Doppler Radar Market Report 2026

The doppler radar market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.85 billion in 2025 to $9.48 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adoption of doppler radar in meteorology, growth in air traffic control infrastructure, advancements in radar sensor and signal processing technologies, increasing military surveillance requirements, expansion of law enforcement speed monitoring systems.

The doppler radar market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.41 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration of AI and machine learning for predictive weather modeling, rising demand for portable and compact doppler radar systems, expansion of radar applications in autonomous vehicles, development of high-resolution and long-range radar sensors, strategic collaborations for advanced radar technology deployment. Major trends in the forecast period include miniaturization and modularization of doppler radar hardware, convergence of weather, defense, and civil radar systems (dual-use radars), integration of doppler radar with multi-sensor platforms (e.g. lidar, satellite, iot), demand for high-resolution and high-precision doppler radar systems, growth in aftermarket upgrades and maintenance services for existing radar installations.

The growth of the Doppler radar market is expected to be driven by the rising military and surveillance expenditures. Military expenditure refers to the financial resources allocated by a country for the development and maintenance of its armed forces and defense measures. The growth in military spending is primarily driven by the modernization and infrastructure development of defense services. This increased spending supports the research, development, and procurement of advanced radar and surveillance technologies, leading to improvements in offerings. For example, in August 2024, USAFacts, a US-based non-profit organization, reported that the US military's expenditure in 2023 was approximately $820.3 billion, accounting for about 13.3% of the total federal budget for that fiscal year. For 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) requested $842 billion, marking a 2.6% increase.

Major companies in the Doppler radar market are prioritizing technological advancements such as 3D radar systems to improve detection, tracking, and situational awareness across defense, aviation, and weather monitoring applications. A 3D radar system provides complete spatial information by measuring a target’s range, bearing, and altitude, enabling precise tracking and enhanced operational awareness. For example, in May 2025, Terma A/S, a Denmark-based aerospace and defense company, introduced the SCANTER Sphera, a high-performance 3D radar system for maritime and surveillance applications. This state-of-the-art 3D pulse Doppler radar features AI-driven drone detection, offering full 360° coverage and fast, reliable identification of drone threats using micro-Doppler and kinematic analysis. Its software-defined architecture supports continuous updates and seamless integration into command and control systems, making it adaptable to evolving threats. Designed for critical infrastructure and defense, the system provides extended detection range, minimal false alarms, weather resilience, and rapid deployment to enhance situational awareness and safeguard high-value sites.

In February 2024, Francisco Partners Management L.P., a US-based private equity firm, acquired The Weather Company LLC for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Francisco Partners aims to transform The Weather Company into a focused, standalone business that innovates in weather forecasting and delivers advanced consumer and enterprise insights regarding the impact of weather on health, safety, and decision-making. The Weather Company LLC is a US-based information technology company providing Doppler radar solutions.

Major companies operating in the doppler radar market are Robert Bosch GmbH, DENSO Corporation, Continental AG, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., BAE Systems plc, Thales Group, Collins Aerospace, Leonardo S.p.A., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors N.V., Autoliv Inc., HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, Saab AB, Furuno Electric Co. Ltd., Vaisala Oyj, Telephonics Corporation, Echodyne Corp., Earth Networks Inc., Enterprise Electronics Corporation (EEC), Metek GmbH, GAMIC mbH, EWR Radar Systems Inc., Advanced Radar Company.

North America was the largest region in the doppler radar market in 2025. The regions covered in the doppler radar market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on imported radar components and precision electronics such as radar transmitters, receivers, signal-processing chips, and specialized sensors increase manufacturing costs and disrupt supply chains for Doppler radar producers. As a result, firms face higher input costs and potential delays in delivering systems, which could slow deployment of radars in regions dependent on imported components, especially in Asia-Pacific and emerging markets. Ground-based weather radar and naval radar segments are most affected due to their reliance on international supply chains. On the positive side, tariffs may incentivize local manufacturing and sourcing of components, thereby strengthening regional radar industry supply bases and encouraging innovation in cost-efficient radar design.

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Doppler radar is a radar system that measures the velocity of objects by analyzing changes in the frequency or wavelength of radar waves reflected off moving targets. This technique enables the radar to detect motion and speed and is used in weather forecasting to track storm systems and in law enforcement to measure vehicle speeds.

The main types of Doppler radar systems include pulse-Doppler radar, ground-based Doppler radar, naval Doppler radar, and airborne Doppler radar. Pulse-Doppler radar combines pulse radar and Doppler radar techniques. Technologies used in these systems include coherent pulsed (CP), continuous wave (CW), and frequency modulation (FM). The primary end-users of Doppler radar systems include military and defense, aviation, space, and marine sectors.

The countries covered in the doppler radar market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The doppler radar market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as weather forecasting, air traffic control, military surveillance, and speed enforcement. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The doppler radar market also includes sales of radar sensors, transmitters, receivers, and signal processors. 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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