2D Display for Defense and Aerospace Market Report 2025

The 2D display for the defense and aerospace market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.91 billion in 2024 to $4.15 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth observed during the historical period can be credited to the expanded use of cockpit display systems in fighter aircraft, heightened reliance on radar and navigation displays, increasing demand for situational awareness during combat operations, a greater need for real-time surveillance data, and the rise in defense spending among developed countries.

The 2D display for the defense and aerospace market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.2 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The anticipated growth during the forecast period can be attributed to a heightened emphasis on human-machine interfaces within defense systems, increased adoption of augmented display technologies in avionics, a growing need for lightweight and durable display components, expanding use of 2D displays in satellites and spacecraft, and rising demand for high-resolution touchscreen interfaces in cockpits. Key trends expected during this period include the development of smart display technologies, integration with augmented reality (AR) platforms, incorporation into mission management systems, advancements in flexible display panels, and innovations in real-time data visualization.

The rapid expansion of the aviation industry is expected to drive the growth of the 2D display market within the defense and aerospace sectors. This industry encompasses the design, production, operation, and maintenance of aircraft, along with the infrastructure and services supporting air travel. The increase in air passenger traffic has led to greater demand for flights and expanded airline services, which, in turn, contributes to the growing need for 2D display systems. These displays are critical in aviation for delivering high-resolution, real-time visual data to pilots and crew, thereby enhancing situational awareness, navigation, and mission efficiency. For example, a report published in January 2024 by Aircraft Interiors International, a UK-based media company, revealed that aircraft orders surged by 91% in 2023 compared to 2022. This included a 78% rise in single-aisle aircraft orders and a 169% increase in widebody aircraft orders. Furthermore, new aircraft deliveries reached 1,265 units in 2023, marking an 11% year-over-year increase. As a result, the rapid growth of the aviation sector is contributing significantly to the expansion of the 2D display market for defense and aerospace applications.

Companies in the 2D display market for defense and aerospace are increasingly focusing on the development of advanced technologies such as multi-focal immersive displays to enhance situational awareness and training. These displays project visuals at multiple focal depths, thereby improving the realism and effectiveness of training and operational environments. In November 2024, Breylon Inc., a US-based display technology firm, collaborated with Lockheed Martin Corporation, a US-based aerospace and defense company, to launch the Ultra Reality Extend display at the I/ITSEC event. This multi-focal immersive system is designed for high-end simulation and training purposes and employs monocular depth modulation and light field expansion to offer a wide field of view and enhanced depth perception without the need for VR headsets. With 4K+ resolution, strong contrast, and support for multiple users, this technology significantly boosts immersion and performance in environments such as control rooms and simulation labs.

In February 2025, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, a US-based provider of digital imaging and instrumentation products, acquired select aerospace and defense electronics businesses from Excelitas for $710 million. This acquisition aims to bolster Teledyne’s capabilities in the aerospace and defense sectors, particularly in the areas of electro-optical systems and custom defense electronics. Excelitas Technologies Corp., also based in the US, provides 2D display solutions for use in defense and aerospace applications.

Major players in the 2d display for defense and aerospace market are RTX Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., BAE Systems plc, General Digital Corporation, Excelitas Technologies Corp., Barco NV, Korry Electronics Co., Crystal Group Inc., Scioteq Pte. Ltd., Winmate Inc., Avidyne Corporation, Cevians LLC, Rosen Aviation LLC, U.S. Micro Products Inc., Aspen Avionics Inc., Advanced Link Photonics Inc., Nighthawk Flight Systems Inc., IMC India Limited.

North America was the largest region in the 2D display for defense and aerospace market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in 2D display for the defense and aerospace report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the 2D display for the defense and aerospace 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.

A 2D display in the defense and aerospace sectors is a flat-panel interface designed to convey vital two-dimensional information, including maps, radar imagery, flight data, and tactical graphics, within military and aviation settings. These displays play a crucial role in enabling real-time decisions across various applications such as aircraft cockpits, command and control centers, naval ships, and ground-based control units.

The primary categories of 2D displays used in defense and aerospace include avionics, military systems, simulation and training, as well as surveillance and reconnaissance. Avionics encompasses the electronic systems integrated into aircraft, satellites, and spacecraft for functions like communication, navigation, monitoring, and onboard control. These displays make use of diverse technologies, including liquid crystal displays (LCD), light-emitting diodes (LED), organic LEDs (OLED), micro-LEDs, and other cutting-edge solutions. Depending on their dimensions, they are classified as small, medium, or large displays. Distribution channels include original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and retail outlets, and they serve various end users such as airborne platforms, land-based systems, and maritime applications.

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The 2D display for the defense and aerospace market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as real-time data visualization, tactical display systems support, simulation and training solutions, heads-down display solutions, and avionics display software customization. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The 2D display for the defense and aerospace market also includes sales of multifunction displays, mission displays, control display units, tactical displays, and radar screens. 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 and 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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