Global Airborne Surveillance Market Size By Type (LiDAR, Imaging Systems), By Service (Surveillance Training, Data Analysis, Mission Equipped Aircraft), By Platform (Manned Systems, Unmanned System), By Application (Military, Defense, & Security, Commercial), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Airborne Surveillance Market Size And Forecast

Airborne Surveillance Market size was valued at USD 5491.85 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 7888.03 Million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.63% from 2024 to 2031.

The Global Airborne Surveillance Market is experiencing significant growth due to factors like border security, national defense, maritime surveillance, disaster management, drone adoption, and integration with ground systems. These systems are crucial for counterterrorism operations, law enforcement, and disaster management, providing real-time information during natural disasters, aiding in damage assessment, response coordination, and saving lives. The Global Airborne Surveillance Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Airborne Surveillance Market Definition

Airborne Surveillance has many industrial applications, but majorly in the military, defense, and security sectors. Airborne surveillance aims at providing early warning information regarding several grounds and marine surveillance activities, such as border security, oil spills, land mapping, accidents, and many more. Many special mission aircraft are specifically produced to serve the very many purposes of airborne surveillance activities. The market has high entry barriers due to high capital investment, high maintenance, and ground support to the personnel during surveillance, competitive operational, maintenance, and logistics services.

Global Airborne Surveillance Market Overview

The world is increasingly looking to the skies for security and surveillance. That's why the market for airborne surveillance systems is booming. Governments and militaries are flocking to these systems to keep their borders safe, watch over their oceans, and keep an eye out for threats. They're also using them to track down criminals and fight terrorism. These systems are like giant drones that can stay in the air for hours, keeping a watchful eye on everything below. They can see through clouds and darkness, and they can even track moving targets. With all these benefits, it's no wonder that the airborne surveillance market is taking off. E-commerce companies are using drones to deliver packages, and even consumer electronics companies are getting in on the act.

When disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, or wildfires strike, airborne surveillance systems are critical tools. They provide real-time information right from the scene, helping us understand the damage, coordinate our response, and even save lives. Natural disasters have become more frequent around the world, leading to a growing need for airborne surveillance. In Indonesia, a volcanic eruption in 2021 killed over 40 people. In the United States, tornadoes tore through Kentucky and four other states in December 2021, killing 92 people, including 78 in Kentucky. This was the deadliest tornado outbreak in Kentucky's history, surpassing the previous record set in 1890 when 76 Kentuckians lost their lives. Hurricane Ida, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm in Louisiana in August 2021, killed 91 people across nine states. The strong winds and flooding it brought destroyed infrastructure, causing 32 fatalities along the Gulf Coast.

Ida's relentless flooding devastated the Northeast, claiming 56 lives, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Airborne surveillance has become increasingly popular because it allows for easy, remote monitoring even in areas that are difficult to reach. This is a major factor driving the market's growth in the years to come. Other factors contributing to the market's expansion include rising accidents, increasing demand for real-time information, the proliferation of drones due to the Internet of Things (IoT), and growing technological advancements in airborne surveillance systems. However, the high initial costs of purchasing and maintaining airborne surveillance systems may slow market growth. Governments and businesses might struggle to invest in new systems or upgrade their existing ones due to budget restrictions. Economic downturns can result in cuts to defense and security spending. Furthermore, airborne surveillance systems require regular maintenance, calibration, and support. These tasks can be time-consuming and expensive, potentially limiting the market's growth.

Global Airborne Surveillance Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Airborne Surveillance Market is segmented on the basis of Type, Service, Platform, Application, And Geography.

Airborne Surveillance Market, By Type

• LiDAR
• Imaging System
• Radar

Based on Type, the market is segmented into LiDAR, Imaging Systems, and Radar. The LiDAR segment accounted for the largest market share in 2022 and is projected to grow with a significant CAGR by 2030. Above all, LiDAR technology provides highly accurate, consistent findings; it is substantially more precise. With its automated functionality, it can readily collect information from a variety of locations. It is inexpensive. Purchasing High-End LiDAR Sensors, on the other hand, is Expensive. It provides Fast Acquisition and Processing with Little Human Dependence. It also has more canopy penetration.

Airborne Surveillance Market, By Service

• Surveillance Training
• Data Analysis
• Mission Equipped Aircraft
• Aircraft Leasing

Based on Service, the market is segmented into Surveillance Training, Data Analysis, Mission Equipped Aircraft, and Aircraft Leasing. The Data Analysis is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Data analysis enables the processing and interpretation of information acquired by airborne sensors in real-time, giving operators a full perspective of the operating environment. This results in increased situational awareness and decision-making. Operators can spot patterns, anomalies, and trends in gathering data that may not be seen in raw data alone. These insights allow for anticipatory reactions to possible risks or opportunities.

Airborne Surveillance Market, By Platform

• Manned Systems
• Unmanned System
• Balloons/Aerostats

Based on Platform, the market is segmented into Manned Systems, Unmanned System, and Balloons/Aerostats. The Unmanned System is projected to grow with a significant CAGR by 2030. For surveillance missions, unmanned devices are often more cost-effective than manned aircraft. They have cheaper operational costs, fewer crew members, and may be deployed without incurring the expenditures of piloted flights. By removing human pilots from airplanes, the risk of human life in potentially hazardous locations or during risky missions is eliminated. This is especially useful in cases involving natural catastrophes, dangerous chemicals, or conflict zones.

Airborne Surveillance Market, By Application

• Military, Defense, and Security
• Commercial

Picture thisa battlefield or a vast stretch of ocean. Airborne surveillance systems are like eagle-eyed guardians, scanning the skies, land, and sea for any potential threats. These systems can spot incoming aircraft, vehicles, or boats long before they become visible to the naked eye. Thanks to this early warning, soldiers and security forces can react quickly and effectively. Think of airborne surveillance as a live, high-definition movie of the action. It gives military leaders a clear view of the battlefield or security situation. This helps them make quick, informed decisions. For example, if a commander sees enemy troops approaching, they can order their forces to shift positions or launch a counterattack. But airborne surveillance isn't just for battlefields. It's also crucial for guarding borders, coastlines, and oceans. These systems can help spot smugglers, illegal immigrants, and pirates, allowing security forces to stop them in their tracks.

Airborne Surveillance Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East and Africa
• Latin America

Around the world, countries use airborne surveillance for various reasons. North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America are the main regions where this market operates. In 2022, North America was the biggest player in the airborne surveillance market, and it's predicted to keep growing strongly over the next few years. The main reasons for this are the increased need for airborne surveillance in North America's battle management systems, the rising amounts of money being spent on security and military intelligence, and the growing demand for security on local, national, and international levels across the region. The United States was the country that brought in the most money. However, Asia Pacific is expected to experience the quickest growth in the airborne surveillance market over the duration of the forecast period.

Key Players

The “Global Airborne Surveillance Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Saab, BAE Systems, Safran, Thales, Leica Geosystems, Teledyne Technologies, Leonardo, FLIR Systems, Northrop Grumman, L-3 Wescam, among others. This section provides a company overview, ranking analysis, company regional and industry footprint, and ACE Matrix.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with product benchmarking and SWOT analysis.

Key Developments

• In July 2023, the Polish Ministry of National Defence ordered two Saab 340 Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft from Saab. The contract duration is 2023-2025, and the order value is roughly USD 56.03 million.
• In July 2023, The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and Thales agreed to provide and deploy SMART-L Multi-Mission Fixed (MM/F) long-range radars. The SMART-L MM/F is a next-generation Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) multi-mission land-based radar that enables long-range air and surface surveillance as well as target determination.
• In June 2023, Raytheon Company’s Bedford division announced a USD 36.3 million contract for the US Army’s Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment System surveillance program, while its Space and Airborne Systems division disclosed new data link communication technology for the US Navy.
• In November 2022, Leonardo secured a contract with Safran Electronics & Defence to develop and supply the Euroflir 610 high-performance airborne electro-optical (optronic) system for the Eurodrone program. The Euroflir 610, based on the Euroflir 410 architecture, is a 25-inch airborne optronic system critical for the European MALE UAV’s ISTAR missions (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance).

Ace Matrix Analysis

The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into four categories as Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators.

Market Attractiveness

The image of market attractiveness provided would further help to get information about the region that is majorly leading in the Global Airborne Surveillance Market. We cover the major impacting factors that are responsible for driving the industry growth in the given region.

Porter’s Five Forces

The image provided would further help to get information about Porter’s five forces framework providing a blueprint for understanding the behavior of competitors and a player’s strategic positioning in the respective industry. Porter’s five forces model can be used to assess the competitive landscape in the Global Airborne Surveillance Market, gauge the attractiveness of a certain sector, and assess investment possibilities.