Military Electro-optical And Infrared Systems - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026 - 2031)

According to Mordor Intelligence, the military electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems market size is expected to grow from USD 9.09 billion in 2025 to USD 9.35 billion in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 10.77 billion by 2031 at 2.87% CAGR over 2026-2031.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

• 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
• 1.2 Scope of the Study

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 MARKET LANDSCAPE

• 4.1 Market Overview
• 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.2.1 Rising demand for long-range targeting capabilities driven by strategic rivalries
  • 4.2.2 Proliferation of low-cost UAS driving need for counter-UAS EO/IR payloads
  • 4.2.3 Advancements in SWaP-optimized sensor miniaturization expanding soldier-wearable EO/IR capabilities
  • 4.2.4 Adoption of AI-enabled ISR processing for real-time target recognition
  • 4.2.5 Naval modernization efforts in the Indo-Pacific driving demand for mast-mounted EO/IR sensors
  • 4.2.6 Defense budget realignment toward multi-domain operations supporting integrated EO/IR investments
• 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.3.1 Supply-chain bottlenecks in cooled FPA manufacturing
  • 4.3.2 ITAR and export-license restrictions hindering international sales
  • 4.3.3 Elevated cooling and power requirements for Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) systems
  • 4.3.4 Data overload and integration challenges slowing full-spectrum sensor fusion deployments
• 4.4 Value Chain Analysis
• 4.5 Technological Outlook and Regulatory Outlook
• 4.6 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 4.6.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 4.6.3 Threat of New Entrants
  • 4.6.4 Threat of Substitutes
  • 4.6.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5 MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE)

• 5.1 By Platform
  • 5.1.1 Air-based
    • 5.1.1.1 Fixed-Wing Combat Aircraft
    • 5.1.1.2 Rotary-Wing and Tilt-Rotor Aircraft
    • 5.1.1.3 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • 5.1.2 Land-based
    • 5.1.2.1 Armoured Fighting Vehicles
    • 5.1.2.2 Soldier Portable and Weapon Sights
    • 5.1.2.3 Ground Surveillance and Forward Operating Base (FOB) Systems
  • 5.1.3 Sea-based
    • 5.1.3.1 Surface Combatants and Patrol Vessels
    • 5.1.3.2 Submarines and Undersea Platforms
• 5.2 By Component
  • 5.2.1 Human-Machine Interfaces
  • 5.2.2 Stabilization Units
  • 5.2.3 Control Systems
  • 5.2.4 Sensors
  • 5.2.5 Optics
  • 5.2.6 Processors
• 5.3 By Imaging Technology
  • 5.3.1 Cooled
  • 5.3.2 Uncooled
• 5.4 By End-User
  • 5.4.1 Army
  • 5.4.2 Air Force
  • 5.4.3 Navy
• 5.5 By Geography
  • 5.5.1 North America
    • 5.5.1.1 United States
    • 5.5.1.2 Canada
    • 5.5.1.3 Mexico
  • 5.5.2 Europe
    • 5.5.2.1 Germany
    • 5.5.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.5.2.3 France
    • 5.5.2.4 Italy
    • 5.5.2.5 Spain
    • 5.5.2.6 Rest of Europe
  • 5.5.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.5.3.1 China
    • 5.5.3.2 India
    • 5.5.3.3 Japan
    • 5.5.3.4 South Korea
    • 5.5.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • 5.5.4 South America
    • 5.5.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.5.4.2 Rest of South America
  • 5.5.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.5.5.1 Middle East
      • 5.5.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
      • 5.5.5.1.2 United Arab Emirates
      • 5.5.5.1.3 Rest of Middle East
    • 5.5.5.2 Africa
      • 5.5.5.2.1 South Africa
      • 5.5.5.2.2 Rest of Africa

6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• 6.1 Market Concentration
• 6.2 Strategic Moves
• 6.3 Market Share Analysis
• 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Overview, Market Overview, Core Segments, Financials, Strategic Info, Market Share, Products and Services, Recent Developments)
  • 6.4.1 BAE Systems plc
  • 6.4.2 Elbit Systems Ltd.
  • 6.4.3 Teledyne FLIR LLC
  • 6.4.4 L3Harris Technologies Inc.
  • 6.4.5 RTX Corporation
  • 6.4.6 Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • 6.4.7 Leonardo S.p.A
  • 6.4.8 Saab AB
  • 6.4.9 Rheinmetall AG
  • 6.4.10 Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
  • 6.4.11 HENSOLDT AG
  • 6.4.12 Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • 6.4.13 Safran SA
  • 6.4.14 Thales Group
  • 6.4.15 Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited
  • 6.4.16 CACI International Inc.
  • 6.4.17 Optikos Corporation
  • 6.4.18 Navitar, Inc.
  • 6.4.19 Anduril Industries, Inc.

7 MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

• 7.1 White-Space and Unmet-Need Assessment