Summary

The North American border security market is expected to exhibit a growth rate of more than 6% during the forecast period.

Key Highlights
Although North America witnessed fewer territorial conflicts, the United States is still investing in the development of advanced border security systems, such as perimeter breach detectors and coastal security systems, to limit the influx of illegal immigrants, trafficking, drug smuggling, and terrorism.
The increase in defense spending in the region is propelling the market for surveillance aircraft, UAVs, coastal patrol boats, aerostats, etc. These are essential assets for border security, and they are constantly upgraded with advanced detection and imaging technologies for better performance.
The development and adoption of advanced technologies, such as sensor-based detectors, advanced laser systems, shared intelligence networks, and artificial intelligence (AI), are propelling the growth of border security systems market in North America.


Key Market Trends

Technological Advancements are Driving the Growth of the Market

The United States and Canada share an 8,891 km long border, and defense agencies of both the countries work together to resolve border security issues. Many combined initiatives, such as the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and the International Boundary Commission (IBC), have been undertaken to increase co-operation and collaborations for technological developments. The deployment of biometric and biographical information sharing solutions, underground sensors, machine learning algorithms, thermal imaging cameras, drones, etc., to identify understaffed border checkpoints, is propelling the growth of the market. The region is also constantly developing technologies to detect and outperform the advanced countermeasures deployed by drug cartels. Drug cartels are using encrypted cellular networks powered by solar devices, drones, ultralight aircraft, narco-submarines, etc., for smuggling drugs into the United States and Canada. This factor is propelling the growth of maritime patrol and security systems, as 80% of the drugs entering the United States come through maritime routes. A solicitation issued by the Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) in 2019 sought a single technology solution called Linear Ground Detection System (LGDS) that is capable of detecting and identifying all breaches, intrusions, and threats by being unaffected by natural and man-made hinderances across US borders with Canada and Mexico. The United States is also enhancing its air surveillance capabilities, and the US CBP will start receiving its new fleet of 16 Airbus H125s helicopters from late 2020. The aforementioned factors are propelling the growth of the border security market in North America.

United States is Anticipated to Dominate the Market During the Forecast Period

The United States has the largest defense budget in the world, and a significant portion of that is spent on the development of border security solutions. The United States has increased its spending on technological research and development. The rapid deployment of advanced systems for coastal patrol and surveillance is significantly driving the growth of the market in the country. The US Coast Guards is developing a new laser technology and enhancing the existing ones. The Coast Guard - Hailing Acoustic Laser-Light Tactical System (CG-HALLTS) is a tripod-mounted device with very focused acoustic capabilities, through which communication can be established between long distances, and it can also act as an eye-safe dazzling laser for suspect boats, ships, and vessels. Other modifications, such as 12 million Candlepower Maxa Beam searchlight and long-range acoustic device speaker with a range of 2 miles, are currently underway on CG-HALLTS. The US Army is currently negotiating with local communities for the approval for the installation of the Slash CameraPole System in the Swanton Sector at the Canadian border. Currently, there are two Slash CameraPole systems installed in the sector, and both are equipped with several infrared cameras powered with solar energy and fuel cells. The United States is currently operating several drone surveillance missions alongside its border with Mexico to curb the illegal entry of immigrants, smugglers, and traffickers. Drones and UAVs are currently being used in synergy with sensors and AI to perform operations, such as aerial-based thermal imaging and facial recognitions. The opto-electronics and thermal imaging technology is also witnessing developments in areas, such as weatherproof operations, and this factor is significantly propelling the growth of the border security systems market in the US.

Competitive Landscape

The North American border security market is fragmented. Some of the prominent players in the market are Elbit Systems, BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman Corporation, and FLIR Systems Inc. The players in the market have developed expertise in specific platform-based security systems and cater to the needs of different agencies responsible for air, land, and maritime security in the region. The players are investing heavily in technological developments to meet the growing sophisticated needs of defense and security agencies. The main revenue generation strategy of players is winning long-term contracts and deals from security agencies and authorities.

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