Surveillance Radar Global Market Report 2025

Surveillance radar is a device that utilizes radio wave pulses for the transmission and reception of echoes, enabling the detection of aircraft. It is primarily employed to identify and present information regarding the presence and positioning of aircraft within terminal areas.

The key components constituting surveillance radars include antennas, transmitters, power amplifiers, receivers, duplexers, digital signal processors, and other integral parts. Antennas, being metallic structures, play a crucial role in both emitting and receiving radio waves, aiding in precise determination of an object's location. Surveillance radars come in various types such as short-range, medium-range, and long-range, and are utilized across different platforms including airborne, ground-based, space, and naval installations. These radar systems cater to a diverse range of sectors including commercial, military, national security, aerospace, maritime operations, and various other applications.

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.

The sharp increase in U.S. tariffs and resulting trade disputes in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the aerospace and defense sector. Prices for key materials such as titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics primarily sourced from international suppliers have surged. Defense contractors, constrained by fixed-price government contracts, are forced to absorb these rising costs. Meanwhile, commercial aerospace companies are encountering resistance from airlines over increased aircraft prices. In addition, customs delays are disrupting already tight production timelines for jets and satellites. In response, the industry is stockpiling essential materials, pursuing import waivers for defense-related goods, and working with allied nations to diversify supply chains.

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The surveillance radar market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.76 billion in 2024 to $10.59 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to military defense development, air traffic control enhancement, maritime surveillance advancements, weather monitoring and forecasting, and early warning systems.

The surveillance radar market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.57 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rise in unmanned systems, adoption in smart cities, growth in counter-drone technology, infrastructure modernization, remote sensing and satellite integration. Major trends in the forecast period include multi-functional radar systems, interoperability and networking, environmental sustainability, integration with 5g technology, and persistent surveillance techniques.

The forecast of 8.3% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.3% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through supply chain disruptions for active electronically scanned arrays, sourced from key regions such as Israel, Japan, and the UK, which could increase border monitoring costs.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The anticipated increase in military expenditure is poised to significantly contribute to the growth of the surveillance radar market. Military expenditure refers to the financial resources allocated by a country to build and maintain its armed forces or implement essential defense measures. The ongoing modernization and infrastructure development of defense services are key drivers behind the upward trend in military expenditure. This increased spending fosters research, development, and procurement of advanced surveillance technologies, leading to technological advancements and subsequent market growth in the surveillance industry. For instance, as of April 2023, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute reported that North American military spending reached $904 billion in 2022, reflecting a 0.7% increase compared to the previous year. This surge in military expenditure is a significant driver for the growth of the surveillance radar market.

The rise in terrorism is also expected to propel the growth of the surveillance radar market. Terrorism, characterized by the use of violence and intimidation with the aim of instilling fear for ideological, political, or religious purposes, necessitates advanced security measures. Surveillance radar plays a crucial role in counterterrorism efforts by detecting, tracking, and monitoring potential threats, thereby enhancing situational awareness. According to the Global Terrorism Index by the Institute for Economics & Peace in March 2023, terrorist attacks became more deadly in 2022, with an average of 1.7 deaths per attack compared to 1.3 deaths in 2021. This escalation in terrorism incidents is a key factor driving the demand for surveillance radar systems to bolster security measures and counter potential threats.

Leading companies in the surveillance radar market are focusing on creating innovative systems, such as drone detection radar, to counter the increasing threats posed by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Drone detection radar is a specialized radar system specifically designed to identify and track UAVs, commonly known as drones, within a defined airspace. For example, in September 2023, Blighter Surveillance Systems, a UK-based security company, introduced a low-cost version of its Blighter B400 Series Doppler ground surveillance radar, aimed at the critical infrastructure sector, including airports. This new radar provides the advantages of solid-state e-scan technology at a reduced cost per square kilometer compared to existing solutions. Enhanced for perimeter security, it facilitates the integration of multiple radars and cameras, allowing for sophisticated alert systems and exclusion zones. The radar's design optimizes the detection of small and slow-moving targets, even in cluttered environments, making it well-suited for protecting critical infrastructure.

Major companies in the surveillance radar market are concentrating on developing innovative systems, such as airborne multi-mission surveillance radar, to improve operational capabilities and expand their applications. Airborne multi-mission surveillance radar refers to a radar system installed on aircraft, designed to carry out various surveillance and reconnaissance tasks simultaneously. For instance, in February 2023, Hensoldt AG, a Germany-based aerospace firm, launched the PrecISR 1000, an advanced airborne multi-mission surveillance radar intended to enhance situational awareness for military and border protection operations. This versatile system supports multiple radar modes, including maritime search, ISAR, SAR, air-to-air, and GMTI, enabling it to detect and track a broad range of targets in challenging conditions. Its compact design allows for easy integration onto platforms such as UAVs and helicopters, representing a significant advancement in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

In June 2022, ENAIRE, a Spanish aviation company, purchased six ADS-B Extended Squitter surveillance stations from Thales Group, the France-based technology company, for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition of Thales' ADS-B system aims to bolster surveillance security within ENAIRE's air traffic management system, thereby enhancing the safety and efficiency of air traffic management operations in Spain. Thales Group specializes in providing surveillance radars and related technology solutions.

Major companies operating in the surveillance radar market include Raytheon Company, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., BAE Systems plc., Thales Group, Leonardo S.p.A, L3HARRIS Technologies Inc., Serco Group plc, Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., SAAB AB, FLIR Systems Ltd., ASELSAN A.S., Hensoldt AG, Cobham plc, SRC Inc., Therma A/S, Telephonics Corporation, RADA Electronic Industries Ltd., Kelvin Hughes Limited, Reutech Radar Systems, DeTect Inc., Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd., Echodyne

North America was the largest region in the surveillance radars market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the surveillance radar market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the surveillance radar market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The surveillance radars market consists of sales of parabolic reflector antennas, digital receiver, power amplifiers, and graphic panels. 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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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Component: Antennas; Transmitters; Power Amplifiers; Receivers; Duplexers; Digital Signal Processors; Other Components
• 2) By Radar Type: Short Range; Medium Range; Long Range
• 3) By Platform: Airborne; Ground; Space; Naval
• 4) By Application: Commercial; Military; National Security; Aerospace; Maritime; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Antennas: Parabolic Antennas; Phased Array Antennas; Electronically Scanned Antennas
• 2) By Transmitters: Solid-State Transmitters; Magnetron Transmitters; Pulse Compression Transmitters
• 3) By Power Amplifiers: Solid-State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs); Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers (TWTAs); Linear Power Amplifiers
• 4) By Receivers: Superheterodyne Receivers; Digital Receivers; Low-Noise Amplifiers (LNAs)
• 5) By Duplexers: Coaxial Duplexers; Waveguide Duplexers; Transmit Or Receive Switches
• 6) By Digital Signal Processors: Analog-To-Digital Converters (ADCs); Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs); Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)
• 7) By Other Components: Display Systems; Cooling Systems; Mounting Structures
• Companies Mentioned: Raytheon Company; The Boeing Company; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Northrop Grumman Corporation; Honeywell International Inc.; BAE Systems plc.; Thales Group; Leonardo S.p.A; L3HARRIS Technologies Inc.; Serco Group plc; Elbit Systems Ltd.; Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.; SAAB AB; FLIR Systems Ltd.; ASELSAN A.S.; Hensoldt AG; Cobham plc; SRC Inc.; Therma A/S; Telephonics Corporation; RADA Electronic Industries Ltd.; Kelvin Hughes Limited; Reutech Radar Systems; DeTect Inc.; Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd.; Echodyne
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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