Alert Radar Market Report 2026

The alert radar market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.43 billion in 2025 to $7.98 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing deployment of weather surveillance radars for aviation and meteorology, adoption of ground surveillance radars for border and critical infrastructure protection, rising use of air traffic control (ATC) alert radars for flight safety, development of drone detection radars for security applications, implementation of risk management and predictive analytics services for threat monitoring.

The alert radar market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.51 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for integrated alert radar systems with ai-driven threat detection, expansion of real-time monitoring and automated alert solutions, rising adoption of multi-sensor and networked radar platforms, increasing investment in alert radars for defense and smart city applications, focus on upgrading legacy radar infrastructure for higher accuracy and faster response. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for enhanced early-warning radar precision, expansion of all-weather and long-range surveillance capabilities, increasing deployment of multi-domain threat detection systems, advancements in phased-array and over-the-horizon radar solutions, rising integration of real-time automated alert management.

The rising geopolitical tensions and military conflicts are expected to propel the growth of the alert radar market going forward. Geopolitical tensions and military conflicts involve disputes between nations or regions over political, territorial, or strategic issues, frequently leading to armed conflict or increased instability. Geopolitical tensions and military conflicts are increasing mainly because nations compete to control limited natural resources essential for their economic growth and security. Alert radar rapidly detects and alerts authorities to rising geopolitical tensions and military conflicts, facilitating prompt action. Its real-time notifications improve situational awareness and aid in managing risks in unstable areas. For instance, in February 2024, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a Sweden-based international research organization, conflict fatalities increased from 153,100 in 2022 to 170,700 in 2023, reflecting heightened intensity in several global conflict zones. Therefore, rising geopolitical tensions and military conflicts are driving the growth of the alert radar market.

Leading companies in the alert radar market are investing in cutting-edge solutions, such as 360-degree alert radar systems, to offer all-direction surveillance and threat detection. These comprehensive systems improve situational awareness by identifying threats from every angle, removing vulnerabilities caused by blind spots and allowing for quicker reaction times. For instance, in May 2025, Radar Shield Pro, a U.S.-based provider of advanced detection and automotive safety solutions, unveiled an AI-enhanced radar device that provides full-circle coverage to drivers. This next-gen radar tool uses sophisticated signal processing combined with artificial intelligence to monitor for radar and laser threats in real time. It effectively filters out unrelated signals, delivering precise and actionable alerts regarding actual speed traps and enforcement zones.

In February 2023, Indie Semiconductor, a U.S.-based firm specializing in automotive semiconductors and software, acquired Silicon Radar GmbH for an undisclosed sum. The purpose of this acquisition was to expand Indie Semiconductor’s capabilities in next-generation radar systems by incorporating Silicon Radar’s strengths in millimeter-wave radar chip design, which is pivotal for driver assistance and autonomous navigation technologies. Silicon Radar GmbH, based in Germany, is known for its development of high-frequency system-on-chip (SoC) solutions tailored to early warning radar applications.

Major companies operating in the alert radar market are RTX Corparation, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Rostec Corporation, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., NXP Semiconductors N.V., Rheinmetall AG, Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Saab AB, Indra Sistemas S.A., Kongsberg Gruppen, Aselsan A.S., HENSOLDT AG, Hanwha Systems Co. Ltd., Cobham plc, Weibel Scientific, China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC).

North America was the largest region in the alert radar market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the alert 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 electronics, semiconductor components, and advanced sensors have elevated production and installation costs for alert radar systems, particularly impacting long-range and drone detection radar in import-dependent regions. Defense radar segments are most affected due to specialized hardware requirements. Tariffs may also encourage local manufacturing and boost regional defense technology innovation.

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Alert Radar is a dedicated system designed to detect, observe, and issue early alerts concerning possible threats such as hostile aircraft, missile launches, or severe weather events. It functions by persistently scanning designated regions and providing real-time notifications to either human operators or automated systems. The primary role of this system is to enhance situational awareness, facilitate swift responses, and safeguard crucial infrastructure, military installations, and civilian zones.

There are several main categories of alert radar, including air defense early warning radar, maritime warning radar, and ballistic missile early warning radar. Air defense early warning radar systems are specialized in recognizing and tracking airborne threats from long distances, giving military forces valuable time for response and reinforcing national security. Alert types include emergency alerts, system notifications, event-triggered alerts, routine alerts, and real-time tracking alerts. These are supported by various technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled alert systems, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven alert technologies, cloud-based monitoring platforms, mobile app-based alerts, and conventional alarm systems. Alert radar systems are applicable across diverse sectors including the Air Force, Navy, and Army, and are utilized by several end-user industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, logistics and transportation, retail, and financial services.

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

The alert radar market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as risk management automation, predictive analytics, and compliance support. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The alert radar market also includes sales of weather surveillance radar, ground surveillance radar, air traffic control (ATC) alert radar, and drone detection radar. 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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