The Directed Energy Weapon Market is projected to grow from USD 5.3 Billion in 2022 to USD 12.9 Billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 19.6% from 2022 to 2027. Extensive research into DEW sources and the concurrent advances in beam directing technology have pushed technology to the level where fully configured DEW systems are now being designed and tested for imminent deployment. Advances in material technology, information technology, and space-based capabilities of the 21st century are also providing the right environment for the growing demand for DEW systems. The US Air Force project on airborne laser (ABL) is a classic example of how DEW technology is transforming into a formidable weapon system with hitherto unthinkable military capabilities.