Long Range Radar Systems Market Report 2026

The long range radar systems market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.18 billion in 2025 to $7.59 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing defense investment in long-range air and missile detection systems, development of high-power radar transmitters enabling extended-distance tracking, advancements in signal processing improving target identification accuracy, expansion of border and maritime surveillance programs, early integration of phased-array antennas for enhanced detection capabilities.

The long range radar systems market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.41 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for next-generation long-range radar to counter advanced aerial threats, rising adoption of digital and software-defined radar architectures, expansion of space-domain awareness initiatives requiring long-range sensing, increased modernization of radar fleets with low-observable target detection capabilities, development of energy-efficient and compact radar components enabling broader deployment. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for integrated air and missile defense radar, transition from legacy to solid-state aesa radar architectures, expansion of lifecycle support, upgrades and long-term service contracts, increasing adoption of multi-function, multi-mission long-range radar platforms, rising investments in indigenous radar development and technology localization.

The increasing geopolitical tensions are expected to drive the growth of the long-range radar systems market. Geopolitical tensions refer to strained political, economic, or military interactions between nations or regions that may lead to conflict or instability. These tensions often arise from territorial disputes where countries contest land or maritime boundaries, leading to diplomatic strain and the risk of conflict. Long-range radar systems play a vital role in enhancing national security and strategic awareness by offering early threat detection and surveillance capabilities, allowing countries to respond effectively to rising geopolitical challenges. For example, according to Euronews SA, a France-based television network, in January 2025, global conflicts in 2024 intensified, with political violence increasing by 25% compared to 2023. This affected one in eight people and caused approximately 223,000 deaths, alongside a 37% increase in total fatalities. These developments underline how rising geopolitical tensions are fueling demand for long-range radar systems.

Companies in the long-range radar systems market are increasingly focused on advancing technology by developing smart border surveillance radar systems to bolster national security and threat detection. These systems combine real-time tracking, artificial intelligence, and sensor fusion to monitor and protect borders by identifying unauthorized movements over wide areas. For instance, in June 2025, Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd., a UK-based tech firm, introduced the B422LR, its longest-range radar system. This system can detect a person up to 15 kilometers away using just 4 watts of power, enabling early threat identification and significant cost savings for border security. It offers 360-degree electronic scanning without moving parts, which improves reliability and is well-suited for remote, off-grid installations. The system can cover up to 707 square kilometers and operates efficiently using solar power without the need for forced air cooling.

In August 2023, CAES Systems Holdings LLC, a U.S.-based aerospace and defense firm, entered into a partnership with Raytheon (RTX) through a $200 million contract to supply radar module assemblies for the U.S. Navy’s AN/SPY-6 systems. The collaboration aims to enhance CAES's role in delivering next-generation radar technologies by producing high-performance module assemblies. Raytheon Technologies Corporation, also based in the U.S., specializes in the design, development, and production of various long-range radar systems.

Major companies operating in the long range radar systems market are Raytheon Technologies, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., BAE Systems plc, NEC Corporation, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Rheinmetall AG, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Indra Sistemas S.A., SAAB AB, Aselsan A.Ş, HENSOLDT AG, Hanwha Systems Co. Ltd., Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Reutech Radar Systems.

North America was the largest region in the long range radar system market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the long range radar systems 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 RF semiconductors, high-frequency components, and advanced electronics are increasing production and integration costs for long-range radar systems, particularly for phased array and high-resolution radar types used in aerospace, defense, and maritime applications. These cost pressures are most pronounced in regions heavily dependent on cross-border supply chains, such as Asia-Pacific and Europe, and in price-sensitive civil and commercial end-use segments. Military programs in North America and selected Asia-Pacific nations are partially insulated through long-term procurement contracts but still face schedule risks due to delays in component imports. At the same time, tariffs are encouraging local manufacturing, regional sourcing strategies, and domestic R&D investments, which can strengthen indigenous radar capabilities and long-term resilience of the market.

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Long-range radar systems are sophisticated detection technologies that utilize radio waves to detect and monitor objects over vast distances, often spanning several hundred kilometers. These systems function by emitting high-powered signals and interpreting the echoes bounced back from remote targets to determine their position, velocity, and trajectory.

The primary categories of long-range radar systems include frequency-modulated continuous-wave radar, pulse radar, Doppler radar, monopulse radar, and phased array radar. Frequency-Modulated Continuous-Wave (FMCW) radar is a radar type that emits a continuous signal with a frequency that varies over time, usually in a linear manner. Core technologies involved include high-resolution radar, millimeter-wave radar, long-wave radar, and ultra-wideband radar. These systems are used across multiple industries such as automotive, aerospace, defense, maritime, and industrial sectors, supporting a broad array of end users, including civilian, commercial, and military applications.

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

The long-range radar systems market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as radar system design, installation, integration, maintenance, upgrades, and training. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The long-range radar systems market also includes sales of radar hardware components, antennas, signal processors, transmitters, receivers, and complete radar units. 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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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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