Radar Link Market Report 2025

The radar link market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.72 billion in 2024 to $1.87 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the wider adoption of network-centric warfare strategies, a global increase in military spending, the growing deployment of unmanned systems, expanded use of electronic warfare technologies, and a heightened demand for secure and encrypted communication channels.

The radar link market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.58 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The projected growth in the forecast period can be credited to the increasing deployment of autonomous military platforms, a rising demand for seamless integration within C4ISR systems, the escalating threat of electronic warfare, growing requirements for real-time data fusion capabilities, and the continued development of next-generation tactical data links. Key trends expected during this period include advancements in radar signal processing, innovations in low-power radar technologies, the integration of radar systems with autonomous navigation, progress in multi-band radar capabilities, and the evolution of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology.

Rising geopolitical tensions are expected to drive the growth of the radar link market. These tensions refer to deteriorating political or military relationships between nations, which can lead to conflict or prolonged hostility. Military buildups and strategic defense maneuvers among major global powers are contributing to increased regional security concerns. Radar link technology supports enhanced defense readiness in such environments by enabling real-time surveillance and effective coordination between systems. It facilitates quick threat identification and response, aiding in border security and tactical decision-making. For example, in June 2025, Al Mayadeen, a Lebanon-based satellite news channel, reported that the number of armed conflicts reached a record 59 in 2023 and rose further to 61 in 2024. This upward trend in global tensions is contributing to the expansion of the radar link market.

Key players in the radar link industry are developing advanced systems like dual-frequency ice-penetrating radar to improve subsurface imaging capabilities. These systems use two different frequencies to penetrate ice and provide detailed information about subsurface features, improving the accuracy of ice thickness measurements, internal layer detection, and mapping terrain beneath glaciers and ice sheets. For instance, in October 2024, Heliospace, a U.S.-based aerospace company, deployed its radar antennas aboard NASA’s Europa Clipper mission. These antennas enable dual-frequency radar operations to explore Europa’s ice shell and potential subsurface ocean. They are mounted along the edges of the spacecraft’s solar arrays and unfold in space to form large dipole antennas.

In February 2025, Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), an aerospace and defense company based in the UAE, partnered with Indra Sistemas S.A. to enhance the capabilities of the FA-400 offshore patrol vessel. The partnership focuses on equipping these naval vessels with state-of-the-art radar systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and counter-drone technologies, while also supporting the growth of the domestic defense industry. Indra Sistemas S.A. is a Spain-based technology and defense firm known for its expertise in advanced radar and command and control systems.

Major players in the radar link market are RTX Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Textron Systems Corporation, Amphenol Corporation, Elbit Systems Ltd., Indra Sistemas S.A., Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Viasat Inc., Bharat Electronics Limited, Aselsan A.S., HENSOLDT AG, Hanwha Systems Co. Ltd., Kratos Defense And Security Solutions Inc., Radiall S.A., Furuno Electric Co. Ltd., Terma A/S, SRC Inc.

North America was the largest region in the radar link market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in radar link report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the radar link market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

A radar link refers to a communication channel that enables the transfer of data between a radar system and external entities such as command centers or vehicles. It supports the real-time transmission of information like target detection, tracking updates, and operational directives. The primary purpose of a radar link is to improve situational awareness and support effective decision-making through the accurate and timely sharing of radar data.

The primary categories of radar links include electronic links, optical links, and others. An electronic link conveys radar data through electrical or radio frequency (RF) signals such as microwaves using cables or antennas, ensuring dependable high-frequency communication across aerospace, maritime, and land platforms. Core components of the system include an antenna, diplexer, transmitter, phase lock loop, receiver, processor, and more. These are utilized across a range of applications including airborne, naval, space, land, and others.

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The radar link market consists of sales of radar communication systems, tactical data links, signal processing units, software-defined radios, and encryption modules. 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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