Why Nations Are Racing to Build Next-Gen Missile Shields

Washington, Friday, 19 June 2026.
The global air defense market is set to nearly triple, reaching $47.92 billion by 2035, as countries scramble to counter hypersonic missiles and drone swarms. The surge in spending isn’t just about hardware—it’s a high-stakes bet on AI, directed-energy weapons, and integrated defense networks that could redefine modern warfare. For investors, this means a decade-long boom in defense tech, but the real question is: Which innovations will dominate the battlefield of tomorrow?