Military Sensors Market

Global Military Sensors Market Size (2024 to 2029)

As per our analysis report, the global Military Sensors Market is expected to reach USD 12.75 billion by 2029 from USD 9.94 billion in 2024, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% during the forecast period.

Global Military Sensors Market Drivers:

There is a significant increase in awareness about the battlespace among the defense forces, which is a driving factor for the military sensors market. The most important characteristic of a defense force is to know the enemy's movements and get the hidden information. Sensors help in tracking the movements of the enemy. The detection of the enemy in a complex environment is important. With the rise in awareness about security, there is a shift in the challenges faced by defense across the world. Situational awareness has become vital with the highly networked digital and data battlespace to ensure the personal security of defense. The sensors incorporated equipment are widely used by the military forces to increase the capabilities of the defense equipment. The Electro-Optics sensors and their data processing facility help provide instant and continuous information about the battlefield to the defense forces. It gives a complete operator interface and full-motion video to capture real-time situational awareness.

Global Military Sensors Market Restraints:

Lack of accuracy and operational complexity in micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) inertial navigation sensors are the major challenges to the growth of the military sensors market. The lack of accuracy restricts the performance, and the applicability of the sensors becomes narrowed as there is a high requirement for highly accurate information. Alternative technologies such as Ring Laser Gyroscopes (RLGs) are more reliable in providing accurate results when compared to MEMS. Along with the RLG, FOG (Fiber Optic Gyros) is a complex navigation system that requires complex operational activities to manufacture. There is a high requirement for a more skilled and controlled environment to manufacture highly efficient products and eliminate contamination from external particles. The complexity in the assembling and maintenance of the alternate sensors to MEMS is restraining the military sensors market growth during the forecast period.

Impact of COVID-19 on the military sensors market:

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the military sensors market during the forecast period. The pandemic has created a disruption in the supply chain and operational activities of the industry. China is the global manufacturing hub that has also been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. There are many vulnerabilities that occur in the manufacturing and market ecosystem due to government restrictions. The interruption to the supply and demand caused customer dissatisfaction and resulted in the delayed supply of the finished product to the users. The restricted travel across domestic and international borders caused a decline in the availability of laborers and workforce in the industry. Post-pandemic, as the situation resumes normal, the industry is expected to grow.

 REPORT COVERAGE:

This research report on the global military sensors market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on application, platform, component, type, & region.

 Global Military Sensors Market – By Application:

• Combat operations
• Target Recognition system
• Electronic Warfare
• Communication and Navigation
• Command and control
• Surveillance and Monitoring
• Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
• Cybersecurity
• Stimulation and Training
• Engine and Operations system

The electronic warfare segment is expected to grow at a high growth rate in the military sensors market. The significant technological advancements and integration of the sensors into military equipment resulted in the shift towards multilayered defense systems. This could be a major driving factor for the segment growth in the market. The requirement for ground surveillance and communication jamming has raised the demand for UAV systems and provided an opportunity for the development of the electronic warfare segment. 

Global Military Sensors Market – By Platform:

• Land
• Naval
• Airborne
• Satellite
• Munitions

The airborne sensors are being boosted by the growing adoption rate in the defense sector in the military sensors market. The adoption of UAVs is driving the high growth of air-based platforms. Many countries are investing in UAVs to increase surveillance and add new fighter aircraft fleets or utilize existing aircraft by upgrading them with the latest sensors. These factors propel the growth of the market at an exponential rate. The rapid geopolitical dynamics and increased threats of terrorism are driving the need for highly efficient surveillance. Modernization and political instability in most countries, along with the procurement plans of emerging countries, drive the demand for the market.

Global Military Sensors Market – By Component:

• Software
• Hardware

Software components in the military sensors market are growing at a rapid rate with the adoption of AI-enabled systems. The real-time analysis and processing of data through A.I. and machine learning are growing at a high rate in various industries. The U.S. has started focusing on enabling projects like the Air Force’s Battles Management system to be stronger in the defense force. The rising demand for the LiDAR sensors in the unmanned systems is fuelling the growth. The requirement of the various sensors to be used in the different geographical locations like air, land, and naval in the various countries by the defense systems is noticed.

Global Military Sensors Market – By Type:

• Imaging sensors
• Seismic sensors
• Acoustic sensors
• Temperature sensors
• AOA sensors
• Torque sensors
• Position or displacement sensors
• GPS sensors
• Proximity sensors
• Gyroscopes

The Gyroscopes segment is anticipated to witness a large growth rate in the military sensors market during the forecast period. The introduction of MEMS-based gyroscopes is a major advantage to the growth of the segment, along with the increase in the demand for high-performance inertial navigation systems. The rapid increase in the demand for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV0 in the defense sector will be a major driving factor for the segment. The key market players are also developing innovative technologies and techniques to meet the growing need. The U.S. Missile Defence Agency (MDA) has started developing small-size, weight, and cost navigation-grade gyroscopes.

Global Military Sensors Market - By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

North America is anticipated to lead the military sensors market during the forecast timeline. In this region, there is a significant investment in R7D activities for the development of military power solutions in the form of advanced systems. Some other factors include the increasing demand for lightweight and energy-efficient sensors that are fuelling the market development in the region. The important state in North America is the U.S., which is expected to contribute to the growth of the market in the region owing to access to various innovative technologies and significant investments. The country is focusing on developing improved health monitors and warfare sensors by investing in manufacturing units.

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to generate more demand in the military sensors market with several ongoing programs to foster the modernization of the countries' defense forces. The capabilities of the commercial and military end-users in the region are enhanced by several modernization programs being implemented in the region. The increasing geopolitical tension from the adjacent countries and rising demand for advanced threat detection systems are aiding in the growth of the market in the Asia-Pacific region.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS:

The key players in the military sensors market are Thales Group, Raytheon Technologies, Transdigm Group Inc, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Honeywell International Inc, BAE Systems plc, Rock West Solutions, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Kongsberg, Esterline Technologies Corporation, General Electric Company, Curtiss-wright Corporation, QinetiQ Inc, Collins Aerospace.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET:

• In 2021, a contract worth USD 24 million was awarded to QinetiQ Inc. by the U.S. Army for building the 3 SPECTRE next-generation full-spectrum hyperspectral prototype sensors. This could help in the parallel working of the crewed aircraft and multi-mission unmanned aircraft systems.
• In 2021, Raytheon Technologies Inc. and L3Harris Technologies Inc. were awarded the contract for the development of the prototype communications intelligence (COMINT) and Electronic intelligence (ELINT) for the U.S. Army, which is valued at USD 4.37 million.
• In 2021, Collins Aerospace was awarded three agreements with the U.S. Airforce for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract revision. So, as to delivering the Fanjet reconnaissance system.