Night Vision Devices Market Report 2026

The night vision devices market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.9 billion in 2025 to $9.64 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to military modernization initiatives, early adoption of image intensification technologies, growth in border and perimeter security systems, advancements in infrared illumination, increased wildlife conservation activities.

The night vision devices market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.58 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising need for night operations in defense, growing civilian use of night vision cameras, expansion of smart surveillance networks, technological progress in thermal sensors, increasing demand for handheld mobility focused devices. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in low light optical enhancement, growing adoption of thermal imaging solutions, increasing use of portable night vision devices, rising demand for wildlife monitoring tools, expansion of nighttime surveillance technologies.

Rising military and defense activities are expected to drive the growth of the night vision devices market going forward. The military sector includes organizations and operations related to a nation’s armed forces, while the defense sector refers to the industries and companies that produce military equipment and technology. In these sectors, night vision devices improve visibility in low-light environments, supporting covert missions, surveillance, and target identification while maintaining operational effectiveness. For example, in April 2024, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, a Sweden-based independent institute focused on conflict research, reported that global military spending rose for the ninth consecutive year in 2023, reaching $2.44 trillion - a 6.8% increase. Therefore, the expanding military and defense sectors are driving the growth of the night vision devices market.

Major companies operating in the night vision device market are strategically focusing on developing true-color night vision devices to gain a competitive edge. Notably, KAWA Electronics Company Limited, a China-based smart technology and electronic manufacturing company, launched the KAWA T6 and KAWA T6 Pro security cameras in June 2023. These cameras, featuring true full-color night vision, utilize a 1/1.79'' stacked CMOS sensor for improved performance, capturing outstanding 4MP super HD resolution images with remarkable clarity. The incorporation of artificial intelligence technology enhances motion detection accuracy, making these devices more reliable.

In October 2024, Branford Castle Partners L.P., a US-based private equity firm, acquired Hoffman Engineering LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is aimed at tapping into the increasing demand for advanced mission-critical solutions in the aerospace and defense sectors by incorporating Hoffman's cutting-edge night vision technologies into Branford Castle's portfolio. The strategic move is designed to foster growth and innovation in a rapidly expanding market. Hoffman Engineering LLC is a US-based manufacturing company specializing in the production of night vision equipment.

Major companies operating in the night vision devices market are RTX Corporation, BAE Systems PLC, Sharp Corporation, Safran Vectronix AG, Thales Group SA, Leonardo S.p.A., Elbit Systems Ltd., Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Vista Outdoor Inc., Aselsan A.Ş., Excelitas Technologies Corp., Zhejiang Dali Technology Co. Ltd., Sellmark Corporation, B.E. Meyers & Co., Kopin Corporation, Meopta - optika s.r.o., American Technologies Network Corp., Newcon International Ltd., Steiner Optics GmbH, Adams Industries Inc., Opgal Optronic Industries Ltd., Nivisys LLC, Bering Optics LLC, Luna Optics Inc., N-Vision Optics LLC, Tactical Night Vision Company, Yukon Advanced Optics Worldwide, American Holoptics Inc., Tak Technologies Private Limited, Xenonics Holdings Inc.

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 on optical components, infrared sensors, and semiconductor assemblies have raised production costs for night vision devices, impacting availability and pricing in defense and surveillance applications. Military and commercial surveillance sectors in regions dependent on imported components, especially Asia-Pacific and North America, experience the highest cost pressures. However, tariffs are also stimulating domestic manufacturing and innovation in sensor technologies, partially offsetting negative effects through localized value creation.

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Night vision devices are electronic optical instruments designed to amplify and enhance low-light and nighttime visibility, enabling users to see in the dark. They are widely utilized in military, law enforcement, and civilian applications for surveillance, navigation, and security purposes.

The primary types of night vision devices include goggles, monocular and binoculars, cameras, glasses, scopes, and others. Goggles are a form of protective eyewear that encloses or protects the area surrounding the eyes to prevent particulates, water, or chemicals from striking the eyes. Various technologies are employed in night vision devices, including thermal imaging, image intensifiers, infrared illumination, and others. These devices find applications in military and defense, wildlife spotting and conservation, surveillance, targeting, navigation, and other contexts.North America was the largest region in the night vision devices market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the night vision devices market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the night vision devices market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The night vision devices market consists of sales of camcorders, night vision rifle scopes, night vision periscopes, and night vision clip-on systems. 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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