IMARC Group, a leading market research company, has recently releases a report titled “Counter-IED Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Capability, Deployment Type, Application, and Region, 2025-2033.” The study provides a detailed analysis of the industry, including the global counter-IED market share, size, growth, trends, and forecast. The report also includes competitor and regional analysis and highlights the latest advancements in the market.

Counter-IED Market Highlights:

• Counter-IED Market Size: Valued at USD 1.57 Billion in 2024.
• Counter-IED Market Forecast: The market is expected to reach USD 1.83 billion by 2033, growing at an impressive rate of 1.78% annually.
• Market Growth: The counter-IED market is experiencing steady growth driven by escalating global security threats and the rising use of improvised explosive devices by terrorist groups and insurgents.
• Technology Integration: Advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and big data analytics are transforming counter-IED operations, enabling faster threat detection and more effective neutralization.
• Regional Leadership: North America commands the largest market share at 36.8%, led by substantial defense investments and cutting-edge technological developments in the United States.
• Detection Dominance: Detection systems hold 56.8% of the market, reflecting the critical importance of identifying explosive threats before they cause harm.
• Key Players: Industry leaders include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems, Raytheon Technologies, and Thales Group, which are pushing the boundaries of counter-IED innovation.
• Military Focus: The military sector remains the primary user of counter-IED technologies, driven by ongoing conflicts and asymmetric warfare challenges.

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Our report includes:

• Market Dynamics
• Market Trends and Market Outlook
• Competitive Analysis
• Industry Segmentation
• Strategic Recommendations

Industry Trends and Drivers:

• Escalating Asymmetric Warfare and Terrorism Threats:

The global security landscape is being reshaped by the increasing use of improvised explosive devices by non-state actors, insurgent groups, and terrorist organizations. IEDs have become weapons of choice because they're inexpensive to produce yet capable of inflicting devastating damage on both military personnel and civilian populations. The threat isn't limited to traditional conflict zones anymore—domestic terrorism has brought the danger of homemade explosives to countries that previously felt secure. According to the Gun Violence Archive, more than 488 mass shootings occurred in the United States in 2024, highlighting the broader security challenges that often intersect with explosive threats. In regions like Burkina Faso, close to 2,000 individuals lost their lives in terrorist attacks involving explosive devices from 258 separate events, representing nearly a quarter of all global terrorism fatalities. This grim reality has pushed governments and defense organizations to dedicate substantial resources to counter-IED strategies, including advanced detection technologies, explosive disposal gear, and electronic countermeasures.

• Revolutionary Detection and Neutralization Technologies:

Technology is fundamentally changing how security forces detect and neutralize explosive threats. The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into counter-IED systems has dramatically improved real-time threat detection and analysis, allowing security personnel to identify explosive devices with unprecedented precision. Advanced sensor technologies—including ground-penetrating radar, hyperspectral imaging, and infrared detection—are making it possible to locate buried and concealed IEDs that would have been impossible to find just a few years ago. Robotics and unmanned systems are playing an increasingly vital role in keeping personnel safe while addressing explosive threats. In 2024, BAE Systems Australia introduced an advanced uncrewed ground vehicle that provides military leaders with tactical options while protecting soldiers from danger. Unmanned aerial vehicles and unmanned ground vehicles equipped with sophisticated sensors and robotic arms are now routinely deployed for bomb disposal and reconnaissance missions, minimizing human exposure to life-threatening situations.

• Substantial Defense Budget Allocations and Government Initiatives:

Countries facing active security threats are channeling unprecedented resources into counter-IED capabilities. Defense agencies worldwide are significantly increasing funding for research and development as well as procurement of advanced anti-IED technologies. These investments reflect the recognition that protecting military forces and civilian populations from explosive threats requires continuous innovation and technology upgrades. In November 2023, the U.S. Army hosted a joint counter-IED exercise at Yakima Training Center in Washington, bringing together the 53rd Ordnance Company (EOD), Washington National Guard's 319th EOD Company, Oregon National Guard's 142nd Flight Wing Civil Engineer Squadron, U.S. Air Force's 92nd Civilian Engineer Squadron, and U.S. Navy EOD Mobile Unit 11 Detachment Northwest. This multicomponent, interagency training demonstrates the collaborative approach governments are taking to enhance counter-IED readiness. By 2024, India's Defense Acquisition Council approved capital acquisition proposals that include an Advanced Land Navigation System for Armored Fighting Vehicles and 22 Interceptor Boats with state-of-the-art technology for coast guards, reflecting the broad scope of security investments being made globally.

• Integration of AI-Powered Threat Analysis:

Artificial intelligence is becoming the cornerstone of next-generation counter-IED operations. AI algorithms excel at pattern recognition, enabling security systems to quickly identify potential threats by analyzing extensive historical datasets from past incidents. Machine learning systems continuously improve their detection capabilities as they process more data, reducing false alarms while increasing accuracy. The U.S. drone market, valued at USD 6.8 Billion in 2023 and projected to grow to USD 17.5 Billion by 2032, underscores the expanding role of unmanned aerial vehicles in counter-IED operations. These UAVs, integrated with AI-driven threat analysis capabilities, are providing security forces with unprecedented situational awareness. In Europe, where the AI market grew from USD 22.8 Billion in 2023 to an anticipated USD 184.0 Billion by 2032, autonomous drones, robotics, and advanced sensors are being integrated into counter-IED operations to improve detection, identification, and neutralization of threats. This technological convergence is creating counter-IED systems that are smarter, faster, and more reliable than ever before.

Counter-IED Market Report Segmentation:

Breakup by Capability:

• Detection
• Countermeasures

Breakup by Deployment Mode:

• Vehicle Mounted IED Detection System
• Ship Mounted IED Detection System
• Aircraft Mounted IED Detection System
• Handheld IED Detection System
• Others

Breakup by Application:

• Military
• Homeland Security

Breakup By Region:

• North America (United States, Canada)
• Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)
• Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)
• Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)
• Middle East and Africa

Who are the key players operating in the industry?

The report covers the major market players including:

• Allen-Vanguard Corporation
• BAE Systems Land & Armaments Inc.
• Chemring Group Plc
• Elbit Systems Ltd.
• L3 Technologies Inc.
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Raytheon Technologies (United Technologies Corporation)
• Rheinmetall Aktiengesellschaft
• Sierra Nevada Corporation
• Thales Group

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