The global airborne countermeasures market was valued at USD 20.34 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 22.74 billion in 2024 to USD 31.67 billion by 2032, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% during the forecast period. North America led the market with a 35.05% share in 2023, driven by strong defense spending and rapid technological advancements.

Market Overview

Airborne countermeasures are advanced defense systems designed to detect, deceive, and neutralize threats from radar and missile systems, thereby enhancing the survivability of military and civilian aircraft. These systems are vital in modern warfare and perform the following key functions:

• Detection of infrared-guided and heat-seeking missiles.
• Deception of incoming threats via flares, jammers, and DIRCM systems.
• Neutralization of missile threats by disrupting or destroying their guidance mechanisms.
• Enhanced situational awareness through integrated warning systems.

The market is undergoing rapid transformation, fueled by the integration of Electronic Warfare (EW) suites, Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM), Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM), and emerging sensor technologies like multi-band lasers and high-resolution imaging systems.

Key Players

Major companies driving the airborne countermeasures market include:

• Lockheed Martin Corporation (U.S.)
• Raytheon Technologies Corporation (U.S.)
• Northrop Grumman Corporation (U.S.)
• BAE Systems plc (U.K.)
• Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel)
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Ltd. (Israel)
• Thales Group (France)
• Leonardo S.p.A. (Italy)