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Counter-IED Market Forecast to Reach USD 2.66 Billion by 2030; Rising Detection and Neutralisation Demand Drives Global Growth - Mordor Intelligence

The counter-IED market is estimated to be USD 2.21 billion in 2025 and projected to reach USD 2.66 billion by 2030, as demand rises for improved detection systems and active countermeasures in both military and homeland-security applications. Key trends include sensor-fusion detection, vehicle-mounted deployment, and growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
Published 06 November 2025

Introduction 

The counter-IED market is seeing steady demand as militaries adapt to evolving asymmetric threats and expand investments in advanced protective systems. Procurement is moving toward integrated detection suites that blend multiple sensors with AI for faster threat recognition, while interest in newer neutralization tools such as directed-energy jammers and robotics continues to grow. Forces also prefer systems that can be shifted easily across platforms, including both traditional tactical vehicles and unmanned ground units. Established defense contractors still shape much of the landscape, but smaller specialists focused on AI, electronic warfare, and autonomous equipment are gaining traction as modernization accelerates. 

Key Market Trends 

  • Accelerated fielding of manned–unmanned teaming (MUM-T) C-IED assets 
  • Rising defense-budget allocation to asymmetric warfare preparedness 
  • Rapid advances in AI-enabled multi-sensor fusion for IED detection 
  • Growing demand for vehicle-agnostic CREW kits across allied armed forces 
  • Spectrum-management bottlenecks limiting CREW jamming power levels 
  • High capital cost of EW-grade GaN RF front-ends 

Market Segmentation 

By Capability 

  • Detection 
  • Countermeasures 

By Deployment 

  • Vehicle Mounted 
  • Hand held / Man-portable 
  • Manned Tactical Vehicles 
  • Unmanned Ground Vehicles 
  • Aerial-borne Pods and Payloads 

By End User 

  • Military 
  • Homeland Security 
  • RF Jamming 

By Technology 

  • Sensor-based Detection 
  • Robotic and Autonomous Systems 

Geography Analysis 

North America continues to dominate the counter-IED market due to its strong defense infrastructure and long-standing operational experience. The region’s military ecosystem benefits from faster development cycles and active testing of integrated protection systems, ensuring a steady demand. Meanwhile, Canada and Mexico are enhancing their capabilities through border-security initiatives and counter-crime operations. 

In Asia-Pacific, ongoing geopolitical tensions and defense modernization efforts are accelerating the adoption of advanced detection and neutralization systems. Countries across the region are investing in compact and unmanned solutions for route clearance and surveillance, reflecting a growing focus on mobility and affordability. 

Key Players 

Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Thales Group, Chemring Group PLC, and L3Harris Technologies, Inc. are among the leading players in the defense technology and counter-IED systems market. These companies specialize in advanced electronic warfare, detection, and neutralization systems that enhance military and homeland security capabilities worldwide. Their continued focus on R&D, cross-border defense collaborations, and integrated C-IED solutions reinforces their dominance across global defense modernization programs. 

Industry Related Reports 

Unmanned Ground Vehicle Market: https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/unmanned-ground-vehicle-market?utm_source=Industrytoday.co.uk 

Military Unmanned Ground Vehicle Market: https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/military-unmanned-ground-vehicle-market?utm_source=Industrytoday.co.uk 

Military Truck Market: https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/military-truck-market?utm_source=Industrytoday.co.uk 

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