Coherent Radar Market Report 2026

The coherent radar market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.92 billion in 2025 to $9.75 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to advancements in coherent signal processing enhancing radar accuracy and reliability, increased defense and aerospace adoption of coherent radars for surveillance and target tracking, expansion of weather monitoring programs requiring high-precision doppler radar systems, rising maritime safety regulations boosting demand for coherent marine radars, growth in ground-based radar installations supporting national security and air-traffic control.

The coherent radar market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing integration of AI and advanced analytics to improve coherent radar detection capabilities, increasing deployment of compact coherent radars in unmanned aerial vehicles, expansion of climate and environmental monitoring initiatives requiring high-resolution radar data, rising demand for multifunction coherent radar platforms across defense modernization programs, continued innovation in solid-state radar technologies enabling enhanced performance and reduced lifecycle costs. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of software-defined radar systems, integration of multi-function radar for air defense, increasing demand for real-time air traffic control radar, expansion of maritime surveillance and coastal monitoring, development of dual-polarization weather radar for accurate forecasting.

The coherent radar market is set to experience substantial growth, driven by the escalating volume of air traffic. Air traffic, encompassing the movement of various aircraft types in the airspace, has witnessed a significant surge, including commercial airliners, private planes, helicopters, and military aircraft. Coherent radar, known for its utilization of continuous wave signals and advanced signal processing techniques, provides high-quality and precise radar data, particularly crucial in air traffic control applications. This radar system excels in accurately detecting and tracking aircraft, even in challenging weather conditions. The surge in air traffic necessitates more advanced radar systems to manage the increased volume of aircraft. For instance, as of February 2023, the International Air Transport Association reported a substantial increase in total traffic (measured in RPKs) by 55.5% compared to the same month in 2022. Concurrently, domestic traffic for February 2023 surged by 25.2% compared to February 2022, underscoring the significant growth in air traffic and its impact on driving the coherent radar market.

The increase in terrorist activities is expected to propel the growth of the coherent market going forward. Terrorist activities refer to acts of violence, intimidation, or coercion carried out by individuals, groups, or organizations with the primary aim of instilling fear, creating panic, and achieving ideological, political, religious, or social objectives. Coherent radar systems offer effective surveillance capabilities, enabling authorities to monitor extensive areas, including borders, coastlines, and critical infrastructure. For instance, in 2023, according to the United States Department of State, a U.S.-based federal agency, UK law enforcement made 170 arrests related to suspected terrorist activity in the 12 months ending September 2023, an 11% decrease from the 190 arrests recorded the previous year. Of those arrested, 53 individuals were prosecuted for terrorism-related offenses, and 48 were ultimately convicted. Therefore, the rise in terrorist activities is driving the growth of the coherent market.

Major companies operating in the coherent radar market are focusing on developing A121 sensor-based radar solutions for applications such as people presence detection, motion detection, and level measurement across various environments. The A121 sensor is a 60 GHz radar system that employs pulsed coherent radar (PCR) technology, offering high precision, ultra-low power consumption, and a compact form factor. For example, in March 2023, Acconeer AB, a Sweden-based innovator of small, low-cost, and low-power mmWave radar sensors, launched the XM125 Entry+ Module, the first radar module incorporating the A121 sensor. This module is designed for low system costs and easy integration into mass-produced solutions, supported by the XE125 evaluation kit to facilitate rapid product development.

Major companies operating in the coherent radar market are Hensoldt Holding Germany GmbH, Raytheon Technologies Corp., BAE Systems plc, Leonardo S.p.A., Thales Group, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Bharat Electronics Limited, L&T Defense solutions, GEM Electronics Inc., IAI Group, Saab AB, L3 Harris Technologies Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., ASELSAN A.S., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Harris Corporation, Rheinmetall AG, Terma A/S, ELTA Systems Ltd., SRC Inc., RADA Electronic Industries Ltd., Telephonics Corporation, Exelis Inc., Cobham plc, Rockwell Collins Inc., Selex ES S.p.A., Echodyne Corporation, Cambridge Pixel Ltd., Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd., Kelvin Hughes Limited, Reutech Radar Systems (Pty) Ltd., DeTect Inc., ELBIT Systems Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the coherent radar market in 2025. The regions covered in the coherent 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 have influenced the coherent radar market by increasing import costs of advanced radar components and systems, particularly affecting segments like Software-Defined Radar, Multi-Function Radar, and Airborne Warning Radar. North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are most affected due to global manufacturing dependencies. While tariffs may slow deployment of new radar solutions, they incentivize local production, technological innovation, and domestic manufacturing capabilities, boosting regional radar technology development and strategic autonomy.

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Coherent radar is a radar system utilizing coherent electromagnetic waves for object detection and location. This sophisticated radar emits a continuous wave with a consistent frequency and phase relationship, enabling precise measurement of phase shifts in the reflected signals.

Key categories of coherent radars encompass surveillance and airborne warning radar, tracking and fire control radar, multi-function radar, aircraft traffic control radar, and weather radar. Surveillance radar, a subset of coherent radar, excels in long-range detection and tracking across air, land, and sea, providing crucial situational awareness by identifying aircraft, ships, vehicles, and other objects. Airborne warning radar, a specialized surveillance radar variant, is installed on aircraft to detect and track airborne threats, including enemy aircraft and missiles. Technologies employed include software-defined radar, conventional radar, and quantum radar, serving diverse applications such as commercial, civil, defense, and security. The end users span naval, army, air force, and space sectors.

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

The coherent radar market consists of sales of airborne radars, marine radars, ground-based radars, and weather 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.

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