Soldier Micro-Doppler Radar Detector Market Report 2026

The soldier micro-doppler radar detector market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.46 billion in 2025 to $1.61 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased demand for soldier situational awareness systems, advancements in micro-doppler signal processing technology, rising adoption of portable radar units in military operations, government defense spending on advanced sensing equipment, development of high-precision motion detection sensors.

The soldier micro-doppler radar detector market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.32 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration with AI and machine learning for enhanced threat recognition, growth in deployment in low-visibility and complex terrains, rising demand for real-time battlefield data transmission, expansion of modular radar systems with enhanced communication capabilities, adoption in allied and coalition forces for coordinated operations. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing integration of real-time threat recognition algorithms, growing deployment of portable soldier detection radar units, expansion of micro-doppler signature databases for enhanced accuracy, rising use of low-power high-sensitivity radar architectures, strengthening demand for multi-environment motion detection capabilities.

The increasing geopolitical tensions are expected to drive the growth of the soldier micro-doppler radar detector market going forward. Geopolitical tensions refer to political and military conflicts between nations or regions that create instability and heightened security concerns in global relations. The rise in geopolitical tensions is primarily driven by territorial disputes and strategic competition among key powers, as countries increasingly assert influence through military alliances and posturing, leading to rapid arms buildup and regional instability. A soldier micro-doppler radar detector enhances situational awareness by tracking subtle human and vehicle movements in real time, enabling early threat detection and improving battlefield readiness while strengthening border surveillance amid increasing geopolitical conflicts. For instance, in July 2024, according to The Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED), a US-based non-profit organization, over 165,273 political violence incidents were recorded globally, reflecting a 15% increase from July 2023 to June 2024. Therefore, the rising geopolitical tensions are driving the growth of the soldier micro-doppler radar detector market.

Key companies operating in the soldier micro-doppler radar detector market are focusing on developing advanced technologies, such as micro-doppler target detection systems, to enhance operational performance in challenging and high-threat environments. A micro-doppler target detection system utilizes radar technology to capture and interpret subtle motion signatures from humans, vehicles, or other objects, allowing precise target identification and classification for improved real-time awareness and threat response. For instance, in June 2025, Blighter, a UK-based manufacturer of electronic-scanning ground movement radars, launched the B422LR Border Surveillance System, which integrates frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) technology with advanced micro-doppler target detection. The system can detect a person at a distance of 15 km using only 4 watts of power, providing early intruder alerts and significant operational cost savings for border security agencies. It offers up to 360° of fully electronic scanning coverage without mechanical rotation, using low-power solid-state transmitters. The B422LR functions effectively in extreme environmental conditions, including high temperatures, and can operate using solar energy without requiring forced air cooling. Additionally, it integrates with BlighterNexus, an AI-assisted hub that supports command and control system integration, offering a unified, real-time view of the border environment and improving target detection accuracy.

In October 2024, Parcom, a Netherlands-based investment company, acquired Robin Radar for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to accelerate Robin Radar’s growth, strengthen its presence in key markets such as North America, and increase investment in innovative radar technologies while expanding its capacity to serve the defense, security, aviation, and wind energy sectors more effectively. Robin Radar is a Netherlands-based radar technology company specializing in systems that utilize micro-doppler technology.

Major companies operating in the soldier micro-doppler radar detector market are RTX Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Thales Group, Infineon Technologies AG, Leonardo S.p.A., Analog Devices Inc., Indra Sistemas S.A., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., ASELSAN A.Ş., Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), HENSOLDT AG, QinetiQ Group plc, Terma A/S, Robin Radar Systems B.V., Echodyne Corporation, Smartmicro GmbH, Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd., Acconeer AB.

North America was the largest region in the soldier micro-doppler radar detector market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the soldier micro-doppler radar detector 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 are increasing production costs for soldier micro-doppler radar detectors by raising the prices of imported semiconductors, radar antennas, signal processors, and communication modules used in system manufacturing. The most affected segments include handheld and wearable radar systems, particularly in regions dependent on Asian electronic components and European RF modules. However, tariffs are also encouraging domestic sourcing, localized assembly, and innovation in compact radar architectures, which can enhance long-term supply-chain independence and technology resilience.

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The soldier micro-doppler radar detector is an advanced sensing technology designed to detect and monitor human motion patterns using micro-doppler signal analysis. It captures minute frequency variations generated by body movements to accurately differentiate soldiers from surrounding objects. The system provides real-time situational awareness and improved detection precision, ensuring effective threat identification even in complex or low-visibility conditions.

The key product types of soldier micro-doppler radar detectors include handheld, wearable, vehicle-mounted, and others. Handheld detectors are portable radar devices that allow soldiers to easily identify human or vehicle movements on the battlefield with enhanced mobility. These detectors operate across various frequency bands, such as X-band, Ku-band, Ka-band, and others, and are utilized for applications such as personnel detection, vehicle detection, drone detection, and more. They are adopted by a range of end-users, including the military, homeland security, law enforcement agencies, and others.

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

The soldier micro-doppler radar detector market consists of sales of portable radar units, signal processors, motion detection sensors, radar antennas, and communication 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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