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Explosive ordnance disposal equipment encompasses military ammunition used by armies, navies, and air forces, facilitating successful operations and the elimination of real threats.
The primary types of explosive ordnance disposal equipment include portable X-ray systems, projected water disrupters, bomb containment chambers, EOD suits and blankets, EOD robots, explosive detectors, search mirrors, and others. A portable X-ray machine is a compact X-ray equipment variant designed to be more lightweight and smaller than a fixed unit, allowing easy transport and relocation as necessary. A reliable X-ray system is crucial for bomb squads, military forces, and special forces, enabling them to swiftly assess the potential threat level posed by suspicious objects and make prompt and informed decisions. Various technologies, including trace and bulk applications, are employed in defense and law enforcement.
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.
Tariffs are impacting the explosive ordnance disposal equipment market by increasing costs of imported protective materials, electronic detection units, robotic platforms, and specialized alloys used in containment chambers and suits. Defense forces in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported high-specification equipment, while emerging markets face higher acquisition costs. These tariffs have raised procurement budgets and delayed equipment replacement cycles. However, they are also promoting local defense manufacturing, strengthening domestic supplier ecosystems, and encouraging innovation in cost-effective and modular EOD solutions.
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The explosive ordnance disposal equipment market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $6.24 billion in 2025 to $6.51 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to military equipment modernization initiatives, rising use of protective suits and containment systems, expansion of counter-terrorism units, adoption of portable x-ray inspection systems, increasing focus on personnel safety.
The explosive ordnance disposal equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.92 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in advanced explosive mitigation technologies, growing demand for rapid deployment solutions, expansion of urban bomb disposal capabilities, rising use of automation in defense equipment, continuous upgrades in protective gear design. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing integration of advanced detection and disposal systems, rising adoption of portable and rapid-response equipment, expansion of multi-functional eod toolkits, growing use of robotics-assisted disposal methods, enhanced focus on operator protection.
The rising terrorist activity is expected to drive the growth of the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) equipment market in the coming years. Terrorist activity involves the deliberate use of violence or threats to achieve political, religious, or ideological goals by instilling fear or coercion among civilians. To combat such threats, EOD equipment is employed for the safe detection, removal, and neutralization of hazardous devices, including landmines and other explosive remnants. For instance, in 2024, the Institute for Economics & Peace, an Australia-based independent non-profit think tank, reported that terrorist attacks in 2023 became more lethal, averaging 2.5 deaths per attack, up from 1.6 in 2022. Therefore, the increase in terrorist activity is driving the growth of the explosive ordnance disposal equipment market.
Prominent companies in the explosive ordnance disposal equipment market are directing their focus towards the development of innovative solutions, including chemical agent identifiers. A chemical agent identifier is a device or instrument designed to detect and identify chemical agents or hazardous substances. For example, in March 2023, Smiths Detection, a leading global provider of screening technologies based in the UK, announced the introduction of the 'Lightweight Chemical Detector (LCD) 4.' This state-of-the-art body-worn toxic chemical detector facilitates the identification of traces of super-toxic chemical agents, enabling mobile detection of explosives, narcotics, and highly toxic chemicals.
In January 2024, Cadre Holdings Inc., a US-based investment firm, acquired ICOR Technology Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Cadre Holdings aims to enhance its technology portfolio, broaden its market presence, improve operational capabilities, and support long-term growth. ICOR Technology Inc. is a Canada-based company specializing in advanced industrial technology solutions.
Major companies operating in the explosive ordnance disposal equipment market are L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Northrop Grumman, Teledyne Technologies, Cobham Limited, Med-Eng Holdings ULC, Reamda Ltd., Garrett Metal Detectors, NABCO Systems LLC, United Shield International Ltd., NIC Instruments Ltd., ICOR Technology Inc., 3DX-RAY, ELP GmbH, EPEquip, Sarkar Tactical, X-RIS, QinetiQ Group plc, Elbit Systems Ltd., Aselsan A.S., ABB, Westminster International Ltd., Safariland, Allen Vanguard Corporation, Avon Protection Systems
North America was the largest region in the explosive ordnance disposal equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global explosive ordnance disposal equipment market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the explosive ordnance disposal equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the explosive ordnance disposal equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The explosive ordnance disposal equipment market consists of sales of equipment used to neutralize explosive threats including blast containers, and hook and line kits. 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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