Phased Array Antenna Market Report 2026

The phased array antenna market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.83 billion in 2025 to $4.19 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing deployment of phased arrays in defense radar, rising adoption in telecommunication networks, reliance on imported RF semiconductors, expansion of aerospace communication needs, growing use of electronically steered antennas.

The phased array antenna market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.88 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing development of high frequency antenna technologies, rising demand for autonomous tracking systems, expansion of satellite communication networks, growth in digital beamforming innovations, increasing investment in advanced radar modernization. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of AI-assisted beam steering algorithms, expansion of cloud-based antenna control platforms, deployment of autonomous tracking and targeting systems, adoption of advanced precision manufacturing for antenna arrays, growth of IOT-connected radar and communication networks.

The expanding 5G infrastructure is expected to drive the growth of the phased array antenna market in the future. 5G infrastructure includes a network of macro and small-cell base stations, edge computing systems, and a cloud-native core network, all designed to provide ultra-fast, low-latency connectivity for applications such as IoT, augmented reality, and autonomous vehicles. This infrastructure is growing due to substantial investments from both governments and the private sector aimed at enhancing digital connectivity and technological competitiveness. Phased array antennas improve 5G infrastructure by enabling fast and precise beamforming, which boosts signal strength, coverage, and capacity, especially in densely populated urban areas. For example, in March 2024, 5G Americas, a U.S.-based industry trade association, reported that global 5G connections reached 1.76 billion in 2023, marking a 66% increase with 700 million new connections added during the year. The total number of 5G connections is expected to grow to 7.9 billion by 2028. Therefore, the expansion of 5G infrastructure is driving the growth of the phased array antenna market.

Leading companies in the phased array antenna market are focusing on creating innovative solutions, including satellite communication technologies, to meet the growing demand for efficient, high-performance connectivity. Satellite communications use artificial satellites to transmit and amplify radio signals between ground stations, enabling seamless global transmission of voice, video, and data. For instance, in October 2023, Keysight Technologies Inc., a US-based electronics software and measurement tools producer, launched a phased array antenna control and calibration solution designed specifically for satellite communications. This solution supports multi-channel phase and amplitude control over large antenna arrays, essential for beam steering and high-frequency satellite operations. It integrates advanced signal analysis tools with real-time feedback and automation, greatly speeding up design validation and production testing. The solution covers a wide frequency range, including the Ka-band and higher, making it well-suited for next-generation satellite and aerospace applications requiring high-speed, low-latency communication.

In February 2024, Qorvo Inc., a US-based semiconductor company, acquired Anokiwave for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance Qorvo’s capabilities in advanced RF front-end solutions by incorporating Anokiwave’s expertise in active antenna integrated circuits (ICs). This integration supports the development of high-performance phased array systems for 5G, satellite communications, and defense sectors. Anokiwave Inc. is a US company specializing in phased array antenna solutions.

Major companies operating in the phased array antenna market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus Group, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., BAE Systems plc, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Thales Group, Ball Corporation, ALL.SPACE Networks Limited, SAAB AB, QinetiQ Group, Terma A/S, Kymeta Corporation, MTI Wireless Edge Ltd., C-COM Satellite Systems Inc.

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 phased array antenna market by raising costs for imported semiconductors, radio-frequency components, beamforming chips, and specialized alloys critical for antenna array manufacturing. Defense, telecommunications, and aerospace sectors in regions dependent on imported electronic componentsparticularly North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacificare most affected. Nevertheless, tariffs are fostering domestic semiconductor production, regional sourcing of RF materials, and innovation in cost-optimized phased array technologies, improving long-term system resilience.

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Phased array antennas are systems that consist of multiple radiating elements, with the phase of each element electronically adjusted to steer the signal direction without physically moving the antenna. This technology allows for fast beam steering, stronger signals, and better target tracking, making it well-suited for radar, communications, and defense uses.

The primary types of phased array antennas include phased array antennas, flat panel antennas, and reflector antennas. A phased array antenna employs numerous radiating elements with adjustable phases to electronically direct the signal beam without physical movement. Key components include transmitters, receivers, beamforming networks, and others. These antennas function across various frequency bands such as high frequency (HF), very high frequency (VHF), ultra high frequency (UHF), super high frequency (SHF), and extremely high frequency (EHF). They find applications in military and defense, telecommunications, space exploration, weather forecasting, and remote sensing, serving users like aerospace and defense sectors, telecom providers, government bodies, and commercial companies.North America was the largest region in the phased array antenna market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in phased array antenna report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the phased array antenna market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The phased array antenna market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as radar and surveillance services, communication services, and space and scientific research services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The phased array antenna market also includes sales of active electronically scanned arrays (AESA), passive electronically scanned arrays (PESA), conformal phased arrays, and electronically steerable antennas. 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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