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Technavio’s market research analyst predicts that the riot control system market will grow at a slow CAGR of just over 5% during the forecast period. Our riot control system market research, the market demand for non-lethal weapons is on the rise, especially in police departments. These weapons are essential to control crowds and during the arrest of drug peddlers and burglars. Non-lethal weapons are used to disable people temporarily in situations where lethal force cannot be used. Quite a lot of the equipment can be switched to lethal mode if necessary. These types of weapons are very much in demand in countries like Israel and Iraq to manage armed conflicts.
Since there are just a few companies in this industry, companies are entering into mergers to increase their riot control system market share and establish a larger geographical presence. Vendors are investing funds in bringing new products like rubber bullets, tear gas and directed energy weapons (these can stop vehicles) to manage rioting crowds. These products are designed to help not just police departments but peacekeeping personnel to keep the peace and manage troublesome situations.
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Law enforcement agencies around the world are the biggest market for riot control systems. This market is expected to generate revenues of over USD 3.5 billion by the end of 2020. Countries such as the US, Iran, Egypt, Russia, China, and Thailand have started procuring riot control equipment and are investing heavily in NWLs. Moreover, special vehicles that are equipped with water cannon and reservoirs have been designed for security personnel, for use in areas of conflict to handle large crowds and demonstration. Demand for such equipment is expected to rise during the next few years.
The largest region for riot control systems in the Americas and forecasted growth of this region is a CAGR of just over 4%. In North America, the prominent markets are Canada and the US and the law enforcement agencies in these nations are best equipped with the upgraded weapons. The militarization of the police department and other law enforcement agencies in the Americas has encouraged the use of advanced riot control equipment. The disputed circumstances of shooting unarmed 18-year-old heightened existing protests and civil unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, the US in 2014. Rifles, NWLs, and heavy vehicles were used to control the crowd and growing protests during this incident.
This market is a highly regulated one, and weapons have to undergo rigorous testing before they get certified for use. All of the vendors work closely with law enforcement departments and federal bodies to manufacture products based on set guidelines. The market has a number of diversified vendors. The competition will intensify with more innovations, product extensions and mergers and acquisitions. Vendors have to compete on the basis of distinction in products and services while offering upgrades to stay relevant.
Key vendors in the market are -
Other vendors in the market include Brügger & Thomet, Raytheon, Safariland, and TASER International.
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PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
PART 04: Introduction
PART 05: Market landscape
PART 06: Global aerospace and defense supply chain system
PART 07: Global aerospace and defense value chain system
PART 08: Market segmentation by end-user
PART 09: Geographical segmentation
PART 10: Key leading regions
PART 11: Market drivers
PART 12: Impact of drivers
PART 13: Market challenges
PART 14: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 15: Market trends
PART 16: Vendor landscape
PART 17: Key vendor analysis
PART 18: Appendix
PART 19: Explore Technavio
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