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• The increasing level of maturity of Type II Superlattice (T2SL) and XBn/nBn detectors which have the potential to replace incumbent MCT and InSb technologies. The first major military T2SL infrared programs are now underway in the U.S., with many more expected over the next five years.

 

• Uncooled systems for Manportable use with increasing performance based on large-format, small pixel Wafer-Level-Packaged (WLP) Focal Plane Arrays (FPAs) many of which are fabricated at commercial fabs that also fab low-end commercial FPAs. Uncooled FPAs for missile seekers are also being developed.

• The development of head-mounted augmented vision systems with fused uncooled FPAs and advanced low-light-level sensors has taken a pause in the U.S. as the IVAS program is restructured and production is moved out to 2025-2026.

 

• 3^rd Gen dual-band cooled systems – a long delayed technology – is now in Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) in the U.S. and is also expected to be incorporated in future armored vehicle systems in Europe. The technology will provide armored vehicles with unprecedented capabilities for precision strike. However, a change in platforms in the U.S. has slowed down implementation.

 

• High Operating Temperature (HOT) cooled detectors and systems made with T2SL technology, bulk nBn/XBn technology or MCT. which are expected to be incorporated into major new Programs of Record over the next five years.

 

• SWIR detector (mainly InGaAs) growth. New developments in CQD (Colloidal Quantum Dots) being considered for future applications

 

• Digital-pixel readouts (DpROICs) that will bring a new level of performance to all types of infrared detectors.

 

Geographically, the U.S. continues to be the dominant supplier of military infrared systems. However, Europe, Israel and China also have a sizable presence. Countries in the Middle East, Asia and elsewhere are increasing their purchases of these systems.

 

What’s new in this report?

 

(1) Updates of the market size and company market shares for Type II Superlattice (T2SL) FPAs and XBn/nBn FPAs.

 

(2) Mergers and acquisitions that are changing the infrared landscape

 

(3) Updates on the five-year market forecasts for the most dynamic high performance technologies in emerging military systems:

 

• HOT (High Operating Temperature) nBn/XBn/T2SL Focal Plane Arrays

 

• HOT MCT (Mercury Cadmium Telluride) FPAs

 

• 3^rd Gen Dual-Band megapixel FPAs

 

• InGaAs FPAs and systems - a breakdown by military application and company market shares.

 

(4)   An update on spending Projections for military infrared systems for the top 25 countries worldwide:

 

• NORTH AMERICA: U.S. and Canada

 

• EUROPE: UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, Greece, Norway

 

• MIDDLE EAST: Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

 

• ASIA: China, Russia, India

 

• PACIFIC RIM: Japan, South Korea, Australia, Taiwan, Singapore

 

• SOUTH AMERICA: Brazil, Colombia

 

(5) Changes in U.S. Infrared Market Strategies

 

(6) Market shares for suppliers of gimbaled airborne infrared systems

 

(7) Market shares for suppliers of Stirling cryocoolers

 

(8) Upcoming upgrades to military infrared systems expected using T2SL/nBn technology

 

(9) The effect of the war in Ukraine on infrared system deliveries

 

Maxtech International^®'s up-to-date research on World Military Infrared Imaging Markets separately covers the infrared detectors (FPAs) and the military infrared systems in which they are used. The following military infrared systems are covered in detail:

 

Ground-based Systems, including Night Sights, Fire Control Systems, Driver’s Vision Enhancers, Thermal Weapon Sights, Fused IR/I2 Systems, Unattended Ground Sensors, Soldier Systems, Hostile Fire Indicators (HFI); Active Protection Systems (APS); Counter-UAV systems.

 

Airborne Systems, including Targeting/Navigation Pods, Targeting/Piloting Systems, Reconnaissance Systems, Infrared Countermeasures, Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Systems; Persistent Surveillance Systems (aerostats and air vehicles: fixed wing, rotary wing and UAVs), Degraded Visual Enhancement (DVE) systems;

 

Naval Systems including optronic masts, thermal night sights, targeting systems and shipboard EO/IR;

 

Tactical Missile Seekers, including air-to-air, surface-air, air-surface, ground-ground; and smart munitions;

 

Strategic Surveillance and Missile Defense including infrared satellite early warning systems and ballistic missile defense systems.

 

The World Market for Military Infrared Imaging Detectors and Systems is the only such report on world military infrared markets and follows Maxtech International^®'s highly acclaimed report on world commercial infrared markets. The report contains over 400 pages of up-to-date market information and forecasts. The Enterprise version is priced at $7900 in secured PDF. It is only available directly from Maxtech (no third parties are authorized for its distribution.) 

 

Maxtech International^®'s analysis of World Military Infrared Imaging Markets provides the following valuable market information:

• The current size of world military infrared detector and systems markets (base year: 2024).
• Five-year projections of world military infrared detector and systems markets (2025- 2029)
• Geographic segmentation of the overall market into the following regions: North America, Europe, Pacific Rim, Asia, Latin America, Africa and Middle East
• An analysis of military infrared capabilities for 26 countries
• Five-year Projections for Military Infrared Spending for the Top 25 Countries Worldwide
• The expected market growth rate for various types of infrared FPAs
• Technology trends and the status of next-generation FPAs and systems
• Competitive analyses and market shares
• Profiles of 43 suppliers of Military Infrared Imaging Detectors and Systems Worldwide

           Including their market strategies

 

Updated new sections include:

 

Five year market forecasts for:

 

• T2SL Focal Plane Arrays

 

• HOT nBn/XBn bulk MWIR FPAs

 

• HOT MCT (Mercury Cadmium Telluride) FPAs

 

• 3^rd Gen Dual-Band megapixel FPAs

 

• InGaAs FPAs and systems

• Uncooled FPAs

 

Market shares for suppliers of:

 

• Military infrared systems (Missiles. Ground, Airborne, Naval, Strategic)

 

• Airborne Gimbaled Systems

 

• MCT FPAs

 

• InSb FPAs

 

• XBn/nBn/T2SL FPAs

 

• Uncooled FPAs

 

• InGaAs FPAs

 

• Stirling Cryocoolers

 

The structure of the report:

 

Executive Summary

 

A concise summary of the important results in the report.

 

Introduction

 

A review of definitions, the scope of topics covered, the methodology used and the sources of information.

 

Types of Infrared Detectors and Systems - An Analysis

 

Cooled Focal Plane Arrays, Cameras and Systems

• Mercury Cadmium Telluride (HgCdTe) FPAs and systems
• Indium Antimonide (InSb) FPAs and systems
• T2SL (Type II Superlattice) FPAs and systems
• nBn/XBn FPAs and systems
• QWIP (Quantum Well Infrared Photodetectors) FPAs and systems
• Lead Sulfide and Lead Selenide (PbS and PbSe) FPAs and systems
• Extrinsic Silicon (Si:X) FPAs and systems
• Other cooled FPAs and systems
• HOT (High Operating Temperature) FPAs

New developments in detector cooling technologies: Thermoelectric, Stirling and Joule-Thomson.

 

New developments in infrared optics, including molded optics and wafer-level optics.

 

Uncooled Focal Plane Arrays (FPAs), Cameras and Systems

 

• Vanadium Oxide (VOx) Microbolometers and Systems

 

• Amorphous Silicon (a-Si) Microbolometers and Systems

 

• TiOx Microbolometers

 

• Other Microbolometers

 

• SOI FPAs

 

• Ferroelectric (Pyroelectric) Arrays and Systems

 

• Thermopile Arrays and Systems

 

• Vacuum Packaging of Uncooled FPAs

 

• Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs) FPAs and Systems

 

• Novel Uncooled Technologies

 

Uncooled FPA development and production plans in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan, and the Rest of the World.

 

The effect of commercial smartphone thermal imagers on the military infrared market.

 

Trends in Military Infrared Imaging Systems:

• 1^st Gen
• 2^nd Gen
• 3^rd Gen (MWIR/LWIR HD)
• HD (High Definition) Infrared Systems
• T2SL/nBn/XBn technology starting to replace MCT/InSb
• HOT (“High” Operating Temperature) FPAs and Systems

 

Major U.S. infrared programs (funding, program status and infrared components used)

• 3^rd Gen FLIR 
• 2^nd Gen  FLIR/HTI
• SADA I, II, III
• Modernized 2GF
• Driver’s Vision Enhancer and LSA (Local Situational Awareness) follow-on
• NGCV (Next Generation Combat Vehicle), OMFV (XM30) and RCV
• APS/MAPS (Active Protection System)
• CCFLIR2
• MRAP IR/EO
• VOSS (Vehicle Optics Sensor System)
• CROWS
• IVAS (Integrated Visual Augmentation System)
• FWS (Family of Weapon Sights): Individual, Crew Served and Sniper
• ENVG-B (Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular)
• SBS (Soldier Borne Sensors)
• CLRF-IC (Common Laser Range Finder - Integrated Capability)
• eCOTI (Clip On Thermal Imager) and eCOSI (Clip-On SWIR Imager)
• INOD (Improved Night/Day Fire Control Observation Device)
• NGSRI - Next Generation Short-Range Interceptor (Stinger upgrade)
• HHPTD (Hand Held Precision Targeting Device)
• LLDR 3 (Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder)
• LTLM II/LTLM II+M (Laser Target Locator Module)
• NGHTS (Next Generation Handheld Targeting System)
• SBNVG (Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle)
• JETS (Joint Effects Targeting System) and JETS II
• F-22 Missile Launch Detector (MLD)
• F-35 Joint Strike Fighter EO (EOTS and DAS)
• Sniper ATP (Advanced Targeting Pod) and ATP-SE
• Litening G5 Targeting Pod
• ATFLIR (Advanced Targeting FLIR) and HD ATFLIR
• F/A-18E/F IRST (Infrared Search and Track)
• Legion IRST for F-15C and F-16
• MTS (Multispectral Targeting System), including AN/DAS-4
• CSP (Common Sensor Payload)
• Degraded Visual Environment Pilotage System (DVEPS)
• Degraded Visual Environment System (DVES) for HH-60G
• Apache MTADS/PNVS and future High Density and High Dynamic Range T2SL upgrades
• Future Vertical Lift (FVL) and FLRAA
• DIRCM (Directed Infrared Counter Measures)
• LAIRCM (Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures) and NexGen MWS (Missile Warning System)
• CIRCM (Common Infrared Countermeasures)
• LIMWS (Limited Interim Missile Warning System)
• ITDS (Improved Threat Detection System)
• ATDS (Advanced Threat Detection System)
• DAIRCM (Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasures)
• P-8A Poseidon EO/IR
• UAV EO/IR systems (Switchblade/LMAMS, Reaper, Shadow RQ-7Bv2, Gray Eagle, Global Hawk, Triton MQ-4C, FoSUAS, Raven, Fire Scout MQ-8B, Scan Eagle, Blackjack RQ-21A, Puma AE, FTUAS, Replicator)
• M-SHORAD
• Javelin and Javelin Lightweight CLU upgrades
• C-UAS (Counter UAS, FS-LIDS, L-MADIS)
• JASSM (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile)
• JSOW (Joint Standoff Weapon)
• PrSM (Precision Strike Missile)
• SDB II (Small Diameter Bomb II)/Stormbreaker
• AIM-9X
• SPEIR (Shipboard Passive EOIR)
• MUST-HITS (Multi-Spectral, High-resolution Targeting Sensor)
• LRASM/OASuW (Offensive Anti-Surface Weapon)
• OTH (Over The Horizon, Naval Strike Missile)
• Phalanx CIWS
• RAM (Rolling Airframe Missile)
• PSS - T (Persistent Surveillance Systems - Tethered)
• AWAPSS (Airborne Wide Area Persistent Surveillance Sensor)
• U-2 SYERS reconnaissance pod and Global Hawk with MS-177 sensor
• SBIRS (Space-based Infrared System)
• Next Gen OPIR (Overhead Persistent Infrared)
• Missile Track Custody (MTC), Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA)
• FORTRESS (Focused Opportunity Reaching Toward Reliable Electro-Optic Strategic Sensors)
• Ballistic Missile Defense (Aegis BMD, Standard Missile SM-3 Kinetic Warhead seeker, Ground-based Midcourse Segment, EKV seeker, NGI Next Generation Interceptor, HBTSS Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor, THAAD – plus many others).

 

European infrared programs

• MIRAS missile warning system for A400M
• AASM
• ASRAAM upgrades
• ANL/Sea Venom
• Storm Shadow/Scalp EG
• Fire Shadow
• FCLV (Panther)
• Leopard-2 upgrades
• Scorpion
• FELIN
• Challenger II Life Extension Program
• Ajax vehicle (Scout SV)
• Icarus/MIPS (Active Protection System for UK armored vehicles)
• FENNEK
• Eurofighter Typhoon, Pirate IRST
• Skyward G IRST
• Miysys DIRCM
• BGTI
• Catherine FC, MP, XP
• Damocles
• Talios
• PDL NG
• DDM-NG
• DNVS3
• SSARF
• IRIS-T
• JSM/NSM
• MMP
• OSF
• ARTEMIS IRST
• PASEO
• SMArt 155
• IdZ/Gladius (WBZG-HuntIR, NYXUS-Bird, IRV, DRAGON-C)
• NH-90
• Tiger
• Taurus
• VBCI
• FCAS
• EOMS NG
• Watchkeeper

  

Technology Trends

 

Leading research and technology developments are discussed. High Operating Temperature (“HOT”) sensors (including nBn/XBn FPAs), new developments in Type II Superlattice (T2SL) FPAs, Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence, 3-D Imaging Sensors, Digital-pixel ROICs (DpROICs), Ultra-small pixel Uncooled FPAs and Novel Uncooled FPA development. The latest and upcoming DARPA programs.

 

Military Infrared Programs

 

More than 200 major military infrared programs worldwide are described including the detector type, prime contractors, status of program and status of funding.

 

Market Segmentation and Forecasts

 

World market sizes and forecasts from 2024 to 2029 are provided separately for Infrared Detectors and Systems.

 

The overall market (consumption) is segmented geographically into the following regions: North America, Europe, Pacific Rim, Asia, Latin America, Africa and Middle East.

 

A five-year forecast (by number of units) is made separately for the following FPAs: mercury cadmium telluride, indium antimonide, nBn/XBn Bulk FPAs, T2SL, QWIPs, Uncooled Microbolometers, Indium Gallium Arsenide and Other Uncooled.

 

Separate forecasts are given comparing HOT MCT FPAs and HOT nBn/XBn FPAs and a 10 year forecast for 3^rd Gen FPAs

 

A separate, more detailed forecast is given for U.S. military infrared systems in the following segments:

 

Tactical Missiles, Strategic Missiles and Defense, Airborne, Naval and Ground Based systems.

 

Five-year Projections for Military Infrared Spending for the Top 25 Countries Worldwide

 

Suppliers of Military Infrared Detectors and Systems

 

The structure of the military infrared industry is analyzed. Market shares and market strategies for suppliers of infrared detectors (overall) and of various types of infrared FPAs are given separately. Market shares and market strategies for suppliers of infrared systems are given. Market shares for EO/IR gimbals are provided. Market shares for suppliers of Stirling cryocoolers are given. A total of 42 company profiles are provided, including:
 

AIM Infrarot-Module (AIM)

 

Anduril

 

BAE Systems

 

Boeing

 

Clear Align

 

Collins Aerospace/RTX

 

Diehl Defence

 

Leonardo DRS

 

Elbit Systems

 

Elbit Systems of America

 

Fujitsu

 

Hensoldt Optronics

 

Honeywell International

 

i3system

 

IAI – Tamam

 

IRnova

 

L3Harris Technologies

 

L3Harris-Cincinnati

 

L3Harris Insight

 

L3Harris KEO

 

L3Harris Wescam

 

Leonardo Co./Leonardo UK

 

Lockheed Martin

 

Lynred

 

MBDA

 

Mitsubishi Electric

 

NEC

 

Norinco-Kunming North/ North GuangWei IC (GWIC)

 

Northrop Grumman

 

Orion R&P

 

QmagiQ

 

Rafael

 

Raytheon

 

Raytheon Vision Systems

 

Rheinmetall Electronic Solutions

 

SCD Semi-Conductor Devices

 

Safran Electronics & Defense

 

Sensors Unlimited/Raytheon

 

Sumitomo Electric

 

Teledyne FLIR

 

Teledyne Imaging

 

Teledyne Qioptiq business

 

Thales