PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1790444
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1790444
Radar Market Summary
The global radar market size was estimated at USD 40.11 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 70.54 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2025 to 2033. The market growth is primarily driven by rising defense modernization and border surveillance needs, growing adoption of radar in autonomous vehicles and ADAS, increasing integration of AI and software-defined technologies, and expanding civilian applications across weather forecasting, air traffic control, and smart infrastructure.
The increasing demand for integrated air and missile defense solutions is accelerating the deployment of multi-mission radar platforms across global armed forces. Nations are prioritizing radar systems that offer long-range detection, electronic warfare resistance, and real-time situational awareness to counter evolving aerial threats. Major defense modernization programs are now focusing on ground-based and airborne radar capable of supporting joint-force operations. This surge is being driven by rising geopolitical tensions and the need for national security autonomy.
The growing demand for radar-enabled safety and automation features in vehicles is reshaping the automotive radar landscape. As ADAS and autonomous driving functions become mainstream, OEMs are integrating short-, mid-, and long-range radar to enable features such as adaptive cruise control, emergency breaking, and parking assist. Radar's reliability in poor weather and low-light conditions gives it a competitive edge over other sensing technologies. This trend is positioning automotive radar as a core enabler of next-generation mobility.
The radar industry is undergoing transformation such as AI, machine learning, and software-defined architectures drive innovation in detection, tracking, and target classification. Defense and commercial users alike are adopting radar systems capable of real-time analytics, autonomous decision-making, and adaptive threat response. This evolution is reducing operator dependency while increasing radar system agility and mission versatility. As a result, vendors are focusing on scalable, modular radar designs to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
The expansion of satellite constellations and space surveillance operations is driving demand for advanced radar systems capable of earth observation, climate monitoring, and space debris tracking. Agencies and private firms are deploying SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) in LEO and GEO orbits to enhance imaging precision and revisit rates. Miniaturization and lightweight radar payloads are becoming essential for commercial satellite operators. This trend is fostering growth in Ka-band and X-band radar systems with high-frequency, high-resolution capabilities.
Global Radar Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global radar market report based on platform, offering, frequency band, range, end use, and region.