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Airborne Surveillance Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

Published Jul 30, 2025
Length 180 Pages
SKU # EMAR20319587

Description

The global airborne surveillance market stood at a value of around USD 5.22 Billion in 2024. The market is further expected to grow in the forecast period of 2025-2034 at a CAGR of 4.30% to reach USD 7.95 Billion by 2034.

Increasing Demand for Unmanned Surveillance Systems to Aid the Global Airborne Surveillance Industry

The unmanned system segment based on product type accounts for a significant share in the airborne surveillance industry. This can be attributed to the growing adoption of UAVs in various industries owing to the various advantages offered by the same, such as a safer and secure environment, affordability, quality imaging and live streaming, easy controllability, and easy maintenance, among others. The growing investment by manufacturers to develop improved UAVs to fulfil their increasing demand is likely to be a major factor driving the market in the forecast period.

North America Accounts for a Significant Share of the Airborne Surveillance Industry

The airborne surveillance industry in North America is driven by the presence of technologically advanced infrastructure in the region, coupled with the strong foothold of many aerial vehicle manufacturers in the United States, such as Boeing, BAE Systems, and Raytheon, among others. The growing military expenditure by the government in the US is expected to further aid the market. Moreover, the rising investment towards the development of drone technology in the region is likely to provide lucrative opportunities to the market in the forecast period.

Airborne Surveillance: Market Segmentation

Airborne surveillance is defined as a technique used to monitor activities and happenings in the surroundings. This process is carried out using high-tech aircraft or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In other words, it is a process of procuring information in a particular area or territory using aerial technology.

Based on type, the market can be segmented into:
  • LiDAR
  • Radar
  • Imaging System
On the basis of product type, the market has been bifurcated into:
  • Manned Systems
  
  • Helicopter

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  • Aircraft
    • Unmanned System
      
  • UAV/UAS

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  • Balloons/Aerostats

  • The industry is segmented based on applications into:
    • Military, Defence, and Security
      
  • ISR and Targeting

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  • Search and Rescue (SAR)

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  • Law Enforcement

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  • Border Surveillance
    • Commercial
      
  • Engineering, Surveying, and Mapping

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  • Inspection and Monitoring

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  • Agriculture and Forestry

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  • Exploration

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  • Insurance

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  • Others

  • The regional markets for the product include:
    • North America
    • Europe
    • Asia Pacific
    • Latin America
    • Middle East and Africa
    Rising Demand for Airborne Surveillance in the Military and Defence Sector to Boost the Growth of the Airborne Surveillance Industry

    The rising demand for airborne surveillance in the military and defence industry for various purposes such as to carry out search and rescue operations, provide assistance to the commando forces, bolster law enforcement, and enhance border security is driving the market growth. Additionally, the rising cross-border terrorism and geopolitical tensions are likely to garner the market’s growth. Moreover, the growing adoption of commercial drones in the engineering, surveying, and mapping applications, owing to the rising urbanisation and infrastructure development, is expected to further augment the market in the forecast period.

    Key Industry Players in the Global Airborne Surveillance Market

    The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global airborne surveillance market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:
    • BAE Systems Plc
    • Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
    • Thales Group
    • Saab Group
    • BIRD Aerosystems
    • Others
    The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.

    Table of Contents

    180 Pages
    1 Executive Summary
    1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
    1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
    1.3 Key Demand Drivers
    1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
    1.5 Industry Best Practices
    1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
    1.7 Industry Outlook
    2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
    2.1 Market Trends
    2.2 Key Verticals
    2.3 Key Regions
    2.4 Supplier Power
    2.5 Buyer Power
    2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
    2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
    3 Economic Summary
    3.1 GDP Outlook
    3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
    3.3 Inflation Trends
    3.4 Democracy Index
    3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
    3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
    3.7 Population Outlook
    3.8 Urbanisation Trends
    4 Country Risk Profiles
    4.1 Country Risk
    4.2 Business Climate
    5 Global Airborne Surveillance Market Analysis
    5.1 Key Industry Highlights
    5.2 Global Airborne Surveillance Historical Market (2018-2024)
    5.3 Global Airborne Surveillance Market Forecast (2025-2034)
    5.4 Global Airborne Surveillance Market by Type
    5.4.1 LiDAR
    5.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    5.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    5.4.2 Radar
    5.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    5.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    5.4.3 Imaging System
    5.4.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    5.4.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    5.5 Global Airborne Surveillance Market by Product Type
    5.5.1 Manned Systems
    5.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    5.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    5.5.1.3 Breakup by Type
    5.5.1.3.1 Helicopter
    5.5.1.3.2 Aircraft
    5.5.2 Unmanned System
    5.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    5.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    5.5.2.3 Breakup by Type
    5.5.2.3.1 UAV/UAS
    5.5.2.3.2 Balloons/Aerostats
    5.6 Global Airborne Surveillance Market by Applications
    5.6.1 Military, Defence, and Security
    5.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    5.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    5.6.1.3 Breakup by Type
    5.6.1.3.1 ISR and Targeting
    5.6.1.3.2 Search and Rescue (SAR)
    5.6.1.3.3 Law Enforcement
    5.6.1.3.4 Border Surveillance
    5.6.2 Commercial
    5.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    5.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    5.6.2.3 Breakup by Type
    5.6.2.3.1 Engineering, Surveying, and Mapping
    5.6.2.3.2 Inspection and Monitoring
    5.6.2.3.3 Agriculture and Forestry
    5.6.2.3.4 Exploration
    5.6.2.3.5 Insurance
    5.6.2.3.6 Others
    5.7 Global Airborne Surveillance Market by Region
    5.7.1 North America
    5.7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    5.7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    5.7.2 Europe
    5.7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    5.7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    5.7.3 Asia Pacific
    5.7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    5.7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    5.7.4 Latin America
    5.7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    5.7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    5.7.5 Middle East and Africa
    5.7.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    5.7.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    6 North America Airborne Surveillance Market Analysis
    6.1 United States of America
    6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    6.2 Canada
    6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    7 Europe Airborne Surveillance Market Analysis
    7.1 United Kingdom
    7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    7.2 Germany
    7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    7.3 France
    7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    7.4 Italy
    7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    7.5 Others
    8 Asia Pacific Airborne Surveillance Market Analysis
    8.1 China
    8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    8.2 Japan
    8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    8.3 India
    8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    8.4 ASEAN
    8.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    8.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    8.5 Australia
    8.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    8.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    8.6 Others
    9 Latin America Airborne Surveillance Market Analysis
    9.1 Brazil
    9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    9.2 Argentina
    9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    9.3 Mexico
    9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    9.4 Others
    10 Middle East and Africa Airborne Surveillance Market Analysis
    10.1 Saudi Arabia
    10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    10.2 United Arab Emirates
    10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    10.3 Nigeria
    10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    10.4 South Africa
    10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
    10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
    10.5 Others
    11 Market Dynamics
    11.1 SWOT Analysis
    11.1.1 Strengths
    11.1.2 Weaknesses
    11.1.3 Opportunities
    11.1.4 Threats
    11.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
    11.2.1 Supplier’s Power
    11.2.2 Buyer’s Power
    11.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    11.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
    11.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
    11.3 Key Indicators for Demand
    11.4 Key Indicators for Price
    12 Competitive Landscape
    12.1 Supplier Selection
    12.2 Key Global Players
    12.3 Key Regional Players
    12.4 Key Player Strategies
    12.5 Company Profiles
    12.5.1 BAE Systems Plc
    12.5.1.1 Company Overview
    12.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
    12.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
    12.5.1.4 Certifications
    12.5.2 Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
    12.5.2.1 Company Overview
    12.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
    12.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
    12.5.2.4 Certifications
    12.5.3 Thales Group
    12.5.3.1 Company Overview
    12.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
    12.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
    12.5.3.4 Certifications
    12.5.4 Saab Group
    12.5.4.1 Company Overview
    12.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
    12.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
    12.5.4.4 Certifications
    12.5.5 BIRD Aerosystems
    12.5.5.1 Company Overview
    12.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
    12.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
    12.5.5.4 Certifications
    12.5.6 Others
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