Surveillance Radar Market Report 2026

The surveillance radar market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.59 billion in 2025 to $11.47 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing air traffic volumes driving adoption of terminal-area surveillance radars, modernization of airport infrastructure requiring upgraded parabolic reflector antennas and digital receivers, rise in defense spending to enhance aerial surveillance capabilities, early transition from analog to digital radar systems improving detection accuracy, growth in maintenance and technical services supporting long-life radar installations.

The surveillance radar market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expanding civil aviation networks increasing demand for advanced surveillance radars, adoption of solid-state power amplifiers and next-generation digital receivers for higher reliability, rising integration of radar data with automated air traffic management systems, development of multi-sensor surveillance solutions combining radar with optical and automatic dependent surveillance systems, increasing need for high-resolution low-maintenance radar systems to support congested airspace operations. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for multi-mission surveillance radars, growing adoption of solid-state radar technologies, increased deployment of long-range ground-based surveillance systems, integration of advanced signal processing for higher accuracy, expansion of maritime and airborne surveillance radar installations.

The rising military expenditure is anticipated to drive the growth of the surveillance radar market in the coming years. Military expenditure refers to the amount of financial resources allocated by a nation for establishing and sustaining its armed forces or other essential defense activities. The modernization and infrastructure enhancement of defense services primarily contribute to the increase in military spending. Higher military expenditure supports research, development, and the acquisition of advanced surveillance technologies, resulting in technological progress and market expansion within the surveillance sector. For example, in October 2025, according to the UK Parliament's House of Commons Library, a UK-based government administration, defense spending outlined in the 2025 Spending Review is projected to reach USD 83.3 billion (£62.2 billion) in 2025/26 and rise to USD 98.2 billion (£73.5 billion) by 2028/29, reflecting an average annual real-terms growth rate of 3.8% over this period. Therefore, increasing military expenditure is fueling the growth of the surveillance radar market.

Leading companies in the surveillance radar market are focusing on creating advanced systems, such as drone detection radar, to address the growing risks posed by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Drone detection radar refers to a specialized radar system developed to identify and track UAVs, commonly known as drones, within a designated airspace. For instance, in September 2023, Blighter Surveillance Systems, a UK-based security system company, introduced a cost-effective version of its Blighter B400 Series Doppler ground surveillance radar aimed at the critical infrastructure sector, including airports. This new radar delivers the advantages of solid-state e-scan technology at a reduced cost per square kilometer compared to existing solutions. Designed to enhance perimeter security, it supports the integration of multiple radars and cameras, enabling sophisticated alert mechanisms and exclusion zones. The system is optimized to detect small and slow-moving targets even in cluttered settings, making it suitable for protecting critical infrastructure.

In January 2025, Anduril Industries, Inc., a US-based defense technology company, acquired the Radar and Command-and-Control divisions of Numerica Corporation for undisclosed terms. Through this acquisition, Anduril Industries, Inc. aims to bring radar development in-house, integrating Numerica’s radar hardware, advanced signal processing and tracking algorithms, and Mimir command-and-control software into its Lattice platform to strengthen air and missile defense capabilities, enhance battlespace awareness and fire control, and scale production at its Arsenal 1 facility. Numerica Corporation is a US-based technology company specializing in surveillance radars.

Major companies operating in the surveillance radar market are Raytheon Company, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., BAE Systems plc., Thales Group, Leonardo S.p.A, L3HARRIS Technologies Inc., Serco Group plc, Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., SAAB AB, FLIR Systems Ltd., ASELSAN A.Ş., Hensoldt AG, Cobham plc, SRC Inc., Therma A/S, Telephonics Corporation, RADA Electronic Industries Ltd., Kelvin Hughes Limited, Reutech Radar Systems, DeTect Inc., Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd., Echodyne.

North America was the largest region in the surveillance radars market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the surveillance 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 are influencing the surveillance radars market by raising the costs of importing critical components such as phased-array antennas, solid-state transmitters, and digital signal processors, thereby increasing overall production expenses and slowing deployment cycles. The most affected segments include long-range radar systems and high-precision military radar platforms, with regions heavily reliant on cross-border electronics supply chains such as Asia-Pacific and Europe experiencing higher disruptions. While challenges persist, some markets are benefiting through increased localization, domestic manufacturing incentives, and strengthened regional supply chains that enhance technological self-reliance and reduce long-term dependency on imports.

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Surveillance radar is a device that utilizes radio wave pulses for the transmission and reception of echoes, enabling the detection of aircraft. It is primarily employed to identify and present information regarding the presence and positioning of aircraft within terminal areas.

The key components constituting surveillance radars include antennas, transmitters, power amplifiers, receivers, duplexers, digital signal processors, and other integral parts. Antennas, being metallic structures, play a crucial role in both emitting and receiving radio waves, aiding in precise determination of an object's location. Surveillance radars come in various types such as short-range, medium-range, and long-range, and are utilized across different platforms including airborne, ground-based, space, and naval installations. These radar systems cater to a diverse range of sectors including commercial, military, national security, aerospace, maritime operations, and various other applications.

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

The surveillance radars market consists of sales of parabolic reflector antennas, digital receiver, power amplifiers, and graphic panels. 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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