Synopsis
The global market for Private Military Services was estimated to be worth US$ 230310 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 325390 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
Private Military Services, referred to as PMS, are commercial firms offering a range of military-related services. These services can include combat operations, military training and advice, logistical support, personal security, and more. Essentially, private military services are for-profit organizations that provide armed forces and military expertise to clients, often at a lower cost compared to traditional government military services.
The Private Military Services (PMS) industry has undergone significant growth in recent decades, driven by the trend of increased outsourcing of military activities. This expansion has been fueled by various factors, including the large supply of discharged military personnel after the end of the Cold War, the widespread demand for these personnel from both weak states facing internal conflicts and non-state actors operating in conflict zones, as well as the increased privatization and outsourcing by governments in advanced market economies.
The Private Military Services (PMS) market is indeed characterized by a high degree of fragmentation. In 2024, the top 10 manufacturers in this industry only occupied a combined market share of 10%, indicating a highly competitive landscape with numerous players vying for market share.
Currently, the PMS market is characterized by a diverse range of services, including technical services such as information technology and equipment maintenance, operational support like facilities management and logistics, and actual armed security in conflict zones. These services are provided by a variety of private companies that offer military expertise and armed forces to clients across the globe. The demand for these services is not solely driven by outsourcing, but also by internal conflict situations where state capacity is weak or absent.
The market size of the PMS industry is substantial and continues to grow. With the increasing complexity of conflicts and the evolving needs of clients, private military companies are finding new opportunities to expand their services. The Private Military Services industry is a rapidly growing and dynamic sector that is likely to continue to expand in the coming years. With the increasing complexity of conflicts, the evolving needs of clients, and the rapid development of new technologies, private military companies are poised to play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of international security and stability.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Private Military Services, focusing on the total sales revenue, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Private Military Services by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Private Military Services market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Private Military Services.
Market Segmentation
By Company
Academi (Constellis)
Aegis Defence Services
G4S
Northrop Grumman
Triple Canopy
Control Risks
GardaWorld
Blue Hackle
Erinys International
MPRI
DynCorp International
Paladin Group
Unity Resources Group
ICTS International
AKE Group
Prosegur
Andrews International
International Intelligence Limited
Blue Mountain
Chilport
GK Sierra
L3 Technologies
Jorge Scientific Corporation
MVM, Inc.
DynCorp
KBR,Inc.
Northbridge Services Group
Segment by Type
Guard Services
Armored Transport
Others
Segment by Application
Government
Commercial and Industrial
Others
By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Netherlands
Nordic Countries
Rest of Europe
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size. This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Private Military Services company competitive landscape, revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Revenue of Private Military Services in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Revenue of Private Military Services in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product revenue, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Index
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