Radar Market Size and Outlook 2031

Report Description

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 37.54 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	6.77%
Fastest Growing Segment	Maritime
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2031)	USD 55.61 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Radar Market will grow from USD 37.54 Billion in 2025 to USD 55.61 Billion by 2031 at a 6.77% CAGR. The Global Radar Market comprises detection systems that utilize radio waves to determine the range, angle, and velocity of objects across defense, aviation, automotive, and meteorological sectors. The primary drivers fueling market expansion include heightened geopolitical tensions necessitating advanced surveillance capabilities, the modernization of air traffic management infrastructure, and the increasing integration of safety features in autonomous vehicles. This trajectory is heavily supported by robust government allocations toward defense modernization programs. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, in 2024, world military expenditure rose by 9.4 percent in real terms to reach $2.72 trillion.

However, the market faces a significant challenge regarding radio frequency spectrum congestion. As telecommunication sectors expand 5G and future networks, the available bandwidth for radar applications becomes increasingly limited, resulting in signal interference risks and stringent regulatory constraints. Consequently, manufacturers must incur substantial costs to develop systems capable of operating in higher, less crowded frequencies, which could delay product deployment and impede rapid market expansion in cost-sensitive regions.

Key Market Drivers

Rising defense modernization and military expenditure are reshaping the Global Radar Market, driven by geopolitical tensions and the need for advanced surveillance. Nations are aggressively upgrading air defense architectures to counter evolving threats like hypersonic missiles, necessitating the procurement of high-performance tracking systems capable of operating in contested environments. This strategic shift is securing substantial production orders for major defense contractors supporting these fortified security frameworks. According to RTX, June 2025, in the 'RTX's Raytheon awarded $646 million hardware production and sustainment contract for SPY-6 family of radars', the company received a contract modification to deliver additional AN/SPY-6(V) radars to the U.S. Navy. This momentum is visible globally; according to Hensoldt, in 2025, the company reported an order intake of EUR 1.4 billion in the first half of the year, driven by increased defense allocations.

Rapid adoption of automotive ADAS and autonomous technologies is a parallel catalyst, compelling manufacturers to integrate precise sensing solutions into passenger and commercial vehicles. Stricter safety regulations worldwide, such as mandatory automatic emergency braking, are forcing the standardization of radar sensors across all vehicle tiers, moving beyond luxury models to mass-market production. This regulatory push accelerates the deployment of next-generation 4D imaging radars, which offer the high resolution essential for higher levels of vehicle autonomy. The scale of this integration is evident in the financial performance of key suppliers. According to Continental, May 2025, in the 'Continental Reaches 200 Million Radar Milestone for Greater Safety and the Mobility of Tomorrow', the company secured major series orders for radar sensors amounting to approximately €1.5 billion in the first quarter alone.

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Key Market Challenges

Radio frequency spectrum congestion acts as a persistent restraint on the Global Radar Market. As commercial telecommunication sectors rapidly expand network capabilities, the bandwidth historically available for defense and aviation radar systems becomes increasingly fragmented. This saturation creates risks of signal interference and necessitates strict adherence to tightening regulatory standards. To maintain operational reliability, manufacturers are compelled to redesign systems to function in higher, less crowded frequency bands.

This transition requires significant capital expenditure and extends the time required to bring new products to market. The resulting increase in unit costs limits adoption rates in cost-sensitive regions, effectively slowing the overall growth trajectory of the industry. The intensity of this competition for spectrum resources is evidenced by the acceleration of commercial mobile technologies. According to the GSMA, in 2024, global 5G connections surpassed 1.6 billion, representing a massive expansion in commercial spectrum usage that places direct pressure on the adjacent bands utilized by radar applications.

Key Market Trends

The widespread adoption of Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology is fundamentally altering radar system design by superseding legacy traveling wave tubes and Gallium Arsenide components. GaN semiconductors offer superior thermal conductivity and breakdown voltage, enabling manufacturers to build amplifiers that deliver higher power density and extended detection ranges within compact form factors. This shift towards high-efficiency materials is essential for next-generation defense architectures requiring lightweight yet powerful sensors. According to RTX, September 2025, in the 'RTX awarded $1.7 billion contract for LTAMDS', the company received a significant order from the U.S. Army to deliver these GaN-powered sensors, validating the sector's rapid transition toward solid-state technologies that ensure operational superiority.

Concurrently, the market is prioritizing the development of Multi-Functional RF Systems that consolidate diverse mission capabilities—such as air surveillance, counter-battery fire, and drone tracking—into a single hardware unit. By leveraging digital beamforming and flexible architecture, these systems eliminate the need for deploying multiple dedicated sensors, thereby reducing logistical footprints and operational costs for armed forces. This demand for versatile, all-in-one solutions is driving substantial procurement activity; according to Defence Industry Europe, March 2025, in the 'Lockheed Martin secures USD 213 million U.S. Army contract for AN/MPQ-64A4 Sentinel radars', the manufacturer was contracted to supply these multi-mission systems, highlighting the industry's strategic move toward consolidated sensing platforms.

Segmental Insights

The Maritime segment is currently identified as the fastest-growing category in the Global Radar Market, driven by the expansion of international seaborne trade and the critical need for enhanced naval security. This robust growth is primarily underpinned by strict adherence to safety standards established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which mandates the installation of radar systems for effective navigation and collision avoidance on commercial vessels. Additionally, the increasing density of vessel traffic necessitates advanced coastal surveillance solutions to monitor water borders, further accelerating the adoption of marine radar technology globally.

Regional Insights

North America holds the leading position in the global radar market, driven primarily by extensive defense expenditure and infrastructure modernization. The United States Department of Defense allocates significant resources toward upgrading military surveillance and tracking capabilities, which directly boosts market demand. Additionally, the region hosts established manufacturers that supply both domestic and international needs. The Federal Aviation Administration further supports market stability through strict safety regulations that require reliable radar systems for air traffic management. Consequently, high adoption rates in both military and commercial sectors sustain the region's dominance.

Recent Developments

In September 2024, Indra signed a significant agreement with the Polish Ministry of Defence to supply 15 deployable radar systems for air traffic control at military airbases. The contract, which reinforces the company's position in the European defense market, involves the delivery of the first eight systems by 2028, with an option for seven more by 2031. These modern radars are capable of determining the 3D position and trajectory of aircraft even in difficult weather conditions and in the presence of interference. The systems incorporate advanced digital signal processing to ensure the operability and safety of critical air defense infrastructure.
In August 2024, Northrop Grumman announced the successful first flight of its Electronically-Scanned Multifunction Reconfigurable Integrated Sensor (EMRIS) on a U.S. military aircraft. This breakthrough demonstration highlighted the capabilities of the new digital active electronically scanned array (AESA) technology, which can simultaneously perform radar, electronic warfare, and communications functions. The flight test validated the sensor's open architecture design, allowing for rapid software updates and reconfiguration in flight. This development aims to provide warfighters with adaptable sensing capabilities to counter evolving threats in complex electromagnetic environments, marking a significant advancement in multi-function radar technology.
In June 2024, Raytheon, an RTX business, secured a contract modification valued at $677 million to continue the production of the AN/SPY-6(V) family of radars for the U.S. Navy. This award represented the third option exercised under a larger hardware, production, and sustainment agreement, bringing the total number of radars under contract to 38. The deal involves the delivery of seven additional radar systems, which will be deployed on various naval vessels to enhance air, surface, and ballistic missile defense capabilities. The SPY-6 family is designed to provide superior detection ranges and improved resistance to electronic warfare compared to legacy sensors in the global market.
In June 2024, Saab unveiled a new Compact Radar Module for its Giraffe 1X radar system at the Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris. This new product configuration allows the lightweight X-band radar antenna to fold into a smaller footprint, making it highly mobile and suitable for rapid deployment on smaller vehicles or vessels. The module was designed to meet urgent operational requirements for short-range air defense and drone detection capabilities. The system maintains the high-performance 3D target acquisition and tracking capabilities of the standard Giraffe 1X while offering increased versatility for users with limited infrastructure.

Key Market Players

Lockheed Martin Corporation
RTX Corporation
Thales Group
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Honeywell International Inc.
Saab AB
Leonardo S.p.A.
BAE Systems plc
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
Elbit Systems Ltd.

By Type	By Application	By Technology	By End User	By Region
Continuous Wave (CW) Radar Pulsed Wave (PW) Radar Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) Radar	Airborne Radar Land-Based Radar Naval Radar Space-Based Radar	Phased Array Radar Passive Radar Synthetic Aperture Radar	Military & Defense Civil Aviation Maritime Weather Monitoring Others	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Radar Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Radar Market, By Type:

Continuous Wave (CW) Radar
Pulsed Wave (PW) Radar
Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) Radar

Radar Market, By Application:

Airborne Radar
Land-Based Radar
Naval Radar
Space-Based Radar

Radar Market, By Technology:

Phased Array Radar
Passive Radar
Synthetic Aperture Radar

Radar Market, By End User:

Military & Defense
Civil Aviation
Maritime
Weather Monitoring
Others

Radar Market, By Region:

North America

United States
Canada
Mexico

Europe

France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain

Asia Pacific

China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea

South America

Brazil
Argentina
Colombia

Middle East & Africa

South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Radar Market.

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Table of content

1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition

1.2. Scope of the Market

1.2.1. Markets Covered

1.2.2. Years Considered for Study

1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study

2.2. Baseline Methodology

2.3. Key Industry Partners

2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources

2.5. Forecasting Methodology

2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation

2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market

3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations

3.3. Overview of Key Market Players

3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries

3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Radar Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1. By Value

5.2. Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1. By Type (Continuous Wave (CW) Radar, Pulsed Wave (PW) Radar, Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) Radar)

5.2.2. By Application (Airborne Radar, Land-Based Radar, Naval Radar, Space-Based Radar)

5.2.3. By Technology (Phased Array Radar, Passive Radar, Synthetic Aperture Radar)

5.2.4. By End User (Military & Defense, Civil Aviation, Maritime, Weather Monitoring, Others)

5.2.5. By Region

5.2.6. By Company (2025)

5.3. Market Map

6. North America Radar Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1. By Value

6.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1. By Type

6.2.2. By Application

6.2.3. By Technology

6.2.4. By End User

6.2.5. By Country

6.3. North America: Country Analysis

6.3.1. United States Radar Market Outlook

6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.1.1.1. By Value

6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.1.2.1. By Type

6.3.1.2.2. By Application

6.3.1.2.3. By Technology

6.3.1.2.4. By End User

6.3.2. Canada Radar Market Outlook

6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.2.1.1. By Value

6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.2.2.1. By Type

6.3.2.2.2. By Application

6.3.2.2.3. By Technology

6.3.2.2.4. By End User

6.3.3. Mexico Radar Market Outlook

6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.3.1.1. By Value

6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.3.2.1. By Type

6.3.3.2.2. By Application

6.3.3.2.3. By Technology

6.3.3.2.4. By End User

7. Europe Radar Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1. By Value

7.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1. By Type

7.2.2. By Application

7.2.3. By Technology

7.2.4. By End User

7.2.5. By Country

7.3. Europe: Country Analysis

7.3.1. Germany Radar Market Outlook

7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.1.1.1. By Value

7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.1.2.1. By Type

7.3.1.2.2. By Application

7.3.1.2.3. By Technology

7.3.1.2.4. By End User

7.3.2. France Radar Market Outlook

7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.2.1.1. By Value

7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.2.2.1. By Type

7.3.2.2.2. By Application

7.3.2.2.3. By Technology

7.3.2.2.4. By End User

7.3.3. United Kingdom Radar Market Outlook

7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.3.1.1. By Value

7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.3.2.1. By Type

7.3.3.2.2. By Application

7.3.3.2.3. By Technology

7.3.3.2.4. By End User

7.3.4. Italy Radar Market Outlook

7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.4.1.1. By Value

7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.4.2.1. By Type

7.3.4.2.2. By Application

7.3.4.2.3. By Technology

7.3.4.2.4. By End User

7.3.5. Spain Radar Market Outlook

7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.5.1.1. By Value

7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.5.2.1. By Type

7.3.5.2.2. By Application

7.3.5.2.3. By Technology

7.3.5.2.4. By End User

8. Asia Pacific Radar Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1. By Value

8.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1. By Type

8.2.2. By Application

8.2.3. By Technology

8.2.4. By End User

8.2.5. By Country

8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis

8.3.1. China Radar Market Outlook

8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.1.1.1. By Value

8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.1.2.1. By Type

8.3.1.2.2. By Application

8.3.1.2.3. By Technology

8.3.1.2.4. By End User

8.3.2. India Radar Market Outlook

8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.2.1.1. By Value

8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.2.2.1. By Type

8.3.2.2.2. By Application

8.3.2.2.3. By Technology

8.3.2.2.4. By End User

8.3.3. Japan Radar Market Outlook

8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.3.1.1. By Value

8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.3.2.1. By Type

8.3.3.2.2. By Application

8.3.3.2.3. By Technology

8.3.3.2.4. By End User

8.3.4. South Korea Radar Market Outlook

8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.4.1.1. By Value

8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.4.2.1. By Type

8.3.4.2.2. By Application

8.3.4.2.3. By Technology

8.3.4.2.4. By End User

8.3.5. Australia Radar Market Outlook

8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.5.1.1. By Value

8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.5.2.1. By Type

8.3.5.2.2. By Application

8.3.5.2.3. By Technology

8.3.5.2.4. By End User

9. Middle East & Africa Radar Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.1.1. By Value

9.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1. By Type

9.2.2. By Application

9.2.3. By Technology

9.2.4. By End User

9.2.5. By Country

9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis

9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Radar Market Outlook

9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.1.1.1. By Value

9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.1.2.1. By Type

9.3.1.2.2. By Application

9.3.1.2.3. By Technology

9.3.1.2.4. By End User

9.3.2. UAE Radar Market Outlook

9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.2.1.1. By Value

9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.2.2.1. By Type

9.3.2.2.2. By Application

9.3.2.2.3. By Technology

9.3.2.2.4. By End User

9.3.3. South Africa Radar Market Outlook

9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.3.1.1. By Value

9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.3.2.1. By Type

9.3.3.2.2. By Application

9.3.3.2.3. By Technology

9.3.3.2.4. By End User

10. South America Radar Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1. By Value

10.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1. By Type

10.2.2. By Application

10.2.3. By Technology

10.2.4. By End User

10.2.5. By Country

10.3. South America: Country Analysis

10.3.1. Brazil Radar Market Outlook

10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.1.1.1. By Value

10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.1.2.1. By Type

10.3.1.2.2. By Application

10.3.1.2.3. By Technology

10.3.1.2.4. By End User

10.3.2. Colombia Radar Market Outlook

10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.2.1.1. By Value

10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.2.2.1. By Type

10.3.2.2.2. By Application

10.3.2.2.3. By Technology

10.3.2.2.4. By End User

10.3.3. Argentina Radar Market Outlook

10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.3.1.1. By Value

10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.3.2.1. By Type

10.3.3.2.2. By Application

10.3.3.2.3. By Technology

10.3.3.2.4. By End User

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers

11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)

12.2. Product Launches (If Any)

12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Radar Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry

14.2. Potential of New Entrants

14.3. Power of Suppliers

14.4. Power of Customers

14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Lockheed Martin Corporation

15.1.1. Business Overview

15.1.2. Products & Services

15.1.3. Recent Developments

15.1.4. Key Personnel

15.1.5. SWOT Analysis

15.2. RTX Corporation

15.3. Thales Group

15.4. Northrop Grumman Corporation

15.5. Honeywell International Inc.

15.6. Saab AB

15.7. Leonardo S.p.A.

15.8. BAE Systems plc

15.9. Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG

15.10. Elbit Systems Ltd.

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer

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