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Home » Aerospace and Defense » Inflatable Decoy Market Report 2030

Inflatable Decoy Market By Type (Inflatable Tanks, Inflatable Aircraft, Inflatable Missile Launchers, Inflatable Naval Decoys, Others [Vehicles, Artillery]); By Application (Military Training and Exercises, Tactical Deception Operations, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Evasion, Battlefield Diversion); By Material (PVC [Polyvinyl Chloride], Nylon, Rubberized Fabric, Composite Materials); By Deployment Mode (Ground-Based, Air-Based, Naval-Based); By Geography, Segment revenue estimation, Forecast, 2024-2032.

Published On: OCT-2024   |   Base Year: 2022   |   No Of Pages: 150   |   Historical Data: 2017-2021   |   Formats: PDF   |   Report ID: 96725426

The inflatable decoy market was worth USD 1.1 billion in 2023 and will be worth USD 1.89 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period.

 

Major factors driving the Inflatable Decoy market are the rising demands for effective protection shields and the need to incorporate cheap technologies in systems used in combat. Today’s global defense spending was nearly $2 trillion in 2022, and militaries require cheap methods to improve their defense systems. The inflatable decoys are cheap ways to fool enemy detection and missile tracking systems while affording tactical advantages that come with unrealistic hardware. Russia tested additional buoyant camouflage systems for tanks, aircraft, and missile launchers in 2023 to mislead spy activities during military exercises. Increasing the scale of current conflicts and shifting to new forms of warfare and military development also strengthens the need for using inflatable decoys as indicators of modern warfare.

 

The Inflatable Decoy market remains promising because the defense forces of various countries continue to look for new ways to reduce costs and diversify their means for achieving tactical superiority. As global spending on the military rises to over $2 trillion in 2022, the demand for effective solutions for countering more complex surveillance and targeting systems employed by opponents is rising. When performed with inflatable decoys, valuable equipment such as tanks, aircraft, and missile launchers can be replicated at a minimal cost, decreasing the asset's exposure to dangers. In 2023, the US military enhanced the deployment of inflatable decoys and the latter’s operational efficiency with heat images that can be specified in military radars, etc. This development highlights the market's expanding scope and technological innovation, driven by the need for modern, low-cost defense strategies in light of evolving global threats.

 

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Inflatable Decoy Market Segmentation

By Type:

  • Inflatable Tanks

  • Inflatable Aircraft

  • Inflatable Missile Launchers

  • Inflatable Naval Decoys

  • Others (e.g., Vehicles, Artillery)

 

By Application:

  • Military Training and Exercises

  • Tactical Deception Operations

  • Surveillance and Reconnaissance Evasion

  • Battlefield Diversion

 

By Material:

  • PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

  • Nylon

  • Rubberized Fabric

  • Composite Materials

 

By Deployment Mode:

  • Ground-Based

  • Air-Based

  • Naval-Based

 

By Region

North America

  • US

  • Mexico

  • Canada

  • Rest of North America

 

Europe

  • Switzerland

  • Russia

  • France

  • Germany

  • U.K

  • Finland

  • Turkey

  • Netherlands

  • Belgium

  • Spain

  • Italy

  • Rest of Europe

 

Asia Pacific

  • India

  • China

  • South Korea

  • Japan

  • Singapore

  • Thailand

  • Indonesia

  • Malaysia

  • Philippines

  • Australia

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific

 

LAMEA

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

  • Uruguay

  • Saudi Arabia

  • Rest of LAMEA

 

Segment Analysis for the Inflatable Decoy Market

By Type:

Leading Segment: Inflatable Tanks

Inflatable tanks dominate the market accounting for over 35% of the market share. They are extensively used in tactical deception operations due to their their ease of deployment & ability to mimic real tanks effectively. For example, NATO forces have extensively utilized inflatable tank decoys in military exercises to create battlefield diversions. The segment is expected to grow steadily with a CAGR of 7.5% due to their cost-effectiveness and versatility in modern warfare.

Fastest-Growing Segment: Inflatable Naval Decoys

Inflatable naval decoys are rapidly gaining popularity, expected to grow at an annual rate of 9.8%. The increase in maritime conflicts & advancements in naval technology are driving the demand for these decoys. Countries like the United States & China are using them to avoid detection by enemy radar & sonar, which helps lower the risks during naval missions.

 

By Application:

Leading Segment: Tactical Deception Operations

Tactical deception operations account for over 40% of the market, driven by the growing need to mislead adversaries & protect real assets. Inflatable decoys play a vital role in modern warfare strategies, as demonstrated during military drills by the U.S. Army and allied forces. This segment is expected to maintain its leadership position with a CAGR of 7.2%.

Fastest-Growing Segment: Surveillance and Reconnaissance Evasion

This segment is growing at a CAGR of 10.1%, fueled by advancements in satellite & aerial surveillance. Inflatable decoys are increasingly used to mislead enemy reconnaissance efforts by simulating high-value targets like aircraft & missile launchers. During recent regional conflicts, inflatable decoys have proven effective in missile strikes & diverting UAVs.

 

By Material:

Leading Segment: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

PVC is the top material in the market, making up about 38% of it, thanks to its light weight, durability & cost-effectiveness. It's mostly used to make inflatable tanks & aircraft, which is why it's the go-to choice for many decoys. PVC-based decoys are expected to grow at an annual rate of 7.0% because they are widely used in large-scale military exercises.

Fastest-Growing Segment: Composite Materials

Composite materials are witnessing rapid growth with a CAGR of 10.3%, driven by their superior strength, lightweight properties & ability to withstand harsh environmental conditions. These materials are particularly popular in inflatable naval and air-based decoys used by advanced militaries like those of the U.K. and Japan.

 

By Deployment Mode:

Leading Segment: Ground-Based

Ground-based deployment accounts for over 50% of the market share due to the extensive use of inflatable tanks, vehicles & artillery decoys in land warfare. Their effectiveness in creating false targets and misleading enemy forces has been proven in conflicts across Europe and the Middle East. The segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% in the coming years.

Fastest-Growing Segment: Naval-Based

Countries like Russia & China are rapidly increasing their spending on naval decoys, essentially defensive tools to protect their ships from missile attacks. As a result, the use of these decoys in navies is growing quickly, with a yearly growth rate of 9.9%.

 

By Region:

Leading Region: North America

North America dominates the inflatable decoy market with a 40% share, driven by high defense budgets & extensive use of advanced decoys in military exercises. The U.S. military, in particular, has been a pioneer in adopting inflatable decoys for tactical deception which ensures the region's leadership position.

Fastest-Growing Region: Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region, with a CAGR of 10.5%. The rising geopolitical tensions & increasing defense expenditures in countries like China, India & Japan are fueling demand for inflatable decoys. For example, China's People's Liberation Army has invested heavily in inflatable missile launchers & aircraft decoys to strengthen its tactical deception capabilities.

 

Inflatable Decoy Market Key Players

  • Saab AB

  • Rusbal LLC

  • Inflatech Decoys

  • HDT Global

  • Vita Inflatables

  • Aero Tec Laboratories Inc. (ATL)

  • GSK Inflatables

  • Zodiac Aerospace (a Safran company) (now part of Safran Group)

  • Czech Anti-Intruder Defence Systems (CAIDS)

  • Global Enterprises Ltd.

 

Inflatable Decoy Market Report Coverage

Report Attribute

Details

Forecast Period

2023 – 2030

Market Size Value in 2023

USD 1.1 billion

Revenue Forecast in 2030

USD 1.89 billion

Overall Growth Rate

CAGR of 7.0%

Base Year for Estimation

2022

Historical Data

2017 – 2021

Unit

USD Billion, CAGR (2023 - 2030)

Segmentation

By Type, By Application, By Material, By Deployment Mode, By Region

By Type

Inflatable Tanks, Inflatable Aircraft, Inflatable Missile Launchers, Inflatable Naval Decoys, Others (Vehicles, Artillery)

By Application

Military Training and Exercises, Tactical Deception Operations, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Evasion, Battlefield Diversion

By Material

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), Nylon, Rubberized Fabric, Composite Materials

By Deployment Mode

Ground-Based, Air-Based, Naval-Based

By Region

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, LAMEA

Country Scope

US, Mexico, Canada, Germany, UK, France, China, Japan, India, etc.

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Frequently Asked Question About This Report

The inflatable decoy market was valued at USD 1.1 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 1.89 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period.

Prominent companies in the inflatable decoy market include Saab AB, Rusbal LLC, Inflatech Decoys, HDT Global, and Vita Inflatables.

Europe currently holds the largest share in the inflatable decoy market, driven by significant defense spending and strategic military advancements in the region.

The military training and exercises segment holds the largest share in the inflatable decoy market, as armed forces utilize decoys for realistic training scenarios and tactical deception.

The increasing demand for cost-effective defense solutions and the need for tactical deception in military operations are key factors propelling the growth of the inflatable decoy market.

Source-

https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/January-February-2020/McPhilamy-Air-Supremacy/

Table of Contents

1.    INFLATABLE DECOY MARKET – PRODUCTION VOLUME BY REGION, (2024 – 2030)
1.1. North America
1.2. Europe
1.3. Asia Pacific
1.4. Latin America
1.5. Middle East & Africa
2.    INFLATABLE DECOY MARKET – REVENUE ($MILLION), BY REGION, (2024 – 2030)
2.1. North America
2.2. Europe
2.3. Asia Pacific
2.4. Latin America
2.5. Middle East & Africa
3.    MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS – INFLATABLE DECOY MARKET
3.1. Top 20 Players with Product Mix, Revenue, and Sales Volume
3.2. Market Share, 2023
3.3. Market By Type of INFLATABLE DECOY and End-Use Outlook Analysis
4.    HISTORIC TRENDS IN INFLATABLE DECOY MARKET
5.    EMERGING MARKET TRENDS
6.    NORTH AMERICA INFLATABLE DECOY MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS)
6.1. North America INFLATABLE DECOY Historical Market ($MILLION), (2017 – 2023)
6.2. North America INFLATABLE DECOY Market ($MILLION) and Forecasts (2024 – 2030)
6.3. North America INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Type
6.3.1. Inflatable Tanks
6.3.2. Inflatable Aircraft
6.3.3. Inflatable Missile Launchers
6.3.4. Inflatable Naval Decoys
6.3.5. Others (e.g., Vehicles, Artillery)
6.4. North America INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Application
6.4.1. Military Training and Exercises
6.4.2. Tactical Deception Operations
6.4.3. Surveillance and Reconnaissance Evasion
6.4.4. Battlefield Diversion
6.5. North America INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Material
6.5.1. PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
6.5.2. Nylon
6.5.3. Rubberized Fabric
6.5.4. Composite Materials
6.6. North America INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Deployment Mode
6.6.1. Ground-Based
6.6.2. Air-Based
6.6.3. Naval-Based
6.7. North America INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Geography
6.7.1. USA
6.7.2. Canada
6.7.3. Rest of North America
7.    USA INFLATABLE DECOY MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS)
8.    EUROPE INFLATABLE DECOY MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS)
8.1. Europe INFLATABLE DECOY Historical Market ($MILLION), (2017 – 2023)
8.2. Europe INFLATABLE DECOY Market ($MILLION) and Forecasts (2024 – 2030)
8.3. Europe INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Type
8.4. Europe INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Application
8.5. Europe INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Material
8.6. Europe INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Deployment Mode
8.7. Europe INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Geography
8.7.1. Germany
8.7.2. France
8.7.3. UK
8.7.4. Italy
8.7.5. Spain
8.7.6. Rest of Europe
9.    APAC INFLATABLE DECOY MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS)
9.1. APAC INFLATABLE DECOY Historical Market ($MILLION), (2017 – 2023)
9.2. APAC INFLATABLE DECOY Market ($MILLION) and Forecasts (2024 – 2030)
9.3. APAC INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Type
9.4. APAC INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Application
9.5. APAC INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Material
9.6. APAC INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Deployment Mode
9.7. APAC INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Geography
9.7.1. China
9.7.2. Japan
9.7.3. South Korea
9.7.4. India
9.7.5. Australia
9.7.6. Rest of APAC
10.    LATIN AMERICA INFLATABLE DECOY MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS)
10.1. Latin America INFLATABLE DECOY Historical Market ($MILLION), (2017 – 2023)
10.2. Latin America INFLATABLE DECOY Market ($MILLION) and Forecasts (2024 – 2030)
10.3. Latin America INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Type
10.4. Latin America INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Application
10.5. Latin America INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Material
10.6. Latin America INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Deployment Mode
10.7. Latin America INFLATABLE DECOY Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Geography
10.7.1. Brazil
10.7.2. Argentina
10.7.3. Rest of Latin America
11.    COMPANY PROFILES:
11.1. SAAB AB
11.1.1. Company Overview  
11.1.2. Company Snapshot  
11.1.3. Operating business segments
11.1.4. Product offered and Revenue
11.1.5. Production & Sales
11.2. Rusbal LLC
11.3. Inflatech Decoys
11.4. HDT Global
11.5. Vita Inflatables
11.6. Aero Tec Laboratories Inc. (ATL)
11.7. GSK Inflatables
11.8. Zodiac Aerospace (a Safran company)
11.9. OTHER MARKET PLAYERS

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