Electronically Scanned Arrays Market Report 2026

The electronically scanned arrays market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.7 billion in 2025 to $9.38 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to defense modernization programs, adoption of radar based surveillance, growth of aerospace applications, demand for high precision sensing, replacement of mechanical radar systems.

The electronically scanned arrays market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.51 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of autonomous defense platforms, growth of airborne and naval surveillance, integration of AI based signal processing, rising defense budgets, demand for multi band radar systems. Major trends in the forecast period include active electronically scanned arrays, advanced radar systems, multi function antenna systems, beam steering technologies, next generation surveillance solutions.

The substantial growth in global air traffic is a significant driver for the electronically scanned arrays market. Global air traffic encompasses the movement of aircraft in the air, including takeoffs, landings, and flights between airports worldwide. Electronically scanned arrays play a crucial role in air traffic control and management systems, significantly enhancing radar capabilities and improving airspace management. For instance, in September 2023, the International Air Transport Association, a Canada-based trade association of the world's airlines, reported a 29.6% increase in foreign air traffic compared to the same month in the previous year, with robust development observed in every market. International Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) reached 88.7% of the levels recorded in July 2019. The industry's passenger load factor (PLF) reached 85.7%, the highest monthly PLF ever noted globally. Consequently, the surge in global air traffic is anticipated to drive the growth of the electronically scanned arrays market in the coming years.

Major companies in the electrically scanned arrays market are directing their efforts towards developing innovative technological solutions, including breakthrough over-the-air (OTA) calibration and characterization solutions, to enhance their market positions. Over-the-air (OTA) calibration and characterization represent a testing methodology that assesses and refines the performance of antenna systems in their actual operating environment, eliminating the need for physical connections such as probes or cables. For instance, in October 2023, Keysight Technologies, a US-based manufacturer of electronic test and measurement equipment and software, introduced the Phased Array Antenna Control and Calibration Solution for Satellite Communications. This solution facilitates rapid testing and validation of active electronically scanned arrays in satellite communications, addressing the complexities of higher-frequency operations. With proprietary calibration algorithms, the system allows for accurate measurement of gain and phase, significantly reducing calibration times. The solution covers a broad spectrum of verification tests, offering a user-friendly interface and optimizing the utility of existing test chambers within Keysight's Antenna Measurement Toolset.

In April 2023, Milexia, a Europe-based company specializing in high-tech electronic components, systems, and scientific instruments, acquired CEL (Composants Electroniques Lyonnais). This acquisition is intended to bolster CEL's growth strategy by diversifying its presence in promising technology markets and significantly enhancing its technological offerings. CEL is a France-based value-added distributor of electronic components and subsystems.

Major companies operating in the electronically scanned arrays market are The Boeing Company; Airbus SE; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Raytheon Technologies Corporation; General Dynamics Corporation; Northrop Grumman Corporation; Honeywell International Inc.; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.; BAE Systems plc; Thales Group; L3Harris Technologies Inc.; Leonardo S.p.A.; Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Elbit Systems Ltd.; Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.; Kongsberg Gruppen ASA; Cobham plc; Terma A/S; ASELSAN A.Ş.; Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc.; Mercury Systems Inc.; RADA Electronic Industries Ltd.; Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.; Radar Systemtechnik AG; Gallium Nitride Systems LLC; Macom Technology Solutions Holdings Inc.; Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG.

North America was the largest region in the electronically scanned arrays market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the electronically scanned arrays market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the electronically scanned arrays market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs have influenced the electronically scanned arrays market by increasing costs of imported semiconductors, rf components, and advanced manufacturing equipment. These impacts are strongest in defense and aerospace applications and in regions dependent on imported electronic components such as Asia Pacific and Europe. Higher production costs have affected procurement timelines. However, tariffs have encouraged domestic defense manufacturing, increased investment in local semiconductor capabilities, and accelerated innovation in compact and efficient antenna designs.

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An electronically scanned array is a collection of antennas generating radio wave beams without physical movement. These arrays electronically direct released waves to a precise point, eliminating the need for moving parts. Unlike mechanically scanned solid apertures that require maintenance, electronically scanned arrays operate seamlessly.

The primary categories of electronically scanned arrays are active and passive. An active electronically scanned array (AESA) is composed of an array of antennas that can generate a beam of radio waves directed in various directions without the need for physical movement of the antennas themselves. AESA technology finds its primary application in radars. Electronically scanned arrays come in different geometries, including linear, planar, and frequency scanning, and they operate within different ranges, such as short, medium, and long. Major end-users of electronically scanned arrays include land-based, naval, and airborne applications. These arrays are predominantly utilized in defense, government, and commercial sectors.

The electronically scanned array market consists of automotive radar, high pulse repetition frequency, phased-array antenna, phased-array, and active-arrays. 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.

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