Airborne Optronics Market - Global Forecast 2026-2032

The airborne optronics market is undergoing rapid transformation as sensor miniaturization, computational imaging, and platform diversification drive changing demands across both civil and defense sectors. Senior leaders must strategically align procurement and integration approaches to keep pace with these evolving mission profiles and technology imperatives.

Market Snapshot

The Airborne Optronics Market expanded from USD 2.85 billion in 2025 to USD 3.23 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 7.00 billion by 2032, reflecting a robust CAGR of 13.69%.

This growth is propelled by broadening applications, rising multispectral platform integration, and increasing operational requirements for situational awareness, precision, and response across security, surveillance, and mission-critical environments.

Scope & Segmentation

Applications: Border security, firefighting, search and rescue, surveillance, reconnaissance, target acquisition, and tracking—each demanding unique sensor capabilities and rapid adaptation.
Platform Types: Unmanned aerial vehicles, helicopters, manned aircraft, and retrofit programs. Each category imposes distinct integration, size, and performance constraints, impacting sensor selection and deployment.
Spectral Technologies: Hyperspectral instruments, cooled and uncooled infrared imaging, ultraviolet sensors, and visible spectrum imaging. The combination of detector technology and spectral band architecture determines application fit and maintenance requirements.
End User Groups: Civil aviation operators, defense agencies, homeland security bodies, and commercial sector users. These groups set varying priorities for performance, certification, cost, and ease of integration.
Regional Dynamics: Americas prioritize in-situ production and classified program integration. EMEA emphasizes multinational collaboration, modular interoperable designs, and harmonized regulatory processes. Asia-Pacific fosters rapid modernization, balancing domestic capability with access to niche sensor solutions to respond to complex mission environments.

Key Takeaways

Deployment of compact, high-performance payloads is now viable on increasingly smaller and cost-effective airframes, reducing barriers to multispectral mission integration.
Edge analytics, deep learning, and software-defined processing transform raw data into actionable intelligence, easing operator load and improving response timelines.
Rising heterogeneity in platforms requires system designs that balance modularity, upgradeability, and integration risk for manned and unmanned fleets alike.
Stakeholders need to future-proof investments by prioritizing modular architectures, interoperability, and lifecycle alignment in procurement and sustainment strategies.
Shifts in policy, regulatory, and export controls are increasing the need for robust supply chain resilience and adaptive sourcing strategies.
Competitive differentiation increasingly relies on building partnerships across established integrators, sensor innovators, and analytics startups, optimizing performance and speed to field across critical mission domains.

Tariff Impact

The 2025 tariff measures introduced by the United States created new complexity in airborne optronics supply chains. Manufacturers faced increased costs for key components, requiring immediate adaptation of sourcing strategies, accelerated supplier diversification, and increased local content. Export control and cross-border transfer became more challenging, prompting greater focus on supply chain risk mitigation, cooperation with regional partners, and shared-risk contractual models.

Methodology & Data Sources

This report uses a multi-method research approach. Expert interviews with program managers, procurement leaders, and sensor developers provided direct insight into operational drivers. Technical reviews analyzed patent trends and academic literature, while supplier mapping identified risk in global component flows. Scenario analysis examined the effects of tariff regimes, regulatory shifts, and platform adoption patterns on procurement and capability deployment.

Why This Report Matters

Enables decision-makers to confidently prioritize investments, navigate sourcing constraints, and maintain operational advantage as technology and policy shift.
Equips leaders with actionable insights into modular architecture adoption, analytics integration, and supply chain contingency planning.
Supports strategic planning for both current capability alignment and scalable next-generation system development across varied mission sets and regions.

Conclusion

With airborne optronics advancing across technology, application, and procurement dimensions, leaders who emphasize modularity, supply resilience, and analytics-enabled operations will achieve sustained operational relevance. Strategic flexibility and forward-looking partnerships are critical as market and regulatory conditions continue to evolve.

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1. Preface

1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.4. Years Considered for the Study
1.5. Currency Considered for the Study
1.6. Language Considered for the Study
1.7. Key Stakeholders

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Introduction
2.2. Research Design
2.2.1. Primary Research
2.2.2. Secondary Research
2.3. Research Framework
2.3.1. Qualitative Analysis
2.3.2. Quantitative Analysis
2.4. Market Size Estimation
2.4.1. Top-Down Approach
2.4.2. Bottom-Up Approach
2.5. Data Triangulation
2.6. Research Outcomes
2.7. Research Assumptions
2.8. Research Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Introduction
3.2. CXO Perspective
3.3. Market Size & Growth Trends
3.4. Market Share Analysis, 2025
3.5. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2025
3.6. New Revenue Opportunities
3.7. Next-Generation Business Models
3.8. Industry Roadmap

4. Market Overview

4.1. Introduction
4.2. Industry Ecosystem & Value Chain Analysis
4.2.1. Supply-Side Analysis
4.2.2. Demand-Side Analysis
4.2.3. Stakeholder Analysis
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.4. PESTLE Analysis
4.5. Market Outlook
4.5.1. Near-Term Market Outlook (0-2 Years)
4.5.2. Medium-Term Market Outlook (3-5 Years)
4.5.3. Long-Term Market Outlook (5-10 Years)
4.6. Go-to-Market Strategy

5. Market Insights

5.1. Consumer Insights & End-User Perspective
5.2. Consumer Experience Benchmarking
5.3. Opportunity Mapping
5.4. Distribution Channel Analysis
5.5. Pricing Trend Analysis
5.6. Regulatory Compliance & Standards Framework
5.7. ESG & Sustainability Analysis
5.8. Disruption & Risk Scenarios
5.9. Return on Investment & Cost-Benefit Analysis

6. Cumulative Impact of United States Tariffs 2025
7. Cumulative Impact of Artificial Intelligence 2025

8. Airborne Optronics Market, by Application

8.1. Border Security
8.2. Firefighting
8.3. Search & Rescue
8.4. Surveillance & Reconnaissance
8.5. Target Acquisition & Tracking

9. Airborne Optronics Market, by Platform

9.1. Helicopter
9.2. Manned Aircraft
9.3. Retrofit Systems
9.4. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

10. Airborne Optronics Market, by Technology

10.1. Hyperspectral
10.2. Infrared
10.2.1. Cooled
10.2.1.1. LWIR
10.2.1.2. MWIR
10.2.1.3. SWIR
10.2.2. Uncooled
10.2.2.1. LWIR
10.2.2.2. SWIR
10.3. Ultraviolet
10.4. Visible Imaging

11. Airborne Optronics Market, by End User

11.1. Civil Aviation
11.2. Defense
11.3. Homeland Security
11.4. Private Sector

12. Airborne Optronics 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. Airborne Optronics Market, by Group

13.1. ASEAN
13.2. GCC
13.3. European Union
13.4. BRICS
13.5. G7
13.6. NATO

14. Airborne Optronics 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. United States Airborne Optronics Market
16. China Airborne Optronics Market

17. Competitive Landscape

17.1. Market Concentration Analysis, 2025
17.1.1. Concentration Ratio (CR)
17.1.2. Herfindahl Hirschman Index (HHI)
17.2. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, 2025
17.3. Product Portfolio Analysis, 2025
17.4. Benchmarking Analysis, 2025
17.5. ASELSAN A.S.
17.6. BAE Systems plc
17.7. Elbit Systems Ltd.
17.8. FLIR Systems, Inc.
17.9. HENSOLDT AG
17.10. Hensoldt AG
17.11. Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
17.12. L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
17.13. Leonardo S.p.A.
17.14. Lockheed Martin Corporation
17.15. Northrop Grumman Corporation
17.16. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
17.17. Raytheon Technologies Corporation
17.18. Saab AB
17.19. Safran S.A.
17.20. Thales S.A.

List of Figures

FIGURE 1. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 2. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SHARE, BY KEY PLAYER, 2025
FIGURE 3. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET, FPNV POSITIONING MATRIX, 2025
FIGURE 4. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 5. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY PLATFORM, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 6. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 7. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY END USER, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 8. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 9. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY GROUP, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 10. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 11. UNITED STATES AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 12. CHINA AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)

List of Tables

TABLE 1. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 2. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 3. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY BORDER SECURITY, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 4. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY BORDER SECURITY, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 5. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY BORDER SECURITY, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 6. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY FIREFIGHTING, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 7. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY FIREFIGHTING, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 8. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY FIREFIGHTING, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 9. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY SEARCH & RESCUE, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 10. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY SEARCH & RESCUE, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 12. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY SURVEILLANCE & RECONNAISSANCE, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 15. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY TARGET ACQUISITION & TRACKING, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 18. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY PLATFORM, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 19. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY HELICOPTER, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 20. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY HELICOPTER, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 21. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY HELICOPTER, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 22. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY MANNED AIRCRAFT, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 23. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY MANNED AIRCRAFT, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 24. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY MANNED AIRCRAFT, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 25. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY RETROFIT SYSTEMS, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 26. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY RETROFIT SYSTEMS, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 27. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY RETROFIT SYSTEMS, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 28. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 30. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 31. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 32. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY HYPERSPECTRAL, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 33. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY HYPERSPECTRAL, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 34. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY HYPERSPECTRAL, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 35. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY INFRARED, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 36. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY INFRARED, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 38. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY INFRARED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 39. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COOLED, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 40. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COOLED, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 41. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COOLED, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 42. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 43. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY LWIR, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 44. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY LWIR, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 45. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY LWIR, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 46. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY MWIR, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 47. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY MWIR, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 48. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY MWIR, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 50. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY SWIR, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 55. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY UNCOOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 56. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY LWIR, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 57. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY LWIR, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 58. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY LWIR, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 60. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY SWIR, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 65. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY VISIBLE IMAGING, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 68. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY END USER, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 70. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY CIVIL AVIATION, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 72. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY DEFENSE, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 82. AMERICAS AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY SUBREGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 85. AMERICAS AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 106. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY SUBREGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 107. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 109. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 110. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY INFRARED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 111. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 112. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY UNCOOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
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TABLE 136. AFRICA AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY UNCOOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 137. AFRICA AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY END USER, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 138. ASIA-PACIFIC AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 139. ASIA-PACIFIC AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 140. ASIA-PACIFIC AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY PLATFORM, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 141. ASIA-PACIFIC AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 142. ASIA-PACIFIC AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY INFRARED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 143. ASIA-PACIFIC AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 144. ASIA-PACIFIC AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY UNCOOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 145. ASIA-PACIFIC AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY END USER, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 146. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 147. ASEAN AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 148. ASEAN AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 149. ASEAN AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY PLATFORM, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 150. ASEAN AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 151. ASEAN AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY INFRARED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 152. ASEAN AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 153. ASEAN AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY UNCOOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 154. ASEAN AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY END USER, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 155. GCC AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 156. GCC AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 157. GCC AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY PLATFORM, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 158. GCC AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 159. GCC AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY INFRARED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 160. GCC AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 161. GCC AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY UNCOOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 162. GCC AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY END USER, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 163. EUROPEAN UNION AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 164. EUROPEAN UNION AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 165. EUROPEAN UNION AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY PLATFORM, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 166. EUROPEAN UNION AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 167. EUROPEAN UNION AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY INFRARED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 168. EUROPEAN UNION AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 169. EUROPEAN UNION AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY UNCOOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 170. EUROPEAN UNION AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY END USER, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 171. BRICS AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 172. BRICS AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 173. BRICS AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY PLATFORM, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 174. BRICS AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 175. BRICS AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY INFRARED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 176. BRICS AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 177. BRICS AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY UNCOOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 178. BRICS AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY END USER, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 179. G7 AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 180. G7 AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 181. G7 AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY PLATFORM, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 182. G7 AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 183. G7 AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY INFRARED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 184. G7 AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 185. G7 AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY UNCOOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 186. G7 AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY END USER, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 187. NATO AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 188. NATO AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 189. NATO AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY PLATFORM, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 190. NATO AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 191. NATO AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY INFRARED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 192. NATO AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 193. NATO AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY UNCOOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 194. NATO AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY END USER, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 195. GLOBAL AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 196. UNITED STATES AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 197. UNITED STATES AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 198. UNITED STATES AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY PLATFORM, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 199. UNITED STATES AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 200. UNITED STATES AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY INFRARED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 201. UNITED STATES AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 202. UNITED STATES AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY UNCOOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 203. UNITED STATES AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY END USER, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 204. CHINA AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 205. CHINA AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 206. CHINA AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY PLATFORM, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 207. CHINA AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 208. CHINA AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY INFRARED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 209. CHINA AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY COOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 210. CHINA AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY UNCOOLED, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 211. CHINA AIRBORNE OPTRONICS MARKET SIZE, BY END USER, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)

Companies Mentioned

The key companies profiled in this Airborne Optronics market report include:

ASELSAN A.S.
BAE Systems plc
Elbit Systems Ltd.
FLIR Systems, Inc.
HENSOLDT AG
Hensoldt AG
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Leonardo S.p.A.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
Raytheon Technologies Corporation
Saab AB
Safran S.A.
Thales S.A.

Table Information

Report Attribute	Details
No. of Pages	191
Published	January 2026
Forecast Period	2026 - 2032
Estimated Market Value ( USD ) in 2026	$ 3.23 Billion
Forecasted Market Value ( USD ) by 2032	$ 7 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate	13.6%
Regions Covered	Global
No. of Companies Mentioned	17

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Scope & Segmentation

Key Takeaways

Tariff Impact

Methodology & Data Sources

Why This Report Matters

Conclusion

Table of Contents

Companies Mentioned

Table Information

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