Published Year: 2023
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Aircraft and Drones Market - A Global and Regio
The global ISR aircraft and drones market is estimated to reach $22.10 billion in 2033 from...
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Table of Contents
1.1 Industry Outlook
1.1.1 Overview: Thermal Countermeasure Market
1.1.2 Current and Emerging Technological Trends
1.1.2.1 Unified Modular Airborne EW Self-Protection Suites
1.1.2.2 Lockheed Martin Infrared Search and Track 21(IRST 21)
1.1.3 Ongoing and Upcoming Programs
1.1.3.1 Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCLS) for Infrared Countermeasures
1.1.3.2 Northrop Grumman’s Next-Generation Laser-Based Infrared Countermeasure Systems
1.1.4 Regulatory Policy and Legal Framework
1.1.4.1 U.S.
1.1.4.2 China
1.1.4.3 India
1.1.4.4 Russia
1.1.5 Patent Analysis
1.1.6 Supply Chain Analysis
1.2 Business Dynamics
1.2.1 Business Drivers
1.2.1.1 Military Modernization Programs
1.2.1.1.1 France
1.2.1.1.2 Germany
1.2.1.1.3 Russia
1.2.1.1.4 China
1.2.1.1.5 Japan
1.2.1.1.6 India
1.2.1.1.7 Australia
1.2.1.1.8 Türkiye
1.2.1.1.9 Israel
1.2.1.1.10 South Africa
1.2.1.2 Need For Advanced Missile Defense Capabilities in Airborne Platforms
1.2.1.3 Rising Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Military Activities
1.2.2 Business Challenges
1.2.2.1 Complex Sensor Tethering and Data Processing
1.2.2.2 Rise in Possession of IR-Guided Missiles by Adversaries
1.2.2.3 Integration of Modern Countermeasures in Legacy Aircraft
1.2.3 Business Opportunities
1.2.3.1 AI and ML Integration into Countermeasure System
1.2.3.2 Emergence of Next-Generation Fighter Jets
1.2.3.3 Development of Miniaturized System
1.3 Business Strategies
1.3.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
1.3.1.1 Market Developments
2.1 Global Thermal Countermeasure System Market (by Platform)
2.1.1 Market Overview
2.1.1.1 Demand Analysis of Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
2.1.1.2 Military Aircraft
2.1.1.2.1 Demand Analysis of Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Military Aircraft)
2.1.1.2.2 Fixed Wing
2.1.1.2.3 Rotary Wing (Military Helicopters)
2.1.1.3 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
2.1.1.3.1 Demand Analysis of Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Unmanned Aerial Vehicle)
2.1.1.3.2 Small UAV
2.1.1.3.3 Tactical UAV
3.1 Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
3.1.1 Market Overview
3.1.1.1 Demand Analysis for Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
3.1.2 Active
3.1.2.1 Demand Analysis for Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type)
3.1.2.2 Jammer
3.1.2.3 Flare Dispenser
3.1.2.3.1 Demand Analysis for Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Caliber)
3.1.2.3.2 Key Manufacturers
3.1.2.3.3 Flare Dispenser (by Caliber)
3.1.2.3.3.1 26 MM
3.1.2.3.3.2 50 MM
3.1.2.3.3.3 Others
3.1.2.4 Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM)
3.1.2.5 Others
3.1.3 Passive
3.1.3.1 IR Suppressor
3.2 Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
3.2.1 Demand Analysis for Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
3.2.2 Fuselage
3.2.3 Wing
3.2.4 Nose
4.1 Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Region)
4.2 North America
4.2.1 Market
4.2.1.1 Key Manufacturers in North America
4.2.1.2 Business Drivers
4.2.1.3 Business Challenges
4.2.2 Application
4.2.2.1 North America Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
4.2.3 Product
4.2.3.1 North America Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
4.2.3.2 North America Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type)
4.2.3.3 North America Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
4.2.4 North America (by Country)
4.2.4.1 U.S.
4.2.4.1.1 Market
4.2.4.1.1.1 Key Manufacturers in the U.S.
4.2.4.1.2 Application
4.2.4.1.2.1 U.S. Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
4.2.4.1.3 Product
4.2.4.1.3.1 U.S. Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
4.2.4.1.3.2 U.S. Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type)
4.2.4.1.3.3 U.S. Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
4.2.4.2 Canada
4.2.4.2.1 Market
4.2.4.2.1.1 Key Manufacturers and Suppliers in Canada
4.2.4.2.2 Application
4.2.4.2.2.1 Canada Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
4.2.4.2.3 Product
4.2.4.2.3.1 Canada Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
4.2.4.2.3.2 Canada Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type)
4.2.4.2.3.3 Canada Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
4.3 Europe
4.3.1 Market
4.3.1.1 Key Manufacturers in Europe
4.3.1.2 Business Drivers
4.3.1.3 Business Challenges
4.3.2 Application
4.3.2.1 Europe Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
4.3.3 Product
4.3.3.1 Europe Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
4.3.3.2 Europe Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type)
4.3.3.3 Europe Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
4.3.4 Europe (by Country)
4.3.4.1 U.K.
4.3.4.1.1 Market
4.3.4.1.1.1 Key Players in U.K.
4.3.4.1.2 Application
4.3.4.1.2.1 U.K. Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
4.3.4.1.3 Product
4.3.4.1.3.1 U.K. Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
4.3.4.1.3.2 U.K. Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type)
4.3.4.1.3.3 U.K. Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
4.3.4.2 France
4.3.4.2.1 Market
4.3.4.2.1.1 Key Manufacturers in France
4.3.4.2.2 Application
4.3.4.2.2.1 France Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
4.3.4.2.3 Product
4.3.4.2.3.1 France Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
4.3.4.2.3.2 France Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type)
4.3.4.2.3.3 France Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
4.3.4.3 Germany
4.3.4.3.1 Market
4.3.4.3.1.1 Key Manufacturers in Germany
4.3.4.3.2 Application
4.3.4.3.2.1 Germany Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
4.3.4.3.3 Product
4.3.4.3.3.1 Germany Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
4.3.4.3.3.2 Germany Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type)
4.3.4.3.3.3 Germany Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
4.3.4.4 Russia
4.3.4.4.1 Market
4.3.4.4.1.1 Key Manufacturers in Russia
4.3.4.4.2 Application
4.3.4.4.2.1 Russia Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
4.3.4.4.3 Product
4.3.4.4.3.1 Russia Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
4.3.4.4.3.2 Russia Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type)
4.3.4.4.3.3 Russia Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
4.3.4.5 Rest-of-Europe
4.3.4.5.1 Market
4.3.4.5.1.1 Key Manufacturers in Rest-of-Europe
4.3.4.5.2 Application
4.3.4.5.2.1 Rest-of-Europe Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
4.3.4.5.3 Product
4.3.4.5.3.1 Rest-of-Europe Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
4.3.4.5.3.2 Rest-of-Europe Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type)
4.3.4.5.3.3 Rest-of-Europe Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
4.4 Asia-Pacific
4.4.1 Market
4.4.1.1 Key Manufacturers in Asia-Pacific
4.4.1.2 Business Drivers
4.4.1.3 Business Challenges
4.4.2 Application
4.4.2.1 Asia-Pacific Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
4.4.3 Product
4.4.3.1 Asia-Pacific Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
4.4.3.2 Asia-Pacific Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type)
4.4.3.3 Asia-Pacific Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
4.4.4 Asia-Pacific (by Country)
4.4.4.1 China
4.4.4.1.1 Market
4.4.4.1.1.1 Key Manufacturers in China
4.4.4.1.2 Application
4.4.4.1.2.1 China Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
4.4.4.1.3 Product
4.4.4.1.3.1 China Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
4.4.4.1.3.2 China Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type)
4.4.4.1.3.3 China Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
4.4.4.2 Japan
4.4.4.2.1 Market
4.4.4.2.1.1 Key Manufacturers in Japan
4.4.4.2.2 Application
4.4.4.2.2.1 Japan Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
4.4.4.2.3 Product
4.4.4.2.3.1 Japan Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
4.4.4.2.3.2 Japan Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type)
4.4.4.2.3.3 Japan Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
4.4.4.3 India
4.4.4.3.1 Market
4.4.4.3.1.1 Key Manufacturers in India
4.4.4.3.2 Application
4.4.4.3.2.1 India Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
4.4.4.3.3 Product
4.4.4.3.3.1 India Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
4.4.4.3.3.2 India Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type)
4.4.4.3.3.3 India Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
4.4.4.4 Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
4.4.4.4.1 Market
4.4.4.4.1.1 Key Manufacturers in Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
4.4.4.4.2 Application
4.4.4.4.2.1 Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
4.4.4.4.3 Product
4.4.4.4.3.1 Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
4.4.4.4.3.2 Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type)
4.4.4.4.3.3 Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
4.5 Rest-of-the-World
4.5.1 Market
4.5.1.1 Key Manufacturers in Rest-of-the-World
4.5.1.2 Business Drivers
4.5.1.3 Business Challenges
4.5.2 Application
4.5.2.1 Rest-of-the-World Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
4.5.3 Product
4.5.3.1 Rest-of-the-World Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
4.5.3.2 Rest-of-the-World Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type)
4.5.3.3 Rest-of-the-World Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
4.5.4 Rest-of-the-World (by Region)
4.5.4.1 Middle East and Africa
4.5.4.1.1 Application
4.5.4.1.1.1 Middle East and Africa Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
4.5.4.1.2 Product
4.5.4.1.2.1 Middle East and Africa Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
4.5.4.1.2.2 Middle East and Africa Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type)
4.5.4.1.2.3 Middle East and Africa Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
4.5.4.2 Latin America
4.5.4.2.1 Application
4.5.4.2.1.1 Latin America Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
4.5.4.2.2 Product
4.5.4.2.2.1 Latin America Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
4.5.4.2.2.2 Latin America Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type)
4.5.4.2.2.3 Latin America Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
5.1 Competitive Benchmarking
5.2 BAE Systems
5.2.1 Company Overview
5.2.1.1 Role of BAE Systems in the Global Thermal Countermeasure Market
5.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.2.2 Corporate Strategies
5.2.2.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
5.2.3 Analyst View
5.3 Bharat Dynamics Limited
5.3.1 Company Overview
5.3.1.1 Role of Bharat Dynamics Limited in the Global Thermal Countermeasure Market
5.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.3.2 Corporate Strategies
5.3.2.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
5.3.3 Analyst View
5.4 Chemring Group PLC
5.4.1 Company Overview
5.4.1.1 Role of Chemring Group PLC in the Global Thermal Countermeasure Market
5.4.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.4.2 Corporate Strategies
5.4.2.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
5.4.3 Analyst View
5.5 Elbit Systems Ltd.
5.5.1 Company Overview
5.5.1.1 Role of Elbit Systems Ltd. in the Global Thermal Countermeasure Market
5.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.5.2 Corporate Strategies
5.5.2.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
5.5.3 Business Strategies
5.5.3.1 Market Developments
5.5.4 Analyst View
5.6 L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
5.6.1 Company Overview
5.6.1.1 Role of L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in the Global Thermal Countermeasure Market
5.6.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.6.2 Corporate Strategies
5.6.2.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
5.6.3 Analyst View
5.7 Leonardo S.p.A.
5.7.1 Company Overview
5.7.1.1 Role of Leonardo S.p.A. in the Global Thermal Countermeasure Market
5.7.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.7.2 Corporate Strategies
5.7.2.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
5.7.3 Analyst View
5.8 MBDA
5.8.1 Company Overview
5.8.1.1 Role of MBDA in the Global Thermal Countermeasure Market
5.8.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.8.2 Analyst View
5.9 Northrop Grumman
5.9.1 Company Overview
5.9.1.1 Role of Northrop Grumman in the Global Thermal Countermeasure Market
5.9.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.9.2 Business Strategies
5.9.2.1 Market Developments
5.9.3 Corporate Strategies
5.9.3.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
5.9.4 Analyst View
5.10 Rheinmetall AG
5.10.1 Company Overview
5.10.1.1 Role of Rheinmetall AG in the Global Thermal Countermeasure Market
5.10.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.10.2 Analyst View
5.11 RUAG
5.11.1 Company Overview
5.11.1.1 Role of RUAG in the Global Thermal Countermeasure Market
5.11.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.11.2 Analyst View
5.12 Saab AB
5.12.1 Company Overview
5.12.1.1 Role of Saab AB in the Global Thermal Countermeasure Market
5.12.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.12.2 Business Strategies
5.12.2.1 Market Developments
5.12.3 Analyst View
5.13 TARA Aerospace AD
5.13.1 Company Overview
5.13.1.1 Role of TARA Aerospace AD in the Global Thermal Countermeasure Market
5.13.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.13.2 Analyst View
5.14 TERMA
5.14.1 Company Overview
5.14.1.1 Role of TERMA in the Global Thermal Countermeasure Market
5.14.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.14.2 Analyst View
5.15 Thales
5.15.1 Company Overview
5.15.1.1 Role of Thales in the Global Thermal Countermeasure Market
5.15.1.2 Product Portfolio
5.15.2 Analyst View
5.16 Other Key Players
6.1 Growth Opportunities
6.1.1 Growth Opportunity: Utilization of 3D Printing in Manufacturing
6.1.1.1 Recommendations
6.1.2 Growth Opportunity: Improved Thermal Countermeasure Capabilities through Integration with IoT
6.1.2.1 Recommendations
7.1 Factors for Data Prediction and Modeling
Table 1: Patents, January 2021-September 2023
Table 2: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts, January 2020-November 2023
Table 3: Market Developments, January 2020-November 2023
Table 4: Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 5: Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Military Aircraft), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 6: Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 7: Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 8: Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 9: Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Caliber), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 10: Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 11: Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Region), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 12: North America Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 13: North America Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 14: North America Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 15: North America Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 16: U.S. Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 17: U.S. Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 18: U.S. Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 19: U.S. Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 20: Canada Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 21: Canada Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 22: Canada Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 23: Canada Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 24: Europe Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 25: Europe Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 26: Europe Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 27: U.K. Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 28: U.K. Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 29: U.K. Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 30: France Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 31: France Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 32: France Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 33: France Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 34: Germany Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 35: Germany Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 36: Germany Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 37: Germany Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 38: Russia Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 39: Russia Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 40: Russia Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 41: Russia Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 42: Rest-of-Europe Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 43: Rest-of-Europe Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 44: Rest-of-Europe Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 45: Rest-of-Europe Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 46: Asia-Pacific Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 47: Asia-Pacific Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 48: Asia-Pacific Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 49: Asia-Pacific Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 50: China Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 51: China Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 52: China Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 53: China Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 54: Japan Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 55: Japan Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 56: Japan Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 57: Japan Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 58: India Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 59: India Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 60: India Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 61: India Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 62: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 63: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 64: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 65: Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 66: Rest-of-the-World Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 67: Rest-of-the-World Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 68: Rest-of-the-World Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 69: Rest-of-the-World Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 70: Middle East and Africa Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 71: Middle East and Africa Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 72: Middle East and Africa Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 73: Middle East and Africa Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 74: Latin America Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 75: Latin America Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 76: Latin America Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 77: Latin America Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Table 78: Benchmarking and Weightage Parameters
Table 79: BAE Systems: Product Portfolio
Table 80: BAE Systems: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
Table 81: Bharat Dynamics Limited: Product Portfolio
Table 82: Bharat Dynamics Limited: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
Table 83: Chemring Group PLC: Product Portfolio
Table 84: Chemring Group PLC: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
Table 85: Elbit Systems Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 86: Elbit Systems Ltd.: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
Table 87: Elbit Systems Ltd.: Market Developments
Table 88: L3Harris Technologies, Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 89: L3 Harris Technologies, Inc.: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
Table 90: Leonardo S.p.A.: Product Portfolio
Table 91: Leonardo S.p.A.: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, and Contracts
Table 92: MBDA: Product Portfolio
Table 93: Northrop Grumman: Product Portfolio
Table 94: Northrop Grumman: Market Developments
Table 95: Northrop Grumman: Partnerships, Collaborations, Agreements, Investments, and Contracts
Table 96: Rheinmetall AG: Product Portfolio
Table 97: RUAG: Product Portfolio
Table 98: Saab AB: Product Portfolio
Table 99: Saab AB: Market Developments
Table 100: TARA Aerospace AD: Product Portfolio
Table 101: TERMA: Product Portfolio
Table 102: Thales: Product Portfolio
Figure 1: Global Thermal Countermeasure Market, $Billion, 2022-2033
Figure 2: Share of Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Region), $Billion, 2033
Figure 3: Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Application), $Billion, 2023 and 2033
Figure 4: Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Military Aircraft), $Billion, 2023 and 2033
Figure 5: Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)), $Billion, 2023 and 2033
Figure 6: Global Thermal Countermeasure Market Coverage
Figure 7: Supply Chain Analysis of Global Thermal Countermeasure Market
Figure 8: Global Thermal Countermeasure Market, Business Dynamics
Figure 9: Share of Key Business Strategies and Developments, January 2020- November 2023
Figure 10: Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
Figure 11: Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Product Type)
Figure 12: Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type)
Figure 13: Europe Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Integration Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Figure 14: U.K. Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Active Type), $Billion, 2022-2033
Figure 15: Global Thermal Countermeasure Market, Competitive Benchmarking
Figure 16: Research Methodology
Figure 17: Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 18: Assumptions and Limitations
Thermal Countermeasure Market Report Coverage
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Thermal Countermeasure Market |
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Base Year |
2022 |
Market Size in 2023 |
$13.41 Billion |
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Forecast Period |
2023-2033 |
Value Projection and Estimation by 2033 |
$24.41 Billion |
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CAGR During Forecast Period |
6.17% |
Number of Pages |
211 |
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Number of Tables |
102 |
Number of Figures |
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Key Market Players and Competition Synopsis
The companies that are profiled have been selected based on thorough secondary research, which includes analyzing company coverage, product portfolio, market penetration, and insights gathered from primary experts.
The thermal countermeasures market comprises key players who have established themselves thoroughly and have the proper understanding of the market, accompanied by start-ups who are looking forward to establishing themselves in this highly competitive market. In 2022, the thermal countermeasures market was dominated by established players, accounting for 73% of the market share, whereas start-ups managed to capture 27% of the market.
Some prominent names established in this market are:
• BAE Systems
• Bharat Dynamics Limited
• Chemring Group PLC
• Elbit Systems Ltd.
• L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
• Leonardo S.p.A.
• MBDA
• Northrop Grumman
• Rheinmetall AG
• RUAG
How can this report add value to an organization?
Product/Innovation Strategy: The product segment helps the reader understand the different types of products available for deployment and their potential globally. Moreover, the study provides the reader with a detailed understanding of the thermal countermeasures market on the basis of platform (military aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)), product type (active and passive), and integration type (fuselage, wing, and nose).
Growth/Marketing Strategy: The thermal countermeasures market has seen major development by key players operating in the market, such as business expansion, partnership, collaboration, and joint venture. The favored strategy for the companies has been partnerships and contracts to strengthen their position in the thermal countermeasures market. For instance, in February 2023, Leonardo U.K., a branch of Leonardo S.p.A., signed a partnership with BAE Systems under which both companies would work in conjunction to develop a product that would combine the AN/AAR-57 common missile warning system (CMWS) from BAE Systems with Leonardo's Miysis directed infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) system.
Competitive Strategy: Key players in the thermal countermeasures market analyzed and profiled in the study involve major thermal countermeasures offering companies providing thermal countermeasures for the purpose. Moreover, a detailed competitive benchmarking of the players operating in the thermal countermeasures market has been done to help the reader understand how players stack against each other, presenting a clear market landscape. Additionally, comprehensive competitive strategies such as partnerships, agreements, and collaborations will aid the reader in understanding the untapped revenue pockets in the market.
Research Methodology: The research methodology design adopted for this specific study includes a mix of data collected from primary and secondary data sources. Both primary resources (key players, market leaders, and in-house experts) and secondary research (a host of paid and unpaid databases), along with analytical tools, are employed to build the predictive and forecast models.
Data and validation have been taken into consideration from both primary sources as well as secondary sources.
Key Considerations and Assumptions in Market Engineering and Validation
• Detailed secondary research has been done to ensure maximum coverage of manufacturers/suppliers operational in a country.
• Exact revenue information, up to a certain extent, will be extracted for each company from secondary sources and databases. Revenues specific to product/service/technology will then be estimated for each market player based on fact-based proxy indicators as well as primary inputs.
• Based on the classification, the average selling price (ASP) is calculated using the weighted average method.
• The currency conversion rate has been taken from the historical exchange rate of Oanda and/or other relevant websites.
• Any economic downturn in the future has not been taken into consideration for the market estimation and forecast.
• The base currency considered for the market analysis is US$. Currencies other than the US$ have been converted to the US$ for all statistical calculations, considering the average conversion rate for that particular year.
• The term “product” in this document may refer to “platform” as and where relevant.
• The term “manufacturers/suppliers” may refer to “systems providers” or “technology providers” as and where relevant.
Primary Research
The primary sources involve industry experts from the aerospace and defense industry, including thermal countermeasures, defense-related industries, and thermal countermeasures platform manufacturers. Respondents such as CEOs, vice presidents, marketing directors, and technology and innovation directors have been interviewed to obtain and verify both qualitative and quantitative aspects of this research study.
Secondary Research
This study involves the usage of extensive secondary research, company websites, directories, and annual reports. It also makes use of databases, such as Defense News and others, to collect effective and useful information for a market-oriented, technical, commercial, and extensive study of the global market. In addition to the data sources, the study has been undertaken with the help of other data sources and websites, such as www.nasa.gov.
Secondary research was done to obtain critical information about the industry’s value chain, the market’s monetary chain, revenue models, the total pool of key players, and the current and potential use cases and applications.
Introduction of Thermal Countermeasure
Thermal countermeasures represent a key breakthrough in modern fighting and defensive methods, notably in military and security situations. These countermeasures are intended to disguise or change the heat signatures of vehicles, equipment, or individuals to avoid detection by infrared (IR) sensors or targeting systems, which are widely utilized in contemporary guided weaponry and surveillance equipment. The emergence of thermal countermeasures was prompted by the growing dependence on infrared technology in military applications, which necessitated the development of efficient means to oppose IR detection and targeting. As a result, different techniques and materials that may absorb, reflect, or disperse heat have been developed, decreasing the efficiency of infrared imaging equipment.
Market Introduction
Thermal countermeasures have an interesting history that is connected with the growth of warfare and technology. The thermal countermeasure market witnessed growth in 2022 and was valued at $12.63 billion in 2022, whereas the market gained more traction in 2023 and was valued at $13.41 billion.
Additionally, these defenses are intended to keep military vehicles and aircraft safe from heat-seeking missiles and infrared-guided weaponry. Thermal countermeasures have been developed since the mid-20th century when heat-seeking missiles became a substantial concern. Flares were deployed by airplanes as crude countermeasures during World War II to confuse enemy heat-seeking missiles. However, more effective thermal countermeasure systems were not developed until the Cold War era. The U.S. and the Soviet Union were at the forefront of this technical race, continuously increasing their infrared countermeasure capabilities to outmaneuver advancing missile technology.
Additionally, the emergence of improved flare systems and infrared jamming devices in the 1970s was an important turning point in the history of thermal countermeasures. These advancements enabled military aircraft to fire flares that radiated high heat and light, deflecting heat-seeking missiles away from their intended targets. Infrared jamming devices further affected these missiles' guidance systems by producing infrared signals that confused and misled them. These countermeasures were crucial in securing the survivability of military aircraft in hostile areas against the rising threat of infrared-guided armament.
Furthermore, due to the rising complexity of opposing thermal imaging equipment, improvements in thermal countermeasures have become increasingly important in military applications. Thermal countermeasures include a variety of devices meant to deceive or reduce the efficacy of thermal sensors and infrared detection systems. One major advancement is the use of multispectral camouflage materials, which can actively adjust to ambient temperatures and blend in with the surrounding environment. These materials are intended to decrease the thermal signature of military vehicles, equipment, and soldiers, making them less detectable by hostile thermal sensors. This technique considerably improves the survivability of military troops in dangerous circumstances by minimizing their exposure to thermal surveillance.
Industrial Impact
Thermal countermeasures are important in military applications, especially in current combat settings where powerful thermal imaging technology is a typical element of enemy surveillance and targeting systems. These countermeasures include a variety of strategies and technology aimed at tricking or deceiving thermal imaging sensors, thereby protecting military troops and equipment. The invention and fabrication of specific materials and coatings that are particularly effective at dispersing or diverting thermal signatures is one key industrial consequence of these countermeasures. These materials are frequently utilized in the manufacturing of military vehicles, aircraft, and military uniforms to limit heat emissions and the likelihood of detection by adversary thermal sensors.
Additionally, the industrial element of thermal countermeasures includes the creation of complex thermal decoys and flares. These countermeasures mimic the heat signatures of real-world military equipment, diverting adversary attention and fire away from the actual targets. Cutting-edge technology and materials are used in the manufacture of these decoy systems, propelling breakthroughs in the military sector. Thermal countermeasures' industrial significance is also seen in the study and development of sophisticated camouflage techniques. Thermal camouflage clothes and equipment are used by military personnel to successfully blend into their environment, making it harder for enemies to identify their heat signatures. These advancements have consequences that extend beyond the military field, as they may influence the development of more energy-efficient and thermally optimized civilian technology, affecting sectors ranging from aircraft to consumer electronics. Subsequently, the industrial influence of thermal countermeasures in military applications includes materials, decoys, camouflage, electronic warfare, and stealth technologies, promoting innovation and growth in a variety of industries.
Market Segmentation:
Segmentation 1: by Platform
• Military Aircraft
o Fixed Wing
o Rotary Wing (Military Helicopters)
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
o Small UAV
o Tactical UAV
Military Aircraft Segment to Dominate the Global Thermal Countermeasure Market (by Platform)
The military aircraft segment dominated the thermal countermeasures market and generated a revenue of $10.61 billion in 2022. An increase in military modernization programs by the defense industry is driving the growth of the thermal countermeasures industry.
Thermal countermeasures provide an escape route and add safety to the aircraft, fighter jet, and UAV in case of firefight engagement, allowing for quick evading and maneuvering. This degree of safety is critical for properly detecting and confusing incoming missiles. To offer extensive coverage, modern thermal countermeasures frequently come in the form of flares, electronic countermeasures that possess the ability to jam the adversary weapons, allowing them to follow threats across long distances and in all situations, including high altitudes.
Segmentation 2: by Product Type
• Active
o Jammer
o Flare Dispenser
o Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM)
o Others
• Passive
o IR Supressor
Active Segment to Witness the Highest Growth between 2023 and 2033
The active thermal countermeasures segment dominated the global thermal countermeasures market (by product type) in 2023, with $10.50 billion in terms of revenue due to the capability of providing target evasion capabilities, which are of utmost importance in terms of firefight encounters and evasion.
Additionally, the active thermal countermeasures segment includes jammers, flare dispensers, directed infrared countermeasures (DIRCM), and other segments. These platforms provide solutions for thermal countermeasure capabilities along with other military-related operations.
Segmentation 3: by Integration Type
• Fuselage
• Wing
• Nose
Segmentation 4: by Region
• North America - U.S. and Canada
• Europe - U.K., Germany, France, Russia, and Rest-of-Europe
• Asia-Pacific - Japan, India, China, and Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
• Rest-of-the-World - Middle East and Africa and Latin America
Asia-Pacific was the highest-growing market among all the regions, registering a CAGR of 6.92%. Europe is anticipated to gain traction in terms of thermal countermeasure adoption owing to the growing demand for military modernization programs as well as cross-border tensions in the region. Moreover, favorable government policies are also expected to support the growth of the thermal countermeasures market in North America and Europe during the forecast period.
In North America, the U.S. is anticipated to show the highest growth in the thermal countermeasures market among other countries in North America. U.S. is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.42%. The U.S. rise in the thermal countermeasures market is mostly because the country is one of the world's largest spenders on weapons, defense systems, and other military technology. The region is home to some of the world's most recognized manufacturers of thermal countermeasures, which motivates enterprises in the region to continually meet the market's expanding demand.
Recent Developments in the Thermal Countermeasure Market
• In November 2023, Elbit Systems Ltd. signed a contract with Airbus Defense and Space to provide direct infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) and infrared (IR) missile warning systems for Canada's MRTT A330 refueling aircraft. The deal would be completed over a five-year timeframe.
• In June 2023, BAE Systems signed a contract worth $26.7 million with the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Aircraft Prototyping Systems Division (NAWCAD) task order to install, integrate, and test the Department of the Navy (DoN) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) system on KC-130J aerial transport and refueling aircraft. By addressing modern infrared missile system threats, the DoN LAIRCM advanced missile warning system increases aircraft capabilities and survivability.
• In May 2023, Northrop Grumman, as a part of its existing contract with the U.S. Air Force, continued to work on developing new Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure (LAIRCM) systems for the U.S. Air Force. The work was awarded to Northrop Grumman as part of an existing indeterminate delivery, indefinite quantity contract.
Demand – Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunities
Market Demand Drivers: Need For Advanced Missile Defense Capabilities in Airborne Platforms
The global thermal countermeasure market is expanding rapidly, notably in the field of enhanced missile defense capabilities in aerial platforms, due to a variety of causes. One of the key factors is the global increase in geopolitical tensions and security risks. The demand for sophisticated countermeasures has increased as governments attempt to strengthen their defensive capabilities against a variety of airborne threats, including upgraded missile systems. These countermeasures are critical for detecting, tracking, and disarming incoming threats, giving the aircraft a strategic edge in aerial combat scenarios.
Market Challenges: Rise in Possession of IR-Guided Missiles by Adversaries
Potential adversaries' increasing acquisition of infrared (IR)-guided missiles poses a challenge for thermal countermeasure businesses. This tendency needs ongoing innovation and adaptability on the part of these businesses. As opponents develop increasingly powerful IR-guided missiles, the effectiveness of existing thermal countermeasures is constantly challenged. This dynamic produces a never-ending arms race in which countermeasure makers must constantly upgrade their products to stay ahead. Companies must invest extensively in R&D to guarantee that their countermeasures can effectively defeat the increasingly complex missile threats.
Market Opportunities: Emergence of Next-Generation Fighter Jets
The introduction of next-generation fighter planes provides a substantial revenue potential for thermal countermeasure firms. These cutting-edge aircraft, outfitted with cutting-edge technology, need equally sophisticated countermeasures to ensure their efficacy and survivability in combat conditions. The growing nature of aerial warfare involves the development of improved thermal countermeasures, with an increased emphasis on stealth and precision. This provides a thriving market for businesses that specialize in such technology.
Analyst’s Thoughts
According to Rajat Srivastava, Lead Analyst, BIS Research, “The thermal countermeasure market is expected to expand significantly in the future years, owing to a number of factors that are transforming the worldwide security scene. Thermal countermeasures are a class of technology meant to fight threats that use thermal imaging, such as heat-seeking missiles, drones, and surveillance systems. These countermeasures have historically been utilized in military applications, but they are increasingly being used in commercial and civilian applications. This trend is projected to drive market growth in the short and long term. The rising arms race and conflicts across the world are one of the key drivers of growth in the thermal countermeasure industry. As countries spend extensively on modern military systems, the requirement for effective thermal countermeasures becomes critical. To preserve a competitive advantage, modern enemies frequently have advanced thermal imaging capabilities, necessitating the development of cutting-edge countermeasures. This dynamic is expected to generate significant industrial expenditures in research and development. Also, technological improvements are increasing the efficacy and cost of thermal countermeasure equipment. Miniaturization, better heat management, and higher interaction with existing security infrastructure make these devices more accessible to a broader variety of applications. This, in turn, is anticipated to result in a larger client base, driving market expansion even further.”
Thermal Countermeasure Market - A Global and Regional Analysis
Focus on Platform, Product Type, Integration Type, and Country - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033
Some Faq's
Frequently Asked Questions
Thermal countermeasures are critical components of current military and defense systems that defend aircraft and vehicles against infrared-guided threats such as heat-seeking missiles. Thermal countermeasures function by interrupting or confounding the targeting systems of these missiles, boosting the target platform's likelihood of survival. These countermeasures are especially critical in today's combat settings when improved heat-seeking missiles represent a substantial danger.
The infrared countermeasures (IRCM) system is a typical form of thermal countermeasure that uses modern technology to identify and track incoming infrared-guided missiles. The IRCM system then sends out infrared jamming signals, successfully diverting the missile's heat-seeking sensor away from the targeted target. These systems are useful tools for increasing survivability since they may be put on airplanes, helicopters, and even ground vehicles. Also, the flares and chaff dispenser system are another sort of infrared countermeasure. This countermeasure employs the deployment of heat-emitting flares and metallic chaff to generate a large number of false targets in the missile's field of vision. The heat produced by the flares and the radar-reflective qualities of chaff confuse the missile's guidance system, forcing it to deviate from its planned track and miss the target. Multi-spectral countermeasures, such as the advanced threat infrared countermeasures (ATIRCM) system, integrate several strategies to provide complete infrared threat defense. To destroy incoming missiles, these systems employ a mix of jamming, flares, and lasers.
Within the defense sector, the global thermal countermeasures market has seen major key players such as BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Northrop Grumman Corporation, which are capable of providing a range of thermal countermeasures services. Key players are offering thermal countermeasures targeting diverse markets via contracts, agreements, and partnerships to enhance their global presence.
New thermal countermeasure providers, which include thermal countermeasure manufacturers and component manufacturers, should focus on providing components as well as hardware and software for the thermal countermeasures where the need for thermal countermeasures seems endless.
The following can be seen as some of the USPs of the report:
• A dedicated section on growth opportunities and recommendations
• A qualitative and quantitative analysis of the thermal countermeasures market based on application and product
• Quantitative analysis of the platform, which includes:
o Military Aircraft
o Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
• Regional and country-level forecast on thermal countermeasures, which includes applications such as military aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and products, including product type
• A detailed company profile comprising established players and some start-ups that are capable of significant growth, along with an analyst view.
Companies developing thermal countermeasures products, companies involved in providing air defense capabilities, and defense organizations should buy this report. Additionally, stakeholders from the defense industry should also buy this report to get insights into the demand for emerging thermal countermeasures and the benefits they could derive from it.
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