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Target Acquisition Systems Market - Global Forecast 2025-2032

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  • 191 Pages
  • October 2025
  • Region: Global
  • 360iResearch™
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The target acquisition systems market is transforming rapidly as advanced technologies and shifting operational demands drive major changes for defense, commercial, and government sectors. These systems are at the core of modern security and surveillance strategy, requiring precision, interoperability, and adaptability across various operational theaters.

Market Snapshot: Target Acquisition Systems Market Overview

The Target Acquisition Systems Market grew from USD 16.81 billion in 2024 to USD 18.46 billion in 2025. It is expected to continue growing at a CAGR of 9.88%, reaching USD 35.74 billion by 2032. Growth is driven by ongoing investments in advanced sensors, artificial intelligence integration, and heightened adoption of unmanned platforms in both military and civilian applications. Factors such as evolving threat environments, increased focus on cross-domain operations, and robust regional procurement initiatives contribute significantly to the market's positive trajectory.

Scope & Segmentation

  • Platform: Airborne (drones, fixed wing, rotary wing), ground (portable systems, tracked vehicles, wheeled vehicles), and naval (submersibles, surface vessels).
  • Component: Sensors (antenna systems, signal processors), services (maintenance, training), and software (analytics, simulation).
  • Technology: Acoustic (sonar, ultrasound), electro optical (hyperspectral, visible light), infrared (LWIR, MWIR), lidar (phase shift, time of flight), and radar (continuous wave, phased array, pulse Doppler).
  • End User: Commercial (critical infrastructure, private security), defense (air force, army, navy), government infrastructure, and law enforcement (federal, local, state).
  • Regions: Americas (United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru), Europe, Middle East & Africa (United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Israel, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan).
  • Key Companies: Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Safran SA, Thales S.A., L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Rheinmetall AG, Elbit Systems Ltd.

Key Takeaways

  • Driven by technology convergence, modern target acquisition systems harness AI and sensor fusion to improve detection, tracking, and engagement efficiency in real time.
  • Edge computing and miniaturization drive deployment across drones, ground vehicles, and naval platforms, supporting multi-domain awareness and faster response cycles.
  • Open architectures and modular hardware facilitate system upgrades, addressing the need for rapid integration and future-proofing investments.
  • Market dynamics differ regionally, with local production strategies, government partnerships, and indigenous innovation influencing adoption paths in Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.
  • Industry players prioritize resilience through diversified supply chains, vertical integration, and investments in cybersecurity and data sovereignty to mitigate evolving threats.

Tariff Impact: Navigating Regulatory and Supply Chain Shifts

United States tariffs introduced in 2025 on critical target acquisition components such as radar assemblies and precision optics have reshaped global sourcing strategies. Manufacturers have adjusted by strengthening regional partnerships and expanding domestic production. Short-term cost pressures have accelerated innovation in component standardization, with organizations adopting modular designs to enable rapid part substitution and protect schedule integrity.

Methodology & Data Sources

This report leverages a robust research methodology, combining primary interviews with industry executives and technical experts and secondary analysis of industry sources, regulatory filings, and open-source intelligence. Quantitative modeling and data triangulation were employed to ensure accuracy and depth.

Why This Report Matters

  • Delivers actionable insights for aligning product development with global regulatory and operational trends across air, land, and sea domains.
  • Empowers organizations to optimize sourcing, investment, and technology integration strategies within a complex and evolving ecosystem.
  • Enhances executive decision-making with a clear understanding of competitor initiatives, market segmentation, and regional growth drivers.

Conclusion

The target acquisition systems market is set for continued change, shaped by integrated technologies, regional needs, and agile supply strategies. Senior leaders armed with these insights will be best positioned to navigate market complexities and drive sustainable growth.

 

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Table of Contents

1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
5. Market Insights
5.1. Integration of artificial intelligence algorithms for real-time automated target recognition in complex operational environments
5.2. Advancement of multi-sensor data fusion platforms combining LiDAR radar and electro-optical sensors for improved target tracking precision
5.3. Development of network-centric targeting solutions leveraging secure tactical datalinks for seamless cross-platform engagement coordination
5.4. Miniaturization trends in lightweight target acquisition pods optimized for small unmanned aerial systems in contested airspace
5.5. Adoption of cognitive electronic warfare counter-countermeasure techniques within targeting systems to mitigate adversary signal jamming
5.6. Implementation of hyperspectral and shortwave infrared imaging technologies for enhanced discrimination of camouflaged targets over varied terrains
5.7. Shift towards open architecture and modular software frameworks to ensure interoperability across allied forces targeting networks
6. Cumulative Impact of United States Tariffs 2025
7. Cumulative Impact of Artificial Intelligence 2025
8. Target Acquisition Systems Market, by Platform
8.1. Airborne
8.1.1. Drones
8.1.2. Fixed Wing
8.1.3. Rotary Wing
8.2. Ground
8.2.1. Portable Systems
8.2.2. Tracked Vehicles
8.2.3. Wheeled Vehicles
8.3. Naval
8.3.1. Submersibles
8.3.2. Surface Vessels
9. Target Acquisition Systems Market, by Component
9.1. Sensors
9.1.1. Antenna Systems
9.1.2. Signal Processors
9.2. Services
9.2.1. Maintenance
9.2.2. Training
9.3. Software
9.3.1. Analytics
9.3.2. Simulation
10. Target Acquisition Systems Market, by Technology
10.1. Acoustic
10.1.1. Sonar
10.1.2. Ultrasound
10.2. Electro Optical
10.2.1. Hyperspectral
10.2.2. Visible Light
10.3. Infrared
10.3.1. Lwir
10.3.2. Mwir
10.4. Lidar
10.4.1. Phase Shift
10.4.2. Time Of Flight
10.5. Radar
10.5.1. Continuous Wave
10.5.2. Phased Array
10.5.3. Pulse Doppler
11. Target Acquisition Systems Market, by End User
11.1. Commercial
11.1.1. Critical Infrastructure
11.1.2. Private Security
11.2. Defense
11.2.1. Air Force
11.2.2. Army
11.2.3. Navy
11.3. Government Infrastructure
11.4. Law Enforcement
11.4.1. Federal
11.4.2. Local
11.4.3. State
12. Target Acquisition Systems Market, by Region
12.1. Americas
12.1.1. North America
12.1.2. Latin America
12.2. Europe, Middle East & Africa
12.2.1. Europe
12.2.2. Middle East
12.2.3. Africa
12.3. Asia-Pacific
13. Target Acquisition Systems Market, by Group
13.1. ASEAN
13.2. GCC
13.3. European Union
13.4. BRICS
13.5. G7
13.6. NATO
14. Target Acquisition Systems Market, by Country
14.1. United States
14.2. Canada
14.3. Mexico
14.4. Brazil
14.5. United Kingdom
14.6. Germany
14.7. France
14.8. Russia
14.9. Italy
14.10. Spain
14.11. China
14.12. India
14.13. Japan
14.14. Australia
14.15. South Korea
15. Competitive Landscape
15.1. Market Share Analysis, 2024
15.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2024
15.3. Competitive Analysis
15.3.1. Raytheon Technologies Corporation
15.3.2. Lockheed Martin Corporation
15.3.3. Northrop Grumman Corporation
15.3.4. BAE Systems plc
15.3.5. Safran SA
15.3.6. Thales S.A.
15.3.7. L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
15.3.8. Leonardo S.p.A.
15.3.9. Rheinmetall AG
15.3.10. Elbit Systems Ltd
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Companies Mentioned

The key companies profiled in this Target Acquisition Systems market report include:
  • Raytheon Technologies Corporation
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • BAE Systems plc
  • Safran SA
  • Thales S.A.
  • L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
  • Leonardo S.p.A.
  • Rheinmetall AG
  • Elbit Systems Ltd

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