Global Airborne Optronics Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Airborne Optronics market size was valued at US$ 1686 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 2263 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.1% during review period.

Airborne optronics refers to optoelectronic equipment installed on aircraft such as airplanes, helicopters, and drones, which are used to perform a variety of tasks such as reconnaissance, surveillance, target identification, and aiming. These systems acquire images and data by capturing visible light, infrared radiation, or other forms of electromagnetic waves, thereby achieving detection, identification, and tracking of ground, surface, or air targets. The working principle of airborne optoelectronic systems is based on optical and electronic technologies. The system captures images of targets through optical sensors, and then analyzes these images through image processing systems to extract useful information. It usually integrates advanced optical, electronic, and computer technologies to provide high-quality images and data in all weather conditions.

Global Airborne Optronics key players include Teledyne FLIR, Hensoldt, AVIC Jonhon Optronic Technology, Lockheed Martin and Thales, etc. Global top five manufacturers hold a share over 60%.

The largest market is North America, has a share about 35%, followed by Asia Pacific and Europe, with around 30% and 15% market share respectively.

In terms of product, Multispectral Airborne Optronics is the largest segment, with a share over 55%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Defense, followed by Air Traffic and Drone Industry, etc.

With the development of technology, the integration of airborne optoelectronic systems is becoming increasingly higher, including the integration of information perception, information transmission, and energy transmission functions. In the future, airborne optoelectronic systems will be more multifunctional, integrating multiple sensors and functions to meet diverse mission requirements. Airborne optoelectronic systems are not only widely used in the military field, but also have huge market demand in civilian fields such as geographic surveying and environmental monitoring. Infrared technology is the largest segment of the global optoelectronic system market, and the airborne field is the largest downstream application field. With the advancement of technology, the performance of infrared imaging and other optoelectronic technologies continues to improve.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Airborne Optronics market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Airborne Optronics market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (USD/Unit), 2020-2031

Global Airborne Optronics market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (USD/Unit), 2020-2031

Global Airborne Optronics market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (USD/Unit), 2020-2031

Global Airborne Optronics market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and ASP (USD/Unit), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Airborne Optronics

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Airborne Optronics market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Teledyne FLIR, Hensoldt, AVIC Jonhon Optronic Technology, Lockheed Martin, Thales, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Northrop Grumman, Elbit Systems, BAE Systems, Leonardo, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Airborne Optronics market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Multispectral
Hyperspectral

Market segment by Application
National Defense
Air Traffic
Drone Industry
Others

Major players covered
Teledyne FLIR
Hensoldt
AVIC Jonhon Optronic Technology
Lockheed Martin
Thales
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
Northrop Grumman
Elbit Systems
BAE Systems
Leonardo
Safran
Israel Aerospace Industries
Aselsan
Elcarim Optronic
Resonon Inc
Headwall Photonics
Wuhan Guide Infrared
Wuhan JOHO Technology
Changchun Tongshi Optoelectronic Technology
Shenzhen Hongru Optoelectronic Technology

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Airborne Optronics product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Airborne Optronics, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Airborne Optronics from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Airborne Optronics competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Airborne Optronics breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Airborne Optronics market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Airborne Optronics.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Airborne Optronics sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.