Airborne Fire Control Radar Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The global airborne fire control radar market stood at a value of around USD 3.34 Billion in 2024. The market is further expected to grow in the forecast period of 2025-2034 at a CAGR of 3.90% to reach USD 4.90 Billion by 2034.

X-Band Segment to Hold a Significant Share in the Global Airborne Fire Control Radar Industry

Based on frequency band, X-band offers sharper image and better resolution as compared to other radars of the same segment. The adoption rate of X-band radars is considerably high among the security forces of sovereign nations. Further, the increased procurement of fire jets and the advancements in multi-target tracking capabilities to achieve high reliability are likely to accelerate the market growth. Moreover, the growing awareness about the high accuracy of X-band radars is anticipated to aid the segment in the forecast period.

North America Accounts for a Significant Share in the Market

The airborne fire control radar industry in North America is driven by the rising military and defence expenditure in the United States, coupled with the strong foothold of defence equipment manufacturers in the region. The growing cooperation between the United States and other sovereign nations to improve border security is likely to provide impetus to the market in the forecast period.

Airborne Fire Control Radar: Market Segmentation

Airborne fire control radar, also known as targeting radar or gun-laying radar, is defined as a type of radar used to provide firing information about the target to the fire-control system. Narrow radio waves are emitted from airborne fire control radars, providing accuracy and maintaining the track of the target.

Market Breakup by Frequency Band

• X-band
• S-band
• Ku/K/Ka-band

Market Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Growing Use of Airborne Fire Control Radar by the Defence Forces to Boost the Growth of the Airborne Fire Control Radar Industry

The growing use of airborne fire control radar by the defence forces is driving the market. The military personnel are well-aware of the reliability and efficiency of airborne fire control radars. In addition to this, the expansion of the military and defence sector in emerging economies owing to the rising geopolitical tension and concerns about border security is anticipated to boost the demand for airborne fire control radars. Furthermore, the growing investments by the private aerospace equipment manufacturers to enhance the capabilities of airborne systems are expected to provide lucrative opportunities for the market expansion in the forecast period.

Key Industry Players in the Global Airborne Fire Control Radar Market

The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global airborne fire control radar market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:

• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• BAE Systems PLC
• Raytheon Company
• General Dynamics Corporation
• Airbus SE
• Others

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.