Night Vision Device Market Analysis | 2025-2030

Attractive Opportunities

Global Demand Analysis & Sales Opportunities in Night Vision Device Market

• The annual demand for night vision device was USD 7.5 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 7.8 billion in 2025, up 4.1% than the value in 2024.
• During the forecast period (2025 to 2030), the night vision device market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.5%. The annual demand will reach of USD 9.5 billion in 2030.
• During 2025-2030, the night vision device industry is expected to generate a cumulative sales opportunity of USD 52.39 billion. 

High-Growth Market Segments:

• North America is expected to maintain its dominance in the night vision device market throughout the forecast period.
  By Platform type, Ground-Based Platform is estimated to contribute the largest share of the platform type.
• By Product type, Night vision Goggles account for the largest market share.

Market Statistics

Have a look at the sales opportunities presented by the night vision device market in terms of growth and market forecast.

Market Dynamics

Introduction:

What is a night vision device?

A night vision device is an optical instrument that enables enhanced visibility in low-light or nighttime conditions. It utilizes advanced technologies such as image intensification or thermal imaging to amplify ambient light or detect infrared radiation. Commonly used in the military, law enforcement, and civilian applications, night vision devices provide users with the ability to see in darkness, allowing for improved situational awareness, navigation, and surveillance. These devices come in various forms, including night vision goggles, scopes, and cameras, contributing to enhanced vision and safety in environments with limited illumination.

Market Drivers:

• A night vision device improves vision in low-light or no-light environments or during night operations. These devices were introduced during the 2^nd World War and have been increasingly used since. These devices are becoming popular in military applications, enabling soldiers to execute various military tasks without putting their lives at greater risk. Moreover, with the increasing political stalemates, rising border conflicts, and the growing threat of terrorism in recent years, there has been a hefty increase in the overall production and deployment of these night vision devices for military personnel.
• As several military operations, such as counter-terrorism and anti-militant missions, occur during the night, the procurement of night vision devices becomes of paramount significance for all the defense authorities across the globe. In line with this, there have been several investments in the defense industry directed at night vision devices in recent years, which would boost the overall market.

Segment Analysis

By Platform Type

"The ground-based platform segment accounted for the largest market share."

• The market is bifurcated into ground-based platforms, air-based platforms, and naval-based platforms. Among these platform types, the ground-based platform is likely to continue as the major demand generator for night vision devices in the foreseeable future, as these devices are frequently used by dismounted soldiers for every ground-based operation and mission. 
• Moreover, several counter-terrorism missions occur in low-light environments or at night, which simultaneously increases the usage of night vision devices. In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, there has been a large usage of these devices by the Russian and Ukrainian armies.

By Product Type

"The night vision goggles segment accounted for the largest market share."

• The market is segmented into night vision goggles, weapon night sights, and handheld thermal imagers. Among these product types, night vision goggles account for the largest market share. The goggles are used in large volumes as they are deployed across every soldier who is engaged in a military operation or mission. 
• They enable soldiers to see through dark or no-light environments and are also capable of penetrating through mist, fog, rain, and smoke. As a result, these night vision devices witness the highest demand generation across the globe.

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By Technology Type

"The thermal technology segment accounted for the largest market share."

• The market is classified as image intensification technology, thermal technology, and fusion technology. At present, thermal technology is in greater demand for night vision devices as compared to image intensification and fusion technology. Over the years, thermal imaging devices have proved to be excellent tools for night vision, as they detect thermal radiation and translate the heat into a picture without using a source for illumination.
• Unlike image intensification, this technology can work in absolute darkness and penetrate through fog, rain, mist, and smoke to a large extent. Therefore, with the increasing focus on curbing terrorism and the growing border disputes across the globe, the demand for night vision devices equipped with this advanced technology is expected to intensify.

Regional Insights

"North America accounted for the largest market share."

• North America is expected to maintain its dominance in the night vision device market throughout the forecast period. This is attributed to the extensive investments made by the US DoD in these devices with companies such as L3 Harris Technologies, Inc., Raytheon Technologies Corporation, and Elbit Systems of America, LLC. Moreover, the USA is the supreme military spender globally, accounting for more than 1/3^rd of the total military expenditure.
• Concurrently, the Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth in the night vision device market in the coming years. The key factors responsible for the swift growth are increased demand for night-vision goggles and weapon night sights by the regional military forces and a continuous rise in overall military expenditure, especially in China and India.

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Competitive Landscape

Most of the major players compete in some of the factors, including price, service offerings, regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the night vision device market -  

The following are the key players in the night vision device market:

• L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
• BAE Systems plc
• Thales Group
• Elbit Systems Ltd.
• Raytheon Technologies Corporation
• Leonardo DRS
• Teledyne FLIR LLC
• Rheinmetall AG
• Excelitas Technologies Corp.
• ASELSAN

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Recent Developments/Mergers & Acquisitions:

• In May 2021, Teledyne Technologies Inc. completed the acquisition of FLIR Systems, Inc. The company currently operates under the name of Teledyne FLIR LLC.
• In July 2020, Raytheon Corporation merged with United Technologies Corporation to form Raytheon Technologies Corporation. This merger of equals is the defense sector's largest-ever merger in terms of value.
• In June 2019, L3 Technologies had an all-stock merger with Harris Corporation, which led to the formation of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
• In September 2019, Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., successfully acquired Harris Corporation's night vision business for $350 million.
• BAE Systems plc. developed an integrated optronic system comprised of two devices: The ENVG III-night vision goggle and the FWS-I thermal weapon sight, which provide both situational awareness and thermal targeting solutions for the soldiers.
• Raytheon Technologies Corporation developed the F-35 Gen III helmet-mounted display system (HMDS), a night vision system specifically designed for airborne operations.
• In December 2021, Thales launched its XTRAIM weapon sight, offering day/night de camouflage capabilities for dismounted soldiers. It is a lightweight device and is compatible with a variety of weapons, such as light machine guns and shoulder-fired assault rifles, providing soldiers with an unparalleled, precise night-firing capability.

Research Methodology

• This strategic assessment report from Stratview Research provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s Night Vision Device market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period. 
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• More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data.
• We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

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The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
• Market trend and forecast analysis.
• Market segment trend and forecast.
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

Market Segmentation

This report studies the market, covering a period of 15 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The night vision device market is segmented into the following categories:

Night Vision Device Market, by Product Type

• Night Vision Goggle
• Weapon Night Sight
• Handheld Thermal Imager

Night Vision Device Market, by Technology Type

• Image Intensification Technology
• Thermal Technology
• Fusion Technology

Night Vision Device Market, by Platform Type

• Ground-based Platform
• Air-based Platform
• Naval-based Platform

Night Vision Device Market by Region

• North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others)

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