The Targeting Pod Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The historical trend in the Targeting Pod Global Market Report 2025 market has shown robust growth, with the market size increasing from $3.82 billion in 2024 to $4.14 billion in 2025. The market also exhibits a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%.
The Targeting Pod Global Market is projected to grow to a size of $5.64 billion in 2029, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.0%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Targeting Pod Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the targeting pod market are:
• Escalating demand for surveillance systems
• Rising threats from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
• Fostering of defense modernization programs
• Expanding adoption of UAVs payloads and need for situational awareness.
The targeting pod market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) Pods And Laser Designator Pods, Laser Designator Pods, Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) Pods, Laser Spot Tracker Pods
2) By Component: Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) Sensor, Charge Coupled Device, Environmental Control Unit, Moving Map System, Digital Data Recorder, Processor, Video Data Link, High Definition
3) By Platform: Combat Aircraft, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Attack Helicopters, Bombers
4) By Fit: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Aftermarket
The key trends in the targeting pod market are:
• Integration of Artificial Intelligence for target recognition is shaping the future of the targeting pod market.
• Technology-driven enhancements in laser designation are becoming increasingly prevalent.
• Developments in miniaturized pod systems are an emerging trend.
• Advancements in sensor fusion techniques and integration with next-gen fighter platforms are evolving trends.
Major players in the targeting pod market are:
• Raytheon Technologies
• The Boeing Company
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• BAE Systems plc
• Thales Group
• L3Harris Technologies Inc.
• Elbit Systems Ltd.
• Israel Aerospace Industries
• SAAB Group
• Leonardo DRS
• Hensoldt AG
• Excelitas Technologies Corp
• Teledyne FLIR LLC
• Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd
• ASELSAN A.S.
• Hanwha Systems Co. Ltd.
• HGH Infrared Systems
• Andover Corporation
• Xi'an Supersonic Aviation Technology Co. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the targeting pod market in 2024