Radar System Market Report 2026

The radar system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $37.4 billion in 2025 to $40.68 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing deployment of continuous wave and pulsed radar technologies across defense and civil applications, growth in air-traffic management requirements driving radar installations, advancements in signal processing enabling improved detection accuracy, expansion of maritime surveillance and border-control radar systems, rising modernization of legacy radar infrastructure by defense forces.

The radar system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $54.64 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for multifunction and software-defined radar architectures, increasing integration of radar systems into unmanned and autonomous platforms, advancements in semiconductor technologies enhancing radar range and resolution, rising procurement of defensive radar systems for counter-UAS and missile-detection missions, expanding adoption of compact low-power radars for commercial and automotive applications. Major trends in the forecast period include miniaturization of radar components, multi-band and multi-mode radar systems, integration with autonomous vehicles, advanced signal processing capabilities, real-time data fusion and analytics.

The rise in military expenditure is anticipated to drive the growth of the radar system market in the coming years. Military expenditure refers to the funds allocated for maintaining armed forces and other defense-related activities, typically outlined in a military expenditure plan and included in a country’s defense budget. This increase in military spending is contributing to the radar system market due to a growing demand for lightweight radars, heightened concerns about enhancing defense capabilities, technological advancements, and government initiatives and investments. For instance, in April 2024, a report published by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, a private organization based in the US, indicated that U.S. defense spending increased by $55 billion between 2022 and 2023. Thus, rising military expenditure is significantly driving the growth of the radar system market.

Major players in the radar system market are driving innovation by developing advanced products, such as high-performance radar sensing, incorporating features like automated emergency braking and blind-spot detection. High-performance radar sensing involves advanced radar technology that enhances resolution, accuracy, and detection capabilities. For instance, NXP Semiconductors, a Dutch semiconductor designer and manufacturer, unveiled a 28nm RFCMOS radar one-chip for safety-critical Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) applications in January 2023. This SAF85xx one-chip family integrates NXP’s high-performance radar sensing and processing technologies, offering flexibility to address short, medium, and long-range radar applications.

In November 2024, Hexagon AB, a Sweden-based industrial technology company, acquired Indurad GmbH for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Hexagon aims to enhance its radar sensing capabilities, accelerate innovation in advanced radar technologies, broaden its offerings across industrial, defense, and mobility applications, and deliver integrated, high-precision solutions that address evolving market demands. The company also intends to utilize Indurad’s expertise to advance research and development in next-generation sensing systems, improve operational efficiency for clients, and reinforce its position as a global leader in intelligent measurement and monitoring technologies. Indurad GmbH is a Germany-based manufacturing company that provides radar systems.

Major companies operating in the radar system market are BAE Systems Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Ltd., Saab AB, Thales Group, Honeywell International Inc., General Dynamics Corporation, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Reutech Radar Systems Ltd., Elcome Integrated Systems Pvt. Ltd., L3Harris Technologies Inc., NXP Semiconductors N.V., Infineon Technologies AG, Hensoldt Corp., Indra Sistemas SA, Rheinmetall AG, Safran SA, Terma A/S, Serco Group Plc, FLIR LLC, Aselsan AS, SRC Inc., ELTA Systems Ltd., Mercury Ltd., RADA Electronic Industries Ltd., Cobham Inc., Telephonics Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the radar systems market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the radar systems market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the radar system 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 radar system components have impacted the market by increasing the cost of semiconductors, antennas, and signal processing units, affecting transmitter, receiver, and antenna segments most significantly. Regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, with concentrated manufacturing hubs, are most affected. While tariffs may increase production costs and delays, they also incentivize domestic production, encourage technological innovation, and strengthen local supply chains, potentially enhancing strategic security capabilities.

The radar system market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides radar system market statistics, including radar system industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a radar system market share, detailed radar system market segments, radar system market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the radar system industry. This radar system market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The radar system uses electromagnetic signals to detect and locate objects such as ships, vehicles, aircraft, and others. Radar systems operate by emitting electromagnetic energy into space and by analyzing an echo that results from the radiated energy getting reflected by an object.

Key components of the radar system encompass the transmitter, receiver, antenna, and various other elements. The transmitter, an electronic device employed in telecommunications, is integral to the radar setup. Diverse technologies, such as continuous wave (CW) radar and pulsed radar operating within frequency bands like X-band, S-band, and C-band, find application in air traffic control, remote sensing, ground traffic control, space navigation and control, and various other scenarios. The end users of these technologies span aviation, maritime applications, automotive industries, as well as military and defense sectors.

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

The radar system market consists of sales of technology such as continuous wave radar and pulsed radar. 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.

This product will be delivered within 1-3 business days.