CBRNE Defense Market Report 2026

The cbrne defense market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $20.22 billion in 2025 to $21.42 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased global focus on counterterrorism driving demand for cbrne detection and protection systems, rising incidents of industrial chemical leaks and hazardous material accidents boosting monitoring equipment adoption, expansion of military modernization programs incorporating advanced cbrne defense capabilities, technological improvements in protective suits and respirators enhancing operational safety, heightened governmental investment in emergency preparedness and disaster response infrastructure.

The cbrne defense market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $26.93 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing integration of real-time biosurveillance and environmental monitoring technologies, increasing demand for rapid detection and identification systems for emerging biological threats, expansion of decontamination solutions optimized for urban and critical infrastructure settings, rising procurement of advanced medical countermeasures to address novel cbrne risks, development of autonomous and unmanned platforms supporting remote cbrne reconnaissance and response. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of portable detection systems, growing demand for advanced ppe and decontamination solutions, integration of real-time monitoring and alert systems, development of multi-hazard simulation and training tools, rising focus on emergency preparedness and response systems.

The rising threats of terrorism are anticipated to drive growth in the CBRNE defense market in the coming years. Terrorism threats encompass acts of violence or intimidation executed by individuals or groups to fulfill political, ideological, or social goals. The increase in these threats can be linked to various factors, including geopolitical conflicts, social unrest, the spread of extremist ideologies online, and greater access to weapons and technology. CBRNE defense strategies are designed to enhance preparedness and response to terrorist threats involving hazardous materials, thereby helping to mitigate their impact on public safety and security. For example, a report from The Institute for Economics and Peace, an Australia-based think tank, indicated that in 2023, terrorist attacks became more lethal, with an average of 2.5 deaths per incident, up from 1.6 in 2022. Thus, the escalation of terrorism threats is propelling the growth of the CBRNE defense market.

Major companies operating in the CBRNE defense market are focusing on deploying innovative products such as portable gas detection devices to address the growing need for rapid and accurate identification of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threats in both military and civilian settings. Portable gas detection devices are compact, lightweight tools designed to detect hazardous gases in real time, delivering immediate alerts and enhancing situational awareness compared to traditional fixed gas sensors or manual detection methods. For example, in October 2025, the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), a U.S.-based defense technology and military organization, invested in the development of a next-generation portable gas detection device optimized for field operations and emergency response. The device features advanced multi-gas sensors, a rugged handheld design suited for harsh environments, and real-time data transmission to command systems. These capabilities improve detection sensitivity, decrease response times, and enable rapid deployment in critical situations, representing a substantial enhancement over conventional gas detection tools. This strategic investment aligns with the increasing need for reliable CBRNE threat detection technologies, strengthening operational safety, situational awareness, and emergency readiness across military and civilian applications.

In September 2023, Avon Protection plc, a UK-based personal protective equipment company, partnered with OPEC CBRNe Limited to develop integrated, high-protection CBRN suit systems designed to improve user safety and comfort. Through this partnership, Avon Protection plc and OPEC CBRNe Limited aim to create CBRN suit systems that integrate seamlessly with existing protective gear, enhancing wearability and protection for military personnel, special forces, and first responders. OPEC CBRNe Limited is a UK-based manufacturing company specializing in chemical, biological, and anti-viral protective garments.

Major companies operating in the cbrne defense market are Argon Electronics Ltd., Avon Protection Systems Inc., Blücher GmbH, Chemring Group plc, Kärcher Futuretech GmbH, Smiths Group plc, Battelle, Leidos Inc., QinetiQ Group, Saab AB, Bruker Corporation, MSA Safety Inc., Thales Group, Southern Scientific Ltd., Bertin Instruments, FLIR Systems Inc., Morpho Detection, Environics OY, General Dynamics Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Proengin SA, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Allen-Vanguard Corporation, NBC Sys Co. Ltd., BioFire Diagnostics Inc., Kromek Group plc, Bruhn NewTech, AirBoss Defense Group, Federal Resources Supply Company, Cobham plc.

North America was the largest region in the CBRNE defense market in 2025. The regions covered in the cbrne defense 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 affected the CBRNE defense market by raising costs for imported detection, protective, and decontamination equipment, impacting key segments like Detection & Monitoring Systems, Protective Wearables, and Decontamination Systems. Regions including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific face the greatest challenges due to reliance on global suppliers. While tariffs may slow procurement and deployment in certain areas, they also encourage domestic manufacturing, R&D in advanced hazard mitigation technologies, and strategic stockpiling, benefiting regional suppliers and enhancing national security preparedness.

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CBRNE, an acronym for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive, encompasses various hazards stemming from deliberate acts of terrorism, accidental releases, or natural disasters. CBRNE defense involves strategies and measures aimed at mitigating and countering these threats.

The primary categories within CBRNE defense include chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threats. Chemical hazards involve substances comprising different atom combinations capable of chemical reactions. Defense against chemical threats focuses on detecting and identifying hazardous chemicals, decontaminating affected areas, and providing protective equipment for personnel. Various equipment and systems play crucial roles in CBRNE defense against chemical threats. These include protective wearables, respiratory systems, detection and monitoring systems, decontamination systems, simulators, and information management software. These tools are utilized for detection, protection, decontamination, simulation, and training purposes. They find application across sectors such as the military, civil services, law enforcement, and other relevant entities involved in defense and emergency response.

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

The CBRNE defense market consists of sales of detection and monitoring systems, personnel protective equipment, decontamination equipment, medical countermeasures. 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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