Commercial Radars Global Market Report 2026

Commercial radar systems are used for detecting aircraft, providing information about their presence, direction, distance, and speed. These systems consist of various components, including an array antenna front end, T/R (transmit/receive) modules, an array antenna backplane, a radar back end, a radar processor and display, and a radar scheduler.

The primary types of commercial radars include commercial aircraft radars, commercial helicopter radars, business jet radars, and UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) radars. Different technologies are deployed, including quantum radar, conventional radar, and software-defined radar (SDR). Additionally, radars are classified based on dimension types, which can be 2D (two-dimensional), 3D (three-dimensional), or 4D (four-dimensional). Quantum radar is a cutting-edge remote sensing technology that relies on quantum-mechanical effects, such as the uncertainty principle and quantum entanglement. Commercial radar systems have diverse applications, including surveillance radars, surface movement radars, precision approach radars, weather radars, and more.

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 on commercial radar components and subsystems have raised procurement costs and delayed supply chains, particularly affecting UAV and business jet radar segments in North America and Europe. The imposition of tariffs has increased overall project expenses, slowing adoption of advanced radar systems for surveillance and navigation. However, tariffs are also promoting localized manufacturing, encouraging domestic innovation, and supporting regional suppliers to provide cost-optimized radar solutions.

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The commercial radars market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.7 billion in 2025 to $7.04 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in commercial and civil aviation infrastructure, advancements in radar detection and signal processing technologies, increased adoption of monostatic and bistatic radar systems, expansion of radar maintenance and support services, government regulations enhancing air traffic safety and surveillance standards.

The commercial radars market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.9 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for next-generation multistate radar systems, integration of ai and machine learning for advanced detection capabilities, growth in commercial air traffic driving radar infrastructure expansion, increasing adoption of radar systems in maritime and industrial applications, advancements in compact and high-resolution radar technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of advanced weather and terrain detection systems, integration of collision avoidance and air traffic control radars, rising use of uav-based radar systems for surveillance, growing demand for multi-dimensional (2d/3d/4d) radar solutions, focus on radar maintenance and lifecycle support services.

The increasing adoption of autonomous vehicles is expected to drive the growth of the commercial radar market in the coming years. Autonomous vehicles are self-driving cars or trucks that use advanced sensors and software to navigate without human intervention. Their adoption is rising due to ongoing advancements in artificial intelligence and sensor technologies that improve driving accuracy, safety, and efficiency, as well as growing government support for testing and integrating these vehicles into public transportation systems to reduce human error and alleviate traffic congestion. The adoption of autonomous vehicles strongly supports the growth and advancement of commercial radar technologies, as these vehicles rely on sophisticated radar systems to provide precise sensing, object detection, and navigation capabilities essential for safe and reliable autonomous operation. For example, in December 2024, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), a U.S.-based organization, it is projected that by 2030, approximately 4.5 million self-driving vehicles will be operating on U.S. roads. However, the association notes that these vehicles will not be fully autonomous but will include self-driving features under specific conditions. Furthermore, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) estimates that by 2040, 75% of all vehicles worldwide will be autonomous. Therefore, the rising adoption of autonomous vehicles is contributing to the growth of the commercial radar market.

Prominent companies in the commercial radar market are focusing on developing technologically advanced solutions, such as commercial radar-imaging satellites, to improve high-resolution Earth observation and surveillance capabilities. Commercial radar-imaging satellites are space-based systems that utilize radar technology, particularly synthetic aperture radar (SAR), to capture detailed images of Earth's surface. For example, in March 2024, Rocket Lab USA, Inc., a U.S.-based aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider, launched the StriX-4 satellite for the Japanese company Synspective from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand. This SAR satellite, the first of Synspective's third generation, was placed into a 543-kilometer orbit with a 43-degree inclination. StriX-4 includes an upgraded SAR sensor that improves imaging resolution and enables frequent observations from multiple angles, focusing on low- and mid-latitude regions.

In February 2023, indie Semiconductor, a US-based fabless semiconductor company, acquired Silicon Radar GmbH for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to bolster indie Semiconductor's capabilities in automotive radar applications, particularly focusing on advanced, high-frequency system-on-chips (SoCs) for both in-cabin and external sensing solutions. Silicon Radar GmbH, a Germany-based company, specializes in designing and manufacturing radar chips and systems.

Major companies operating in the commercial radars market are Terma A/S, Hensoldt Inc., Detect Inc., Raytheon Technologies Corporation, NEC Corporation, Thales Group, Indra Sistemas SA, Easat Radar Systems Limited, Leonardo SpA, Honeywell International Inc., GEM elettronica, Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd., Teledyne FLIR LLC, Airbus Defense and Space Inc., BAE Systems PLC, NXP Semiconductors N.V., Satellink Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Saab AB, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Collins Aerospace, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., ASELSAN A.S., ELTA Systems Ltd., RADA Electronic Industries Ltd., SRC Inc., Telephonics Corporation, Selex ES Inc., Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Thales Nederland B.V., Cobham plc, Rockwell Collins Inc., Harris Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the commercial radars market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the commercial radars market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the commercial radars market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The commercial radars market consists of sales of commercial radars of various types, such as monostatic, bistatic, and multistate, for detection applications in aircraft. The market includes maintenance services provided by aerospace support and auxiliary equipment manufacturers during the equipment's warranty period. 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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Commercial Aircraft Radars; Commercial Helicopters Radars; Business Jets Radars; Uav Radars
• 2) By Technology: Quantum Radar; Conventional Radar; Software Defined Radar (Sdr)
• 3) By Dimension: 2D; 3D; 4D
• 4) By Application: Surveillance Radars; Surface Movement Radars; Precision Approach Radars; Weather Radars; Others
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Commercial Aircraft Radars: Weather Radar Systems; Ground Proximity Warning Systems (GPWS); Air Traffic Control (ATC) Radar; Collision Avoidance Radar Systems; Other Commercial Aircraft Radars
• 2) By Commercial Helicopters Radars: Weather Radar Systems; Ground Collision Radar; Terrain Avoidance Radar; Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR); Other Commercial Helicopter Radars
• 3) By Business Jets Radars: Weather Radar Systems; Collision Avoidance Radar Systems; Terrain Avoidance Radar; Ground Proximity Warning Systems (GPWS); Other Business Jets Radars
• 4) By UAV Radars: Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR); Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI); Airborne Radar Systems; Radar for Navigation And Surveillance; Other UAV Radars
• Companies Mentioned: Terma A/S; Hensoldt Inc.; Detect Inc.; Raytheon Technologies Corporation; NEC Corporation; Thales Group; Indra Sistemas SA; Easat Radar Systems Limited; Leonardo SpA; Honeywell International Inc.; GEM elettronica; Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd.; Teledyne FLIR LLC; Airbus Defense and Space Inc.; BAE Systems PLC; NXP Semiconductors N.V.; Satellink Inc.; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Saab AB; Northrop Grumman Corporation; Collins Aerospace; L3Harris Technologies Inc.; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.; ASELSAN A.S.; ELTA Systems Ltd.; RADA Electronic Industries Ltd.; SRC Inc.; Telephonics Corporation; Selex ES Inc.; Kongsberg Gruppen ASA; Thales Nederland B.V.; Cobham plc; Rockwell Collins Inc.; Harris Corporation.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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