Decoy Flares Market Analysis

Increase in procurements of air defense systems is driving the market growth

Several nations are investing in cutting-edge air defense systems for their armed forces as a result of the rise in regional conflicts and the necessity for security. For instance, Turkey started receiving S-400 air defense system components from Russia in July 2019. Additionally, as part of a 5.43 billion USD agreement with Russia for the 5 S-400 regiments, India is anticipated to begin receiving S-400 systems by the end of 2021. Therefore, a rise in the purchase of defense systems by various nations will fuel the expansion of the Decoy Flares Market.

The replacement of F-16 fighter jets and L-39 trainers, as well as the purchase of various transport, helicopters, spy satellites, and unmanned aircraft, are among the major factors driving the adoption of the decoy flares market globally. In a recent white paper published by the Royal Thai Air Force, the organization mentioned various plans. These plans included upgrading the Saab Early Warning System.

Similar to this, in July 2020, the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) approved defense deals totaling Rs 38,900 crore, including the acquisition of 21 MiG-29 fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF), the upgrade of 59 existing MiG-29 jets from the IAF inventory, and the acquisition of 12 Su- 30MKI aircraft from Russia. In the upcoming years, it is projected that these initiatives and agreements by major market participants will accelerate market expansion.

After the Ministry of Defense placed an order with Leonardo, the British Royal Air Force (RAF) may soon be flying Tornado fighter jets with missile-jamming decoys on board. The first company to collaborate with the Rapid Capability Office (RCO) on a cooperative project, Leonardo will create new countermeasures for fighter jets called expendable active decoys (EAD). The new EADs will be created for RAF fighter jets using Leonardo's BriteCloud EAD technology. A self-contained digital radio frequency memory (DRFM) jammer called BriteCloud is intended to defend fighter jets against sophisticated threats including RF guided missiles and fire-control radars.

BriteCloud detects RF emissions following manual or automatic ejection from typical chaff and flare dispenser and compares them to its pre-programmed threat library. Once a match is made, the decoy employs cutting-edge algorithms and sends out a decoy signal to thwart the danger radar and approaching missile. Thus, driving the Decoy Flares market revenue.

The Global Decoy Flares Market Industry is experiencing growth driven by rising military budgets across various nations. Countries are investing heavily in defense capabilities, with military expenditure projected to reach approximately 1.96 USD Billion in 2024. This increase in funding is likely to enhance procurement of advanced defense systems, including decoy flares, which are essential for countering missile threats. The focus on modernizing military assets and ensuring operational readiness suggests a robust demand for decoy flares, as they play a crucial role in protecting aerial platforms from enemy attacks.

By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North America Decoy Flares Market dominated this market in 2022 (45.80%). The market is being pushed by the expanding demand from the defense industry for decoy flares. The defense industry makes widespread use of decoy flares to shield military aircraft from missiles. The commercial sector's growing usage of decoy flares to shield aircraft from heat-seeking missiles is another factor driving the market. Further, the U.S.

Decoy Flares market held the largest market share, and the Canada Decoy Flares market was the fastest growing market in the North America region.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: DECOY FLARES MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, Market Research Future Database and Analyst Review

Europe Decoy Flares market accounted for the healthy market share in 2022. One of the key elements supporting the expansion of the decoy flares market in Europe over the predicted period is the rise in sales of military aircraft. Further, the German Decoy Flares market held the largest market share, and the U.K Decoy Flares market was the fastest growing market in the European region

The Asia Pacific Decoy Flares market is expected to register significant growth from 2023 to 2032. In order to combat security concerns and counter terrorism, the governments of some countries have already begun to raise their defense spending. For instance, the military spending of China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea increased on average by approximately 5% in 2016. Moreover, China’s Decoy Flares market held the largest market share, and the Indian Decoy Flares market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Decoy Flares market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Decoy Flares industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the global Decoy Flares industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Decoy Flares industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Decoy Flares market, including Armtec Defense Technologies, Mil-Spec Industries Corporation, LACROIX, Ordtech, Owen International, Premier Explosives Limited, Rheinmetall AG, Rosoboronexport, Elbit Systems Ltd., and TARA Aerospace AD, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

Manufacturer of aerospace and defense goods is Northrop Grumman Corp (Northrop Grumman). Unmanned systems, aircraft, autonomous systems, cybersecurity, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR), logistics, and modernization services are all included in the company's product range. The aerospace, defense, electronics, and information systems industries can all benefit from Northrop Grumman's solutions. It produces wireless communication infrastructure, mission-critical computer systems, spacecraft systems, and acoustic sensors for aircraft carriers and submarines. The business provides goods and services to commercial clients in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific as well as to international, state, and local governments.

Falls Church, Virginia, in the United States, serves as the company's headquarters. The U.S. Air Force awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (U.S.) a contract of US$ 355 million in October 2018 to create new flares for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.

Defense contractor and systems integrator BAE Systems Plc (BAE). The business offers solutions for air, land, and maritime security, aerospace, and defense. Advanced electronics, cybersecurity, and intelligence products are among BAE's offerings, along with information technology solutions and support services. Military aircraft, space systems, surface ships, submarines, avionics, radars, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems, electronic systems, torpedoes, and guided missile systems are all products that the firm develops, produces, and sells. Both the government and business clients are served.

The corporation has operations throughout Central and South America, Africa, the Middle East, North America, and Asia-Pacific. London, England serves as the home base for BAE. The U.S. Navy granted BAE Systems a contract worth US$36.7 million in 2019 to create and test a dual band, next-generation Fiber-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) that will shield pilots and aircraft from cutting-edge threats.