Military Electro Optical Infrared (EOIR) Systems Market Size, Share, Growth, And Industry Analysis By Type (Airborne EO/IR Systems, Land-Based EO/IR Systems, Naval Based EO/IR Systems, Military Electro Optical Infrared (EOIR) Systems.) By Application (Military Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Others.) Regional Forecast To 2035

MILITARY ELECTRO OPTICAL INFRARED (EOIR) SYSTEMS MARKET OVERVIEW

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Global Military Electro Optical Infrared (EOIR) Systems market size is projected to rise from USD 14.56 billion in 2025 to USD 15.24 billion in 2026, reaching around USD 23.05 billion by 2035, progressing at a CAGR of 4.7% between 2025 and 2035.

The sudden rise in CAGR was brought on by the market's expansion and the demand levelling down after the pandemic is over.

Electro-Optics/Infrared (EO/IR) framework is a kind of electronic gadget that incorporates both electro-optical and infrared sensors and can give optical data during the day as well as around evening time The electro-optical sensor can change over light into an electric sign and infrared sensor can give right distinguish structure in encompassing transmitting the infrared radiation. The frameworks can gauge electromagnetic range with frequencies in the 0.1-1000 micrometers range, which incorporates noticeable light, infrared radiation, and bright radiation. Military EO/IR frameworks are utilized to further develop target ID, survey dangers from a predetermined distance and target checking in various weather patterns. Also, airborne EO/IR frameworks contain optic sights, night vision frameworks investigation frameworks, and protective cap mounted shows. Land-based frameworks incorporate weapon-mounted sights, optronic gadgets, night vision gadgets, warm imagers, designators, and laser range locaters. Maritime based frameworks comprise of infrared imagers and indicators, warm symbolism frameworks, observation and global positioning frameworks, and photonics pole frameworks. Moreover, EO/IR is separated are named imaging EO/IR and non-imaging EO/IR frameworks. The imaging framework is devoted to filtering the design and conveying commotion free pictures for precise identification and non-imaging EO/IR frameworks are utilized for long-range target checking assignments.

This EO/IR framework market is chiefly determined by the developing reception of cutting-edge sensors incorporated frameworks for military applications. Moreover, the market is additionally determined by the rising interest for automated vehicles in the discovery and observation application. Likewise, the rising pattern towards scaling down will help the improvement of cutting edge, profoundly proficient, little estimated, and convenient EO/IR frameworks for circumstance mindfulness and ISR application across the world.

Key Findings 

COVID-19 IMPACT

Lockdown Promoted Disturbance in Assembling of Guard Resulting in Drop of Market Growth

Government across the every one of the significant nations had reported a lockdown because of Coronavirus pandemic bringing about the stop of business. This prompted disturbance in assembling of guard gear. Besides, because of decrease in economy and expansion in center around wellbeing spending plan, numerous nations diminished their protection spending plan influencing the interest for military electro-optics/infrared (EO/IR) frameworks. Moreover, due lockdown there was inaccessibility of unrefined components expected for assembling of military electro-optics/infrared (EO/IR) frameworks. Additionally, because of social removing and voyaging limitation standards, there was inaccessibility of work expected for creation of military electro-optics/infrared (EO/IR) frameworks. Guard is a developing area which had a slight difficulty because of the pandemic, yet it is normal to recuperate and drive the development of military electro-optics/infrared (EO/IR) frameworks market post pandemic.

LATEST TRENDS

Growth in Dangers of Fear-Based Oppressor Assaults has Expanded The Venture Of Government in The Military and Safeguard Area

The tactical staff should embrace troublesome missions around evening time and in difficult landscapes, they require great EO/IR gear for recognizing any fear monger developments. Consequently, to work on the wellbeing and security, and functional effectiveness of military staff during government mission is putting vigorously into military and protection gear. For example, the U.S. Naval force submitted its most memorable creation request for 40 WESCAM MX-10MS electro-optical, infrared (EO/IR) sensor suites from protection worker for hire L3Harris Advancements on the side of their military sealift order electro-optical framework (MSC-EOS) program. Additionally, in August 2019, the U.S. Division of Guard declared the concurrence with warm imaging infrared camera producer FLIR Reconnaissance Inc. for the inventory, fix, and upgradation of Ocean Star SAFIRE III Electro-optics Sensor Frameworks. In this way, ascend in government interest in military and guard drive the development of the military electro-optics/infrared.

• Integration of EOIR Systems in Aerial Platforms: In 2024, the air-based segment dominated the military electro-optical and infrared systems market, accounting for approximately 54% of the total market share. This significant position is driven by the increasing integration of advanced EO/IR systems in various aerial platforms, including fighter aircraft, military helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

• Dominance of Infrared Segment in Air-Based Systems: In 2024, the infrared segment held the largest market share at 49.5% in the air-based military electro-optics infrared system industry. This dominance is attributed to its crucial role in enhancing target detection and imaging in low-visibility conditions.

MILITARY ELECTRO OPTICAL INFRARED (EOIR) SYSTEMS MARKET SEGMENTATION

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By Type Analysis

According to type, the market can be segmented into Airborne EO/IR Systems, Land-Based EO/IR Systems, Naval Based EO/IR Systems, Military Electro Optical Infrared (EOIR) Systems. Airborne EO/IR Systemsbeing the leading segment of the market by type analysis.

By Application Analysis

Based on application, the market can be divided into Military Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Others. Military Intelligence being the leading segment of the market by application analysis.

DRIVING FACTORS

Expanded Reception of Sensors Coordinated Frameworks to Work on the Capacities of Military Applications to Aid the Market Development

The EO/IR framework comprise of a coordinated electro-optical sensor and infrared sensor. These two sensors combinedly give the data of target present at various frequencies like bright, close infrared, short-frequency infrared, medium frequency infrared, and long-frequency infrared. The gave data can be in a picture or a sign organization relying on the design of the EO/IR framework. The non-imaging Eo/IR framework is primarily zeroing in on track point identification, for instance, infrared hunt and track framework (IRST). Besides, the imaging framework offers a definite picture of the objective from various frequencies in various climate. This data accomplishes more exact objective subtleties in a day as well as night. Besides, EO/IR framework works in view of either gazing sensor innovation or checking sensor innovation. In checking sensor innovation, a predetermined number of finders are utilized to examine the region. While in gazing innovation, an enormous number of finders are utilized in rectangular clusters. Consequently, an EO/IR sensor-based framework is generally utilized for different applications, for example, line checking, target following, situational mindfulness, C5ISR, and strategic mission, among others. The EO/IR sensor innovation is additionally used to foster night vision goggles utilized for ground military strategic missions.

• North America's Market Leadership: In 2024, North America held the largest share of 32.5% in the air-based military electro-optics infrared system market. This leadership is driven by significant defense budgets and technological advancements, particularly in the U.S.

• Asia-Pacific's Growing Market Share: Asia Pacific held a market share of around 23% of the global military electro-optical infrared systems revenue in 2024, with a market size of USD 1,934.88 million. This growth is propelled by increasing defense expenditures and the adoption of advanced surveillance technologies.

Rising Acquisition of Redesigned Automated Aerials Vehicles (UAVs) with Coordinated EO/IR Framework to Enhance the Market Growth

Advancing assembling advancements is supporting the improvement of automated vehicles for land, ocean, and air stages. The utilization of automated vehicles is continually developing for different military and business applications like reconnaissance, policing, route, item conveyances, photography, and horticultural observing, among others. Among these, the safeguard area observes the high reception of automated vehicles for military applications with the progression in distant tasks. The ongoing automated vehicles have incorporated sensors and cameras that give a few frequency data to exact location and checking. By and large, the EO/IR sensors are mounted on the majority of the UAVs to get precise information and commotion free picture of target present at long-range or mid-range frequency. The UAVS are additionally utilized for situational mindfulness and insight, observation, and surveillance applications. Besides, overall guard spending is expanding with developing country dangers. Consequently, to reinforce the country's guard area, the acquirement and improvement of cutting-edge UAV with incorporated long-range, clamor free picture detecting capacity EO/IR frameworks is rising. This is the key component that is pushing the EO/IR frameworks market development.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Stagnant Product Timeframe of Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Systems is Expected To Hamper the Market Growth

The EO/IR system has 15 to 20 years of life span depending on its real-time use. The military systems are always upgraded only after the completion of the system life period. Also, the new system with evolving technology will not able to procure military applications before the completion of the life span of the existing military system. This will keep (EO/IR) systems technology adoption remain stagnant for a long-time, is expected to hamper the market growth.

• According to the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), about 34 % of defense primes cite the 15‑20 year lifespan of legacy EO/IR systems as delaying incremental procurement cycles.

• The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that licensing and export compliance for IR sensor technologies added an average of 23 % time‑delay to overseas sales, hindering timely deployment in allied markets.

MILITARY ELECTRO OPTICAL INFRARED (EOIR) SYSTEMS MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

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North America is supposed to represent the significant market share inferable from the expanded reception of Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Frameworks. Additionally, expanded consumption on military and safeguard combined with mechanical developments and the presence of vital participants are likewise expected to help the development of Military Electro-Optical and Infrared Frameworks market around here.

Asia Pacific is supposed to show a consistent ascent in the reception of military electro-optical frameworks market because of the presence of arising economies, military modernization that supports the utilization of current advancements.

Key Industry Players

Key Players Focus on Partnerships to Gain a Competitive Advantage

Prominent market players are making collaborative efforts by partnering with other companies to stay ahead of the competition. Many companies are also investing in new product launches to expand their product portfolio. Mergers and acquisitions are also among the key strategies used by players to expand their product portfolios.

• Lockheed Martin Corporation (U.S.): Lockheed Martin collaborates with defence agencies and holds approximately 14 % of major airborne EO/IR contract awards in the last three years, based on U.S. contract‑registry data.

• Raytheon Technologies Corporation (U.S.): Raytheon’s EO/IR sensor modules are featured in roughly 12 % of global UAV retrofit programmes, according to aviation‑defense procurement records.

List of Top Military Electro Optical Infrared (Eoir) Systems Companies

• Lockheed Martin (U.S.)
• Raytheon (U.S.)
• Thales Group (France)
• Elbit Systems (Israel)
• BAE Systems (U.K.)
• L-3 Communications (U.S.)
• Northrop Grumman (U.S.)
• Rockwell Collins (U.S.)
• UTC Aerospace (U.S.)
• General Dynamics (U.S.)

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