Dual Mode Microwave Seeker Market Report 2026

The dual mode microwave seeker market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.99 billion in 2025 to $2.19 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased missile modernization programs, integration of microwave radar with infrared systems, rising focus on precision-guided munitions, demand for all-weather target acquisition, defense budget increases for air-to-air and surface-to-air systems.

The dual mode microwave seeker market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.19 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in multi-spectral seeker fusion, miniaturization of seeker components, expansion of anti-ship and hypersonic missile applications, integration with network-centric warfare systems, growth in simulation and testing services for dual-mode seekers. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of multi-sensor fusion for enhanced target tracking, increasing integration of seekers into next-generation precision-guided munitions, rising demand for all-weather, anti-jamming missile guidance systems, expansion of dual-mode seekers in naval and air-defense modernization programs, increased development of compact seekers for uav-launched precision weapons.

The rising defense budgets are expected to drive the growth of the dual-mode microwave seeker market in the coming years. Defense budgets represent the allocation of national financial resources specifically for military and defense expenditures. The increase in these budgets is primarily due to growing geopolitical tensions, prompting governments to strengthen military capabilities, modernize equipment, and invest in new technologies to deter potential threats and maintain strategic advantages. Higher defense spending accelerates the development and deployment of advanced technologies such as dual-mode microwave seekers, enabling greater investment in research, precision capabilities, and large-scale integration into modern defense systems. For example, in May 2025, according to the UK Parliament's House of Commons Library, UK defense spending is projected to reach around 70.5 billion US dollars (56.9 billion pounds) in the 2024-25 financial year, and further rise to approximately 73.9 billion US dollars (59.8 billion pounds) in 2025-26. This increase in defense budgets is supporting the growth of the dual-mode microwave seeker market.

The escalating security concerns are expected to drive growth in the dual-mode microwave seeker market. Security concerns refer to risks or vulnerabilities that could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of systems, data, or operations. The rise in these concerns is driven by increasingly sophisticated cyber threats that exploit advanced technologies to breach systems and access sensitive information. Dual-mode microwave seekers contribute to mitigating security risks by providing precise target detection and tracking in varied environments, enhancing defense reliability and reducing vulnerabilities. For instance, in January 2025, the UK Office for National Statistics reported 9.5 million incidents of headline crime in the year ending September 2024, a 12 percent increase from 8.5 million the previous year, largely driven by a 19 percent rise in fraud incidents to approximately 3.9 million. The growing security concerns are thus boosting the demand for dual-mode microwave seekers.

The rising demand for precision weapons is expected to propel the growth of the dual-mode microwave seeker market. Precision weapons are advanced military armaments designed to accurately strike targets, minimizing collateral damage and improving combat efficiency. Geopolitical tensions have heightened the need for enhanced military preparedness and advanced defense capabilities, driving demand for such weapons. This demand encourages the development of dual-mode microwave seekers with more accurate, reliable, and versatile targeting capabilities suitable for diverse combat environments. For example, in November 2023, the UK Ministry of Defence reported that the Precision Instruments SIC group saw its revenue more than double from approximately 180 million US dollars in 2023 to 375 million US dollars in 2024. The rising need for precision weapons is therefore supporting the growth of the dual-mode microwave seeker market.

Major companies operating in the dual mode microwave seeker market are RTX Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell Aerospace), BAE Systems plc, Safran Electronics & Defense, Thales S.A., Leonardo S.p.A., Elbit Systems Ltd., Saab AB, Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., ASELSAN A.Ş., MBDA Missile Systems, Bharat Electronics Limited, HENSOLDT AG, QinetiQ Group plc, Denel Dynamics, Eurosam SAS.

North America was the largest region in the dual mode microwave seeker market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the dual mode microwave seeker 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 electronic components, RF modules, and infrared sensors have raised production costs for dual-mode microwave seekers, slowing procurement of advanced guidance systems across defense and aerospace sectors. Missiles, guided munitions, and combined active-passive seeker units are most affected, especially in regions relying on imported semiconductors such as Europe and Asia-Pacific. However, tariffs also encourage domestic manufacturing of microwave and IR components, stimulate supply chain localization, and drive innovation in cost-optimized seekers, partially offsetting the negative impacts.

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A dual-mode microwave seeker is a guidance system for missiles and precision weapons that combines microwave radar with an additional mode, such as infrared or millimeter-wave sensors, to detect and track targets with greater accuracy. It enhances reliability by functioning in various weather conditions and resisting enemy jamming, ensuring the missile effectively reaches its target.

The primary types of dual-mode microwave seekers include active microwave seekers, passive microwave seekers, and combined active-passive seekers. An active microwave seeker is a missile guidance system that generates its own microwave signals to independently detect, track, and engage targets under all-weather conditions. These systems are deployed on platforms such as missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, guided munitions, and other equipment, and operate across multiple frequency bands, including X-band, Ku-band, Ka-band, and others. They are applied in defense, homeland security, aerospace, and other fields, and are used by end-users such as the military, government agencies, and other organizations.

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

The dual-mode microwave seeker market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as system integration services, testing and evaluation services, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), calibration and alignment services, and training and simulation services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The dual-mode microwave seeker market also includes sales of dual-mode microwave seeker units, air-to-air missile guidance systems, surface-to-air missile (SAM) guidance systems, anti-ship missile guidance systems, and precision-guided munitions (PGMs). 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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