Weapon Night Sight Market Report 2026

The weapon night sight market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.37 billion in 2025 to $3.63 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising adoption of night vision technology in defense operations, advancements in image intensifier and thermal sensor technologies, increasing procurement of small arms with enhanced targeting capabilities, growing demand for low-light operational effectiveness, collaborations and mergers among night sight manufacturers.

The weapon night sight market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.85 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of multi-sensor and hybrid night sight systems, integration of digital and smart targeting features, rising demand from special forces and tactical units, expansion of commercial and civilian firearm markets with night sight applications, emphasis on lightweight, compact, and energy-efficient night sight designs. Major trends in the forecast period include enhanced low-light imaging technologies, integration of multi-spectral sensing, miniaturization and lightweight design, increased adoption in unmanned systems, demand for rugged and durable night sights,.

The increasing threat of terrorism and illegal activities is expected to drive the growth of the weapon night sight market in the future. Terrorism and illegal activities involve unlawful acts such as attacks or smuggling that jeopardize public safety, security, and national interests. This threat is rising due to geopolitical instability, which allows extremist groups and criminals to take advantage of weak governance and conflict zones for illegal purposes. Weapon night sights assist security forces in detecting, identifying, and engaging targets accurately in low-light or nighttime conditions, improving operational effectiveness during covert or high-risk missions. For example, in February 2024, the Institute for Economics and Peace, an Australia-based think tank, reported that terrorism-related deaths increased by 22% in 2023 to 8,352, with attacks becoming more lethal, averaging 2.5 deaths per incident compared to 1.6 in 2022. Hence, the escalating threat of terrorism and illegal activity is fueling the demand for weapon night sights.

Leading companies in the weapon night sight market are concentrating on innovations like thermal weapon sights to improve target acquisition and operational efficiency under low-visibility conditions. Thermal weapon sights are optical devices that use infrared imaging to detect heat signatures, enabling users to see and aim at objects in complete darkness, smoke, fog, or other obscured environments. For instance, in January 2025, Armasight Inc., a US manufacturer, introduced the Commander 640 1.5-6x35mm thermal weapon sight. This product offers high-resolution thermal imaging, rugged durability, and compact portability, ensuring precise and agile performance in difficult conditions across multiple platforms. It includes advanced features such as video capture, USB-C streaming, and customizable controls, making it suitable for hunting, law enforcement, security, and search and rescue missions.

In January 2023, Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI), an Indonesia-based national military force, acquired EOTECH Holographic Weapon Sights (HWS) for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, TNI aims to enhance the operational effectiveness of its units in conducting special operations missions such as direct action, unconventional warfare, sabotage, counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, intelligence gathering, and special reconnaissance. EOTECH Holographic Weapon Sights (HWS) is a U.S.-based manufacturing company that provides weapon sights with night-vision compatibility.

Major companies operating in the weapon night sight market are Raytheon Technologies, BAE Systems, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies, Rheinmetall, Elbit Systems, Leonardo DRS, Excelitas Technologies, Sig Sauer, Teledyne FLIR, Trijicon, Thermoteknix Systems, ATN Corp, Meprolight, Optix Co., Aurora Tactical Group, Night Vision Devices Inc., XS Sights, AGM Global Vision, Steiner Optics, Holosun, EOTECH, Bushnell Tactical, Pulsar Night Vision, Nightforce Optics.

North America was the largest region in the weapon night sight market in 2025. The regions covered in the weapon night sight 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 influenced the weapon night sight market by increasing the costs of critical components such as image intensifier tubes, thermal sensors, and electronic parts, thereby raising overall production expenses. The segments most affected include thermal imaging and fusion technology night sights, especially in regions reliant on imports from manufacturing hubs in Asia, such as China and Taiwan. While tariffs have posed challenges by disrupting supply chains and elevating prices, they have also incentivized manufacturers to invest in local production capabilities and innovate cost-efficient technologies, potentially strengthening domestic market resilience and reducing future import dependencies.

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Weapon night sights are specialized aiming devices attached to firearms that improve targeting accuracy in low-light or nighttime conditions. They commonly use technologies like image intensifiers, thermal sensors, or infrared illumination to reveal targets that are hard to see with the naked eye in the dark. These sights significantly boost effectiveness during night operations or in environments with limited visibility.

The main types of weapon night sights include gun-mounted and vehicle-mounted variants. Gun-mounted weapon night sights are night vision devices attached directly to handheld firearms such as rifles or carbines. These systems are used across multiple platforms - including ground, air, and sea - and incorporate technologies like image intensification and thermal imaging.

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

The weapon night sight market consists of sales of tritium night sights, fiber optic night sights, night vision scopes, and illuminated electronic sights. 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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