Early Warning Radar Global Market Report 2024

The early warning radar market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.5 billion in 2023 to $1.61 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The expansion observed in the historical period can be attributed to the increased market demand for phased array radar systems, advancements in the development of 3D radar systems, the need for radar systems equipped with electronic warfare capabilities, a heightened demand for persistent surveillance solutions, and growth in the radar systems market for applications in air traffic control.

The early warning radar market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.04 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. Anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the escalating global security threats, the expanding deployment of ground-based radar systems, the growth in the market for phased array radar systems, increased investments in defense and security infrastructure, and a rising demand for radar systems in disaster management and emergency response. Key trends expected in the forecast period include technological advancements in radar systems, the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning, a shift towards digital beamforming technology, an expansion of radar coverage in remote regions, and the extension of radar systems for wildlife monitoring and conservation purposes.

The early warning radar market is poised for growth due to increasing global security threats stemming from terrorism, rising geopolitical tensions, and advancements in weapons technology. Security threats, including missile launches, hostile aircraft incursions, and unauthorized airspace activity, necessitate early warning radar systems to provide timely and accurate information to military and defense forces. These radar systems play a crucial role in reducing global security threats by enabling effective responses to potential dangers. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center's 2022 Data Breach Report, data breach incidents increased by 68% in 2022, with 1,862 breaches reported compared to 1,108 in 2021. This rise in global security threats is a key driver for the growth of the early warning radar market.

Major players in the early warning radar market are actively developing innovative products featuring advanced technologies, such as digital stacked beam technology, to enhance radar system flexibility and performance. Digital stacked beam technology enables precise target detection, covering fast jets, missiles, hovering helicopters, and UAVs in close proximity to the ground or concealed near the radar. Thales SA, a France-based electrical systems company, launched the GM400 Alpha in November 2021, a three-dimensional (3D) long-range air surveillance radar incorporating digital stacked beam technology. With five times more processing power than its predecessor, the GM400 Alpha radar facilitates improved data analysis and detection capabilities. Additionally, the integration of advanced artificial intelligence algorithms enhances threat detection and target tracking.

In February 2023, Indie Semiconductor Inc., a US-based automotive fabless semiconductor company, completed the acquisition of Silicon Radar GmbH for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition is aimed at bolstering Indie Semiconductor's radar capabilities, particularly in early warning radar, in-cabin, and exterior vehicle sensing applications. The acquisition is expected to support Indie's radar research and development staffing plan. Silicon Radar GmbH, based in Germany, specializes in high-frequency system-on-chips (SoCs) designed for early warning radar applications, further contributing to the advancement of radar technologies.

Major companies operating in the early warning radar market are Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, Hanwha Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Safran SA, BAE Systems plc, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Textron Inc., Rheinmetall AG, Serco Group plc, Saab AB, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Bharat Electronics Limited, Mercury Systems Inc., Cobham plc, Aselsan A.Ş., ThalesRaytheonSystems, Indra Sistemas S.A.

North America was the largest region in the early warning radar market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the early warning radar market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the early warning radar market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Early warning radar is an advanced surveillance system designed to detect and track potential threats, such as enemy aircraft or missiles, in real-time. These radar systems are strategically deployed to offer early alerts on approaching threats, enabling prompt responses and the implementation of defense measures. Leveraging sophisticated technology, including robust antennas and signal processing systems, they can detect and track targets over extensive distances and in diverse weather conditions.

The primary categories of early warning radar include air-interception radars, bombing radars, navigation radars, and others. Air-interception radars specifically serve to detect and track airborne threats, such as enemy aircraft or missiles, with the objective of intercepting and engaging them. The dimensions encompass 2D (two-dimensional), 3D (three-dimensional), and 4D (four-dimensional), catering to applications such as attack, defense, surveillance, collision avoidance, and others. These radar systems find application across various end-users, including navy, army, and air force.

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The early warning radar market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as installation, maintenance, repair, training, and consulting for early warning radar systems. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The early warning radar market also includes sales of antennas, transmitters, receivers, signal processors, display units, power supplies, and control systems. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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