Global Airborne Surveillance Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Type;

LiDAR, Radar and Imaging System.

By Product Type;

Manned Systems, Unmanned System.

By Application;

Military, Defense, and Security and Commercial, Education, Healthcare and Delivery and Logistics.

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031).
Report ID: Rn700135817 Published Date: January, 2025 Updated Date: February, 2025

Introduction

Global Airborne Surveillance Market (USD Million), 2021 - 2031

In the year 2024, the Global Airborne Surveillance Market was valued at USD 5,681.43 million. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 8,627.76 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.2%.

The Global Airborne Surveillance Market has emerged as a critical component of modern security and defense strategies, driven by the increasing need for comprehensive aerial intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance capabilities. With geopolitical tensions, asymmetric threats, and transnational security challenges on the rise, governments and defense organizations worldwide are prioritizing investments in airborne surveillance systems to enhance situational awareness, monitor borders, protect national interests, and support counterterrorism efforts. Airborne surveillance platforms, equipped with advanced sensors, communication systems, and data processing capabilities, play a vital role in gathering real-time information, detecting threats, and facilitating timely decision-making in dynamic operational environments.

Furthermore, the proliferation of non-traditional security threats such as terrorism, piracy, and illicit trafficking has underscored the importance of airborne surveillance in safeguarding maritime and coastal regions, critical infrastructure, and international waters. Airborne surveillance systems enable authorities to monitor maritime activities, detect suspicious vessels, and respond swiftly to security incidents, thereby enhancing maritime domain awareness and maritime security. Moreover, airborne surveillance platforms are increasingly utilized for disaster response, humanitarian assistance, and environmental monitoring missions, providing critical support in emergency situations and natural disasters by assessing damage, coordinating rescue operations, and delivering aid to affected areas.

As technology continues to advance, the Global Airborne Surveillance Market is witnessing the emergence of innovative solutions and capabilities, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs), and optionally piloted aircraft (OPA). These platforms offer advantages such as flexibility, persistence, and cost-effectiveness, enabling a wide range of surveillance missions in both military and civilian domains. Additionally, the integration of advanced sensors such as synthetic aperture radar (SAR), electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) cameras, and signals intelligence (SIGINT) systems enhances the intelligence-gathering capabilities of airborne surveillance platforms, enabling operators to monitor large areas, track targets, and gather actionable intelligence in real time.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Product Type
    3. Market Snapshot, By Application
    4. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Global Airborne Surveillance Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Increasing Security Threats and Geopolitical Tensions
        2. Growing Demand for Real-time Intelligence and Situational Awareness
        3. Advancements in Sensor and Communication Technologies
      2. Restraints
        1. Regulatory and Privacy Concerns
        2. High Initial Investment Costs
      3. Opportunities
        1. Expansion of UAV and UCAV Capabilities
        2. Integration with Next-Generation
        3. Communication Networks
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Global Airborne Surveillance Market, By Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. LiDAR
      2. Radar
      3. Imaging System
    2. Global Airborne Surveillance Market, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Manned Systems
      2. Unmanned System
    3. Global Airborne Surveillance Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Military, Defense, and Security
      2. Education
      3. Healthcare and Delivery
      4. Logistics
    4. Global Airborne Surveillance Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Boeing Company
      2. Lockheed Martin Corporation
      3. Northrop Grumman Corporation
      4. Raytheon Technologies Corporation
      5. General Dynamics Corporation
      6. Saab AB
      7. Thales Group
      8. BAE Systems plc
      9. Elbit Systems Ltd.
      10. L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market