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Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Market Size

Report ID: GMI7569
Published Date: Dec 2024
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Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market Size

The global intelligence surveillance reconnaissance market was valued at USD 42 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2025 to 2034.

Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Market

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The Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) market continues to expand as organizations seek better real-time awareness and data transmission capabilities. Government and defense agencies are adopting new satellite communication systems to enhance their mission-critical operations. Recent advances in L-band and other frequency technologies now provide fast and reliable connectivity beyond line-of-sight, even in difficult environments.

Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market Report Attributes
Report Attribute	Details
Base Year:	2024
Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Market Size in 2024:	USD 42 Billion
Forecast Period:	2025 - 2034
Forecast Period 2025 - 2034 CAGR:	5.6%
2034 Value Projection:	USD 71.2 Billion
Historical Data for:	2021 - 2024
No. of Pages:	210
Tables, Charts & Figures:	286
Segments covered:	Solution, application, platform, end use
Growth Drivers:	Rising development of high-resolution, space-based ISR satellites Increasing use of drones for ISR tasks, including border patrol, military reconnaissance, and disaster monitoring Growing adoption of advanced data processing systems Rising security concerns, especially in conflict-prone regions Growing Government focuses on enhancing space-based ISR platforms for continuous surveillance
Pitfalls & Challenges:	High operational and development costs Cybersecurity and data privacy risks

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For instance, in September 2024, Viasat launched its Enhanced L-band Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (LAISR) service. This global mobility solution offers on-demand managed L-band capabilities. The service helps government organizations by supporting both manned and unmanned platforms across air, sea, and land operations. Enhanced LAISR provides reliable, high-speed satellite communications beyond line-of-sight, allowing users to transmit large volumes of data efficiently.

The Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) industry now incorporates artificial intelligence, machine learning, and autonomous technologies to enhance intelligence gathering and analysis. The field is moving away from traditional single-platform systems toward connected solutions that work seamlessly across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains. This change comes from the need to make faster decisions in complex environments, where combining data from multiple sensors creates valuable intelligence. The industry has also made significant progress in making sensors and systems smaller, particularly for use in drones, while using cloud technology to process and share data in real-time. These improvements make ISR systems more flexible, expandable, and cost-effective for both military and civilian applications.

Authors: Suraj Gujar, Partha Paul

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The global market size for intelligence surveillance reconnaissance was valued at approximately USD 42 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach around USD 71.2 billion by 2034, driven by a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period, supported by advancements in space-based ISR satellites and data processing systems.

The hardware segment held over 57% of the market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow significantly by 2034, driven by innovations in sensor systems such as high-resolution cameras, thermal imaging, and LiDAR technologies.

The North America market is projected to surpass USD 26.5 billion by 2034, driven by the U.S. defense sector's modernization initiatives and the increasing adoption of unmanned aerial systems for ISR missions.

Major players in the industry include BAE Systems, Boeing, Elbit Systems, General Atomics, General Dynamics, Israel Aerospace Industries, Kratos Defense, L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Technologies, Rheinmetall, and Saab.