Military Lighting Market Size, Share, and Russia-Ukraine War Impact Analysis, By Type (Indoor Lighting and Outdoor Lighting), By Technology (Light Emitting Diode, Incandescent, Halogen, and Fluorescent), By Application (Vehicle Lighting, Weapon Lighting, Camp Lighting, Runway Lighting, Handheld Lighting, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032.

Military lighting is used at military bases, or by personnel to illuminate a path or an area before them. Such lighting systems consists of heavy electronics, such as used at military shelters, at runways, or can be light weight, such as helmet lights and torches which are convenient for people to carry. The military lighting market is experiencing significant growth by the forecast period. 

The military lighting market is driven by the need to modernize the existing military technology, and make equipment more suitable for use during night-time. The demand for newer and brighter lights, along with retrofitting on the older equipment, is expected to drive the market.

Military lighting depends on the place where it is being employed. Indoor Lighting systems are usually smaller and lighter than outdoor lighting systems, which are used to illuminate a bigger and more open area. Lighting also depends on the medium in which it is used. Lighting systems used underwater are different from the lighting systems used for airborne vehicles, or the ones used on the ground. Each system will have to be specifically designed to cater to the needs of each environment.

Restraints for the market include the requirement for lighting systems with a longer life span. All military equipment needs to be functional the entire time, and changing lighting systems in between pose a risk for both the military and the contractors.

Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on the Global Market:

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict positively impacted the global military lighting market. Both sides of the war have been fighting at day as well as night, in which the military lighting systems come in assistance. Extensive use of flare and weapon lightings have contributed towards the growth of the market. Lighting systems have also been used in the runways built by both sides during the war.

The global military lighting market is segmented into three categories- by type, by technology, and by application. Based on the type of lighting, the market can be bifurcated into interior lighting and exterior lighting. Based on the technology, we can divide it into light emitting diodes, incandescent, halogen, and fluorescent. Based on the application, the market is segmented into vehicle lighting, weapon lighting, camps lighting, runway lighting, handheld lighting, and others. Based on the region, the market can be divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World (Middle East & Africa and Latin America).

Key Insights:

The report will describe the following key insights:

• The report analyzes a detailed military lighting industry overview, including qualitative and quantitative information.


• The report analyzes an overview and forecast of the Global Military Lighting Market based on various segments.


• The report also analyzes comprehensive PEST analysis for all four regions, i.e. North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World, after evaluating economic, social, political, and technological factors affecting the global military lighting industry in these regions.

Regional Analysis:

North America is the dominant region in the market, particularly due to the U.S.’ expenditure on their military. Established independent parties are also present in the region, which adds to the regions hold on the current market scenario.

Regions such as Asia-Pacific are growing in the market due to the increasing expenditure on defence by countries like India and China. The growing geopolitical tensions are contributing towards the need to modernize existing technology with newer lighting, which further propels the research of the system and growth of the market.

Key Players Covered:

• Honeywell International Inc.


• Raytheon Technologies Inc.


• Orion Energy Systems


• Larson Electronics


• Rockwell Collins


• Revolution Lighting Technologies


• Lunar Lighting


• United Technologies

Military Lighting Market Segmentation:

Key Industry Developments:

• In February 2023, the 167^th Airlift Wing of the West Virginia National Guard and Eastern Virginia Regional Airport Authority partnered in a contract worth USD 3.5 Million to secure approvals and the capital needed to repair the aging lighting systems on the airfield.


• In June 2022, Oxley Group announced that it had won the contract worth USD 3.86 Million for British Army’s Boxer Program. The contract was jointly awarded by the Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) and Rheinmetall Landsysteme. Oxley Group will be providing internal lighting, directed lighting, search lights and IR lights on to the Boxer vehicles until 2030