Global Military and Astronomy Grade Infrared Detector Market Size By Application(Astronomy and Military), By Type(MCT (Mercury Cadmium Telluride) Detectors, nBN FPA Detectors, and InSb (Indium Antimony) Detectors), By Geographic Scope And Forecast
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Military and Astronomy Grade Infrared Detector Market Size And Forecast
Military and Astronomy Grade Infrared Detector Market size was valued at USD 457.84 Million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 986.28 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.90% from 2023 to 2030.
The global military and astronomy grade infrared detector market is witnessing potential growth owing to different driving factors including growing demand from military and defense, growing adoption across astronomy, and high performance and various advantages of infrared detectors, amongst others. Â The Global SD WAN Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.
Military and Astronomy Grade Infrared Detector
Infrared detectors are radiation-detecting devices that detect, measure, and react to infrared (IR) radiation in the surrounding environment. Thermal and photonic detectors are the two primary types of infrared detectors. These are the optoelectrical components that have a spectral sensitivity in the infrared wavelength range of 780 nm to 50 µm. The detectors are integrated with numerous tools that are used in testing, measurement, surveillance, and other applications.
Due to their small size and ability to detect infrared at a great distance, these detectors are significantly more effective than other detectors for safety and monitoring applications. It is crucial to choose the right IR detectors for applications based on factors including wavelength, cooling method, reaction time, element count, and more. It is used for digital communication for monitoring and control applications in addition to motion and warmth sensing.
Additionally, it is utilized on a variety of electronic gadgets, safety devices, and security equipment. Infrared detectors have a wide range of applications. These detectors are used in infrared sensors; thus, the infrared sensors can read moving objects as well as objects in the stationery positions. Infrared detectors have potential applications across the Military and Astronomy.
Global Military and Astronomy Grade Infrared Detector Market Overview
The global military and astronomy grade infrared detector market is witnessing potential growth owing to different driving factors including growing demand from military and defense, growing adoption across astronomy, and high performance and various advantages of infrared detectors, amongst others. In conflict areas, the military and defense use infrared technology to overcome disasters caused by land mines and other explosive materials. Infrared detectors can be used to find evidence of war crimes and save lives by finding land mines.
You know, it's pretty amazing how infrared cameras can sniff out land mines! They're so sensitive to the temperature difference in the ground above them. Basically, they use the surrounding soil as a guide. And it's not just land mines; anything that gives off heat can be spotted. That's why the air force is such a big fan. Infrared sensors give pilots a complete view of what's going on around them, help them target things from far away with pinpoint accuracy, and even protect them from heat-seeking missiles – all without giving away their position! That's why Boeing put upgraded infrared search and track sensors on their fighter jets. Back in January 2021, they rolled out the IRST Block II system, which uses infrared tech to find potentially dangerous aircraft and keep a lock on them. Speaking of the Air Force, they also signed a deal with the Canadian Commercial Corporation to keep their infrared sensors in tip-top shape. This "Gunship Sensor Contract," worth a cool $70 million, means the Canadian company will be responsible for on-the-ground repairs, troubleshooting, and even training folks on how to use the L3Harris Technologies sensor system. These MX sensors are seriously impressive – they can stabilize images across different light wavelengths, meaning they can see clearly day and night, even when the weather is terrible.
Looking ahead, those next-gen infrared detectors could be a game-changer for the military and defense sectors, not to mention astronomy! As infrared cameras get smarter, packed with new features, we're seeing some pretty advanced applications. So, all these tech advancements in infrared cameras and detectors? They're basically paving the way for the market to explode with growth, sporting a healthy CAGR. Think anti-camouflage, anti-missile defense, counterterrorism, and super-precise target acquisition – all thanks to these sophisticated sensors. In fact, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory just dropped $9.6 million on a contract with DCS Corp to cook up some next-level electro-optical sensors for reconnaissance, surveillance, and knowing what's going on around you. But, hold on – it's not all sunshine and rainbows. There are hurdles to jump. Government rules and the steep price tags on technologies like indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) and mercury cadmium telluride (MCT) are throwing a wrench in the market's expansion. Plus, those super-strict import and export regulations? Yeah, they're expected to slow things down over the next few years too.
Product Pricing Analysis
• MILITARY-GRADE LONG-RANGE DAY AND NIGHT UNCOOLED FPA SENSOR THERMAL IMAGING PTZ IP CAMERA
Government Contracts
• TELEDYNE FLIR DEFENSE RECEIVES USD 48.7M CONTRACT FOR LONG-RANGE IMAGING SYSTEMS FOR US COAST GUARDOctober 25, 2022Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSETDY), announced that it has been awarded a USD 48.7 million firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide Maritime Forward Looking Infrared (MARFLIR) II sensors as well as multiple variants of its SeaFLIR® 280-HD surveillance systems for use by the United States Coast Guard (USCG).The Teledyne FLIR SeaFLIR 280-HD is a high-performance Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) imaging system with advanced features essential for long-range detection, identification, tracking, and threat assessment.
• BOEING AWARDED USD 208M AIR FORCE F-15 IR SENSOR CONTRACTAugust 27, 2018The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing (NYSEBA) a potential USD 208.3M contract to provide sensors designed to help F-15 pilots detect and track airborne threats.USAF will initially obligate USD 154.6M to procure Legion Pod infrared search-and-track pods through the contract that runs through Nov. 30, 2020, the Defense Department.The project covers IRST engineering, manufacturing, development, production, integration, test, and deployment efforts.
• USAF AWARDS CANADIAN FIRM USD 70M GUNSHIP SENSOR CONTRACTJanuary 4, 2022The US Air Force has awarded a USD 70 million fixed-price contract to Canadian Commercial Corporation to extend its logistics support for the service’s electro-optical infrared sensors.The contract would require the company to provide field-level repair, troubleshooting, and operator familiarization training services for the sensor system developed by L3Harris Technologies.According to the company, the MX series of electro-optical infrared sensors provides stabilized imaging solutions over multiple wavebands, ensuring day and night imaging capability even in adverse weather conditions.
Global Military and Astronomy Grade Infrared Detector MarketSegmentation Analysis
The Global Military and Astronomy Grade Infrared Detector Market is segmented based on Application, Type, and Geography.
Military and Astronomy Grade Infrared Detector Market by Application
- Astronomy
- Military
Okay, so when we look at how these infrared detectors are being used, we see two main areasAstronomy and Military. And guess what? The Military side is HUGE right now. They grabbed the biggest chunk of the market back in 2021, and they're expected to keep growing fast! Think about it – infrared detectors and cameras are super useful in Military and Defense, offering all sorts of advantages. That means there's a big demand for them! You've got countries' military and defense departments teaming up with major tech companies to get their hands on the latest infrared tech. For example, the United States Army signed a deal with Leonardo DRS to get Electro-Optical Infrared Systems and thermal weapons sights. We're talking a USD 579 million contract spread over five years to build those "next-generation" thermal weapon sights for the U.S. Army!
Military and Astronomy Grade Infrared Detector Market by Type
- MCT (Mercury Cadmium Telluride) Detectors
- nBN FPA Detectors
- InSb (Indium Antimony) Detectors
When it comes to what kind of infrared detector is used, the Global Military and Astronomy Grade Infrared Detector Market is broken down into a few key typesMCT (Mercury Cadmium Telluride) Detectors, nBN FPA Detectors, and InSb (Indium Antimony) Detectors. Back in 2021, the MCT (Mercury Cadmium Telluride) Detectors were the most popular choice, and they're expected to keep growing strong! These MCT sensors are even used in incredible missions like the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the famous Hubble Deep Space Telescope. Plus, Mercury Cadmium Telluride (MCT) is super important for MWIR Cooled thermal imaging. These MCT Cooled (IR) detectors? They're all over military applications, like in those night vision thermal imaging cameras you see for ISR and surveillance (often using the MWIR 3-5um wavelengths). And in the science world, you'll find IR detector arrays in telescope sensors for astronomy and IR detectors powering spectrometers and radiometers.
Military and Astronomy Grade Infrared Detector Market by Geography
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Looking at the world, the Military and Astronomy Grade Infrared Detector Market breaks down into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Right now, North America's leading the pack, and it's expected to keep growing strong! That's mainly because some big market players are based there, and they've got some seriously advanced products. Think about using these detectors for things like temperature measurement, sensing objects, spotting people, detecting motion, and keeping things secure with surveillance. Military & defense and astronomy are really driving the demand in North America. Plus, the US Military and defense industry is signing tons of contracts for next-gen infrared gadgets like infrared sensors, infrared cameras, and even special sensors for aircraft and fighter jets. Take this, for exampleThe US Air Force made a deal with Boeing to get sensors that help F-15 pilots find and follow threats in the air. That contract was worth a cool USD 208 Million, with USD 154.6M initially set aside to get those Legion Pod infrared search-and-track pods.
Key Players
The major players in the market are Raytheon, Lockheed Martin Corporation, L3 Harris, Teledyne Technologies Inc., Leonardo DRS, and Others.
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 its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.
Key Developments
• In October 2022, A definitive agreement was signed between L3Harris Technologies and Viasat, Inc. to purchase the Tactical Data Links (TDL) product line. Through the acquisition of Viasat’s TDL product line, which also includes its Link 16 space assets, L3Harris will be able to increase resilient communication and networking capabilities to a wider user base, achieving broader end-to-end, sensor-to-shooter connectivity – from operators to platforms or weapons data links and beyond – across multiple domains
• In December 2021, James Webb Space Telescope was successfully launched by NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), according to Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (JWST). Three of the JWST’s four science instruments—the Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam), the Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS), and the Near-Infrared Spectrograph—use 15 incredibly sensitive H2RG infrared detectors that Teledyne donated (NIRSpec)
Report Scope
| REPORT ATTRIBUTES | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| STUDY PERIOD | 2019-2030 |
| BASE YEAR | 2022 |
| FORECAST PERIOD | 2023-2030 |
| HISTORICAL PERIOD | 2019-2021 |
| UNIT | Value (USD Billion) |
| KEY COMPANIES PROFILED | Raytheon, Lockheed Martin Corporation, L3 Harris, Teledyne Technologies Inc., Leonardo DRS, and Others. |
| SEGMENTS COVERED | By Application, By Type, and By Geography. |
| CUSTOMIZATION SCOPE | Free report customization (equivalent up to 4 analyst’s working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope |
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