Military Vehicle Driver Vision Enhancer (DVE) Market Report 2025

The military vehicle driver vision enhancer (DVE) market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.13 billion in 2024 to $1.23 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing nighttime military operations, rising demand for situational awareness, military modernization programs, high incidence of accidents in low visibility, and growth in defense budgets.

The military vehicle driver vision enhancer (DVE) market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.69 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. This growth is anticipated due to escalating threats from asymmetric warfare, an increasing need for all-weather operational readiness, larger armored vehicle inventories, growing investments in advanced soldier equipment, and mounting military tensions across borders. Key trends expected during this period include the merging of thermal and optical sensors, innovation in next-gen technologies, integration with comprehensive 360-degree situational systems, incorporation of augmented reality overlays, and the evolution of modular, easily upgradable DVE systems.

The growing number of military modernization programs is significantly contributing to the expansion of the military vehicle driver vision enhancer (DVE) market. These modernization efforts are initiated by national governments to enhance armed forces through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, upgraded systems, and strategic improvements to prepare for evolving security challenges. Heightened geopolitical conflicts are prompting countries to prioritize defense enhancements, driving the need for sophisticated technologies that improve vehicle effectiveness in risky, low-visibility missions. For example, in December 2024, the Department of Defense in the United States reported that China's defense budget rose to $220 billion in 2023 (adjusted for inflation), supporting its modernization objectives for 2027 and 2035. Hence, these modernization initiatives are fueling the demand for military vehicle driver vision enhancer (DVE) systems.

Leading companies in the military vehicle driver vision enhancer (DVE) market are introducing advanced technologies like DVEs with integrated day sight sensors to bolster performance and safety. These integrated systems utilize optical sensors to improve a driver’s field of vision and overall awareness during daylight operations. For instance, in May 2023, Netherlands-based Nedinsco BV launched the SCOPUS Driver Vision Enhancement camera for use in armored military vehicles. Notable features of this system include a wide 106-degree viewing angle and the integration of both day sight and long-wave infrared thermal sensors. These enhancements support superior image blending, enabling better navigation and awareness in harsh environments. Built to withstand shocks of up to 150G and compliant with multiple military specifications, SCOPUS ensures reliable operation and seamless deployment in platforms like main battle tanks and self-propelled artillery.

In September 2024, Rheinmetall AG, a Germany-based tech company, partnered with Honeywell to develop next-generation vision solutions and auxiliary power units for military vehicles. This collaboration focuses on creating innovative visual systems, leveraging the Honeywell 360 Display, which combines thermal and daylight camera networks with augmented and mixed reality. This design allows for full situational awareness without depending on conventional lines of sight. Honeywell International Inc., a U.S.-based firm, plays a key role in producing military vehicle driver vision enhancer (DVE) technologies.

Major players in the military vehicle driver vision enhancer (dve) market are Raytheon Company, BAE Systems plc, Safran S.A., Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Rheinmetall AG, Elbit Systems Ltd., Leonardo DRS, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, ASELSAN A.Ş., Hensoldt AG, Excelitas Technologies Corp., Bertin Technologies SAS, Kappa optronics GmbH, Opgal Optronic Industries Ltd., Nedinsco B.V., Digital Systems Engineering Inc., Copenhagen Sensor Technology A/S, Allwan Security France, NVTS Night Vision Technology Solutions Inc.

North America was the largest region in the military vehicle driver vision enhancer (DVE) market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in military vehicle driver vision enhancer (DVE) report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the military vehicle driver vision enhancer (DVE) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

The military vehicle driver vision enhancer (DVE) is a sophisticated imaging solution engineered to enhance a driver's visibility and control of military vehicles under poor visibility conditions. This system identifies thermal signatures and offers sharp images of the terrain, barriers, and nearby vehicles - even in total darkness, smoke-filled areas, dust storms, fog, and other adverse scenarios. The military vehicle driver vision enhancer (DVE) improves both situational awareness and operational safety, enabling military forces to maneuver with precision during both daytime and nighttime missions.

There are two primary categories of military vehicle driver vision enhancer (DVE): dual cameras and single cameras. Dual camera configurations feature two integrated lenses that work together to provide superior visual clarity in tough environmental conditions. This system incorporates several technologies, including thermal imaging systems, night vision systems, low-light cameras, and lidar systems. It supports various applications such as surveillance, reconnaissance, target acquisition, navigation, and driver safety. Its user base includes defense forces, law enforcement units, and border security agencies.

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The military vehicle driver vision enhancer (DVE) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as system integration services, repair services, field technical assistance, and lifecycle management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The military vehicle driver vision enhancer (DVE) market also includes sales of display monitors, control units, wiring harnesses, mounting brackets, and protective lens covers. 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.

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