PUBLISHER: Fortune Business Insights Pvt. Ltd. | PRODUCT CODE: 2149173
PUBLISHER: Fortune Business Insights Pvt. Ltd. | PRODUCT CODE: 2149173
The global surveillance radars market size was valued at USD 11.04 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 12.35 billion in 2025 to USD 23.60 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 9.7% during the forecast period. Asia Pacific dominated the market in 2024 with a 40.31% market share, supported by increasing defense expenditure, border-security requirements, naval modernization, and demand for advanced surveillance technologies.
Surveillance radars are used to detect, track, and monitor moving and non-cooperative targets across land, naval, airborne, and space platforms. Their applications include border protection, airport surveillance, maritime security, homeland security, and military operations. Increasing adoption of AESA technology, artificial intelligence, advanced target recognition, and networked radar systems is supporting market expansion.
Market Definition and Scope
The surveillance radars market covers radar systems designed for detection, tracking, and monitoring of aircraft, ships, UAVs, vehicles, and other moving targets. The market is segmented by platform into airborne, ground, space, and naval; by radar type into short-range, medium-range, and long-range; and by application into commercial, military, homeland security, and others.
Market Dynamics
Drivers: Growing investments in border surveillance, defense modernization, and airport infrastructure are increasing demand for advanced radar systems. Expansion of airports and rising air traffic are also encouraging the installation of sophisticated surveillance radars for air traffic management and safety.
Trends: Active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar technology is becoming increasingly important because of its fast scanning, improved tracking, modularity, and resistance to electronic interference. AI-enabled target recognition and real-time data analysis are also creating opportunities for more automated surveillance.
Restraints: High maintenance and operational costs can restrict adoption. Advanced radar systems require specialized infrastructure, skilled personnel, regular maintenance, and technological upgrades, increasing lifecycle expenditure.
Impact of Russia-Ukraine War
The Russia-Ukraine war has influenced global defense procurement and encouraged several countries to reassess surveillance and air-defense requirements. Increased demand for advanced radar systems has been reported across countries seeking stronger border and airspace monitoring capabilities. The conflict has also highlighted the importance of long-range detection, counter-UAS capabilities, and integrated air-defense systems.
By Platform: The ground segment held the leading share in 2024 due to widespread use in border protection, intrusion detection, and military surveillance. The space segment is expected to record the fastest growth as demand increases for space-debris tracking and protection of satellites.
By Radar Type: The long-range segment dominated the market and is expected to grow rapidly, supported by defense applications, space-based surveillance, and demand for enhanced detection capabilities.
By Application: The military segment is projected to record the highest growth, driven by geopolitical tensions, increasing defense budgets, and modernization of surveillance infrastructure. Homeland security also remains an important application for border and infrastructure protection.
Asia Pacific: Asia Pacific led the market with a 40.31% share in 2024, supported by defense modernization and border-security investments across India, China, Japan, and other countries. The regional market was valued at USD 4.45 billion in 2024.
North America: North America is expected to remain the second-largest market, supported by substantial defense budgets, maritime security requirements, and modernization of radar infrastructure. U.S. procurement of advanced naval and surveillance radars is supporting regional demand.
Europe: Europe is witnessing increased demand because of defense modernization, customized threat-detection requirements, and investment in advanced radar infrastructure across countries such as the U.K., Germany, France, and Italy.
Middle East & Africa: Investments in defense, border security, air-defense systems, and infrastructure across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel, and other countries are creating market opportunities.
Latin America: Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and other countries are increasing investments in defense and public-security technologies, supporting moderate market growth.
Competitive Landscape
The global surveillance radars market includes BAE Systems, Hensoldt, Leonardo, Honeywell International, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris Technologies, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Technologies, Saab, and Thales Group. Companies are focusing on AESA technology, AI-enabled surveillance, long-range detection, electronic warfare capabilities, and integrated radar solutions.
Report Coverage
The report covers market size and forecast, platform, radar type, application, regional analysis, market dynamics, Russia-Ukraine war impact, competitive landscape, key companies, market trends, and major industry developments.
Conclusion
The global surveillance radars market is expanding as governments and defense organizations increase investments in border security, airspace monitoring, maritime surveillance, airport infrastructure, and advanced military systems. The market is projected to increase from USD 12.35 billion in 2025 to USD 23.60 billion by 2032, supported by AESA radar adoption, AI-enabled target recognition, long-range surveillance requirements, and defense modernization. Asia Pacific remains the leading regional market, while North America and Europe continue to support demand through substantial defense and infrastructure investments.
Growth Rate CAGR of 9.7% from 2025 to 2032
Segmentation By Platform
By Radar Type
By Application
By Region