Explosive Ordnance Disposal Equipment Market Report 2025

The explosive ordnance disposal equipment market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $6.08 billion in 2024 to $6.34 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to global security concerns, increasing IED threats, homeland security initiatives, humanitarian mine clearance, military modernization programs, and improvements in training programs.

The explosive ordnance disposal equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.73 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to multi-functional EOD systems, focus on lightweight materials, global demining and clearance efforts, public safety applications, and modular and interoperable systems. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in robotics, integration of artificial intelligence (AI), portable and lightweight equipment, detection and imaging technologies, remote sensing, and reconnaissance.

Rising terrorist activity is anticipated to drive the growth of the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) equipment market in the coming years. Terrorism involves the deliberate use of violence or threats to achieve political, religious, or ideological goals by instilling fear or coercing civilians. To counteract these threats, specialists rely on EOD equipment to safely detect, disarm, and destroy hazardous devices such as landmines and other explosive remnants. For example, the Global Terrorism Index 2023, published by the Institute for Economics & Peace, an Australian research and education think tank, reported in March 2023 that terrorist attacks had become more lethal, with fatalities per incident rising to 1.7 from 1.3 in 2021. Thus, increasing terrorist activity is fueling growth in the EOD equipment market.

The expected growth of the explosive ordnance disposal equipment market is also attributed to the increase in defense budgets. Defense budgets represent the financial allocations and expenditures designated by a government or nation specifically for defense and military purposes. Allocations for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) equipment within defense budgets play a crucial role in enhancing a nation's capability to effectively address explosive threats. As of April 2023, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global military expenditure witnessed a 3.7% growth in 2022, reaching $2.24 trillion. Notably, military spending in Europe saw its most significant annual increase since the post-Cold War era, with a notable rise of 13% in 2022. Therefore, the upward trend in defense budgets is a driving force behind the anticipated growth of the explosive ordnance disposal equipment market.

Prominent companies in the explosive ordnance disposal equipment market are directing their focus towards the development of innovative solutions, including chemical agent identifiers. A chemical agent identifier is a device or instrument designed to detect and identify chemical agents or hazardous substances. For example, in March 2023, Smiths Detection, a leading global provider of screening technologies based in the UK, announced the introduction of the 'Lightweight Chemical Detector (LCD) 4.' This state-of-the-art body-worn toxic chemical detector facilitates the identification of traces of super-toxic chemical agents, enabling mobile detection of explosives, narcotics, and highly toxic chemicals.

Major players in the explosive ordnance disposal equipment market are emphasizing the launch of advanced products such as bomb disposal suits. A bomb disposal suit is a specialized protective ensemble designed to protect individuals, typically bomb disposal technicians or EOD personnel, from the potential hazards of explosive devices. For instance, in March 2022, 3DX-Ray Ltd., a UK-based manufacturer of line-scan x-ray imaging systems, introduced the '3DX-EOD Bomb Disposal Suit.' This suit, designed based on the 3E (Economic, Efficient & Effective) compliance, offers the highest level of protection compared to any comparable bomb suit. The 3DX-Search Suit is specifically crafted for individuals involved in the search and clearance of suspected explosive devices associated with terrorist activities.

In May 2022, Cadre Holdings Inc., a US-based provider of safety and survivability equipment for first responders, completed the acquisition of Cyalume Technologies for $35 million. This acquisition expands its product portfolio and strengthens its overall business. Cyalume Technologies, a US-based manufacturer, specializes in chemical light products for military and various industries.

Major companies operating in the explosive ordnance disposal equipment market include Northrop Grumman Corporation, Reamda Limited, NABCO Incorporated, Scanna MSC Limited, iRobot Corporation, API Technologies Corp., E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont), Cobham Plc., Chemring Group plc, United Shield International Limited, Armtrac Limited, Med-Eng. Holdings ULC, Westminster International Limited, ALCOR System Inc., API Microelectronics Limited, L3Harris Technologies Inc., FLIR Systems Inc., Safariland LLC, Allen Vanguard Corporation, Avon Protection Systems Inc., BBI Detection Systems Ltd., Bruker Detection Corporation, Brogan Industries Inc., Novatel Inc., Beijing Huaxin Kangbao Technology Co. Ltd., Nanjing Qiaohua Robotics Technology Co. Ltd., Hangzhou Qiandong Special Machinery Co. Ltd., Changsha JingAn Jian'an Technology Co.Ltd., General Electric Company.

North America was the largest region in the explosive ordnance disposal equipment market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global explosive ordnance disposal equipment market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the explosive ordnance disposal equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the explosive ordnance disposal equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Explosive ordnance disposal equipment encompasses military ammunition used by armies, navies, and air forces, facilitating successful operations and the elimination of real threats.

The primary types of explosive ordnance disposal equipment include portable X-ray systems, projected water disrupters, bomb containment chambers, EOD suits and blankets, EOD robots, explosive detectors, search mirrors, and others. A portable X-ray machine is a compact X-ray equipment variant designed to be more lightweight and smaller than a fixed unit, allowing easy transport and relocation as necessary. A reliable X-ray system is crucial for bomb squads, military forces, and special forces, enabling them to swiftly assess the potential threat level posed by suspicious objects and make prompt and informed decisions. Various technologies, including trace and bulk applications, are employed in defense and law enforcement.

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The explosive ordnance disposal equipment market consists of sales of equipment used to neutralize explosive threats including blast containers, and hook and line kits. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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