Radar Market Report 2026

The radar market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $40.5 billion in 2025 to $42.88 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to deployment in military and defense applications, expansion of airborne and naval radar systems, adoption in air traffic control, growth in space-based radar applications, integration with weather monitoring systems.

The radar market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $55.17 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in phased array and multifunction radar technologies, increased use in autonomous vehicles and drones, growth in maritime surveillance applications, integration with AI for target recognition, expansion in commercial aerospace and satellite tracking. Major trends in the forecast period include multi-domain radar network integration, advanced stealth detection and countermeasure radars, miniaturization of radar systems for uav platforms, rise in naval and airborne radar modernization projects, improved atmospheric sensing and mapping capabilities.

The rising global seaborne trade is expected to drive the growth of the radar market. Seaborne trade involves the shipment of goods via sea routes using container ships and tankers, enabling the transport of large volumes at lower costs. The growth of maritime trade, fueled by efficient and cost-effective transport, increases the need for radar systems, which are essential for navigation, detecting landmasses, vessels, birds, and weather systems. For instance, in October 2024, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reported that global maritime trade grew by 2.4% in 2023, reaching 12.3 billion tons, rebounding from the decline in 2022. Therefore, expanding seaborne trade is driving demand in the radar market.

Key companies in the radar market are introducing advanced technologies such as hemispheric radar to improve situational awareness and detection accuracy. Hemispheric radar offers a 360-degree field of view, enhancing detection capabilities for defense, aviation, and maritime applications. For example, in October 2024, Numerica Corp., a US-based defense manufacturer, launched Spark, a wideband hemispheric radar platform. Spark is designed to enhance military capabilities, targeting uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), short-range air defense (SHORAD), and active protection systems (APS), providing defense forces with adaptable solutions for evolving air defense challenges.

In October 2024, Parcom, a Netherlands-based capital management company, acquired Robin Radar, a Netherlands-based provider of advanced radar systems focused on detecting and classifying small flying objects like birds and drones. The acquisition strategically aligns Robin Radar’s technology with Parcom’s investment expertise, aiming to advance radar applications across multiple industries.

Major companies operating in the radar market are Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Saab AB, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation., Thales Group, Leonardo S.p.A.,Rheinmetall AG, General Dynamics Corporation, Airbus SE, Honeywell International Inc., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Kelvin Hughes Limited, SRC Inc., ASELSAN Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., Terma A/S, RADA Electronic Industries Ltd., HENSOLDT UK, ELTA Systems Ltd., Mercury Systems Inc., Reutech Radar Systems (Pty) Ltd., DeTect Inc., DRS Technologies Inc., Echodyne Corporation, Blighter Surveillance Systems, Robin Radar Systems B.V.

North America was the largest region in the radar market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the 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 radar-related electronic components, semiconductors, and metal materials have increased production and procurement costs, affecting radar manufacturing and deployment particularly across military and aviation segments in Asia-Pacific and Europe where supply chains rely heavily on imports. These tariffs have slowed radar upgrade programs and delayed integration into new platforms. However, the measures are also encouraging localization of radar technology, strengthening domestic manufacturing, and driving innovation in cost-efficient radar systems.

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Radar is a system that emits radio waves and analyzes their reflections for display. These devices utilize radio transmitters and receivers to detect and locate objects by processing reflected waves. Equipped with electromagnetic sensors, radar systems detect, track, and identify various objects within the atmosphere, including aircraft, spacecraft, ships, insects, and birds.

Distinct types of radars include detection and search radars, targeting radars, weather-sensing radars, navigational radars, and mapping radars. Detection and search radars are designed to search for targets within a specific volume and slant range in a predetermined duration. Widely used in aircraft and surveillance applications, these radars employ wide beam antenna patterns to scan for targets. Key components of a radar system comprise the antenna, transmitter, and receiver. Radars vary in their range, spanning long, medium, and short ranges. They find applications in military operations, aviation, weather forecasting, and ground traffic control.

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

The radar market consists of sales of airborne, ground-based, naval and space-based radars. 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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