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戰鬥機IRST的全球市場:2025年~2035年Global Fighter Aircraft IRST Market 2025-2035 |
2025 年全球戰鬥機紅外線搜尋與追蹤系統 (IRST) 市場規模估計為 15.1 億美元,預計到 2035 年將成長至 42.1 億美元,2025-2035 年預測期內的複合年增長率 (CAGR) 為 10.80%。
戰鬥機上的紅外線搜尋與追蹤系統 (IRST) 是一種關鍵的被動感測器,旨在利用紅外線光探測、追蹤和識別空中目標。與雷達系統不同,IRST 無需發射訊號即可運行,使飛機能夠在不暴露自身位置的情況下精確定位敵方位置。這種相容隱身的能力使得 IRST 在現代空戰中日益重要,尤其是在對手採用各種技術來規避雷達探測的情況下。這些系統通常安裝在戰鬥機機頭或機身下方,即使在雷達性能下降的環境下,也能提供來自引擎和機身的寶貴熱特徵資料。 IRST 為有人和無人威脅提供靜默且靈活的追蹤機制,是對其他機載感測器的補充。 IRST 在近戰中尤其有效,因為快速識別和瞄準威脅至關重要。隨著空軍面臨日益複雜的空域,獨立於電子輻射運作的被動感測器系統的價值正在穩步提升。在全球範圍內,下一代戰鬥機和升級版傳統戰鬥機均配備 IRST,這體現了更廣泛的戰略驅動力,即在各種任務模式下增強生存力、態勢感知能力和空中優勢。
技術進步顯著擴展了戰鬥機紅外線搜尋與追蹤系統 (IRST) 的功能和作用。紅外線感測器分辨率和靈敏度的提高使飛行員能夠遠距離探測和識別熱源,即使是低可觀測性或隱身目標。現代紅外線搜尋與追蹤系統 (IRST) 可以透過分析飛機的熱特徵來區分不同類型,從而在不依賴雷達的情況下進行準確的威脅評估。將紅外線搜尋與追蹤系統 (IRST) 數據與雷達和電子戰套件等其他機載感測器融合,可以增強整體態勢感知能力,並在高速交戰中支援更明智的決策。這些系統越來越多地與頭盔顯示器和先進的瞄準吊艙集成,使飛行員能夠目視瞄準目標,而不會受到駕駛艙幹擾。此外,IRST 系統內建的軟體演算法現在可以同時追蹤多個目標、過濾背景噪音並即時確定威脅的優先順序。隨著空中威脅變得更快、更小、更難以捉摸,高保真度被動監控空域的能力變得至關重要。紅外線搜尋與追蹤系統 (IRST) 從輔助感測器演變為現代空戰中的關鍵部件,這直接得益於光學、訊號處理和人工智慧領域持續的技術創新,這些創新共同提升了戰鬥機在動態威脅環境中的作戰效能。
空戰中對生存力、隱身性和態勢感知能力的日益重視,推動了全球對戰鬥機紅外線搜尋與追蹤系統 (IRST) 的需求。隨著雷達幹擾和低可觀測性飛機的日益普及,IRST 提供了一種重要的替代探測方法,且不易受到電子對抗的影響。隨著軍方尋求減少對可能洩漏飛機位置的主動發射的依賴,被動紅外線感測器在進攻和防禦空中作戰中都變得極具吸引力。在雷達使用受限的競爭空域,在不影響定位的情況下進行預警和目標追蹤尤為重要。此外,先進導彈和快速機載平台日益增長的威脅,也強化了對能夠根據目標熱輸出快速識別和追蹤目標的感測器的需求。多用途戰鬥機和第五代戰鬥機的投資不斷增加,也推動了以紅外線搜尋與追蹤系統 (IRST) 為核心的先進感測器組件的整合。不斷發展的作戰理論進一步支持了這一需求,這些理論傾向於多感測器融合和即時情報。隨著空軍優先考慮在保持作戰隱身的同時擴大探測範圍的能力,IRST 系統已成為與現代空戰的戰略目標和技術進步一致的重要工具。
全球戰鬥機對 IRST 系統的採用反映了不同地區不同的優先事項,這些優先事項受到技術能力、威脅認知和防禦戰略的影響。在北美,多光譜感知技術正在不斷增強戰鬥機編隊。儘管雷達仍是核心技術,但紅外線搜索與追蹤系統(IRST)作為空中優勢任務的靜默追蹤器正日益受到青睞。許多歐洲國家在雷達對抗區作戰,它們正在將先進的IRST系統整合到現有和新型飛機中,以支援遠程偵察和戰術隱身。法國、德國和英國等國家特別重視感測器融合,IRST在其下一代戰鬥機計畫中發揮關鍵作用。在亞太地區,緊張局勢加劇和軍事現代化步伐加快促使人們對被動探測系統的興趣日益濃厚。中國、印度和日本等國家正在採用或開發IRST技術,作為對抗隱形飛機和保持空中優勢努力的一部分。在中東,配備IRST的平台因其在雷達受限的高溫環境下的性能而備受青睞。由於預算限制,拉丁美洲和非洲國家在採用這些系統方面進展緩慢,但區域夥伴關係和現代化項目正在逐步提升對這些系統的認識和投資。
IRST21 是洛克希德馬丁公司傳統紅外線搜尋與追蹤 (IRST) 感測器系統的下一代產品,該系統已在 F-14 和 F-15 戰鬥機上累積飛行時間超過 30 萬小時。作為被動遠程系統,IRST21 採用紅外線技術以武器級精度探測和追蹤空中威脅,從而提高飛行員的態勢感知能力、反應時間和生存能力。其緊湊的設計使其能夠靈活地整合到多個平台中。在 F/A-18E/F 戰鬥機上,IRST21 安裝在中心線油箱的前部。此外,其吊艙版本也正在開發中,以便與包括 F-15C 和 F-16 在內的更多機型相容。
本報告提供全球戰鬥機IRST市場相關調查,彙整10年的各分類市場預測,技術趨勢,機會分析,企業簡介,各國資料等資訊。
戰鬥機IRST市場報告定義
戰鬥機IRST市場區隔
各地區
各技術
用途
未來 10 年戰機 IRST 市場分析
本章透過對過去十年戰鬥機 IRST 市場的分析,詳細概述了戰鬥機 IRST 市場的成長、變化趨勢、技術採用概況以及整體市場吸引力。
本部分涵蓋預計將影響該市場的十大技術,以及這些技術對整體市場的潛在影響。
全球戰鬥機 IRST 市場預測
以上各部分詳細討論了未來十年該市場的戰鬥機 IRST 市場預測。
區域戰鬥機 IRST 市場趨勢與預測
本部分涵蓋區域戰鬥機 IRST 市場趨勢、驅動因素、限制因素、挑戰以及政治、經濟、社會和技術方面。此外,還詳細涵蓋了區域市場預測和情境分析。區域分析包括關鍵參與者概況、供應商格局和公司基準分析。目前市場規模是基於正常業務情境估算的。
北美
促進因素,抑制,課題
PEST
主要企業
供應商階層的形勢
企業基準
歐洲
中東
亞太地區
南美
本章涵蓋該市場的主要國防項目,以及該市場的最新新聞和專利申請。此外,也涵蓋了各國未來10年的市場預測與情境分析。
美國
防衛計劃
最新消息
專利
這個市場上目前技術成熟度
加拿大
義大利
法國
德國
荷蘭
比利時
西班牙
瑞典
希臘
澳洲
南非
印度
中國
俄羅斯
韓國
日本
馬來西亞
新加坡
巴西
戰鬥機IRST市場機會矩陣
戰鬥機IRST市場報告相關專家的意見
The Global Fighter Aircraft IRST market is estimated at USD 1.51 billion in 2025, projected to grow to USD 4.21 billion by 2035 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.80% over the forecast period 2025-2035.
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) systems in fighter aircraft serve as critical passive sensors designed to detect, track, and identify airborne targets using infrared radiation. Unlike radar systems, IRST operates without emitting signals, allowing aircraft to locate enemies without revealing their position. This stealth-compatible capability has made IRST increasingly vital in modern aerial combat, especially as adversaries adopt technologies aimed at evading radar detection. Mounted typically on the nose or under the fuselage of fighter jets, these systems provide valuable heat signature data from engines and airframes, even in environments where radar performance is degraded. IRST complements other onboard sensors by offering a silent and resilient tracking mechanism against both manned and unmanned threats. It is particularly effective in close-combat situations, where rapid threat identification and targeting are essential. As air forces face more complex and contested airspaces, the value of having a passive sensor system that performs independently of electronic emissions is steadily increasing. Globally, the inclusion of IRST in next-generation and upgraded legacy fighters reflects the broader strategic push for enhanced survivability, situational awareness, and air superiority across a wide range of mission profiles.
Technological progress has greatly expanded the capabilities and roles of IRST systems aboard fighter aircraft. Improvements in infrared sensor resolution and sensitivity now allow pilots to detect and identify heat sources at extended ranges, even against low-observable or stealthy targets. Modern IRST systems can distinguish between aircraft types by analyzing heat signatures, contributing to accurate threat assessment without relying on radar. The fusion of IRST data with other onboard sensors, such as radar and electronic warfare suites, enhances overall situational awareness and supports more informed decision-making during high-speed engagements. These systems are increasingly integrated with helmet-mounted displays and advanced targeting pods, allowing pilots to engage targets visually with minimal cockpit distraction. Furthermore, software algorithms embedded in IRST systems can now track multiple objects simultaneously, filter out background noise, and prioritize threats in real time. As airborne threats become faster, smaller, and more elusive, the ability to passively monitor the airspace with high fidelity has become essential. The evolution of IRST from a supplementary sensor to a key component in modern air combat is a direct result of ongoing innovations in optics, signal processing, and artificial intelligence, which together elevate the effectiveness of fighter aircraft in dynamic threat environments.
The increasing emphasis on survivability, stealth, and situational awareness in aerial warfare is driving global demand for IRST systems in fighter aircraft. As radar jamming and low-observable aircraft become more prevalent, IRST offers a critical alternative method of detection that is immune to electronic countermeasures. Militaries are seeking to reduce dependence on active emissions that can betray aircraft positions, making passive infrared sensors highly attractive for both offensive and defensive air operations. The need for early warning and target tracking without compromising position is particularly vital in contested airspace where radar use is constrained. Additionally, the growing threat from advanced missiles and high-speed aerial platforms reinforces the requirement for sensors that can rapidly identify and follow targets based on thermal output. Rising investments in multi-role and fifth-generation fighters are also boosting the integration of sophisticated sensor suites, with IRST serving as a core component. The demand is further supported by evolving combat doctrines that favor multi-sensor fusion and real-time intelligence. As air forces prioritize capabilities that extend detection ranges while maintaining operational stealth, IRST systems have become essential tools that align with both strategic objectives and technological advancement in modern air combat.
The global adoption of IRST systems in fighter aircraft reflects varying regional priorities shaped by technological capabilities, threat perceptions, and defense strategies. In North America, there is a continued push to enhance fighter fleets with multispectral sensing, and while radar remains central, IRST is gaining traction as a silent tracker for air dominance missions. European nations, many of which operate in radar-contested zones, are integrating advanced IRST systems into both legacy and new aircraft to support long-range surveillance and tactical stealth. Countries like France, Germany, and the UK are particularly focused on sensor fusion, with IRST playing a pivotal role in next-generation fighter projects. In the Asia-Pacific region, rising tensions and rapid military modernization have led to increased interest in passive detection systems. Nations such as China, India, and Japan are incorporating or developing IRST technology as part of their efforts to counter stealth aircraft and maintain aerial superiority. In the Middle East, IRST-equipped platforms are valued for their performance in high-temperature environments where radar can be less effective. Latin American and African countries are slower to adopt these systems due to budget constraints, but regional partnerships and modernization programs are gradually increasing awareness and investment in this capability.
The IRST21 represents the next generation of Lockheed Martin's legacy infrared search and track (IRST) sensor system, which has logged over 300,000 flight hours on F-14 and international F-15 aircraft. As a passive, long-range system, IRST21 employs infrared technology to detect and track airborne threats with weapon-grade accuracy-enhancing pilot situational awareness, reaction time, and survivability. Its compact design allows for flexible integration across multiple platforms. On the F/A-18E/F, the IRST21 is installed on the forward section of the centerline fuel tank. A podded version of the system is also in development, enabling compatibility with a broader range of aircraft, including the F-15C and F-16.
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Fighter Aircraft IRST market Analysis for next 10 Years
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Global Fighter Aircraft IRST market Forecast
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Regional Fighter Aircraft IRST market Trends & Forecast
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North America
Drivers, Restraints and Challenges
PEST
Key Companies
Supplier Tier Landscape
Company Benchmarking
Europe
Middle East
APAC
South America
This chapter deals with the key defense programs in this market, it also covers the latest news and patents which have been filed in this market. Country level 10 year market forecast and scenario analysis are also covered in this chapter.
US
Defense Programs
Latest News
Patents
Current levels of technology maturation in this market
Canada
Italy
France
Germany
Netherlands
Belgium
Spain
Sweden
Greece
Australia
South Africa
India
China
Russia
South Korea
Japan
Malaysia
Singapore
Brazil
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