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Aerostat Systems Market Report by Payload (Surveillance Radar, Inertial Navigation System, Thermal Imaging Camera, Electro-Optical Sensor, Electronic Intelligence, Communication Intelligence), Sub-System (Aerostat, Ground Control Station (GCS), Payload),

Publisher IMARC Services Pvt. Ltd.
Published Feb 10, 2025
Length 135 Pages
SKU # IMRC19607328

Description

The global aerostat systems market size reached USD 15.7 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 40.2 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 10.48% during 2025-2033.

Aerostats are low-level airborne systems that are used for ground supervision. They are made of large fabric envelops filled with helium or hot air and have an optimal reach of around 4,600 m in height. Aerostat systems are considered suitable for elevating light payloads and are generally used in the form of tactical airborne platforms for radar systems, cameras and communication equipment along with other scientific equipment. These systems are designed and manufactured according to the specific parameter requirements such as operating temperature, wind speed, altitude and payload carrying capacity.

Global Aerostat Systems Market Drivers:

Aerostat systems are used for a wide variety of applications including information gathering, surveillance and scientific research. They are cost-effective, durable and eco-friendly as well as have high structural integrity. These are some of the features which are expected to augment the demand for these systems across the globe.

Over the past few years, there has been a rise in the number of investments made by manufacturers for R&D activities. These investments are aimed to improve the functioning of aerostat systems in adverse environmental conditions such as extreme cold or heat.

There are numerous organizations which have started employing intelligent video surveillance systems owing to several advantages offered by them, such as object recognition and video analytics. Other than this, the demand for high-quality aerostat systems has also escalated on account of rising territorial disputes in regions like Asia Pacific.

Governments across the globe have started promoting the utilization of aerostat systems for different military applications which include reconnaissance and border security. Additionally, these systems are increasingly being used for communicating signs that indicate natural disasters, civil unrest and crimes within a country.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global aerostat systems market report, along with forecasts at the global and regional level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on payload, sub-system, product type, propulsion system and class.

Breakup by Payload:
  • Surveillance Radar
  • Inertial Navigation System
  • Thermal Imaging Camera
  • Electro-Optical Sensor
  • Electronic Intelligence
  • Communication Intelligence
Breakup by Sub-System:
  • Aerostat
  • Ground Control Station (GCS)
  • Payload
Breakup by Product Type:
  • Balloon
  • Airship
  • Hybrid
Breakup by Propulsion System:
  • Powered Aerostats
  • Unpowered Aerostats
Breakup by Class:
  • Compact-Sized Aerostats
  • Mid-Sized Aerostats
  • Large-Sized Aerostats
Breakup by Region:
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Latin America
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States aerostat systems market and Canada), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others), Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others), and the Middle East and Africa.

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Aerostar International, Inc., ILC Dover LP, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Lindstrand Technologies Ltd., Lockheed Martin Corporation., RosAeroSystems, International Ltd., RT Aerostat Systems Inc., TCOM L.P., Worldwide Aeros Corporation, Raytheon Company, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd, etc.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

1.What was the size of the global aerostat systems market in 2024?

2.What is the expected growth rate of the global aerostat systems market during 2025-2033?

3.What are the key factors driving the global aerostat systems market?

4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global aerostat systems market?

5.What is the breakup of the global aerostat systems market based on the payload?

6.What is the breakup of the global aerostat systems market based on the sub-system?

7.What is the breakup of the global aerostat systems market based on the product type?

8.What is the breakup of the global aerostat systems market based on the propulsion system?

9.What is the breakup of the global aerostat systems market based on the class?

10.What are the key regions in the global aerostat systems market?

11.Who are the key players/companies in the global aerostat systems market?

Table of Contents

135 Pages
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
2.3.1 Primary Sources
2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Aerostat Systems Industry
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.3 Impact of COVID-19
5.4 Market Breakup by Payload
5.5 Market Breakup by Sub-System
5.6 Market Breakup by Product Type
5.7 Market Breakup by Propulsion System
5.8 Market Breakup by Class
5.9 Market Breakup by Region
5.10 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Payload
6.1 Surveillance Radar
6.1.1 Market Trends
6.1.2 Market Forecast
6.2 Inertial Navigation System
6.2.1 Market Trends
6.2.2 Market Forecast
6.3 Thermal Imaging Camera
6.3.1 Market Trends
6.3.2 Market Forecast
6.4 Electro-Optical Sensor
6.4.1 Market Trends
6.4.2 Market Forecast
6.5 Electronic Intelligence
6.5.1 Market Trends
6.5.2 Market Forecast
6.6 Communication Intelligence
6.6.1 Market Trends
6.6.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Sub-System
7.1 Aerostat
7.1.1 Market Trends
7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Ground Control Station (GCS)
7.2.1 Market Trends
7.2.2 Market Forecast
7.3 Payload
7.3.1 Market Trends
7.3.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Product Type
8.1 Balloon
8.1.1 Market Trends
8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Airship
8.2.1 Market Trends
8.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3 Hybrid
8.3.1 Market Trends
8.3.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Propulsion System
9.1 Powered Aerostats
9.1.1 Market Trends
9.1.2 Market Forecast
9.2 Unpowered Aerostats
9.2.1 Market Trends
9.2.2 Market Forecast
10 Market Breakup by Class
10.1 Compact-Sized Aerostats
10.1.1 Market Trends
10.1.2 Market Forecast
10.2 Mid-Sized Aerostats
10.2.1 Market Trends
10.2.2 Market Forecast
10.3 Large-Sized Aerostats
10.3.1 Market Trends
10.3.2 Market Forecast
11 Market Breakup by Region
11.1 North America
11.1.1 Market Trends
11.1.2 Market Forecast
11.2 Europe
11.2.1 Market Trends
11.2.2 Market Forecast
11.3 Asia Pacific
11.3.1 Market Trends
11.3.2 Market Forecast
11.4 Middle East and Africa
11.4.1 Market Trends
11.4.2 Market Forecast
11.5 Latin America
11.5.1 Market Trends
11.5.2 Market Forecast
12 SWOT Analysis
12.1 Overview
12.2 Strengths
12.3 Weaknesses
12.4 Opportunities
12.5 Threats
13 Value Chain Analysis
13.1 Overview
13.2 Research and Development
13.3 Raw Material Procurement
13.4 Manufacturing
13.5 Marketing
13.6 Distribution
13.7 End-Use
14 Porters Five Forces Analysis
14.1 Overview
14.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
14.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
14.4 Degree of Competition
14.5 Threat of New Entrants
14.6 Threat of Substitutes
15 Price Analysis
15.1 Key Price Indicators
15.2 Price Structure
15.3 Margin Analysis
16 Competitive Landscape
16.1 Market Structure
16.2 Key Players
16.3 Profiles of Key Players
16.3.1 Aerostar International, Inc.
16.3.2 ILC Dover LP
16.3.3 Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
16.3.4 Lindstrand Technologies, Ltd.
16.3.5 Lockheed Martin Corporation
16.3.6 RosAeroSystems, International Ltd.
16.3.7 RT Aerostat Systems, Inc.
16.3.8 TCOM L.P.
16.3.9 Worldwide Aeros Corporation
16.3.10 Raytheon Company
16.3.11 Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd

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