Unattended Ground Sensor Market to 2031 | Size, Share, Growth

Coverage: Unattended Ground Sensor Market covers analysis By Type (Magnetic, Seismic, Infrared, Acoustic), Deployment (Hand-Emplaced and Air-Delivered), End-user (Industrial & Commercial Facilities, Utilities, Military, and Public Security)

Publication Month : Apr 2024

  • Report Code : TIPEL00002276
  • Category : Electronics and Semiconductor
  • Status : Upcoming
  • No. of Pages : 150
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[Research Report] The unattended ground sensor market size is expected to grow from US$ 421.50 million in 2022 to US$ 618.31 million by 2030; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2022 to 2030.

Analyst Perspective:

The unattended ground sensor market report emphasizes the key factors driving the market and prominent players' developments. The market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, driven by increasing government spending and technological advancements. The rising popularity of unattended ground sensors in a wide range of applications for creating accurate and precise data is among the factors contributing to the growing market size. Countries across the globe are implementing favorable regulations related to the adoption of unattended ground sensor, facilitating the expansion of the unattended ground sensor market share.

The growing deployment of unattended ground sensors for improving communication in critical military applications is expected to bring new unattended ground sensor market trends in the coming years. Additionally, advances in sensor technology encourage manufacturers to develop advanced unattended ground sensors, and the growing use of IoT-integrated unattended ground sensors in multiple applications is facilitating the expansion of the unattended ground sensor market share.

Unattended Ground Sensor Market Report Overview:

Unattended ground sensors (UGS) are devices that automatically collect sensor data on a remote target. These sensors are small in size and specifically designed for detecting and identifying activities on the ground, such as movement of enemy soldiers or vehicles. The sensors are usually placed in harsh or isolated locations where human presence may not be feasible or safe. Unattended ground sensors are highly used for monitoring and detection purposes in various applications such as critical infrastructure protection, border security, military operations, and environmental monitoring.

Unattended ground sensors can continuously conduct computationally extensive calculations, which is driving the market. Significant benefits offered by unattended ground sensors, such as cost-effectiveness, wireless monitoring, scalability, durability, and classification of movements on the ground, are fueling the unattended ground sensor market growth during the forecast period.

Strategic Insights

Unattended Ground Sensor Market Driver:

Rising Terrorism and Increasing Defense Expenditure Across the Globe is Driving the Market

The rising number of terrorist attacks and insurgencies across the globe is driving the market during the forecast period. Unattended ground sensors are used to detect and monitor movements on the ground. These sensors support the defense sector to protect soldiers and provide surveillance in critical areas. A growing number of terrorist attacks across the globe is fueling the market. For instance, according to The Wilson Center report of June 2023, the US faced multiple terrorist attacks from numerous foreign terrorist organizations, such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) and al Qaeda, in the year 2022. Moreover, the expansion of terrorist networks increases the adoption of unattended group sensors for detecting the movement of terrorists on the ground, boosting the unattended ground sensor market growth during the forecast period. For instance, ISIS expanded its global network and operation in the Middle East and Africa regions. This also encourages the military and defense sector to increase their expenditure and spending towards the adoption of unattended group sensors for increasing border security, which is driving the market. For instance, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute report of April 2023, military expenditures increased by 3.7%, reaching US$ 2240 billion in 2022. The US, China, and Russia are among the top three largest nations, accounting for 56% of the world’s total spending. These countries are highly invested in the development of the military and defense sector to maintain the nation's security, which is fueling the unattended ground sensor market.

Unattended Ground Sensor Market Driver:

Segmentation and Scope:

The unattended ground sensor market forecast is done on type, deployment, end-user, and geography. Based on type, the unattended ground sensor market is segmented into magnetic, seismic, infrared, and acoustic. On the basis of deployment, the market is divided into hand-emplaced and air-delivered. In terms of end-users, the market is segregated into industrial & commercial facilities, utilities, military, and public security. Based on geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South America.

Unattended Ground Sensor Market Segmental Analysis:

The unattended ground sensor market is segmented into type, the market analysis is done for magnetic, seismic, infrared, and acoustic. The infrared segment is expected to grow with the highest CAGR in the near future. An infrared unattended ground sensor (UGS) is designed to detect the presence of persons or vehicles on the ground without the need for human intervention. The growing use of infrared sensors in surveillance, night vision, and intrusion detection applications is significantly fueling the segment share. The sensors are used for thermal detection, improving security measures, and advancing low-light capabilities, which increases its adoption in military and defense operations. Thus, driving the market during the forecast period.

Unattended Ground Sensor Market Segmental Analysis:

Unattended Ground Sensor Market Regional Analysis:

The Asia Pacific unattended ground sensor market analysis is done on demand from countries such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Rest of Aisa Pacific. The market in Asia Pacific is expected to dominate in the near future, owing to the increasing investment in the aerospace and defense sector. Countries like China, India, Australia, and South Korea, among others, are significantly investing to expand the aerospace and defense sector, which is driving the market. For instance, according to The Australian Trade and Investment Commission, the Australian government invested US$ 2.24 billion between 2013 and 2023 to adopt advanced strategies. The government’s defense spending reached US$ 34.99 billion in 2023-24, up from US$ 32.35 billion in 2022-23. Furthermore, according to the same source, the government of Australia has also planned a budget to invest US$ 59.41 billion for capability acquisition programs from 2022-2023 to 2026-27. Increasing government investment in the defense sector is creating opportunities in the market. The unattended ground sensor is used for identifying and detecting ground activities of enemy soldiers or vehicles, which increases its demand in the defense and military sector and is driving the market.

The market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to expand during the forecast period due to the increasing demand for network-centric warfare systems from defense and military forces, which is fueling the market. China, India, and Japan are the key markets for unattended ground sensors in this region. China dominates the Asia Pacific unattended ground sensors market, owing to significant government initiatives and investments. For instance, The People's Liberation Army (PLA) in China has undertaken various reforms to elevate Integrated Network Electronic Warfare (INEW) to a strategic level of combat. In India, in February 2023, the Indian Army developed tactical command, communication, and intelligence systems to develop advanced unattended ground sensors used for the military and border patrol.

Unattended Ground Sensor Market Key Player Analysis:

The unattended ground sensor market analysis consists of players such as Northrop Grumman Corp, L3Harris Technologies Inc, Elbit Systems Ltd, Textron Systems Corp, Thales SA, Leonardo SpA, Lockheed Martin Corp, Raytheon Technologies Corp, Applied Research Associates, Inc., and Bertin Technologies SAS. The unattended ground sensor market forecast can help stakeholders in this marketplace plan their growth strategies.

Unattended Ground Sensor Market Recent Developments: 

Inorganic and organic strategies such as mergers and acquisitions are highly adopted by companies in the unattended ground sensor market. A few recent key market developments are listed below:

  • In May 2023, Elbit Systems Ltd announced the delivery of an unattended ground sensor to Middle Eastern customers. Customers from the Middle East region are using the unattended ground sensor to protect critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks.
  • In April 2023, Thales SA launched a new innovative AI-based unattended ground sensor system for supporting users in tracking and locating targets. The system uses artificial intelligence technology to work better in challenging environments, such as metropolitan settings.
  • In December 2021, Israel's Ministry of Defence announced the completion of the Gaza Strip, providing a 65-kilometer barrier bordering security to the nation. The Gaza Strip is integrated with unattended ground sensors to stop attacks through tunnels under the surface.
  • In August 2023, the US Army had given an order of US$ 12.1 million for RQ-20B Puma 3 AE unmanned aircraft vehicles. The US Army is planning to use these vehicles for combat monitoring.
  • In April 2021, SensoGuard Ltd. launched seismic security systems to help its customers seek robust detection and protection. The seismic security systems are integrated with unattended ground sensors that provide high-precision threat identification and mitigate false alarm rates benefits to the users.
  • In November 2020, the US Army is planning to build a network of high-altitude balloons that are deployed in unmanned aircraft and outfitted as loitering weapons for controlling enemy territory. These high-altitude balloons are lighter-than-air vehicles used to drop novel surveillance systems by keeping an eye on hostile movements.
  • In September 2020, SensoGuard Ltd. successfully delivered 50 unattended ground sensor systems to the Israeli Ministry of Defense. The company sells a number of unattended ground sensor tactical systems featuring plug-and-play, battlefield-tested, resistant to the effects of the environment, and battery-operated for years.

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Type, Deployment, End-user

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North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
2 KEY TAKEAWAYS
3 UNATTENDED GROUND SENSORS MARKET LANDSCAPE
3.1 OVERVIEW
3.2 MARKET SEGMENTATION
3.2.1 Unattended Ground Sensors Market - By Type
3.2.2 Unattended Ground Sensors Market - By Deployment Type
3.2.3 Unattended Ground Sensors Market - By End User
3.2.4 Unattended Ground Sensors Market - By Region
3.2.4.1 By Countries
3.3 PEST ANALYSIS
3.3.1 North America - PEST Analysis
3.3.2 Europe - PEST Analysis
3.3.3 Asia Pacific (APAC) - PEST Analysis
3.3.4 Middle East & Africa (MEA) - PEST Analysis
3.3.5 South America (SAM)- PEST Analysis

4 UNATTENDED GROUND SENSORS MARKET - KEY INDUSTRY DYNAMICS
4.1 KEY MARKET DRIVERS
4.2 KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS
4.3 KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
4.4 FUTURE TRENDS
4.5 IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS & EXPECTED INFLUENCE OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC


5 UNATTENDED GROUND SENSORS MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
5.1 UNATTENDED GROUND SENSORS - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
5.2 UNATTENDED GROUND SENSORS - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2025

6 UNATTENDED GROUND SENSORS MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - TYPES
6.1 OVERVIEW
6.2 TYPES MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
6.3 MAGNETIC MARKET
6.3.1 Overview
6.3.2 Magnetic market forecast and analysis
6.4 SEISMIC MARKET
6.4.1 Overview
6.4.2 Seismic market forecast and analysis
6.5 INFRARED MARKET
6.5.1 Overview
6.5.2 Infrared market forecast and analysis
6.6 ACOUSTIC MARKET
6.6.1 Overview
6.6.2 Acoustic market forecast and analysis
7 UNATTENDED GROUND SENSORS MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - DEPLOYMENT TYPE
7.1 OVERVIEW
7.2 DEPLOYMENT TYPE MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
7.3 HAND-EMPLACED MARKET
7.3.1 Overview
7.3.2 Hand-Emplaced market forecast and analysis
7.4 AIR-DELIVERED MARKET
7.4.1 Overview
7.4.2 Air-Delivered market forecast and analysis

8 UNATTENDED GROUND SENSORS MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - END USER
8.1 OVERVIEW
8.2 END USER MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
8.3 INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL FACILITIES MARKET
8.3.1 Overview
8.3.2 Industrial & Commercial Facilities market forecast and analysis
8.4 UTILITIES MARKET
8.4.1 Overview
8.4.2 Utilities market forecast and analysis
8.5 MILITARY MARKET
8.5.1 Overview
8.5.2 Military market forecast and analysis
8.6 PUBLIC SECURITY MARKET
8.6.1 Overview
8.6.2 Public Security market forecast and analysis

9 UNATTENDED GROUND SENSORS MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
9.1 NORTH AMERICA
9.1.1 North America Unattended Ground Sensors Market Overview
9.1.2 North America Unattended Ground Sensors Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.1.3 North America Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.1.3.1 US market
9.1.3.2 Canada market
9.1.3.3 Mexico market
9.1.4 North America Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.1.5 North America Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Deployment Type
9.1.6 North America Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End User
9.2 EUROPE
9.2.1 Europe Unattended Ground Sensors Market Overview
9.2.2 Europe Unattended Ground Sensors Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.2.3 Europe Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.2.3.1 France market
9.2.3.2 Germany market
9.2.3.3 Italy market
9.2.3.4 Spain market
9.2.3.5 UK market
9.2.4 Europe Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.2.5 Europe Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Deployment Type
9.2.6 Europe Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End User
9.3 ASIA PACIFIC (APAC)
9.3.1 Asia Pacific Unattended Ground Sensors Market Overview
9.3.2 Asia Pacific Unattended Ground Sensors Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.3.3 Asia Pacific Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.3.3.1 Australia market
9.3.3.2 China market
9.3.3.3 India market
9.3.3.4 Japan market
9.3.4 Asia Pacific Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.3.5 Asia Pacific Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Deployment Type
9.3.6 Asia Pacific Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End User
9.4 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA (MEA)
9.4.1 Middle East and Africa Unattended Ground Sensors Market Overview
9.4.2 Middle East and Africa Unattended Ground Sensors Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.4.3 Middle East and Africa Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.4.3.1 South Africa market
9.4.3.2 Saudi Arabia market
9.4.3.3 UAE market
9.4.4 Middle East and Africa Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.4.5 Middle East and Africa Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Deployment Type
9.4.6 Middle East and Africa Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End User
9.5 SOUTH AMERICA (SAM)
9.5.1 South America Unattended Ground Sensors Market Overview
9.5.2 South America Unattended Ground Sensors Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.5.3 South America Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.5.3.1 Brazil market
9.5.4 South America Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.5.5 South America Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Deployment Type
9.5.6 South America Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End User
10 INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
10.1 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
10.2 MARKET INITIATIVES
10.3 NEW DEVELOPMENTS
10.4 INVESTMENT SCENARIOS
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
11.1 COMPETITIVE INDUSTRY MAPPING
11.2 MARKET POSITIONING/ MARKET SHARE
12 UNATTENDED GROUND SENSORS MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES
12.1 NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION
12.1.1 Key Facts
12.1.2 Business Description
12.1.3 Financial Overview
12.1.4 SWOT Analysis
12.1.5 Key Developments
12.2 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
12.2.1 Key Facts
12.2.2 Business Description
12.2.3 Financial Overview
12.2.4 SWOT Analysis
12.2.5 Key Developments
12.3 TEXTRON
12.3.1 Key Facts
12.3.2 Business Description
12.3.3 Financial Overview
12.3.4 SWOT Analysis
12.3.5 Key Developments
12.4 THE RAYTHEON COMPANY
12.4.1 Key Facts
12.4.2 Business Description
12.4.3 Financial Overview
12.4.4 SWOT Analysis
12.4.5 Key Developments
12.5 APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.
12.5.1 Key Facts
12.5.2 Business Description
12.5.3 Financial Overview
12.5.4 SWOT Analysis
12.5.5 Key Developments
12.6 ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.
12.6.1 Key Facts
12.6.2 Business Description
12.6.3 Financial Overview
12.6.4 SWOT Analysis
12.6.5 Key Developments
12.7 HARRIS CORPORATION
12.7.1 Key Facts
12.7.2 Business Description
12.7.3 Financial Overview
12.7.4 SWOT Analysis
12.7.5 Key Developments
12.8 LEONARDO S.P.A.
12.8.1 Key Facts
12.8.2 Business Description
12.8.3 Financial Overview
12.8.4 SWOT Analysis
12.8.5 Key Developments
12.9 L3 TECHNOLOGIES
12.9.1 Key Facts
12.9.2 Business Description
12.9.3 Financial Overview
12.9.4 SWOT Analysis
12.9.5 Key Developments
12.10 THALES GROUP
12.10.1 Key Facts
12.10.2 Business Description
12.10.3 Financial Overview
12.10.4 SWOT Analysis
12.10.5 Key Developments

13 APPENDIX
13.1 ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
13.2 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
13.3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

The List of Companies

1. Northrop Grumman Corporation
2. Lockheed Martin Corporation
3. Textron
4. The Raytheon Company
5. Applied Research Associates, Inc.
6. Elbit Systems Ltd.
7. Harris Corporation
8. Leonardo S.p.A.
9. L3 Technologies
10. Thales Group

The Insight Partners performs research in 4 major stages: Data Collection & Secondary Research, Primary Research, Data Analysis and Data Triangulation & Final Review.

  1. Data Collection and Secondary Research:

As a market research and consulting firm operating from a decade, we have published many reports and advised several clients across the globe. First step for any study will start with an assessment of currently available data and insights from existing reports. Further, historical and current market information is collected from Investor Presentations, Annual Reports, SEC Filings, etc., and other information related to company’s performance and market positioning are gathered from Paid Databases (Factiva, Hoovers, and Reuters) and various other publications available in public domain.

Several associations trade associates, technical forums, institutes, societies and organizations are accessed to gain technical as well as market related insights through their publications such as research papers, blogs and press releases related to the studies are referred to get cues about the market. Further, white papers, journals, magazines, and other news articles published in the last 3 years are scrutinized and analyzed to understand the current market trends.

  1. Primary Research:

The primarily interview analysis comprise of data obtained from industry participants interview and answers to survey questions gathered by in-house primary team.

For primary research, interviews are conducted with industry experts/CEOs/Marketing Managers/Sales Managers/VPs/Subject Matter Experts from both demand and supply side to get a 360-degree view of the market. The primary team conducts several interviews based on the complexity of the markets to understand the various market trends and dynamics which makes research more credible and precise.

A typical research interview fulfils the following functions:

  • Provides first-hand information on the market size, market trends, growth trends, competitive landscape, and outlook
  • Validates and strengthens in-house secondary research findings
  • Develops the analysis team’s expertise and market understanding

Primary research involves email interactions and telephone interviews for each market, category, segment, and sub-segment across geographies. The participants who typically take part in such a process include, but are not limited to:

  • Industry participants: VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers and national sales managers
  • Outside experts: Valuation experts, research analysts and key opinion leaders specializing in the electronics and semiconductor industry.

Below is the breakup of our primary respondents by company, designation, and region:

Research Methodology

Once we receive the confirmation from primary research sources or primary respondents, we finalize the base year market estimation and forecast the data as per the macroeconomic and microeconomic factors assessed during data collection.

  1. Data Analysis:

Once data is validated through both secondary as well as primary respondents, we finalize the market estimations by hypothesis formulation and factor analysis at regional and country level.

  • 3.1 Macro-Economic Factor Analysis:

We analyse macroeconomic indicators such the gross domestic product (GDP), increase in the demand for goods and services across industries, technological advancement, regional economic growth, governmental policies, the influence of COVID-19, PEST analysis, and other aspects. This analysis aids in setting benchmarks for various nations/regions and approximating market splits. Additionally, the general trend of the aforementioned components aid in determining the market's development possibilities.

  • 3.2 Country Level Data:

Various factors that are especially aligned to the country are taken into account to determine the market size for a certain area and country, including the presence of vendors, such as headquarters and offices, the country's GDP, demand patterns, and industry growth. To comprehend the market dynamics for the nation, a number of growth variables, inhibitors, application areas, and current market trends are researched. The aforementioned elements aid in determining the country's overall market's growth potential.

  • 3.3 Company Profile:

The “Table of Contents” is formulated by listing and analyzing more than 25 - 30 companies operating in the market ecosystem across geographies. However, we profile only 10 companies as a standard practice in our syndicate reports. These 10 companies comprise leading, emerging, and regional players. Nonetheless, our analysis is not restricted to the 10 listed companies, we also analyze other companies present in the market to develop a holistic view and understand the prevailing trends. The “Company Profiles” section in the report covers key facts, business description, products & services, financial information, SWOT analysis, and key developments. The financial information presented is extracted from the annual reports and official documents of the publicly listed companies. Upon collecting the information for the sections of respective companies, we verify them via various primary sources and then compile the data in respective company profiles. The company level information helps us in deriving the base number as well as in forecasting the market size.

  • 3.4 Developing Base Number:

Aggregation of sales statistics (2020-2022) and macro-economic factor, and other secondary and primary research insights are utilized to arrive at base number and related market shares for 2022. The data gaps are identified in this step and relevant market data is analyzed, collected from paid primary interviews or databases. On finalizing the base year market size, forecasts are developed on the basis of macro-economic, industry and market growth factors and company level analysis.

  1. Data Triangulation and Final Review:

The market findings and base year market size calculations are validated from supply as well as demand side. Demand side validations are based on macro-economic factor analysis and benchmarks for respective regions and countries. In case of supply side validations, revenues of major companies are estimated (in case not available) based on industry benchmark, approximate number of employees, product portfolio, and primary interviews revenues are gathered. Further revenue from target product/service segment is assessed to avoid overshooting of market statistics. In case of heavy deviations between supply and demand side values, all thes steps are repeated to achieve synchronization.

We follow an iterative model, wherein we share our research findings with Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) until consensus view of the market is not formulated – this model negates any drastic deviation in the opinions of experts. Only validated and universally acceptable research findings are quoted in our reports.

We have important check points that we use to validate our research findings – which we call – data triangulation, where we validate the information, we generate from secondary sources with primary interviews and then we re-validate with our internal data bases and Subject matter experts. This comprehensive model enables us to deliver high quality, reliable data in shortest possible time.

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