Military Man-Portable Surveillance Radar Global Market Report 2025

The military man-portable surveillance radar market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.63 billion in 2024 to $1.77 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to rising border security concerns, Cold War-era military modernization, advancements in radar miniaturization, increasing cross-border conflicts, and the early adoption of portable surveillance systems.

The military man-portable surveillance radar market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.47 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to increasing UAV integration, rising asymmetric warfare threats, expansion of smart battlefield initiatives, growing defense budgets in emerging economies, and advancements in AI-enabled radar analytics. Key trends in the forecast period include miniaturization and lightweight designs to enhance soldier mobility, integration of AI and machine learning for automated threat detection, improvements in target recognition through advanced synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, enhanced connectivity with battlefield networks and unmanned systems, and the development of low-power, energy-efficient radar systems to extend operational life.

The rising geopolitical tensions are anticipated to drive the growth of the military man-portable surveillance radar market in the near future. Geopolitical tensions refer to political conflicts and diplomatic frictions between countries that result in regional instability and elevated security concerns across borders. These tensions are often fueled by armed confrontations, territorial disputes, and deteriorating relations between global and regional powers, leading governments to enhance their defense readiness and invest in technologies that improve situational awareness. In such scenarios, man-portable surveillance radars are especially useful as they enable forces to detect and monitor the movement of individuals, vehicles, or drones in remote or contested zones, facilitating early warning and quick response. For example, in July 2024, the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), a US-based non-profit organization, reported more than 165,273 incidents of political violence worldwide, reflecting a 15% increase between July 2023 and June 2024. Consequently, escalating geopolitical tensions are contributing to the expansion of the military man-portable surveillance radar market.

Major companies in the military man-portable surveillance radar market are focusing on the development of advanced technologies, such as man-portable counter-drone systems, to effectively address the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles. These counter-drone systems are compact and mobile defense solutions designed to detect, track, and neutralize hostile drones in real time, thereby improving force protection and equipping frontline personnel with fast-response capabilities. For instance, in September 2022, Liteye Systems Inc., a US-based manufacturer and integrator of multi-domain, multi-mission defense systems, introduced the Multi-Domain Explorer (MDX), a man-portable counter-drone system. This system is a lightweight, rapidly deployable sensor and electronic attack platform that integrates 3D radar, electro-optical or infrared sensors, and radio frequency detection. It delivers air and ground surveillance, target detection, tracking, and electronic countermeasures, and can be operated by a single individual with a setup time of just five minutes. It is designed for use in force protection, border security, base defense, and other tactical missions that demand mobile and adaptable counter-drone capabilities.

In June 2022, Leonardo DRS, a US-based manufacturer of military man-portable surveillance radar systems, merged with RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. to strengthen their position in advanced sensing and force protection technologies. The merger is aimed at combining the expertise of both companies to enhance capabilities in air defense, counter-unmanned aerial systems (UAS), and vehicle protection, thereby fostering growth and creating greater value. RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. is an Israel-based company specializing in compact tactical radar solutions.

Major players in the military man-portable surveillance radar market are Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc, Rheinmetall AG, Elbit Systems Ltd, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd, Indra Sistemas SA, Saab AB, ASELSAN AŞ, Leonardo SpA, Hensoldt AG, SRC Inc, Robin Radar Systems BV, Echodyne Corp, SpotterRF LLC, Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd, China Electronics Technology Group Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the military man-portable surveillance radar market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in military man-portable surveillance radar report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and 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.

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.

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A military man-portable surveillance radar is a lightweight, transportable system designed for use by dismounted troops to detect and track targets such as personnel, vehicles, and low-flying drones over short to medium ranges. It improves situational awareness by delivering continuous coverage across varied environments. These radars allow for rapid deployment and flexible operation, ensuring dependable surveillance capabilities in dynamic conditions.

Key components of military man-portable surveillance radar include antennas, transmitters, receivers, and other essential systems. Antennas serve to transmit and receive electromagnetic signals for target detection and tracking. Frequency bands include L-band, S-band, C-band, X-band, and others, incorporating technologies such as frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar, pulsed radar, phased array radar, and moving target indication (MTI) radar. Applications include border surveillance, battlefield monitoring, coastal surveillance, and critical infrastructure protection, serving a range of end-users such as military forces, law enforcement agencies, government security organizations, commercial security providers, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

The countries covered in the military man-portable surveillance radar market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The military man-portable surveillance radar market consists of sales of ground surveillance radars, battlefield surveillance radars, and border surveillance radars. 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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