Global Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Research Summary

The Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system is a sophisticated sensor technology used primarily in military aircraft and naval vessels to detect and track targets based on their infrared emissions. Unlike radar systems that rely on radio waves, IRST systems detect the heat signatures emitted by objects, such as aircraft or ships, even when they are not actively transmitting signals. By passively monitoring the infrared radiation emitted by targets, IRST systems provide a stealthy means of detecting and tracking potential threats, including stealth aircraft or low-flying cruise missiles, without alerting adversaries to their presence. IRST technology enhances situational awareness, improves response times, and contributes to overall combat effectiveness in air-to-air and surface-to-air engagements.

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.

The major global  manufacturers of Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System include Lockheed Martin Corporation, Leonardo SpA, Safran, Thales Group, Aselsan, HGH Systèmes Infrarouges, Rheinmetall etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.  

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System Include:

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Leonardo SpA

Safran

Thales Group

Aselsan

HGH Systèmes Infrarouges

Rheinmetall

Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System Product Segment Include:

Military Grade IRST

Civil Grade IRST

Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System Product Application Include:

Airborne

Naval & Land (Military)

Others

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends

Chapter 2: Global Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System Major Regional Market Size and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis

Chapter 6: North America Passenger Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 7: Europe Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 8: China Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 10: Latin America Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 12: Global Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Revenue, Market Share, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Revenue and Gross Margin)

Chapter 14: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers

Chapter 15: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 16: Methodology and Data Sources