2024 suggests a significant surge in import shipments, underscoring the country`s focus on strengthening its defense capabilities.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Platform, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing threat perception and security concerns in Ireland and surrounding regions |
4.2.2 Technological advancements leading to the development of more sophisticated close-in weapon systems |
4.2.3 Government initiatives and defense budgets allocated towards strengthening national defense capabilities |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and export control policies impacting the procurement and deployment of close-in weapon systems |
4.3.2 Limited defense budget allocation for acquiring new weapon systems |
5 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market Trends |
6 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Gun-Based, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Missile-Based, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market, By Platform |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Terrestrial, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market Revenues & Volume, By Naval, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development investment in close-in weapon system technologies |
8.2 Number of successful test trials of close-in weapon systems |
8.3 Percentage increase in defense budget allocation for close-in weapon systems |
8.4 Level of adoption of close-in weapon systems by the Irish Armed Forces |
9 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market Opportunity Assessment, By Platform, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Close-In Weapon Systems Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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