In January 2025, the U.S. Department of homeland security announced the addition of 37 companies based in the People’s Republic of China to the Entity list under the Export Control Reform Act and the weapons of mass destruction proliferation control regulations.
This move marks a significant escalation in the U.S. government’s effort to restrict the flow of sensitive technologies to Chinese companies. The listed companies are alleged to have engaged in activities contrary to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.
The entity list addition restrict these companies access to U.S. origin items, including technology and software. The DPL designation prohibits U.S. persons engaging in transactions with these companies without a license.
This development highlights the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China, particularly with regards to technology and trade. The U.S. government actions aim to protect national security and prevent the misuse of sensitive technologies.
The addition of these 37 companies to the Entity List and DPL serves as a warning to other Chinese companies and underscores the U.S. government’s commitment to enforcing export control regulations and protecting national security interests.
As per the report published by Coherent Market Insights, the global homeland security industry is set to surge at a CAGR of 5.70% between 2023 and 2030. By 2030, the profit generated by the homeland security industry is poised to reach US$ 892.87 Billion from US$ 573 billion in 2022. A growing number of government initiatives to protect the nation from external threats. Additionally, the increasing rate of cross border disputes is poised to fuel growth in the global industry.
Moreover, growing rate of trafficking and smuggling all around the world will also boost demand in the global industry. Increasing demand for safety equipment and solutions across various industries will lead to fuel demand.
Manufacturers in the industry are heavily investing in the research and development activities to provide innovative products. Various government institutions are restricted to increasing cross-border insurgency and terrorist threats to boost demand.
Introduction of advanced technology including next-generation mobile computing, cloud, and social in business are changing the way in which organization exploit information. Increasing usage of UAS is also used in national safety mission across the world.
North America is poised to hold dominant position in the global homeland security industry during the forecast period. This is owing to growing adoption of homeland security related products and services. Moreover, rising investment to improve national security against various threats in the country will fuel growth in the industry.
Asia Pacific is expected to hold lion’s share in the global homeland security industry by 2030. Growth is attributed by increasing rate of modernization of police forces. Additionally, growing demand for better maritime security across various countries such as Japan, India, and Sri Lanka drive demand in the global industry.
