This Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.
The intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $49.68 billion in 2024 to $53.85 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in demand for ISR systems, rise in demand for ISR capabilities, increase focus on border and maritime security, increase in defense budgets, and growth in security concerns for military personnel.
The intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $73.45 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on border and maritime security, increasing demand for ISR systems for monitoring, rising geopolitical tensions, increasing demand for real-time data, expansion of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), increasing government defense spending, and growing applications in civilian and public safety sectors. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of AI and machine learning, adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), adoption of multi-domain ISR solutions, development of compact and portable ISR technologies, advancements in space-based ISR systems, and advancements in cloud-based ISR platforms.
The increasing threat of terrorism is projected to drive growth in the intelligence surveillance reconnaissance (ISR) market. Terrorism involves the use of violence, threats, or intimidation - often targeting civilians - to achieve political, ideological, or religious goals. The surge in terrorism can be attributed to factors such as territorial disputes, power struggles, hardline governments, diplomatic failures, and inadequate border security. ISR systems enhance geopolitical stability and border security by providing real-time data to detect, monitor, and counter terrorist threats and unauthorized border activities. These systems enable security forces to respond swiftly and effectively, preventing potential attacks, disrupting terrorist networks, and ultimately saving lives. For example, in March 2023, The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that terrorist attacks became more lethal in 2022, with an average of 1.7 fatalities per attack, up from 1.3 deaths per attack in 2021. Consequently, the rise in terrorism is expected to drive demand for ISR solutions.
Key players in the intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market are focusing on advancing technologies such as autonomous ISR unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to enhance real-time situational awareness, conduct reconnaissance missions in hazardous environments, and deliver advanced surveillance capabilities without endangering human lives. An autonomous UGV designed for ISR missions, equipped with advanced sensors, cameras, and communication systems, facilitates real-time data collection and transmission from the field. For instance, in May 2022, Milrem Robotics, a UAE-based robotic vehicle manufacturer, launched THeMIS Observe, an autonomous ISR UGV. This vehicle features ISR technologies including the Z, Sparrowhawk Camera, Squire Radar, and ROSY obscuring system, which enhance unit survivability and reaction speed. The UGV is equipped with Milrem’s intelligent functions kit for autonomous operations such as follow-me mode and waypoint navigation. Its modular design allows for mission adaptability and integration with various sensors, with optional defense capabilities through a light remote weapon station.
In June 2024, Hitachi Ltd., a Japan-based conglomerate, acquired Thales S.A. for $1.66 billion. This acquisition represents Hitachi's strategic effort to broaden its portfolio by integrating Thales's expertise in ISR solutions. Thales S.A., a France-based company, specializes in providing intelligence surveillance reconnaissance solutions.
Major companies operating in the intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market are The Boeing Company, RTX Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Thales S.A., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Textron Systems, Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., Science Applications International Corporation Inc., Bombardier Inc., Rheinmetall AG, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Elbit Systems Ltd., Embraer S.A., Israel Aerospace Industries Limited, General Atomics Inc., Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Meggitt PLC, QinetiQ Group PLC, Cubic Corporation, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., AeroVironment Inc.
North America was the largest region in the intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) is a comprehensive method for gathering and analyzing information to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness. This approach integrates various components to deliver a thorough understanding of a situation, environment, or target. ISR is essential for supporting strategic and operational goals, forming a basis for informed decisions and mission success.
The primary types of ISR include cyber intelligence, geospatial intelligence, human intelligence, open-source intelligence, and signals intelligence. Cyber intelligence focuses on collecting and analyzing data related to cyber threats and activities. The process involves various components such as hardware, services, and software, and utilizes data processing and analytics techniques such as image processing, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Different sensor types, including electro-optical, radar, and acoustic sensors, are employed across platforms such as air, land, sea, and space.
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The intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as simulation services, active maintenance services, data analytics and post-processing, training and support services, and integration services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market includes sales of ISR aircraft, ISR drones (UAVs), infrared (EO/IR) sensors, signal intelligence (SIGINT) systems, and data analytics software. 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.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $49.68 billion in 2024 to $53.85 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in demand for ISR systems, rise in demand for ISR capabilities, increase focus on border and maritime security, increase in defense budgets, and growth in security concerns for military personnel.
The intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $73.45 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on border and maritime security, increasing demand for ISR systems for monitoring, rising geopolitical tensions, increasing demand for real-time data, expansion of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), increasing government defense spending, and growing applications in civilian and public safety sectors. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of AI and machine learning, adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), adoption of multi-domain ISR solutions, development of compact and portable ISR technologies, advancements in space-based ISR systems, and advancements in cloud-based ISR platforms.
The increasing threat of terrorism is projected to drive growth in the intelligence surveillance reconnaissance (ISR) market. Terrorism involves the use of violence, threats, or intimidation - often targeting civilians - to achieve political, ideological, or religious goals. The surge in terrorism can be attributed to factors such as territorial disputes, power struggles, hardline governments, diplomatic failures, and inadequate border security. ISR systems enhance geopolitical stability and border security by providing real-time data to detect, monitor, and counter terrorist threats and unauthorized border activities. These systems enable security forces to respond swiftly and effectively, preventing potential attacks, disrupting terrorist networks, and ultimately saving lives. For example, in March 2023, The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that terrorist attacks became more lethal in 2022, with an average of 1.7 fatalities per attack, up from 1.3 deaths per attack in 2021. Consequently, the rise in terrorism is expected to drive demand for ISR solutions.
Key players in the intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market are focusing on advancing technologies such as autonomous ISR unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to enhance real-time situational awareness, conduct reconnaissance missions in hazardous environments, and deliver advanced surveillance capabilities without endangering human lives. An autonomous UGV designed for ISR missions, equipped with advanced sensors, cameras, and communication systems, facilitates real-time data collection and transmission from the field. For instance, in May 2022, Milrem Robotics, a UAE-based robotic vehicle manufacturer, launched THeMIS Observe, an autonomous ISR UGV. This vehicle features ISR technologies including the Z, Sparrowhawk Camera, Squire Radar, and ROSY obscuring system, which enhance unit survivability and reaction speed. The UGV is equipped with Milrem’s intelligent functions kit for autonomous operations such as follow-me mode and waypoint navigation. Its modular design allows for mission adaptability and integration with various sensors, with optional defense capabilities through a light remote weapon station.
In June 2024, Hitachi Ltd., a Japan-based conglomerate, acquired Thales S.A. for $1.66 billion. This acquisition represents Hitachi's strategic effort to broaden its portfolio by integrating Thales's expertise in ISR solutions. Thales S.A., a France-based company, specializes in providing intelligence surveillance reconnaissance solutions.
Major companies operating in the intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market are The Boeing Company, RTX Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Thales S.A., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Textron Systems, Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., Science Applications International Corporation Inc., Bombardier Inc., Rheinmetall AG, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Elbit Systems Ltd., Embraer S.A., Israel Aerospace Industries Limited, General Atomics Inc., Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Meggitt PLC, QinetiQ Group PLC, Cubic Corporation, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., AeroVironment Inc.
North America was the largest region in the intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) is a comprehensive method for gathering and analyzing information to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness. This approach integrates various components to deliver a thorough understanding of a situation, environment, or target. ISR is essential for supporting strategic and operational goals, forming a basis for informed decisions and mission success.
The primary types of ISR include cyber intelligence, geospatial intelligence, human intelligence, open-source intelligence, and signals intelligence. Cyber intelligence focuses on collecting and analyzing data related to cyber threats and activities. The process involves various components such as hardware, services, and software, and utilizes data processing and analytics techniques such as image processing, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Different sensor types, including electro-optical, radar, and acoustic sensors, are employed across platforms such as air, land, sea, and space.
The intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market statistics, including intelligence surveillance reconnaissance industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market share, detailed intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the intelligence surveillance reconnaissance industry. This intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as simulation services, active maintenance services, data analytics and post-processing, training and support services, and integration services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market includes sales of ISR aircraft, ISR drones (UAVs), infrared (EO/IR) sensors, signal intelligence (SIGINT) systems, and data analytics software. 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.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market Characteristics3. Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market Trends and Strategies4. Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, and the Recovery from COVID-19 on the Market32. Global Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market34. Recent Developments in the Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
5. Global Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market Segmentation
7. Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
9. China Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
10. India Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
11. Japan Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
12. Australia Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
13. Indonesia Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
14. South Korea Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
15. Western Europe Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
16. UK Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
17. Germany Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
18. France Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
19. Italy Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
20. Spain Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
21. Eastern Europe Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
22. Russia Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
23. North America Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
24. USA Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
25. Canada Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
26. South America Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
27. Brazil Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
28. Middle East Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
29. Africa Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market
30. Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for intelligence surveillance reconnaissance ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include: the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Cyber Intelligence; Geospatial Intelligence; Human Intelligence; Open-Source Intelligence; Signals Intelligence2) By Component: Hardware; Services; Software
3) By Data Processing and Analytics: Image Processing; Signal Processing; Data Fusion; Artificial Intelligence; Machine Learning
4) By Sensor Type: Electro-Optical Sensors; Radar Sensors; Acoustic Sensors
5) By Platform: Air; Land; Sea; Space
Subsegments:
1) By Cyber Intelligence: Network Security Monitoring; Threat Intelligence Analysis; Cyber Threat Hunting2) By Geospatial Intelligence: Satellite Imagery Analysis; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); Remote Sensing
3) By Human Intelligence: Intelligence Gathering from Human Sources; Deception Detection; Behavioral Analysis
4) By Open-Source Intelligence: Social Media Monitoring; Public Records Analysis; News and Media Analysis
5) By Signals Intelligence: Communications Intelligence (COMINT); Electronic Intelligence (ELINT); Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT)
Key Companies Mentioned: the Boeing Company; RTX Corporation; Lockheed Martin Corporation; General Dynamics Corporation; Northrop Grumman Corporation
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
The major companies featured in this Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance market report include:- The Boeing Company
- RTX Corporation
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- General Dynamics Corporation
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- BAE Systems plc
- Thales S.A.
- L3Harris Technologies Inc.
- Leonardo S.p.A.
- Textron Systems
- Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc.
- Science Applications International Corporation Inc.
- Bombardier Inc.
- Rheinmetall AG
- Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
- Elbit Systems Ltd.
- Embraer S.A.
- Israel Aerospace Industries Limited
- General Atomics Inc.
- Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
- Meggitt PLC
- QinetiQ Group PLC
- Cubic Corporation
- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc.
- AeroVironment Inc.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | April 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 53.85 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 73.45 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 8.1% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 26 |
