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PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1908535
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1908535
Military Electro-Optical And Infrared Systems Market Size, Share & Trend Analysis Report By Platform (Airborne, Land), By Application, By Imaging Technology, By Colling Technology, By Sensor Technology, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2026 - 2033
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Military Electro-Optical And Infrared Systems Market Summary
The global military electro-optical and infrared systems market size was estimated at USD 8.77 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 12.68 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2026 to 2033. Market growth is driven by the increasing need for advanced surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, and the growing focus on precision targeting and intelligence gathering, which has further fueled the adoption of EO/IR systems across various platforms, including aircraft, naval vessels, and ground vehicles.
The ability of these systems to operate in diverse environmental conditions, including low visibility and nighttime scenarios, makes them indispensable for modern military operations, which further drives the growth of the military electro-optical and infrared systems industry.
The growing advancements in military electro-optical and infrared systems are becoming more efficient, reliable, and versatile. Innovations such as high-resolution imaging sensors, advanced signal processing, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) have enhanced the performance of these systems. The development of multispectral and hyperspectral imaging technologies enables better target identification and discrimination, even in cluttered environments. Furthermore, component miniaturization has enabled the development of compact, lightweight systems that can be easily integrated into various platforms, thereby expanding their operational scope and driving the military electro-optical and infrared systems industry expansion.
Governments worldwide have been actively promoting the acquisition and development of Military EO and IR Systems as part of their defense modernization programs. Many nations are increasing their defense budgets and prioritizing the procurement of advanced surveillance and targeting systems to enhance their military capabilities. Initiatives such as funding for research and development, partnerships with private defense contractors, and streamlined procurement processes have been instrumental in driving the sales of EO/IR systems. In addition, government-led programs to improve border security, counterterrorism, and homeland defense are further contributing to the growing demand within these military electro-optical and infrared systems industry.
Manufacturers of military EO and IR systems are increasingly focusing on developing next-generation solutions that cater to the evolving needs of modern warfare. Companies are investing heavily in research and development to create systems with enhanced performance characteristics, such as higher resolution, longer range, and improved data processing capabilities. There is also a growing emphasis on developing systems that can be easily integrated with other defense technologies, such as unmanned systems and network-centric warfare platforms. By offering customizable and modular EO/IR solutions, manufacturers are positioning themselves to meet the specific requirements of different military customers.
The military electro-optical and infrared systems industry offers several key opportunities for growth, particularly in the areas of emerging technologies and new applications. The increasing adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drones for surveillance and reconnaissance missions presents a significant opportunity for the integration of EO and IR systems. In addition, the growing focus on space-based EO and IR systems for missile defense and early warning systems opens up new avenues for market expansion.
Global Military Electro-Optical And Infrared Systems Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global military electro-optical and infrared systems market report based on platform, application, imaging technology, cooling technology, sensor technology, and region.
- Platform Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Airborne
- Land
- Naval
- Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Surveillance and Reconnaissance
- Target Acquisition And Designation
- Weapon Sighting And Fire Control
- Navigation and Guidance
- Imaging Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Electro-optical (EO) Systems
- Infrared (IR) Systems
- Hyper-Spectral And Multi-Spectral Systems
- Cooling Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Cooled
- Uncooled
- Sensor Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Staring
- Scanning
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Middle East and Africa (MEA)
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- South Africa
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
- 1.2. Market Definitions
- 1.3. Research Methodology
- 1.3.1. Information Procurement
- 1.3.2. Information or Data Analysis
- 1.3.3. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.3.4. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.4.1. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segment Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
- 3.1. Market Introduction/Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Market Dynamics
- 3.2.1. Market Drivers Analysis
- 3.2.2. Market Restraints Analysis
- 3.2.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3. Military Electro-optical and Infrared Systems Market Analysis Tools
- 3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
- 3.3.1.1. Bargaining power of the suppliers
- 3.3.1.2. Bargaining power of the buyers
- 3.3.1.3. Threats of substitution
- 3.3.1.4. Threats from new entrants
- 3.3.1.5. Competitive rivalry
- 3.3.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.3.2.1. Political landscape
- 3.3.2.2. Economic landscape
- 3.3.2.3. Social landscape
- 3.3.2.4. Technological landscape
- 3.3.2.5. Environmental landscape
- 3.3.2.6. Legal landscape
- 3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
Chapter 4. Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market: Platform Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Segment Dashboard
- 4.2. Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market: Platform Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.3. Airborne
- 4.3.1. Airborne Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4. Land
- 4.4.1. Land Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.5. Naval
- 4.5.1. Naval Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Segment Dashboard
- 5.2. Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.3. Surveillance and Reconnaissance
- 5.3.1. Surveillance and Reconnaissance Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4. Target Acquisition and Designation
- 5.4.1. Target Acquisition and Designation Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.5. Weapon Sighting and Fire Control
- 5.5.1. Weapon Sighting and Fire Control Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.6. Navigation and Guidance
- 5.6.1. Navigation and Guidance Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market: Imaging Technology Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Segment Dashboard
- 6.2. Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market: Imaging Technology Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3. Electro-optical (EO) systems
- 6.3.1. Electro-optical (EO) systems Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Infrared (IR) Systems
- 6.4.1. Automotive Infrared (IR) Systems Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Hyper-spectral and multi-spectral systems
- 6.5.1. Hyper-spectral and multi-spectral systems Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market: Cooling Technology Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Segment Dashboard
- 7.2. Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market: Cooling Technology Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3. Cooled
- 7.3.1. Cooled Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4. Uncooled
- 7.4.1. Uncooled Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market: Sensor Technology Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 8.1. Segment Dashboard
- 8.2. Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market: Sensor Technology Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.3. Staring
- 8.3.1. Staring Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.4. Scanning
- 8.4.1. Scanning Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 9. Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 9.1. Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Share, By Region, 2025 & 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.2. North America
- 9.2.1. North America Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.2.2. U.S.
- 9.2.2.1. U.S. Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.2.3. Canada
- 9.2.3.1. Canada Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.2.4. Mexico
- 9.2.4.1. Mexico Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.3. Europe
- 9.3.1. Europe Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.3.2. UK
- 9.3.2.1. UK Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.3.3. Germany
- 9.3.3.1. Germany Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.3.4. France
- 9.3.4.1. France Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.4. Asia Pacific
- 9.4.1. Asia Pacific Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.4.2. China
- 9.4.2.1. China Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.4.3. Japan
- 9.4.3.1. Japan Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.4.4. India
- 9.4.4.1. India Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.4.5. South Korea
- 9.4.5.1. South Korea Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.4.6. Australia
- 9.4.6.1. Australia Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.5. Latin America
- 9.5.1. Latin America Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.5.2. Brazil
- 9.5.2.1. Brazil Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.6. Middle East and Africa
- 9.6.1. Middle East and Africa Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.6.2. Saudi Arabia
- 9.6.2.1. Saudi Arabia Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.6.3. UAE
- 9.6.3.1. UAE Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.6.4. South Africa
- 9.6.4.1. South Africa Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape
- 10.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis by Key Market Participants
- 10.2. Company Categorization
- 10.3. Company Market Positioning
- 10.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 10.5. Strategy Mapping
- 10.5.1. Expansion
- 10.5.2. Mergers & Acquisition
- 10.5.3. Partnerships & Collaborations
- 10.5.4. New Product Launches
- 10.5.5. Research And Development
- 10.6. Company Profiles
- 10.6.1. Lockheed Martin Corporation
- 10.6.1.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.6.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.1.4. Recent Developments
- 10.6.2. Northrop Grumman Corporation
- 10.6.2.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.6.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.2.4. Recent Developments
- 10.6.3. Raytheon Technologies Corporation
- 10.6.3.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.6.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.3.4. Recent Developments
- 10.6.4. Thales Group
- 10.6.4.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.6.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4.4. Recent Developments
- 10.6.5. Leonardo S.p.A
- 10.6.5.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.6.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.5.4. Recent Developments
- 10.6.6. L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- 10.6.6.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.6.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.6.4. Recent Developments
- 10.6.7. Teledyne FLIR LLC
- 10.6.7.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.6.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.7.4. Recent Developments
- 10.6.8. BAE Systems Plc
- 10.6.8.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.6.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.8.4. Recent Developments
- 10.6.9. Micron Technology, Inc.
- 10.6.9.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.6.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.9.4. Recent Developments
- 10.6.10. Rheinmetall AG
- 10.6.10.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.6.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.10.4. Recent Developments
- 10.6.11. Saab AB
- 10.6.11.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.6.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.11.4. Recent Developments
- 10.6.1. Lockheed Martin Corporation
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List of Tables
- Table 1 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market- key market driver impact
- Table 2 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market- key market restraint impact
- Table 3 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market revenue estimates and forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 4 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market revenue estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 5 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market revenue estimates and forecast, by imaging technology, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 6 Recent developments & impact analysis, by key market participants
- Table 7 Company heat map analysis
- Table 8 Key companies launching new products/services
- Table 9 Key companies engaged in mergers & acquisitions
- Table 10 Key companies engaged in research & development
- Table 11 Key companies engaged in expansion
List of Figures
- Fig. 1 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market segmentation
- Fig. 2 Information procurement
- Fig. 3 Data analysis models
- Fig. 4 Market formulation and validation
- Fig. 5 Data validating & publishing
- Fig. 6 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market snapshot
- Fig. 7 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market segment snapshot
- Fig. 8 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market competitive landscape snapshot
- Fig. 9 Market driver impact
- Fig. 10 Market restraint/challenges impact
- Fig. 11 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market: Porter's five forces analysis
- Fig. 12 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market: PESTEL analysis
- Fig. 13 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market, by component: key takeaways
- Fig. 14 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market, by component: market share, 2025 & 2033
- Fig. 15 Airborne market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 16 Land market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 17 Naval market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 18 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market, by application: key takeaways
- Fig. 19 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market, by application: market share, 2025 & 2033
- Fig. 20 Surveillance and reconnaissance market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 21 Target acquisition and designation market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 22 Weapon sighting and fire control market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 23 Navigation and guidance market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 24 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market, by imaging technology: key takeaways
- Fig. 25 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market, by imaging technology: market share, 2025 & 2033
- Fig. 26 Surveillance and reconnaissance market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 27 Electro-optical (EO) systems market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 28 Infrared (IR) systems market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 29 Hyper-spectral and multi-spectral systems market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 30 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market, by cooling technology: key takeaways
- Fig. 31 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market, by cooling technology: market share, 2025 & 2033
- Fig. 32 Cooled market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 33 Uncooled market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 34 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market, by sensor technology: key takeaways
- Fig. 35 Military electro-optical and infrared systems market, by sensor technology: market share, 2025 & 2033
- Fig. 36 Staring market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 37 Scanning market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 38 Regional marketplace: key takeaways
- Fig. 39 North America military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 40 US Military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 41 Canada military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 42 Mexico military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 43 Europe military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 44 UK military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 45 Germany military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 46 France military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 47 Asia Pacific military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 48 China military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 49 Japan military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 50 India military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 51 South Korea military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 52 Australia military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 53 Latin America military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 54 Brazil military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 55 MEA military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 56 Saudi Arabia military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 57 UAE military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 58 South Africa military electro-optical and infrared systems market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 59 Company categorization
- Fig. 60 Company market positioning
- Fig. 61 Strategy framework
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