Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Global Infrared Search & Track (IRST) System Market Report Scope & Methodology
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
1.2.1. Forecast Model
1.2.2. Desk Research
1.2.3. Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
1.4.1. Market Definition
1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
1.5.2. Limitations
1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings
Chapter 3. Global Infrared Search & Track (IRST) System Market Forces Analysis
3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global IRST System Market (2024–2035)
3.2. Drivers
3.2.1. Escalating Stealth and Hypersonic Threats
3.2.2. Surge in Electronic Warfare and Radar Jamming
3.2.3. Expansion of Multi-Domain Operations and Space Surveillance
3.3. Restraints
3.3.1. High Acquisition and Lifecycle Costs
3.3.2. Integration Complexity with Legacy Platforms
3.3.3. Performance Degradation under Adverse Environmental Conditions
3.4. Opportunities
3.4.1. AI-Enabled Target Recognition and Tracking
3.4.2. Deployment in Space-Based ISR Architectures
3.4.3. Modernization of Airborne and Naval Fleets
Chapter 4. Global IRST System Industry Analysis
4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter’s Five Forces Forecast Model (2024–2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
4.3.1. Political
4.3.2. Economical
4.3.3. Social
4.3.4. Technological
4.3.5. Environmental
4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024–2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global IRST System Market Size & Forecasts by Component (2025–2035)
5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Scanning Head
5.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
5.3. Processing Control Electronics
5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
5.4. Display
5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 6. Global IRST System Market Size & Forecasts by Platform (2025–2035)
6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Land
6.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.3. Maritime
6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.4. Airborne
6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.5. Space
6.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 7. Global IRST System Market Size & Forecasts by End User (2025–2035)
7.1. Market Overview
7.2. Civil
7.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
7.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
7.3. Defense
7.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
7.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 8. Global IRST System Market Size & Forecasts by Region (2025–2035)
8.1. Market, Regional Snapshot
8.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
8.3. North America IRST System Market
8.3.1. U.S.
8.3.1.1. Component Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.3.1.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.3.2. Canada
8.3.2.1. Component Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.3.2.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4. Europe IRST System Market
8.4.1. UK
8.4.1.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.1.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.2. Germany
8.4.2.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.2.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.3. France
8.4.3.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.3.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.4. Spain
8.4.4.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.4.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.5. Italy
8.4.5.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.5.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.6. Rest of Europe
8.4.6.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.6.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5. Asia Pacific IRST System Market
8.5.1. China
8.5.1.1. Component Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.1.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.2. India
8.5.2.1. Component Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.2.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.3. Japan
8.5.3.1. Component Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.3.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.4. Australia
8.5.4.1. Component Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.4.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.5. South Korea
8.5.5.1. Component Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.5.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
8.5.6.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.6.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.6. Latin America IRST System Market
8.6.1. Brazil
8.6.1.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.6.1.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.6.2. Mexico
8.6.2.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.6.2.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.7. Middle East & Africa IRST System Market
8.7.1. UAE
8.7.1.1. Component Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.7.1.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.7.2. Saudi Arabia
8.7.2.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.7.2.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.7.3. South Africa
8.7.3.1. Component Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.7.3.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.7.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
8.7.4.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.7.4.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
Chapter 9. Competitive Intelligence
9.1. Top Market Strategies
9.2. Leonardo S.p.A.
9.2.1. Company Overview
9.2.2. Key Executives
9.2.3. Company Snapshot
9.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
9.2.5. Product/Services Portfolio
9.2.6. Recent Development
9.2.7. Market Strategies
9.2.8. SWOT Analysis
9.3. Lockheed Martin Corporation
9.4. Northrop Grumman Corporation
9.5. Thales Group
9.6. Safran Group
9.7. Raytheon Technologies Corporation
9.8. BAE Systems
9.9. Rheinmetall AG
9.10. ASELSAN A.S.
9.11. Hensoldt AG
9.12. Elbit Systems Ltd.
9.13. L3Harris Technologies Inc.
9.14. Teledyne FLIR LLC
9.15. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
9.16. Indra Sistemas S.A.
List of Tables
Table 1. Global IRST System Market, Report Scope
Table 2. Global IRST System Market Estimates & Forecasts By Region 2024–2035
Table 3. Global IRST System Market Estimates & Forecasts By Component 2024–2035
Table 4. Global IRST System Market Estimates & Forecasts By Platform 2024–2035
Table 5. Global IRST System Market Estimates & Forecasts By End User 2024–2035
Table 6. U.S. IRST System Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 7. Canada IRST System Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 8. UK IRST System Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 9. Germany IRST System Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 10. France IRST System Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 11. Spain IRST System Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 12. Italy IRST System Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 13. Rest of Europe IRST System Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 14. China IRST System Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 15. India IRST System Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 16. Japan IRST System Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 17. Australia IRST System Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 18. South Korea IRST System Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 19. Brazil IRST System Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 20. Mexico IRST System Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
List of Figures
Fig 1. Global IRST System Market, Research Methodology
Fig 2. Global IRST System Market, Market Estimation Techniques
Fig 3. Global IRST System Market, Forecast Methods
Fig 4. Global IRST System Market, Key Trends 2025
Fig 5. Global IRST System Market, Growth Prospects 2024–2035
Fig 6. Global IRST System Market, Porter’s Five Forces Model
Fig 7. Global IRST System Market, PESTEL Analysis
Fig 8. Global IRST System Market, Value Chain Analysis
Fig 9. IRST System Market By Component, 2025 & 2035
Fig 10. IRST System Market By Platform, 2025 & 2035
Fig 11. IRST System Market By End User, 2025 & 2035
Fig 12. North America IRST System Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 13. Europe IRST System Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 14. Asia Pacific IRST System Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 15. Latin America IRST System Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 16. Middle East & Africa IRST System Market, 2025 & 2035
Fig 17. Global IRST System Market, Company Market Share Analysis (2025)
Fig 18. IRST System Technology Adoption Curve 2024–2035
Chapter 1. Global Infrared Search & Track (IRST) System Market Report Scope & Methodology
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
1.2.1. Forecast Model
1.2.2. Desk Research
1.2.3. Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
1.4.1. Market Definition
1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
1.5.2. Limitations
1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings
Chapter 3. Global Infrared Search & Track (IRST) System Market Forces Analysis
3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global IRST System Market (2024–2035)
3.2. Drivers
3.2.1. Escalating Stealth and Hypersonic Threats
3.2.2. Surge in Electronic Warfare and Radar Jamming
3.2.3. Expansion of Multi-Domain Operations and Space Surveillance
3.3. Restraints
3.3.1. High Acquisition and Lifecycle Costs
3.3.2. Integration Complexity with Legacy Platforms
3.3.3. Performance Degradation under Adverse Environmental Conditions
3.4. Opportunities
3.4.1. AI-Enabled Target Recognition and Tracking
3.4.2. Deployment in Space-Based ISR Architectures
3.4.3. Modernization of Airborne and Naval Fleets
Chapter 4. Global IRST System Industry Analysis
4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter’s Five Forces Forecast Model (2024–2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
4.3.1. Political
4.3.2. Economical
4.3.3. Social
4.3.4. Technological
4.3.5. Environmental
4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024–2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global IRST System Market Size & Forecasts by Component (2025–2035)
5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Scanning Head
5.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
5.3. Processing Control Electronics
5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
5.4. Display
5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 6. Global IRST System Market Size & Forecasts by Platform (2025–2035)
6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Land
6.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.3. Maritime
6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.4. Airborne
6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.5. Space
6.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 7. Global IRST System Market Size & Forecasts by End User (2025–2035)
7.1. Market Overview
7.2. Civil
7.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
7.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
7.3. Defense
7.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
7.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 8. Global IRST System Market Size & Forecasts by Region (2025–2035)
8.1. Market, Regional Snapshot
8.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
8.3. North America IRST System Market
8.3.1. U.S.
8.3.1.1. Component Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.3.1.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.3.2. Canada
8.3.2.1. Component Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.3.2.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4. Europe IRST System Market
8.4.1. UK
8.4.1.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.1.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.2. Germany
8.4.2.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.2.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.3. France
8.4.3.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.3.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.4. Spain
8.4.4.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.4.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.5. Italy
8.4.5.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.5.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.6. Rest of Europe
8.4.6.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.4.6.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5. Asia Pacific IRST System Market
8.5.1. China
8.5.1.1. Component Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.1.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.2. India
8.5.2.1. Component Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.2.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.3. Japan
8.5.3.1. Component Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.3.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.4. Australia
8.5.4.1. Component Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.4.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.5. South Korea
8.5.5.1. Component Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.5.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
8.5.6.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.5.6.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.6. Latin America IRST System Market
8.6.1. Brazil
8.6.1.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.6.1.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.6.2. Mexico
8.6.2.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.6.2.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.7. Middle East & Africa IRST System Market
8.7.1. UAE
8.7.1.1. Component Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.7.1.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.7.2. Saudi Arabia
8.7.2.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.7.2.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.7.3. South Africa
8.7.3.1. Component Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.7.3.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.7.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
8.7.4.1. End User Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.7.4.2. Platform Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
Chapter 9. Competitive Intelligence
9.1. Top Market Strategies
9.2. Leonardo S.p.A.
9.2.1. Company Overview
9.2.2. Key Executives
9.2.3. Company Snapshot
9.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
9.2.5. Product/Services Portfolio
9.2.6. Recent Development
9.2.7. Market Strategies
9.2.8. SWOT Analysis
9.3. Lockheed Martin Corporation
9.4. Northrop Grumman Corporation
9.5. Thales Group
9.6. Safran Group
9.7. Raytheon Technologies Corporation
9.8. BAE Systems
9.9. Rheinmetall AG
9.10. ASELSAN A.S.
9.11. Hensoldt AG
9.12. Elbit Systems Ltd.
9.13. L3Harris Technologies Inc.
9.14. Teledyne FLIR LLC
9.15. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
9.16. Indra Sistemas S.A.