CBRN security market seen topping $28 billion by 2030

The global CBRN security market is projected to grow 6% annually through 2030, driven by geopolitical tensions, infrastructure protection spending and new detection technologies. North America leads the market today, while biological security is expected to be the largest segment by the end of the decade.

Why it matters: - The CBRN security market is moving from a niche defense category into a larger homeland security and critical infrastructure priority. - The market is forecast to surpass $28 billion by 2030, signaling rising demand for detection, protection and decontamination systems. - CBRN security is expected to represent nearly 2% of the broader Aerospace & Defense market by 2030.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released its CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) Security Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, And Forecast 2026-2035. - The report says the market will grow at a 6% compound annual growth rate through 2030. - The report places North America as the largest regional market in 2030, at $9 billion. - The United States is forecast to be the largest country market, reaching $8 billion by 2030. - The report says biological security will be the largest type segment by 2030, at 31% of the market and about $9 billion.

The details: - The market was moderately fragmented in 2025, with the top 10 companies holding 22% of total revenue. - Bruker Corporation led the market in 2025 with a 5% share. - FLIR Systems Inc. also held a 5% share in 2025. - Smiths Group plc and Rheinmetall Defence each held 3%. - Thales Group and Chemring Group plc each held 2%. - W. L. Gore & Associates, Avon Rubber plc, Elbit Systems Ltd. and Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA each held 1%. - The report highlights chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear security as the main market segments. - Functional categories include decontamination, protection, detection and simulation. - Military and law enforcement are the main application areas. - Other notable companies named in the market include 3M Company, MSA Safety Inc., Survitec Group, HDT Global Inc., AirBoss Defense Inc., BioFire Defense LLC and General Dynamics Corporation. - The report also lists suppliers, distributors and end users across the value chain, including defense contractors, industrial distributors and detection technology providers. - Request a free sample of the report - Access the detailed report

Between the lines: - Geopolitical tensions and unconventional warfare threats are increasing government spending on CBRN preparedness. - The report says that driver should add about 1.5% annual growth to the market. - Protection of airports, seaports, energy plants, government facilities and transportation systems is another growth driver. - That infrastructure security trend is projected to contribute about 1.0% annual growth. - Rising investment in sensors, unmanned platforms and real-time monitoring systems is also supporting expansion. - The report estimates those technologies will add about 0.8% annual growth. - Indigenous technology development and cooperative defense efforts are shaping the market, including the February 2026 CBRN Conclave hosted by DRDO in New Delhi. - That event focused on homegrown defense technologies and coordinated response frameworks. - The concentration of revenue among a small group of companies suggests high technical and regulatory barriers to entry.

What's next: - The report expects the CBRN market to add more than $8 billion in value by 2030 across chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear segments. - Chemical security is projected to grow by $2 billion between 2025 and 2030. - Biological security is projected to grow by $3 billion over the same period. - Radiological security is projected to grow by $2 billion. - Nuclear security is projected to grow by $1 billion. - North America is expected to grow from $7 billion in 2025 to $9 billion in 2030. - The United States is expected to grow from $6 billion in 2025 to $8 billion in 2030. - The report says future competition will hinge on partnerships, product development and geographic expansion.

The bottom line: - CBRN security is emerging as a faster-growing defense market, with demand rising for integrated detection, protection and response systems.