Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Defence Market Report 2025-2035

The Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Defence Market Report 2025-2035: This report will prove invaluable to leading firms striving for new revenue pockets if they wish to better understand the industry and its underlying dynamics. It will be useful for companies that would like to expand into different industries or to expand their existing operations in a new region.

Rising CBRN Threats, Geopolitical Tensions, Integrated Defence Systems, Miniaturised Detection, and AI-driven Unmanned Systems are Driving Market Growth

The growing need for real-time, mobile threat detection is driving breakthroughs in CBRN detection technology. Innovations in sensor miniaturisation, AI-driven analytics, and autonomous monitoring are enabling the development of compact, highly sensitive detection devices that enhance operational flexibility. For instance, in June 2025, the Joint Programme Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defence (JPEO-CBRND), in collaboration with Smiths Detection, introduced the Aerosol Vapor Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD). This advanced system autonomously detects and identifies vapour and aerosol threats, including both conventional and emerging chemical agents, while offering seamless integration across platforms such as naval vessels and military vehicles.

Similarly, in July 2023, Draper introduced CBRN hazard detection capabilities for small unmanned aerial vehicles (sUAVs). These drones, equipped with miniaturised sensors, enable military forces to remotely assess hazardous environments, reducing personnel exposure. Such innovations are transforming military and emergency response operations, providing instant situational awareness and enhancing safety for defence forces, first responders, and industrial security teams.

High Costs, Budget Constraints, Logistical Challenges, and Market Saturation in Developed Nations are Limiting Industry Growth Opportunities

Developing and maintaining CBRN defence capabilities requires significant financial investment, with high costs associated with advanced detection systems, decontamination units, and protective equipment. For instance, India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) inducted four Hazardous Material (Hazmat) vehicles in August 2023, each costing ‚Çπ15 crore (~$8 million), highlighting the financial burden of such capabilities. Budget constraints further hinder adoption, as governments prioritise conventional defence over specialised CBRN preparedness, delaying investments in next-generation countermeasures.

Additionally, mature defence markets in developed nations limit expansion opportunities, with procurement cycles focused on system upgrades rather than new acquisitions. Countries like the U.S. and U.K. are emphasising modernisation efforts such as AI-driven threat detection over large-scale new deployments, slowing market growth. In response, companies are shifting towards emerging economies, where CBRN preparedness is still developing. Despite market saturation, competition is driving innovation, pushing firms to develop cost-effective, AI-integrated, and autonomous CBRN solutions to sustain their market position.

What Questions Should You Ask before Buying a Market Research Report?

• How is the chemical, biological, radiological & nuclear (CBRN) defence market evolving?
• What is driving and restraining the chemical, biological, radiological & nuclear (CBRN) defence market?
• How will each chemical, biological, radiological & nuclear (CBRN) defence submarket segment grow over the forecast period and how much revenue will these submarkets account for in 2035?
• How will the market shares for each chemical, biological, radiological & nuclear (CBRN) defence submarket develop from 2025 to 2035?
• What will be the main driver for the overall market from 2025 to 2035?
• Will leading chemical, biological, radiological & nuclear (CBRN) defence markets broadly follow the macroeconomic dynamics, or will individual national markets outperform others?
• How will the market shares of the national markets change by 2035 and which geographical region will lead the market in 2035?
• Who are the leading players and what are their prospects over the forecast period?
• What are the chemical, biological, radiological & nuclear (CBRN) defence projects for these leading companies?
• How will the industry evolve during the period between 2025 and 2035? What are the implications of chemical, biological, radiological & nuclear (CBRN) defence projects taking place now and over the next 10 years?
• Is there a greater need for product commercialisation to further scale the chemical, biological, radiological & nuclear (CBRN) defence market?
• Where is the chemical, biological, radiological & nuclear (CBRN) defence market heading and how can you ensure you are at the forefront of the market?
• What are the best investment options for new product and service lines?
• What are the key prospects for moving companies into a new growth path and C-suite?

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Segments Covered in the Report

End-users

• Military Forces
• Homeland Security Forces

Type

• CBRN Decontamination Systems
• CBRN Detection Systems
• CBRN Protection Equipment

Decontamination Systems

• Portable Decontamination Systems
• Fixed Decontamination Systems
• Decontamination Agents and Solutions
• Other Decontamination Systems

Detection Systems

• Chemical Detection Systems
• Biological Detection Systems
• Radiological Detection Systems
• Nuclear Detection Systems
• Other Detection Systems

Protection Equipment

• Gas Masks and Respirators
• Chemical Protective Suits
• Biological Protective Suits
• Radiation Shielding
• Decontamination Equipment
• Other Protection Equipment

In addition to the revenue predictions for the overall world market and segments, you will also find revenue forecasts for five regional and 16 leading national markets:

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• Germany
• UK
• France
• Italy
• Russia
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• Japan
• China
• India
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia-Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America

MEA

• GCC
• South Africa
• Rest of MEA

The report also includes profiles and for some of the leading companies in the Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Defence Market, 2025 to 2035, with a focus on this segment of these companies' operations.

Leading companies profiled in the report

• Argon Electronics (UK) Ltd
• Battelle
• Blucher GmbH
• Bruker Corporation
• Chemring Group
• Elbit Systems Ltd
• Environics Oy
• Honeywell International Inc
• Indra Sistemas
• Leidos
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Rheinmetall AG
• SaaB AB
• Smith's Group plc
• Teledyne FLIR LLC
• Textron Inc.
• Thales Group
• The Chemours Company
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

Overall world revenue for Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Defence Market, 2025 to 2035 in terms of value the market will surpass US$20 billion in 2025, our work calculates. We predict strong revenue growth through to 2035. Our work identifies which organizations hold the greatest potential. Discover their capabilities, progress, and commercial prospects, helping you stay ahead.

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In summary, our 370-page report provides you with the following knowledge:

• Revenue forecasts to 2035 for Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Defence Market, 2025 to 2035 Market, with forecasts for end-users, type, decontamination systems, detection systems, and protection equipment, each forecast at a global and regional level – discover the industry's prospects, finding the most lucrative places for investments and revenues.
• Revenue forecasts to 2035 for five regional and 16 key national markets – See forecasts for the Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Defence Market, 2025 to 2035 market in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and MEA. Also forecasted is the market in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, France, UK, Italy, China, India, Japan, and Australia among other prominent economies.
• Prospects for established firms and those seeking to enter the market – including company profiles for 20 of the major companies involved in the Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Defence Market, 2025 to 2035.

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