The Military Electro-Optics/Infrared (EO/IR) Systems Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of the military electro-optics/infrared (EO/IR) systems has seen robust expansion in recent years. The value of the market is projected to increase from $10.29 billion in 2024 to $10.94 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%.
The Military Electro-Optics/Infrared Systems Global Market Report 2025 predicts that the market will expand to $14.2 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Military Electro-Optics/Infrared (EO/IR) Systems Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the military electro-optics/infrared (eo/ir) systems market are:
• Geopolitical instabilities fueling need for advanced defense technology
• Growing emphasis on unmanned systems and counter drone capabilities
• Enhanced requirements for disaster response and improved targeting and fire control
• Technological advancements like Command and Control systems integration, 3D imaging, improved image processing algorithms, and cybersecurity for EO/IR systems.
The military electro-optics/infrared (EO/IR) systems market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Handheld System, EO/IR Payload.
2) By Component: Human Machine Interfaces, Stabilization Units, Control Systems, Optics, Sensors, Processor.
3) By Imaging Technology: Scanning, Starring, Hyperspectral, Multispectral.
4) By Platform: Land, Airborne, Naval.
5) By Application: Military Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance.
The key trends in the military electro-optics/infrared (eo/ir) systems market are:
• A trend in integrating EO/IR systems with command and control (C2) systems is emerging.
• Significant strides are being made regarding the development of 3D imaging technologies.
• Advances in image processing algorithms represent a key future trend.
• There's a focus on bolstering cybersecurity measures for EO/IR systems, which is another noteworthy trend.
The major players in the military electro-optics/infrared (eo/ir) systems market are:
• Raytheon Technologies Corporation
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Thales Group
• L3Harris Technolo
North America was the largest region in the military electro-Optics/Infrared (EO/IR) Systems market in 2024