Military Sensors Market Report 2026

The military sensors market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.39 billion in 2025 to $12.09 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased adoption of imaging and acoustic sensors enhancing target detection and tracking capabilities, rising deployment of proximity and pressure sensors supporting weapon control and navigation systems, growth in night-vision surveillance operations driving demand for advanced sensor technologies, expansion of counter-ied activities increasing use of seismic and magnetic sensors for hidden bomb detection, advancements in gps sensor integration improving real-time situational awareness across platforms.

The military sensors market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.32 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of AI-enabled sensor fusion systems improving data accuracy and decision-making, rising demand for miniaturized and low-power sensors suitable for unmanned platforms, increasing investment in multi-spectral and hyperspectral sensing enhancing battlefield awareness, growth in autonomous weapon systems driving need for high-precision environmental sensing, expansion of network-centric warfare initiatives supporting deployment of interconnected, real-time military sensor networks. Major trends in the forecast period include miniaturization and lightweight sensor designs, multi-sensor integration and fusion capabilities, real-time data processing and analytics, enhanced environmental and combat durability, wireless connectivity and remote monitoring.

Rising defense spending by emerging economies is significantly contributing to the growth of the military sensors market. Military spending refers to the financial resources a country allocates to build and maintain its armed forces or carry out other defense-related activities. This includes operations, maintenance, procurement of weapons and armored vehicles, and military research and development. Such spending encompasses the purchase of goods and services, including arms, sensors, and R&D activities, thereby supporting the growing demand for military sensors. For example, in April 2025, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a Sweden-based independent international research organization, reported that global military expenditure reached $2.71 trillion in 2024, marking ten consecutive years of growth and a 37% increase between 2015 and 2024. Therefore, rising defense spending by emerging economies is driving the military sensors market.

Major companies in the military sensor market are focusing on strategic partnerships to strengthen their competitive position and address the evolving demands of modern military operations. These collaborations play a key role in enhancing technological capabilities and operational efficiency. For example, in September 2024, Oracle, a U.S.-based technology company, partnered with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, an Israeli defense technology firm, to boost the capabilities of the U.S. military using cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. This collaboration integrates Rafael's advanced systems, including IMILITE and FIRE WEAVER, into Oracle’s Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), improving decision-making in critical battlefield situations. Through this partnership, the U.S. military gains access to AI-powered imagery intelligence and sensor-to-shooter systems, crucial for quick and informed decisions during missions.

In October 2025, Anduril Industries, a US-based provider of defense technology solutions, autonomous systems, and surveillance platforms, acquired American Infrared Solutions for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Anduril aimed to enhance its infrared imaging capabilities, integrate advanced sensor hardware into its existing autonomous and surveillance systems, and strengthen situational awareness solutions for military operations. American Infrared Solutions is a US-based supplier of cooled infrared cameras and components for high-performance sensing and surveillance applications.

Major companies operating in the military sensors market are BAE Systems PLC, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Esterline Technologies Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, TE Connectivity Ltd., Thales Group, General Electric Company, Imperx Inc., Microflown AVISA BV, Vectornav Technologies LLC, Rock West Solutions Inc., KONGSBERG GRUPPEN ASA, Ultra Electronics, Aerosonic LLC, Viooa Imaging Technology Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Safran Electronics & Defense, Leonardo S.p.A., Rheinmetall AG, Elbit Systems Ltd., FLIR Systems Inc., Collins Aerospace, Cobham plc, Moog Inc., Meggitt PLC, QinetiQ Group plc, Terma A/S, ASELSAN A.Ş., RADA Electronic Industries Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Bharat Electronics Limited, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

North America was the largest region in the military sensors market in 2025. The regions covered in the military sensors market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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 have impacted the military sensors market by increasing costs for advanced sensor hardware, software components, and raw materials, leading to supply chain challenges and delayed deliveries. Segments such as airborne and naval sensors are particularly affected, especially in Asia-Pacific regions such as China and India, key hubs for sensor manufacturing. Protective tariffs can benefit local producers by encouraging domestic manufacturing, fostering investment in advanced sensor technologies, and enhancing self-reliance in critical defense applications.

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A military sensor is a crucial component of weaponry, electronic equipment, or aircraft designed to detect or examine its surroundings, providing real-time information. Military sensors play a vital role in various applications, including missiles, aircraft, radars, combat systems, navigation, target tracking, active guiding, weapon control, and environmental awareness.

The main types of military sensor components include software and hardware. Software sensors generate signals through software applications. These sensors are deployed across different platforms, including airborne, land-based, and naval applications. They find applications in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), communication and navigation, target recognition, electronic warfare, command and control, and other military operations.

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

The military sensors market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as night-vision surveillance, detecting hidden bombs, monitoring engine speed, and cam and crankshaft speed. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The military sensors market also includes sales of imaging sensors, seismic sensors, acoustic sensors, magnetic sensors, pressure sensors, GPS sensors and proximity sensors. 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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