Early Warning Radar Global Market Report 2025

The early warning radar market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.61 billion in 2024 to $1.71 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in the market for phased array radar systems, development of 3D radar systems, requirement for radar systems with electronic warfare capabilities, high requirement for persistent surveillance solutions, growth in the market for radar systems 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 $2.13 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing global security threats, increasing deployment of ground-based radar systems, growth in the market for phased array radar systems, rising investments in defense and security infrastructure, demand for radar systems in disaster management and emergency response. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in radar systems, integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning, shift towards digital beamforming technology, expansion of radar coverage in remote regions, expansion of radar systems for wildlife monitoring and conservation.

The forecast of 5.5% growth over the next five years indicates a slight reduction of 0.1% from the previous projection for this market.This marginal decrease is influenced by ongoing tariff-related uncertainties between the U.S. and its trade partners.This is likely to directly affect the US through supply chain delays for phased-array radar components from Israel and the UK, impacting missile defense and airspace monitoring capabilities.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

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.

Leading companies in the early warning radar market are increasingly focusing on integrating gallium nitride (GaN) technology into radar systems to enhance detection capabilities, improve efficiency, and reduce the size and weight of equipment, ultimately boosting overall radar performance. GaN, a high-performance semiconductor material, offers superior electrical properties, including high breakdown voltage, excellent thermal conductivity, and efficiency at high frequencies. For example, in November 2023, the Electronics Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), an Indian laboratory under the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), introduced a new early warning radar designed to detect missile launches from thousands of miles away, providing extended warning times of several minutes. This radar is essential for timely alerts to command-and-control centers and enables precise cueing of fire control systems for rapid threat responses. It plays a crucial role in India’s Missile Defense and Space Surveillance Network, significantly enhancing situational awareness and defensive capabilities.

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.

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.

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.

The sharp increase in U.S. tariffs and resulting trade disputes in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the aerospace and defense sector. Prices for key materials such as titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics primarily sourced from international suppliers have surged. Defense contractors, constrained by fixed-price government contracts, are forced to absorb these rising costs. Meanwhile, commercial aerospace companies are encountering resistance from airlines over increased aircraft prices. In addition, customs delays are disrupting already tight production timelines for jets and satellites. In response, the industry is stockpiling essential materials, pursuing import waivers for defense-related goods, and working with allied nations to diversify supply chains.

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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 2024. 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.

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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