Night Vision Device Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Technology (Thermal Imaging, Infrared Illumination, Image Intensification), By Product (Camera, Goggle, Scope), By Application (Navigation, Security And Surveillance, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Night Vision Device Market Size & Forecast:

The night vision devices market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.91%, reaching a market size of US$12.661 billion in 2030 from US$9.070 billion in 2025.

A night vision device is an electronic device that helps in viewing or imaging landscapes under very low-light conditions. These devices consist of an image intensifier, an optical mounting system, and protective housing. They allow users to view in dark locations and enhance safety and security in low-visibility conditions.

Night Vision Devices Market Trends:

The global aerospace sector’s expansion is boosting the growth of the night vision devices market. In the aerospace landscape, these devices are majorly used to operate airplanes at night or dusk. The night vision devices are designed to use an electro-optical system.

The Aerospace Industries Association, in its report, stated that the US aerospace industry witnessed a growth of about 6.7% over the years. The agency stated that in 2021, the sales of the aerospace and defense industry were recorded at US$843.972 billion, which increased to US$892.216 billion in 2022. In 2023, the sales of the aerospace and defense sector increased to US$955.229 billion in 2023.

What are the Night Vision Devices Market drivers?

• Military and Defense Spending: Improvement in military budgets is expected to drive the overall night vision devices market growth. Night vision devices, owing to their infrared illumination and thermal imaging, find high applicability in military and defense applications. With the rising prevalence of terrorist attacks globally, the demand for such devices by security personnel is expected to show significant night vision devices market growth in the coming years.

Furthermore, major countries, namely India, China, the USA, and Russia are increasing their military funding to bolster their overall defense capabilities against domestic and international threats, providing further growth opportunities for night vision devices.

According to the SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) Military Expenditure, in 2023, the global military expenditure reached US$2,443 billion. The United States witnessed positive growth of 2.3% over 2022, with overall spending reaching US$916 billion. Their military also spent about USD 97 million on BAE Systems.

• Wildlife Conservation and Poaching Prevention: The growing need for animal tracking has propelled the night vision devices market globally. In wildlife sanctuaries & conservation and research centres, tracking and observing animals in their natural habitat without disturbing them requires advanced technology options such as thermal imaging and infrared cameras.

With the growing prevalence of poaching and animal trafficking, the demand for such night vision devices for tracking animal movement and preventing such accidents has provided new growth prospects. For instance, according to the Wildlife Protection Society of India, in 2023, the number of poached tigers stood at 56, representing a 43.5% increase over the number recorded in 2022. Additionally, according to Save The Rhino International, in 2022, 448 Rhinos were killed in South Africa, and the same sources stated that for the first time in six years, rhino poaching has witnessed a significant increase.

Night Vision Devices Market Segmentation:

• By Product: Night vision cameras are anticipated to grow during the forecast period. The rise in demand for night vision cameras is attributed to the technological enhancement of their components, improved image quality, better image processing, better infrared illumination, and intelligent illumination control, among other factors. Advanced high-resolution sensors incorporated in most night vision cameras allow them to take high-resolution images even in the dark; sophisticated algorithms enhance the images in terms of clarity, contrast, and detail. The high-power infrared illuminators enhance the images in pitch darkness such that the images can be easily distinguished.

Further, night vision cameras are widely used in a range of industries, including surveillance, monitoring wildlife animals, security forces, sports hunting, and several recreational activities. They play a crucial role in monitoring the borders, detecting intruders, and assisting in investigating crimes. For instance, Teledyne FLIR LLC is a prominent market player in designing, manufacturing, and selling various thermal imaging systems, infrared cameras, and night vision devices. One of its global products is the FLIR M232, a compact marine thermal camera with capabilities of pan tilt and a resolution of 320 x 240 and 360-degree view. The camera also improves security by detecting ships and other objects during the night, and when connected to a Raymarine Axiom MFD, it offers FLIR ClearCruise™ smart thermal analytics features.

Night Vision Devices Market Geographical Outlook:

• North America is witnessing exponential growth in the night vision devices market during the forecast period.

The North American night vision devices market will witness significant growth in the coming years due to the rising use of night vision devices during the conduct of operations at night, the increasing need for surveillance and reconnaissance, and technological advancements. These systems are highly imperative in border control, counter-terrorism, and gathering of intelligence. Personnel of night vision devices in the military and defence forces are in tactical operations during the night in low-light and no-light scenarios, which contribute to the rise in the use of these devices in the defence and military sectors of the country in the coming years. As per data available at USAspending.gov, the Department of Defense (DoD) received in FY 2024 the sum of $1.94 Trillion, valuing 14.3% of the entire federal budget, while dividing the budgetary resource amount of $1.94 Trillion, among its 6 sub-components.

Key launches in the Night Vision Devices Market:

• In October 2024, Thales completed the first shipment of 300 night vision goggles to the French Army.  French defence procurement agency in 2020 entered into a Bi-NYX contract with Thales and this is the first shipment of night vision goggles. This delivery confirmed Thales's ability in high-volume production capacity.
• In April 2024. a $256 million production order for the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle–Binocular (ENVG-B) was given to L3Harris Technologies by the U.S. Army, thus being the first order marking the full-scale manufacturing IDIQ program, which is a continuation of previous orders.

Night Vision Devices Market Scope:

Report Metric	Details
Night Vision Devices Market Size in 2025	US$9.070 billion
Night Vision Devices Market Size in 2030	US$12.661 billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 6.91%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Billion
Segmentation	Technology Product Application Geography
Geographical Segmentation	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in Night Vision Devices Market	Thales Group BAE Systems L3 Technologies ATN Corporation Elbit Systems
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

 

The night vision devices market is segmented and analyzed as follows:

• By Technology
  • Thermal Imaging
  • Infrared Illumination
  • Image Intensification
• By Product
  • Camera
  • Goggle
  • Scope
• By Application
  • Navigation
  • Security and Surveillance
  • Others
• By Geography
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Spain
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Thailand
    • Indonesia
    • Taiwan
    • Others

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Market Overview

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Scope of the Study

1.4. Market Segmentation

1.5. Currency

1.6. Assumptions

1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

1.8. Key Benefits to the Stakeholder

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY  

2.1. Research Design

2.2. Research Processes

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Key Findings

3.2. CXO Perspective

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.5. Analyst View 

5.  NIGHT VISION DEVICES MARKET BY TECHNOLOGY

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Thermal Imaging

5.3. Infrared Illumination

5.4. Image Intensification

6.  NIGHT VISION DEVICES MARKET BY PRODUCT

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Camera

6.3. Goggle

6.4. Scope

7. NIGHT VISION DEVICES MARKET BY APPLICATION

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Navigation

7.3. Security and Surveillance

7.4. Others 

8. NIGHT VISION DEVICES MARKET BY INDUSTRY VERTICAL

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Construction

8.3. Food & Beverage

8.4. Automotive

8.5. Healthcare

8.6. Textile

8.7. Others 

9.  NIGHT VISION DEVICES MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

9.1. Introduction

9.2. North America

9.2.1. By Technology

9.2.2. By Product

9.2.3. By Application

9.2.4. By Country

9.2.4.1. United States

9.2.4.2. Canada

9.2.4.3. Mexico

9.3. South America

9.3.1. By Technology

9.3.2. By Product

9.3.3. By Application

9.3.4. By Country

9.3.4.1. Brazil

9.3.4.2. Argentina

9.3.4.3. Others

9.4. Europe

9.4.1. By Technology

9.4.2. By Product

9.4.3. By Application

9.4.4. By Country

9.4.4.1. United Kingdom

9.4.4.2. Germany 

9.4.4.3. France

9.4.4.4. Spain

9.4.4.5. Others

9.5. Middle East and Africa

9.5.1. By Technology

9.5.2. By Product

9.5.3. By Application

9.5.4. By Country

9.5.4.1. Saudi Arabia

9.5.4.2. UAE

9.5.4.3. Others

9.6. Asia Pacific

9.6.1. By Technology

9.6.2. By Product

9.6.3. By Application

9.6.4. By Country

9.6.4.1. China

9.6.4.2. Japan

9.6.4.3. India

9.6.4.4. South Korea

9.6.4.5. Thailand

9.6.4.6. Indonesia

9.6.4.7. Taiwan

9.6.4.8. Others

10. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

10.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

10.2. Market Share Analysis

10.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

10.4. Competitive Dashboard

11. COMPANY PROFILES

11.1. Thales Group

11.2. BAE Systems

11.3. L3 Technologies

11.4. ATN Corporation

11.5. Elbit Systems

11.6. Armasight

11.7. RTX Corporation

11.8. OPTIX Co.

11.9. Meopta

11.10. Tata Advanced Systems Limited

11.11. MKU Ltd.

11.12. Alpha Design Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

11.13. Nightfox Night Vision

11.14. FLIR Systems Inc.

Thales Group

BAE Systems

L3 Technologies

ATN Corporation

Elbit Systems

Armasight

RTX Corporation

OPTIX Co.

Meopta

Tata Advanced Systems Limited

MKU Ltd.

Alpha Design Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Nightfox Night Vision

FLIR Systems Inc.