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.
Isn't it wild how infrared cameras can actually "smell" out land mines? It's all about their super-sensitive ability to detect the tiniest temperature changes in the ground, using the surrounding soil to guide them. And get this, it's not just mines; anything that emits heat becomes visible. That's why the air force loves this tech so much! Infrared sensors give pilots this incredible all-around view, letting them target things from miles away with crazy precision, and even protecting them from heat-seeking missiles – all without giving away their position! That's exactly why Boeing stuck upgraded infrared search and track sensors on their fighter jets. They even rolled out the IRST Block II system back in January 2021, which uses infrared to spot and track potentially hostile aircraft. And check this outthe Air Force also partnered up with the Canadian Commercial Corporation to keep their infrared sensors in top condition. This "Gunship Sensor Contract," a hefty $70 million deal, means the Canadian company handles repairs, troubleshooting, and even trains people on the L3Harris Technologies sensor system. Seriously, these MX sensors are something else – they stabilize images across all sorts of light wavelengths, giving crystal-clear vision day and night, even in awful weather.
Okay, so what's next? These next-generation infrared detectors could really shake things up for the military, defense, and even astronomy! As infrared cameras become more intelligent and feature-rich, we're witnessing some incredibly innovative uses. 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. Imagine anti-camouflage tech, better missile defense, counterterrorism efforts, and pinpoint target accuracy – all powered by these smart sensors. The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory recently invested $9.6 million, contracting with DCS Corp to develop cutting-edge electro-optical sensors for recon, surveillance, and general situational awareness. But it’s not all smooth sailing. Regulatory red tape and the hefty cost of materials like indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) and mercury cadmium telluride (MCT) are creating some roadblocks. And those tight import/export controls? They’re expected to pump the brakes on progress for the next few years.
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 where are all these infrared detectors actually used? Well, two big areasAstronomy and the Military. And get this – the Military is the real powerhouse right now! They dominated the market in 2021 and are projected to keep expanding rapidly. It makes sense, right? Infrared detectors and cameras are incredibly valuable in Military and Defense applications, giving them a serious edge. That drives a huge demand! We're seeing countries' military and defense organizations partnering with leading tech companies to snag the newest infrared tech. Case in pointthe U.S. Army inked a deal with Leonardo DRS for Electro-Optical Infrared Systems and thermal weapons sights. We're talking a USD 579 million contract, spread out over five years, to develop those "next-generation" thermal weapon sights for our troops!
Military and Astronomy Grade Infrared Detector Market by Type
- MCT (Mercury Cadmium Telluride) Detectors
- nBN FPA Detectors
- InSb (Indium Antimony) Detectors
So, for the Global Military and Astronomy Grade Infrared Detector Market, you've got a few main kinds of infrared detectorsMCT (Mercury Cadmium Telluride) Detectors, nBN FPA Detectors, and InSb (Indium Antimony) Detectors. Guess what? MCT (Mercury Cadmium Telluride) Detectors were the stars of the show back in 2021, and they're predicted to keep on shining! These MCT sensors are even used in amazing projects like the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the well-known Hubble Deep Space Telescope. Not only that, but Mercury Cadmium Telluride (MCT) is crucial for MWIR Cooled thermal imaging. You know those MCT Cooled (IR) detectors? They're everywhere in military stuff, like those night vision thermal imaging cameras for ISR and surveillance (usually rocking the MWIR 3-5um wavelengths). And if you peek into the world of science, you'll spot IR detector arrays in telescope sensors for astronomy and IR detectors making spectrometers and radiometers tick.
Military and Astronomy Grade Infrared Detector Market by Geography
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
So, when we talk about where the action is in the Military and Astronomy Grade Infrared Detector Market, it's all over the map – North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. But North America is really shining right now and looks like it'll stay that way! Why? Because some major market players are headquartered there, pushing out some seriously impressive tech. We're talking temperature measurement, object sensing, finding people, tracking movement, and top-notch surveillance for security. And guess what? Military & defense and astronomy are huge drivers in North America. The US Military and defense scene is snapping up tons of contracts for cutting-edge infrared gadgets – things like infrared sensors, infrared cameras, and specialized sensors for aircraft and fighter jets. Check this outThe US Air Force partnered with Boeing to equip F-15 pilots with sensors that can spot and track airborne threats. That's a USD 208 Million deal, with an initial USD 154.6M specifically for 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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