Aerial vehicles are driving the global dismounted soldier system market, are expected to drive market expansion in the near future at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period 2025 to 2035

Market Research Future (MRFR) has published a cooked research report on the “Global Dismounted Soldier System Market” that contains information from 2019 to 2035.

The Global Dismounted Soldier System Market is estimated to register a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2035.

MRFR recognizes the following companies as the key players in the Global Dismounted Soldier System Market— include Teledyne FLIR, LLC, L3harris Technologies, Inc, Bae Systems, Elbit Systems, Leonardo S.P.A, Thales Group, Safran S.A., ASELSAN A.Ş., EXCELITAS Technologies Corp, Rheinmetall Ag and among others.

Market Highlights

The Global Dismounted Soldier System Market is estimated to register a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period and is estimated to reach USD 9.88 Billion by 2035.

Growing defence budgets and rising purchases of electro-optical (EO) systems by NATO and allied countries are considerably driving Dismounted Soldier Systems. In 2023, defence spending by European Union nations increased by 10% to a record €279 billion, where €61 billion was spent on new weapons and equipment, a 19% rise from the previous year. This fiscal investment is being realized in concrete progress in soldier modernization. The Bundeswehr's IdZ-ES (Infanterist der Zukunft – Erweitertes System) is a modular, enhanced system designed to improve the capabilities of German infantry. It integrates various components, including the Getac MX50 tablet for situational awareness and communication, and the CeoTronics CT-MultiPTT 3C control unit for managing multiple communication circuits. 

April 2024 saw a €400 million maximum value contract to deliver 191,000 headsets and hearing protection sets, improving communication and situational awareness. Likewise, the UK's Future Integrated Dismounted Soldier Vision (FIDSV) program, which was trialled in August 2024, is fitting soldiers with integrated sensors, heads-up displays, and augmented night vision, optimizing battlefield decision-making. These efforts reflect a larger trend: as defence budgets balloon, investments in EO technologies are at the centre of improving the effectiveness and safety of dismounted soldiers in both NATO and allied militaries.

Segment Analysis

The Global Dismounted Soldier System Market has been segmented based on By Type, By End User.

Based on Type, the global Dismounted soldier system market has been segmented into Thermal Weapon Sight, Monocular and Binocular Night Vision Devices, Fusion Devices (Night + Fusion), Electro-Optical (EO) Sensors Systems (Rangefinders, Cameras, GPS, Others), Others. The Electro-Optical (EO) Sensors Systems segment dominated the global market in 2024, while the Electro-Optical (EO) Sensors Systems and Monocular and Binocular Night Vision Devices segment is projected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period.

Electro-Optical (EO) sensor systems are gaining popularity in dismounted soldier systems because they can provide real-time surveillance, threat detection, and target tracking in dynamic battlefield environments. These sensors translate light or heat into electrical signals, providing improved battlefield sight in multiple spectrums. EO systems are the backbone of navigation aids, helmet-mounted displays, weapon sights, and handheld devices, providing troops with a full picture of their surroundings. The need is growing as militaries want multi-function, smaller-sized systems providing integrated imaging, laser range-finding, and target designation. EO sensors also enable data-sharing within tactical networks to enhance situational awareness and unit coordination. Resolution improvement, image processing, and ruggedization make EO systems robust in adverse environments. Their contribution to ISR capability enhancement is particularly vital for special operations, border patrol, and peacekeeping operations.

Based on End User, the global Dismounted soldier system market has been segmented into Military, Homeland Security/ Law Enforcement Agencies. The Military segment dominated the global market in 2024, while the Homeland Security/ Law Enforcement Agencies segment is projected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period.

The market for dismounted soldier systems is primarily driven by the military sector because of the growing emphasis on soldier modernization, lethality, and survivability.  Modern combat operations require improved situational awareness, communication, and individual-level precision targeting, particularly in urban, asymmetric, and hybrid warfare environments.  Wearable sensors, night vision equipment, and real-time data sharing are examples of advanced DSS technologies that facilitate quicker decision-making and synchronized actions.  Numerous countries are investing in multi-phase army improvement programs, especially NATO members, China, India, and the United States.  The need for integrated systems that link dismounted troops to command centers, unmanned platforms, and battlefield networks is increasing due to growing defense budgets and the strategy change toward network-centric and AI-enabled combat.

Regional Analysis

Based on the Region, the global Dismounted Soldier System is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and Middle East & Africa. The North America dominated the global market in 2024, while the Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period.

Major demand factors driving the North America market are the fast growth of the dismounted soldier system market in North America is mostly because of American defense spending which drives much of the world’s modernization plans in this field. The U.S. Army’s Soldier Lethality Cross-Functional Team works on boosting the movement, safety and alertness of infantry through various tools, including night vision, thermal imaging, sensor-powered equipment and artificial intelligence aiding communication devices. The area has developed a good system for defense production and backs research for updated soldier tools. Because countries are now involved in many forms of warfare and more battles in urban areas, soldiers require more connected, modular and networked equipment. Canada takes part by buying NATO-aligned equipment as well as modernizing its operations and services. Joining efforts with defense manufacturers and supporting the ability of allied armies to work together pushes the industry forward. Experts say that ongoing threats and needs for security bump up the ongoing demand.

Key Findings of the Study

• The Global Dismounted Soldier Systems Market is expected to reach USD 9.88Billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 6.8%during the forecast period.


• The Asia Pacific region accounted for the fastest growing in the global market.


• Based on Type, the Electro-Optical (EO) Sensors Systems segment was attributed to holding the largest market in 2024.


• Teledyne FLIR, LLC, L3harris Technologies, Inc, Bae Systems, Elbit Systems, Leonardo S.P.A, Thales Group, Safran S.A., ASELSAN A.Ş., EXCELITAS Technologies Corp, Rheinmetall Ag and among others are the key market players.