Bahrain Defense Market Size, Trends, Budget Allocation, Regulations, Acquisitions, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2029
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Bahrain Defense Market Report Overview
As of 2024, the Bahrain defense budget is worth $1.5 billion. The country’s defense budget will grow at a CAGR of more than 2% during 2025-2029. Modernization efforts and Bahrain’s strained relationship with Iran are the major drivers for defense expenditure. The Bahraini government aims to maintain international and regional security and continue peacekeeping activities.
Bahrain Defense Market Outlook, 2024-2029 ($ Billion)
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The Bahrain defense market research report provides the market size forecast and the projected growth rate for the next five years. Furthermore, our analysts have carried out a comprehensive industry analysis to determine key market drivers, emerging technology trends, key sectors, and major challenges faced by market participants, in this report. The Bahrain defense market study has also assessed key factors and government programs that are expected to influence the demand for military platforms over the forecast period.
Market Size (2024) | $1.5 billion |
CAGR (2025-2029) | >2% |
Forecast Period | 2025-2029 |
Historical Period | 2020-2024 |
Key Drivers | · Modernization effort
· Bahrain’s strained relationship with Iran |
Key Sectors | · Military Fixed Wing Aircraft
· Missiles and Missile Defense Systems · Military Rotorcraft · Naval Vessels and Surface Combatants · Military Unmanned Maritime Vehicles |
Leading Companies | · National Space Science Agency
· Texel Air WLL · Raytheon Missiles & Defense · Bharat Dynamics Ltd · Lockheed Martin Corp |
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Bahrain Defense Market Drivers
The key factors driving the Bahrain defense market growth are modernization effort and Bahrain’s strained relationship with Iran.
Modernization effort: Bahrain has started emphasizing the modernization of the armed forces due to tension with neighboring countries. Maintaining a modern and capable military can serve as a deterrent, dissuading potential adversaries from engaging in hostile activities.
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Bahrain Military Doctrines and Defense Strategies
The Bahrain Ministry of Defense (MOD) is in the process of modernizing its military forces to offset its relatively small size by maximizing its economic and military resources. The Bahrain MOD has created a comprehensive security doctrine, which focuses on the modernization of military capabilities, with specific emphasis placed on augmenting the air force security capabilities and acquiring missile and missile defense systems.
To preserve Bahrain’s sovereignty in the face of an increased Iranian threat and a reduced Iraqi threat, Manama came up with a unique procurement strategy with defense against weapons of mass destruction also being considered. Priorities have focused on improving the capabilities of the BAF (Bahrain Armed Forces).
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Bahrain Defense Market Segmentation by Sectors
The key sectors in the Bahrain defense market are military fixed wing aircraft, missiles and missile defense systems, military rotorcraft, naval vessels and surface combatants, and military unmanned maritime vehicles among others. In 2024, missiles and missile defense systems accounted for the highest share in the Bahrain defense market, followed by military fixed-wing aircraft.
Bahrain Defense Market Analysis by Sectors, 2024 (%)
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Bahrain Defense Market - Competitive Landscape
A few of the leading defense companies operating in Bahrain are:
- National Space Science Agency
- Texel Air WLL
- Raytheon Missiles & Defense
- Bharat Dynamics Ltd
- Lockheed Martin Corp
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Inc. (RIDS), headquartered in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, provides integrated air and missile defense, radar solutions, and naval combat and ship electronic systems. The company offers a range of products and services such as Advanced Spectroscopic Portal (ASP), aegis programs, air and missile defense, mine hunting sonar system, and airborne low frequency sonar among others. It operates as a subsidiary of the Raytheon Group.
Bahrain Defense Market Analysis by Companies
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Segments Covered in the Report
Bahrain Defense Market Sectors Outlook (Value, $ Billion, 2020-2029)
- Military Fixed Wing Aircraft
- Missiles and Missile Defense Systems
- Military Rotorcraft
- Naval Vessels and Surface Combatants
- Military Unmanned Maritime Vehicles
Scope
The report provides:
- A detailed analysis of the Bahrain 2024 defense budget broken down into market size and market share.
- An analysis of the factors that influence demand for the industry, key market trends, and challenges faced by industry participants.
- An explanation of the procurement policy and process.
- An analysis of Bahrain’s military doctrine and strategy to provide a comprehensive overview of Bahrain’s military procurement regulation.
- An outline of political alliances and perceived security threats to Bahrain and trends in spending and modernization.
- An analysis of the competitive landscape and strategic insights of Bahrain’s defense industry.
Key Highlights
- Drivers of Defense expenditure include military modernization and Bahrain’s strained relationship with Iran.
- Missiles and missile defense systems, Military fixed wing aircraft and military rotorcraft are the top defense sectors.
- Major ongoing procurement programs include procurement of MIM-104F PAC-3 MSE, F-16V, AH-1Z Viper.
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- Strengthen your understanding of the market in terms of demand drivers, market trends, and the latest technological developments, among others.
- Identify the major threats that are driving the Bahrain defense market providing a clear picture about future opportunities that can be tapped, resulting in revenue expansion.
- Channel resources by focusing on the ongoing programs that are being undertaken by the Bahrain government.
- Make correct business decisions based on an in-depth analysis of the competitive landscape consisting of detailed profiles of the top defense equipment providers in the country. The company profiles also include information about the key products, alliances, recent contracts awarded, and financial analysis, wherever available.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the Bahrain defense market size in 2024?
The defense market size in Bahrain is $1.5 billion in 2024.
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What will the Bahrain defense market growth rate be during the forecast period?
The defense market in Bahrain is expected to achieve a CAGR of more than 2% during 2025-2029.
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Which sector holds the highest share of the Bahrain defense market in 2024?
Missiles and missile defense systems holds the highest share in the Bahrain defense market in 2024.
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Which are the key companies operating in the Bahrain defense market?
A few of the leading defense companies operating in Bahrain are National Space Science Agency, Texel Air WLL, Raytheon Missiles & Defense, Bharat Dynamics Ltd, and Lockheed Martin Corp.
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