2026 Global: Airborne Sensors-Competitive Review (2032) report
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The 2026 Global: Airborne Sensors-Competitive Review (2031) report features the global market size and projected growth/decline data for the period 2021 through 2032. The report primarily provides an examination of the business strategies for the ten largest global companies in the market and how their strategies differ.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for airborne sensors by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the airborne sensors market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
Honeywell International, RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies), General Electric (GE Aerospace), Curtiss-Wright, Safran, Thales, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Leonardo, and Teledyne represent ten major companies supplying airborne sensors across commercial, military, and space platforms, each offering distinct strengths in sensor types and systems. Honeywell provides broad avionics sensing including pressure sensors, inertial measurement units (IMUs), and air-data systems used in commercial and eVTOL programs and emphasizes IoT-enabled predictive maintenance and navigation solutions. RTX, through legacy Collins Aerospace and other units, delivers integrated avionics sensors and environmental sensing for flight safety and situational awareness, while GE Aerospace focuses on sensor integration with propulsion and engine-monitoring systems that enable performance optimization and health monitoring. Curtiss-Wright supplies ruggedized sensors and flight-control components for harsh environments, and Safran develops propulsion- and navigation-related sensors and inertial systems that support hybrid-electric and next-generation aircraft applications.
Thales, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Leonardo, and Teledyne concentrate heavily on defense, surveillance, and high-performance imaging sensors that extend from airborne radars to electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) payloads. Thales provides advanced radar, navigation, and EO/IR sensor suites for both military and civil markets and is exploring AI-enhanced sensor processing for increased autonomy. Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman lead in large-scale radar systems, SAR, and integrated sensor fusion solutions for reconnaissance, early warning, and mission systems on manned and unmanned platforms. Leonardo is notable for compact SAR and EO/IR sensors optimized for tactical UAVs and aircraft, and Teledyne delivers high-performance imaging sensors, sensor electronics, and podded systems widely used in airborne ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) missions.
Across these ten firms there is converging emphasis on sensor fusion, miniaturization, software-defined sensing, and connectivity to enable real-time analytics, autonomy, and lifecycle-cost reduction. Commercial aviation needs sensors for fuel efficiency, engine health monitoring, and certification-critical flight data, driving Honeywell, GE, and Safran to innovate in reliability and certification. Defense and intelligence customers prioritize resolution, range, electromagnetic resilience, and data-security features, pushing Thales, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Leonardo toward higher-bandwidth SAR, multi-spectral EO/IR, and robust electronic-warfare-resistant designs. Curtiss-Wright and Teledyne serve both sectors by supplying rugged sensor hardware and modules for integration, while RTX combines broad avionics portfolios with systems-integration capability to bridge commercial and defense requirements.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for airborne sensors by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the airborne sensors market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
Honeywell International, RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies), General Electric (GE Aerospace), Curtiss-Wright, Safran, Thales, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Leonardo, and Teledyne represent ten major companies supplying airborne sensors across commercial, military, and space platforms, each offering distinct strengths in sensor types and systems. Honeywell provides broad avionics sensing including pressure sensors, inertial measurement units (IMUs), and air-data systems used in commercial and eVTOL programs and emphasizes IoT-enabled predictive maintenance and navigation solutions. RTX, through legacy Collins Aerospace and other units, delivers integrated avionics sensors and environmental sensing for flight safety and situational awareness, while GE Aerospace focuses on sensor integration with propulsion and engine-monitoring systems that enable performance optimization and health monitoring. Curtiss-Wright supplies ruggedized sensors and flight-control components for harsh environments, and Safran develops propulsion- and navigation-related sensors and inertial systems that support hybrid-electric and next-generation aircraft applications.
Thales, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Leonardo, and Teledyne concentrate heavily on defense, surveillance, and high-performance imaging sensors that extend from airborne radars to electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) payloads. Thales provides advanced radar, navigation, and EO/IR sensor suites for both military and civil markets and is exploring AI-enhanced sensor processing for increased autonomy. Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman lead in large-scale radar systems, SAR, and integrated sensor fusion solutions for reconnaissance, early warning, and mission systems on manned and unmanned platforms. Leonardo is notable for compact SAR and EO/IR sensors optimized for tactical UAVs and aircraft, and Teledyne delivers high-performance imaging sensors, sensor electronics, and podded systems widely used in airborne ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) missions.
Across these ten firms there is converging emphasis on sensor fusion, miniaturization, software-defined sensing, and connectivity to enable real-time analytics, autonomy, and lifecycle-cost reduction. Commercial aviation needs sensors for fuel efficiency, engine health monitoring, and certification-critical flight data, driving Honeywell, GE, and Safran to innovate in reliability and certification. Defense and intelligence customers prioritize resolution, range, electromagnetic resilience, and data-security features, pushing Thales, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Leonardo toward higher-bandwidth SAR, multi-spectral EO/IR, and robust electronic-warfare-resistant designs. Curtiss-Wright and Teledyne serve both sectors by supplying rugged sensor hardware and modules for integration, while RTX combines broad avionics portfolios with systems-integration capability to bridge commercial and defense requirements.
Table of Contents
32 Pages
- 1.0 Scope of Report and Methodology
- 2.0 Market SWOT Analysis and Players
- 2.1 Market Definition
- 2.2 Market Segments
- 2.3 Market Strengths
- 2.4 Market Weaknesses
- 2.5 Market Threats
- 2.6 Market Opportunities
- 2.7 Major Players
- 3.0 Competitive Analysis
- 3.1 Market Player 1
- 3.2 Market Player 2
- 3.3 Market Player 3
- 3.4 Market Player 4
- 3.5 Market Player 5
- 3.6 Market Player 6
- 3.7 Market Player 7
- 3.8 Market Player 8
- 3.9 Market Player 9
- 3.10 Market Player 10
- 4.0 Comparative Business Strategies
- 4.1 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 2
- 4.2 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 3
- 4.3 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 4
- 4.4 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 3
- 4.5 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 4
- 4.6 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 3 and 4
- 5.0 Appendix
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