Missile Seekers Global Market Report 2025

Missile seekers are compact systems integral to guiding missiles accurately toward their intended targets. These systems utilize radar technology, detecting heat emissions and radar reflections emitted by the target, thereby directing the missile along a precise trajectory.

The different types of missile seekers serve specific purposes in missile technology. They employ radar-based mechanisms to locate and guide missiles towards their targets. Cruise missiles, among them, are notable for their ability to operate within the Earth's atmosphere, delivering destructive payloads remotely and swiftly. These missiles utilize a range of technologies and launch modes to ensure precision and effectiveness in their missions.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp increase in U.S. tariffs and resulting trade disputes in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the aerospace and defense sector. Prices for key materials such as titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics primarily sourced from international suppliers have surged. Defense contractors, constrained by fixed-price government contracts, are forced to absorb these rising costs. Meanwhile, commercial aerospace companies are encountering resistance from airlines over increased aircraft prices. In addition, customs delays are disrupting already tight production timelines for jets and satellites. In response, the industry is stockpiling essential materials, pursuing import waivers for defense-related goods, and working with allied nations to diversify supply chains.

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The missile seekers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.23 billion in 2024 to $5.58 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to military modernization programs, regional security concerns, export opportunities, rise in asymmetric warfare, counter-air and anti-ship operations, counter-ballistic missile systems.

The missile seekers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.35 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to emergence of hypersonic missiles, increased focus on electronic warfare, deployment on unmanned platforms, focus on anti-ship missile seekers, global proliferation of missile defense systems. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in sensor technologies, increased integration of artificial intelligence (ai), miniaturization and weight reduction, multi-spectral imaging capabilities, development of hypersonic missile seeker, integration with network-centric warfare systems.

The forecast of 7.1% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.3% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through supply chain disruptions for infrared imaging sensors, sourced from key regions such as France, the U.S., and Germany, which could reduce precision strike capabilities.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The growing global demand for missile defense systems is expected to propel the missile seekers market in the coming years. As tensions rise worldwide, countries are increasingly focused on securing their territories against aerial attacks using missile defense systems. These systems utilize missile seekers to accurately target and neutralize incoming missiles or aircraft. For example, in July 2024, Raytheon Company, a U.S.-based defense contractor, announced that its production of the AIM-9X missile has reached 1,400 units annually, with plans to boost output to 2,500 units per year by Lot 25 in 2025. Additionally, in February 2024, Lockheed Martin Corporation, a U.S.-based defense and aerospace manufacturer, increased its HIMARS production capacity from 48 units per year to 60 units per year, with a goal of reaching 96 units annually by the end of 2024. Therefore, the rising demand for missile defense systems is driving the missile seekers market forward.

The missile seekers market is set to expand owing to heightened international conflicts. These conflicts encompass various forms, from diplomatic tensions to military confrontations, impacting sovereign states or international entities. Missile seekers, integral in guided missile systems, play a pivotal role by precisely locating, tracking, and guiding missiles. In June 2023, ReliefWeb reported an increase in non-state conflicts from 76 in 2021 to 82 in 2022, reflecting a global trend. Notably, Africa experiences the most non-state wars, followed by the Americas, further substantiating the market's growth linked to rising international conflicts.

Technological advancements in the missile seekers market represent a significant trend gaining traction. Major companies and defense organizations are developing new seeker technologies to enhance missile target accuracy, providing key players with a competitive edge in the market. For example, in June 2024, Kongsberg Gruppen, a Norway-based aerospace company, secured a $141 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for the full-rate production of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM). This contract marks the first production order for the air-launched JSM, which is specifically designed for the F-35 fighter jet and optimized for ground-attack missions. The JSM, a variant of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), offers advanced capabilities, including an imaging infrared seeker, GPS, inertial sensors, and terrain-reference navigation. Compared to the NSM, the JSM has a longer range and is tailored to fit within the F-35's internal weapons bay. The contract also includes JSM all-up rounds, containers, and test equipment.

Strategic partnerships are becoming prevalent in the missile seekers market, facilitating the development of interoperable aircraft survivability solutions. Companies collaborate, pooling strengths and resources for mutual benefit. For example, in February 2023, BAE Systems, Inc., collaborated with Leonardo UK, authorized by the U.S. government to create an interoperable aircraft survivability suite. This suite integrates Leonardo's Miysis Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) System and BAE Systems' AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS). Such collaborations significantly enhance an aircraft's resilience against sophisticated attacks, with the Miysis DIRCM system being a dependable defense against Infrared Man Portable Air Defense Systems (IR MANPADS).

In July 2023, L3Harris Technologies, a U.S.-based aerospace and defense technology company, acquired Aerojet Rocketdyne for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen L3Harris's propulsion system capabilities and enhance its position in the defense industrial sector, promoting innovation and increasing competition for critical national security and space mission requirements. Aerojet Rocketdyne is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced propulsion systems, including those for space launch vehicles and tactical missiles.

Major companies operating in the missile seekers market are BAE Systems PLC, Leonardo SpA, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, The Boeing Company, Safran SA, Thales Group, Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Limited, Adani Defence And Aerospace, Defence Research & Development Organisation, Koda Technologies Inc., Vem Technologies Private Limited, Analog Devices Inc., Bharat Electronics Limited, Excelitas Technologies Corp., Marotta Controls Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Collins Aerospace Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Roxel Group, Rheinmetall AG, Saab AB, MBDA Italia SpA, Roketsan A.S., Taurus Systems GmbH, QinetiQ Group PLC, Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc., Orbital ATK Inc., AeroVironment Inc., Textron Inc., General Dynamics Corporation, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., LIG Nex1 Co. Ltd., Hanwha Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

North America was the largest region in the missile seekers market in 2024. The regions covered in the missile seekers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the missile seekers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The missile seekers market consists of sales of missile seekers that are used to guide the missile on the right path of the target. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Missile Type: Cruise Missile; Ballistic Missile; Interceptor Missile; Conventional
• 2) By Technology: Active Radar; Semi-Active Radar; Passive Radar; Infrared; laser; multimode
• 3) By Launch Mode: Surface-To-Surface; Surface-To-Air; Air-To-Surface; Air-To-Air
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Cruise Missile: Subsonic Cruise Missiles; Supersonic Cruise Missiles; Hypersonic Cruise Missiles
• 2) By Ballistic Missile: Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM); Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles (MRBM); Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM)
• 3) By Interceptor Missile: Ground-Based Interceptors; Sea-Based Interceptors; Airborne Interceptors
• 4) By Conventional: Surface-To-Surface Missiles; Air-To-Surface Missiles; Surface-To-Air Missiles
• Companies Mentioned: BAE Systems PLC; Leonardo SpA; Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Northrop Grumman Corporation; The Boeing Company; Safran SA; Thales Group; Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG; Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Limited; Adani Defence And Aerospace; Defence Research & Development Organisation; Koda Technologies Inc.; Vem Technologies Private Limited; Analog Devices Inc.; Bharat Electronics Limited; Excelitas Technologies Corp.; Marotta Controls Inc.; Lockheed Martin Corporation; L3Harris Technologies Inc.; Honeywell International Inc.; Collins Aerospace Systems; Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.; Roxel Group; Rheinmetall AG; Saab AB; MBDA Italia SpA; Roketsan A.S.; Taurus Systems GmbH; QinetiQ Group PLC; Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc.; Orbital ATK Inc.; AeroVironment Inc.; Textron Inc.; General Dynamics Corporation; Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc.; LIG Nex1 Co. Ltd.; Hanwha Corporation; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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